THE SWEET SURRENDER OF JANET BUCHANAN shows Janet as a fiery lass whose family steward Ravenglade castle. Her brother Will wants Janet to marry Roddie Menzie to make peace with their clan. Her opinion of the man is scathing. However, living in a castle is better than a crofter's cottage, so she is willing to buy time by pretending to agree. She secretly admires Darach, having patched up his wounds on occasion, but the rogue clearly isn't the right man for her. He doesn't even call by to ask for her company. And where is he when his friends need him?

Darach does in fact arrive, sneaking into the besieged castle by a tunnel, and finds the defenders short-handed and short on food. He's a handy lad, not afraid of a fight but wise enough to count the odds too, and he knows which side he's on. Janet's side. Not her brother's or her would- be suitor's. Shame to marry off such a maiden to a fat pig like Roddie! It's only a castle, and he reckons life outside it would be better than death inside.

With the differing viewpoints we can be royally entertained as we see life in the besieged castle; the danger of fire, the luxurious hangings and blankets, the warm plaid worn to keep in heat. Arrows are used to exchange messages between the forces, but cannons are a ready threat. Deer are in the woods, but going out to hunt carries the risk of being captured or killed. The tensions heighten emotion and the close contact increases the potential for love and passion.

THE SWEET SURRENDER OF JANET BUCHANAN is a lot of fun and will please historical romance fans everywhere, especially if they like the rugged outdoor setting of the Highlands and the strong Scots men and women.

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