Kay M. (maydayzee) reviewed on 8/25/2016 + 759 more book reviews

I enjoyed this first book of the Surrender to Destiny series. It is an engaging story with a unique storyline encompassing several unexpected twists. The history is interesting, as it takes place just prior to and during the beginning of the War of 1812, which is not a time period that I usually come across in historical fiction. Most of this fast-paced story takes place at sea.

Surrender the Heart is filled with a good balance of interesting characters. Marianne Denton, the reluctant heroine, considers herself to be plain and ordinary. Noah Brenin was certainly not my pick for a hero, but there is more to him than is at first apparent. One of my favorite characters is young Daniel, who seemed to have a very special bond with God and can always be counted upon to have a positive outlook, even in dire circumstances. Captain Milford is a maniacal, alcoholic; and Lieutenant Garrick is evil personified--"He'll beat a man senseless for the smallest infraction" (Blackthorn).

If you enjoy historical fiction with a dose of romance, I think you will enjoy this book. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series, though you can easily read this book as a stand-alone novel.

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