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Surrender Trilogy #2

Surrender To Me

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ASIN B019UI89BE moved to the more recent edition

Penny is finally ready to say yes all the way, but married life doesn’t start off as expected. While the attraction between her and Carter is deepening, Penny still struggles to adjust to her new life full of luxury and new responsibilities. Carter continues to keep secrets for a cause, and shares only reluctantly with her wife. Can they overcome those differences, and who’s going to surrender this time?

Intended for a mature audience due to various scenes of erotic nature

161 pages, ebook

First published February 14, 2016

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Raven J. Spencer

35 books75 followers
Raven J. Spencer, lesbian, married, loves everything sensual and indulgent which led her to write erotic romance and fantasies. When she's not writing, you can often find her on Pinterest in the pursuit of inspiration.

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Profile Image for Miss KittyKat.
75 reviews
September 11, 2017
A good sequel to the first book in this trilogy. I'm sure to read the last one soon.
Profile Image for Dee.
2,012 reviews105 followers
May 6, 2016
This is the second book in the Surrender trilogy and while the first book doesn’t end with a cliffhanger, it most definitely should be read before Surrender to Me, in my opinion.

The story picks up not long after where Surrender to Me left off, which sees a whole new set of trials and obstacles for our leading ladies to overcome. Penny has to deal with ongoing questions from suspicious friends, who she’s yet to convince she disappeared because she chose to take a sabbatical, rather than admitting the truth about being abducted and falling in love with her captor.

Carter finds herself juggling the running of her business, her crusade to put human traffickers behind bars, and keeping her new bride happy. Something which actually isn’t too difficult to do. The night of their wedding she tries to find the right time to tell Penny they won’t be going to Bora Bora the following day after-all. Penny’s perfect for Carter as she took most things extremely well. So much so, a time or two I wanted to tell her to grow a backbone. With that said there’s a very touching scene in the story when she becomes Carter’s rock.

This story has numerous erotic scenes, and I use the term erotic loosely. I made this comment in my review for book one – “I’ve tagged the story as erotica due to there being some adult content, but most scenes are rather brief.” Once again the sex scenes are extremely brief, frustratingly so. I understand fade to black sex, or off page scenes and have no issue with that. However, when I’m teased with talk of blindfolds, toys and restraints, only to have a rub of a finger and bang she’s climaxing – I feel ripped off. This is on me, as they say to each their own.

The author has an engaging writing style with well fleshed out characters! I adore these two ladies and can’t wait to read the grand finale. Bring on book 3!

Copy provided in exchange for an honest review.

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Profile Image for Kathryn.
477 reviews80 followers
December 2, 2016
Mild elements of S&M which I don't like. I love, however, that both women are very feminine and very much devoted to each other. I struggled with the rating but ended up bumping it back one star because of the S&M element and the number of typos.
Profile Image for Justina Johnson.
385 reviews25 followers
April 27, 2016
This is the second book in a series focusing on two really fascinating women. I certainly suggest you read book one first to become intimately acquainted with the early encounters between Carter and Penny. That will provide an excellent stepping stone for this most fascinating love affair. In this second book, which intriguingly yet only occasionally skips back and forth between Penny and then Carter's viewpoint exclusively, definitely presents some additional and solid insights into each woman. Plus, tantalizing perceptions into Carter's family, business, and her consuming love for Penny are wondrously sprinkled throughout the book. Additionally, more understanding of Penny from the inside out provided a solid balance as this stimulating and captivating story unraveled before my eyes. Mesmerizing!

Carter Forbes is a provocative, intelligent, driven, and extremely successful businesswoman. I feel a magnetic pull to this person yet a protective sense since I intuit that she may have given up a good deal to reach her status, to sustain her position, and maintain a most captivating undercover operation to aid and assist others in need of a champion. It is delightful to learn why she chose to use Carter as a name and not the more feminine Amelia that her mother preferred she highlight. Such tidbits end up expressing volumes and are the magnificent treasures that I adore within this evolving series of books. Carter totally fascinates me. To have risen to such heights puts her in a particularly rarified atmosphere, one that I wish more women could reach and manage. She is not perfect, but I believe that makes Carter even more admirable. Astounding!

Penny Elliot is a constant surprise as her wisdom, strength, and insight continually seems to unravel before me. I love Penny and I am most definitely in her peanut gallery applauding and being cajoled through every escapade. I believe she isn't surprised to be continually attracted to Carter even after she knows some of the mysteries behind the *curtain*. Penny continues to be more than intrigued by who this Carter person is plus how much she has achieved and controls throughout the world. As Penny elicits more of Carter's secrets and steadfastly insists her knowing will be quite beneficial to both of them, I feel she ensnares Carter's heart in ways neither of them could have envisioned. What an unforeseen love story with so many facets and unexpected twists and turns. Penny helps me to also love Carter, which kind of blew me away. Penny is almost indescribable as she captures Carter's and my heart. Extraordinary!

Ah! Now I have my permission to read book three. These first two volumes have so artfully grabbed my interest and my heart. Yet it is always a gamble for a continuing series to keep its readers at a peak interest level. I am betting on book three to make the grade. Well, I am a gambler at heart as well as an optimist. I salute the author for her accomplishments including keeping me on the edge of my seat! Optimistically upbeat!


NOTE: This book was provided by the author for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Profile Image for DianaC-Bookaholic And.
352 reviews3 followers
April 28, 2016
●▬▬▬▬๑۩ 5 STAR REVIEW ۩๑▬▬▬▬▬●



Get ready to surrender once again to Carter and Penny's wild yet lovely story.

As we continue to follow this wild journey that is Carter and Penny's relationship, we will see a different side of this two. On one hand we have Carter the alpha Billionaire the woman that everyone respects yet so many want to see on her knees, the other is Penny the young girl that was saved by her now fiancee, defending her lover from friends . But when their love is put to a big test, will they be strong enough to save it or will they let it die.

I was taken back to see how far this two ladies had change. Their love for each other have made them change for the better, and to see Penny standing by Carter side and seeing the love and respect she has for her it was amazing.

I am a huge fan of this series and I can't wait to see how it will end. If you are looking for a different kind of story, a story of a strong female devoting her love and protection to her young love then this is for you.

Gifted by author in exchange for an honest review.

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Profile Image for Christine Close.
151 reviews1 follower
May 2, 2016
Three Stars: f/f romance

I was sent this book by Inked Rainbow Reads in exchange for an honest review.

I found this book interesting, it allowed me to find out what was happening with Penny and Carter following on from the first book in the series. I applauded the scene at the awards presentation and felt it was strike for acceptance and recognition of same sex marriages, and it made me smile!

However it lacked the excitement and tension associated with the original. Penny's repetitious moaning and self doubt about about her financial situation was a little wearing. Their sexual encounters were less erotic and the account of their wedding disappointing on the romantic front.

What I did feel was the first book in the series was a solid foundation and this novel was a securing up and beefing up of that, in anticipation of a shattering, and, climatic third novel. If this was Ms Spencer's intention it certainly worked for me. I was definitely left wanting more, having more questions than answers and eagerly awaiting the adventures and dangers and impending menaces left facing these two women.

Although one of a series it is a stand alone book.
Profile Image for Loek Krancher.
1,042 reviews66 followers
February 20, 2016
Big thumbs up.

So many women experience every single moment of their lives the horror or trafficking. Not only that but suffering the abuse by husbands or boyfriends. Carter doen't sit back in the comfort of her house. She is determined to find the one responsible for all the terror against women. She has the power and the money but can the horror be stopped? Penny does not know all the secrets of Carter, of all the danger threathening Carter but she has every confidence in her. Penny is the rock in the life of Carter, a safe haven. Because of all the unexpected events, many plans have to change, for better or for worse. Penny is just terrifying that something will happen with Carter. The love between them is passionate and the sex scenes are so hot. Yes, I cannot wait for the next instalment.
Profile Image for Eva.
80 reviews
May 20, 2016
I like my fix of BDSM from time to time, so that was not a problem, but I could not put up with this one. The first book at least had some plot, but this one... I just could not finish it.
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233 reviews16 followers
June 18, 2017
I don't get it. The first book was very good. But it also had an ending. The story was over. There was nothing more to be told. Like Cinderella. You don't need Cinderella 2.

So this book is largely about nothing. Carter goes around the world playing batman...batwoman?...batgirl? Whatever. She's rich and uses her power to save women from evil men (all men are evil in this book, except Nick!). And of course she's on the ground herself, catching bad guys and being all dark knight and saving innocent women in the face of the evil male society and the corrupt system. And all the people around her are empowered women who just excels at what they do (and then there's Nick, who's like also a woman, except he's a guy, because reasons).
And all the while she tries to be the normal Carter (i.e. Bruce Wayne when he's not batman) and be the wife to Penelope and get to that honeymoon that keeps getting postponed due to more filthy men who keep beating up women, or stalking them, or whatever.

And that's pretty much the book. It just goes through the motions of her being batman and Bruce Wayne, and Penelope is sort of her "real life" that she tries desperately to balance alongside the undercover women-saving agenda. And from Penelope's point of view it's all about her trying to adjust to her new life and wanting to contribute and not just be labeled a gold digger because she married someone rich, all the while finishing her exams.

And then there's some sex scenes thrown in for good measure. Sort of like the first book.

If you're a super progressive feminist, and have seen Batman and wished there was a woman under the costume, then this book should be very appealing.
Still though, I don't get the reason for writing this book in the first place. It does nothing. I am still left with a feeling that the story ended after the first book. I can't even imagine what the third book is about. More bad guys disrupting their honeymoon?

Still, I am proud I got through this book. I have been on/off it for like 6 months! Never DNFing a book even if it takes me half a year to chop through it!
Profile Image for K.
139 reviews2 followers
June 20, 2017
What a great book

I have to say this us just as good ,if not better than the first one. I love the devotion these two woman have for each other. I love how the Author has empowered woman with out making men look weaker.
There is one point in the book that's predictable, how ever it made me skip 5 pages to confirm my gut feeling lol.
That's good suspense!
Ok, so... don't take my word on it... go read it now. This Author is amazing, you'll love her work.
Profile Image for Carolyn G. Manuel.
1,070 reviews
November 4, 2023
Late Honeymoon

Carter and Penny are happily married but they don’t seem to be able to get the timing right for their honeymoon. After violence visits Collette they help her recover and a trip to Paris creates more stress. Life is getting better and they finally get to start a loving vacation. Love series.
281 reviews
April 17, 2023
Can't buy you love

Penny is back with Carter and still trying to figure out what is happening. She loves Carter but can't believe that she deserves to be with her. This a story about two people accepting that they deserve each other.
499 reviews2 followers
August 21, 2023
Great book

I loved how they met and married even though Penny knew only a little of what Carter did besides her business. I thought it was great that they would do anything for each other.
Profile Image for Frances Bell.
431 reviews11 followers
February 16, 2018
Great Book

I read this book years ago but I never rated it it's very good I'm going to the series again book four came out.
Profile Image for Maz Tucker.
297 reviews7 followers
September 27, 2018
Another great book in the series.

As the second in the series, it continues really well from the last.
The relationship builds and they become to trust each other more.
Profile Image for Mandy 'Hammie'.
207 reviews4 followers
January 4, 2019
I really enjoyed this book, the second book in the trilogy. I thoroughly enjoyed it, I love the characters and storyline is great. I highly recommend this book and series.
75 reviews
April 17, 2020
Good follow up book

The story is continuing to build without unnecessary repetition. The characters are growing in a believable way. Well written and entertaining. Thanks.
261 reviews7 followers
October 24, 2022
I must admit I have not read the first book in this series but do not think that was the reason I could not fully get on board with the story. I found the book did not seem to go anywhere, there did not seem to be a strong storyline and the main characters just kept repeating their thoughts throughout.
Not for me but people who have read the first book seem to enjoy it, maybe they are more vested in the characters and so can forgive the body of the story.
Profile Image for Amy.
232 reviews13 followers
May 1, 2016
I received a copy of this book from Inked Rainbow Reads in return for an honest review.
This story is not an improvement on the first book. It actually pains me to say it but it's true. At least the first book had some plot. This book seems like a placeholder book, as though the author wanted to write a trilogy for some reason. There may be some sort of resolution in the third book, but this book doesn't add much to Penelope and Carter's story. We still have an unequal relationship where Carter is controlling and keeping secrets, and Penelope is expected to live with it. There is no hint of compromise; Carter is basically telling her to take it or leave it, although she does expect Penelope to leave it. And I'm not really sure there's enough there for Penelope to stay. But there's still no real attempt to resolve this power imbalance and it makes it difficult to believe that Penelope would stay. Carter treats her like she's a child, incapable of making her own decisions and withholding information that might allow Penelope to develop into a mature partner. But the biggest problem with the book is that nothing happens. Yes, they get married. Yes, they go on trips to other countries. Yes, Carter changes all the plans at the last minute and doesn't tell Penelope why. And finally, Carter gets arrested in Paris, which is a little weird because she never did anything. But rather than using any of these events to help Carter and Penelope explore their relationship in an attempt to make it more equal, we have the same story of Carter making decisions for Penelope's own good, and Penelope allowing it to happen. How are we supposed to believe that Penelope is more than a toy or a trophy wife if she doesn't get to do anything? I will be reading book 3, but I'm not sure I'm looking forward to it anymore. I'd like to see the feisty, independent student stand up for herself and force a partnership on Carter.
Profile Image for Crystal Marie.
1,483 reviews68 followers
June 8, 2016
If you haven’t read book 1 in the series, then I would suggest that you read it prior to this one. While the author does a good job at rehashing what happened in book 1, I think that by reading it yourself then you get fully into the story!

This book continues right from book 1 and I really enjoyed how we are able to follow along with the relationship that is forming between Penny and Carter. It was great because this is the time frame where they are really spending time getting to know each other — without the distractions that they had in book 1.

Obviously the wedding happens in this book (you can tell that from the blurb!) and I must say, it was an amazing wedding!

I really enjoyed how Penny was having difficulties in adapting to a “new life” but that goes to show that she wasn’t a gold-digger or wanting anything besides Carter.

Also with the first book, there is a bit of suspense that kept me wondering just what was going to happen next, and how things were going to turn out for Penny and Carter. I loved how Carter is slowly revealing her secrets, because it’s not an automatic thing by any means. She didn’t fall in love and then start sharing everything.

Overall, I did love this book and can’t wait for the next in the series!

Reviewed by Crystal Marie for Crystal’s Many Reviewers
*Copy provided for review*
Profile Image for Kristen Weber.
22 reviews1 follower
April 29, 2016
Love to Surrender to this story

This book had me hooked from the first sentence. The love that these two characters have for one another is inspiring. I love that no matter what is thrown at them they always come back to each other. I've never read anything like this before. I felt like I was right there with the characters and I found myself wishing that Penny and Carter were real and that I was their friend.
Profile Image for Darla Baker.
Author 4 books24 followers
September 13, 2016
Book Two is as good as Book One

Book One took a leap of faith to complete. And it was so worth it. I also encouraged my friends to take that same leap of faith. And now we have all reaped the reward of continuing this journey with Carter and Penelope. Experiencing the dance of power and intrigue in book two has set the stage for what I expect will be a thrilling book three. I can't wait!
Profile Image for Kimberly.
243 reviews11 followers
December 17, 2016
Doesn't diappoint

The twist and turns in this one will give you motion sickness. A lot is revealed and it shows the dynamics in Carter and Penny's relationship. Their relationship is only getting stronger with all the roadblocks thrown at them. I fell deeper in love with Carter and Penny. Can't wait to see where the roads and jets lead them next.
38 reviews8 followers
February 16, 2019
Going strong

In my opinion, this book is much stronger than its predecessor. The story is tighter and there are fewer spelling/grammatical errors. The main characters are growing; both separately and together. Looking forward to the third instalment.
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