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Surrender at Dawn
by
Laura Griffin (Goodreads Author)
Former Navy SEAL Jack Brenner knows he's in trouble the minute Charlotte Whiteside steps into a seedy Thai bar and asks him to help rescue her brother, who is being held hostage on a nearby island. Jack doesn't want to get tangled up in Charlotte's problems or anyone else's, but an obligation to a SEAL teammate prompts him to help her. They embark on a nighttime mission th...more
Kindle Edition, 37 pages
Published
June 14th 2011
by Laura Griffin
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This is a short romantic suspense story about a devoted sister who travels to Thailand in search of her brother who has gone missing while on a journalism assignment. Charlotte Whiteside knows her brother is in danger and arrives in Phuket, Thailand with a wad of cash and the name of an American pilot--John Brenner who she's been told to hire to find her brother on a remote island. The search and rescue of Charlotte's brother is deemed dangerous because it is believed he went to this particular...more
Fun and quick read. Always like a good Navy SEAL in the starring role. My only complaint was that it ended much to quickly and not as tidy as I prefer. Suffice it to say, I wanted more -- much more!
I'm give this book a 3.5 rating. I didn't care for the abrupt start. I found it to be quite confusing at times. The characters were decent though. Despite being a short story that doesn't leave a lot of room for character development, I never once felt a disconnect from them. I also loved the authors voice, and the writing was solid. No complaints there.
I did have an issue with the editing, namely the lack of division between scenes. There was a few times where a scene would change in the middle...more
I did have an issue with the editing, namely the lack of division between scenes. There was a few times where a scene would change in the middle...more
This was quick. Really just a teaser, a taste to wet your whistle. I get the feeling "ex-Navy SEAL" Jack and para-legal Charlotte will make an appearance in a future book since the ending leaves the door open. I can sure see them meeting up in the future again.
If you're a fan of Laura Griffin then Surrender at Dawn will give you a little Griffin fix and tide you over until her next full length novel Snapped comes out later this year.
If you're a fan of Laura Griffin then Surrender at Dawn will give you a little Griffin fix and tide you over until her next full length novel Snapped comes out later this year.
A nice quick read for a train journey etc. but other than that I can't think of anything either positive or negative to add. Other than I'm glad I got it as a freebie download.
2 stars
In case I didn’t mention this was a Free Kindle Download at the time (see my blog www.toodlesbookclub.blogspot.com for daily selections of free downloads).
2 stars
In case I didn’t mention this was a Free Kindle Download at the time (see my blog www.toodlesbookclub.blogspot.com for daily selections of free downloads).
This felt like the beginning of a great story. I liked both Jack and Charlotte. I sure hope Griffin is writing a full book about them!
As a standalone, it gives a hint of a promising romance, but feels totally unfinished. As a prelude to a longer book (?) it rocks. Either way, my appetite is totally whetted for more. Please say there's more!
As a standalone, it gives a hint of a promising romance, but feels totally unfinished. As a prelude to a longer book (?) it rocks. Either way, my appetite is totally whetted for more. Please say there's more!
A romantic story about a sister Charlotte Whiteside, who travels to Thailand in search of her brother Davey who has gone missing while on a journalism assignment. Ex navy seal Jake was very abrupt. I didn't like him very much at all. Turns out Davey girlfriend / camera girl was also kidnapped. He rescues both of them. Ok Short story
I wish this had been a prequel for another book rather than just a stand alone novella because it had a lot of good plot starters in it and the characters were interesting. It just ended however and as far as I can tell no sequel or other book that continues the story of any of the characters.
I really enjoyed this book. I liked the adventure and class this book exhibited. Easy to read, enjoyable. Only con is that it's too short! I would have liked a longer story. There were a few parts where it felt like a transition or ending was too abrupt. Free Kindle book, well worth it.
I was completely disappointed that this story ended as soon as it did. I mean I get that it is a novella but still. The story itself is well written, so much so I wanted more. It's quite possible Laura Griffin is my newest fave author to read at the moment.
First ever Laura Griffin work I ever read... As soon as I finished it I immediately stopped by my local book store and picked up 3 of the tracers novels and now 7months later I own them all... Simply awesome books that draw you in
More! This has to be the setup for a couple that will eventually show up in another book, and I can't wait to read more about what happens to them! One of the few short stories I've read in the romance genre that actually works.
This was a delightful short story to read. I wish it would have been longer. This short story could defiantly be made into a much longer book. I am thankful I took the time to read it. It left me with a smile upon my face!
Unstoppable was too short but this read is a long way shorter.
It leaves you with the feeling of thinking of those soldiers, be it Navy or Army leaving their love ones and if they will ever see them again.
It leaves you with the feeling of thinking of those soldiers, be it Navy or Army leaving their love ones and if they will ever see them again.
Like I've said before, novella's are just too short for me. I thouroughly enjoyed the book but I always finish unsatisfied. I guess the author just writes such great stories that I have to have more.
Though I normally detest romance. This book drew me in because of the expertly crafted tension. I agree with other reviewers this felt more like teaser or sample chapters than a complete work
This was a great short story! There was the near death adventure that lead to a steamy encounter. If you are looking for a something quick and well written, this would be it.
Good short read...my first with this author. She did a decent job fleshing out her characters and plot in such a short story. I'd like to try one of her full-lengths soon.
very very short read. gives you just enough to get a feel for the author and her voice. I've read LG before and she is a good author but this was just a little too short.
This was a cool short story, but VERY short-- still the writing was excellant and I'll be checking out more of her books. Ex-SEAL and a woman who needs help click. Fun read!
Kindle freebie...It was short, and had an ambivalent ending; but it was interesting and entertaining RS. I would read more of this authors work.
A bit too quick and easy, but still very well-written.
I can't wait for SNAPPED now. The excerpt at the end of this ebook really wet my appetite :)
I can't wait for SNAPPED now. The excerpt at the end of this ebook really wet my appetite :)
I don't normally read short stories or novellas, but as this was free for Kindle, I grabbed it. Although I agree with all the reviewers saying this ended too abruptly, and therefore was ungratifying, it's not fair to rate it down by more than a star for that, because it IS advertised as a short story, not a fully developed novel. Considering that fact, I think the story and characters were great.
Just like so many other reviewers, I'm very interested to pick up something else by this author, whic...more
Just like so many other reviewers, I'm very interested to pick up something else by this author, whic...more
This was a short story and for me it was way too short. It needed to be a little longer and I was not thrilled with the ending.
Loved the story, wish that their story was longer, but the perfect pick me up between books I am currently reading!
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this was really more short story than book. the story had some potential but was just too short to really flesh it out.
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Just a quickie free kindle book. I wonder if the two main characters will show up in a full length novel?
Freebie !!! Quick read, ex-navey seal sets on helping lady in distress when her brother has been kidnapped, very predictable....
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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Laura Griffin started her career in journalism before venturing into the world of writing romantic suspense. Her books have won numerous awards, including a RITA Award (Whisper of Warning) and a Daphne du Maurier Award (Untraceable). Laura currently lives in Austin where she is working on her next book.
Series:
* Tracers
* Fiona Glass Mystery
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* Tracers
* Fiona Glass Mystery
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Jul 27, 2011 10:01am