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The Westmorelands #4
Stone Cold Surrender
Stone Cold Surrender by Brenda Jackson released on Feb 14, 2006 is available now for purchase.
192 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published February 14, 2006
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About the author
Brenda Jackson
895 books3,588 followersIn 1994, Brenda Jackson’s first novel, Tonight and Forever, was released. Since then she has had more than 100 novels and novellas published (the first African-American author to accomplish such a feat) and has over 3 million books in print.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Brenda is the first African-American author to have a book published by Harlequin Desire and the first African-American romance author to make the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller lists within the series romance genre.
In 2012, Brenda received the Romance Writers of America’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award—one of the highest literary awards a romance author can receive. In 2013, she was recognized by the mayor and the city of Jacksonville as being a Trailblazer in the literary field.
In 2010, she collaborated with Five Alive Films to turn her Truly Everlasting title into a feature film. Brenda’s 2011 novel A Silken Thread is scheduled to be filmed with Debbie Allen attached as director in 2015.
Email Brenda at authorbrendajackson@gmail.com or visit her on her website at brendajackson.net.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Brenda is the first African-American author to have a book published by Harlequin Desire and the first African-American romance author to make the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller lists within the series romance genre.
In 2012, Brenda received the Romance Writers of America’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award—one of the highest literary awards a romance author can receive. In 2013, she was recognized by the mayor and the city of Jacksonville as being a Trailblazer in the literary field.
In 2010, she collaborated with Five Alive Films to turn her Truly Everlasting title into a feature film. Brenda’s 2011 novel A Silken Thread is scheduled to be filmed with Debbie Allen attached as director in 2015.
Email Brenda at authorbrendajackson@gmail.com or visit her on her website at brendajackson.net.
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February 1, 2017
Really really sweet love story of Stone and Madison.
Stone or Rock Mason is a world famous writer who's never wanted to get married.
Madison has dealt with a cheating fiancée and is in no mood to repeat the same mistake.
When she can't reach her mother Abby, she decides to go to Corey's mountain to find her and meets Stone in the process.
This was a smooth book. No angst, no hiccups. I was honestly bored in the first half but it got better towards the end.
Super sweet epilogue and glad we have even more westmorelands around now!
Safe read
3.5/5
Stone or Rock Mason is a world famous writer who's never wanted to get married.
Madison has dealt with a cheating fiancée and is in no mood to repeat the same mistake.
When she can't reach her mother Abby, she decides to go to Corey's mountain to find her and meets Stone in the process.
This was a smooth book. No angst, no hiccups. I was honestly bored in the first half but it got better towards the end.
Super sweet epilogue and glad we have even more westmorelands around now!
Safe read
3.5/5
August 1, 2023
Really cute story!
Stone Westmoreland, also known as crime/thriller writer, Rock Mason, is on his way to Montana to begin writing his next book. On the plane, he meets Madison, a woman who is gripping his thigh as a result of her fear of flying.
I liked the sweet way their relationship developed.
June 26, 2011
Just re read this book it was one of the earliest books for the Westmoreland series. I enjoyed it.
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December 26, 2011
another westmoreland I can't get enough
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November 22, 2016DNF at about half way. I was bored and didn't particularly care for either MC. Madison was kind of a prude and Stone was just dull.
May 24, 2021
Did I enjoy this? No
Will I read more Brenda Jackson? Yes, probably
I’m not sure what it is about her writing. Maybe because it’s romances featuring Black people. Or maybe it’s just that her characters live in places I would like to visit one day? I’m really not sure but there’s just something comforting and truly mindless about Brenda Jackson reads. I found Madison and Stone quite underwhelming, though that first chapter was intriguing. I was thinking there’d be more adventure looking for her mom or more passion between the characters. It just was not there. However I did like the Montana setting and I find the banter between the Westmoreland men most interesting than sometimes the romances. Maybe that’s why I keep coming back. Not sure. But this one was just OK. I would not recommend for a first time Brenda Jackson reader or someone new to the series. She has tons of other more interesting reads.
Will I read more Brenda Jackson? Yes, probably
I’m not sure what it is about her writing. Maybe because it’s romances featuring Black people. Or maybe it’s just that her characters live in places I would like to visit one day? I’m really not sure but there’s just something comforting and truly mindless about Brenda Jackson reads. I found Madison and Stone quite underwhelming, though that first chapter was intriguing. I was thinking there’d be more adventure looking for her mom or more passion between the characters. It just was not there. However I did like the Montana setting and I find the banter between the Westmoreland men most interesting than sometimes the romances. Maybe that’s why I keep coming back. Not sure. But this one was just OK. I would not recommend for a first time Brenda Jackson reader or someone new to the series. She has tons of other more interesting reads.
March 15, 2009
Brenda Jackson does it AGAIN, with this ENGAGING love-at-first-sight romantic treat for our reading pleasure. I love reading about the Westmoreland clan. I enjoyed reading about Stone and how he UNWILLINGLY falls in love with the prim, proper and SURPRISINGLY passionate Madison. Mrs. Jackson delivers a short, spicy, Happily-Ever-After for NOT one, but two of the Westmoreland men in this tale. I'm looking forward to the next Westmoreland "fall".
February 9, 2012
I'm still enjoying these Westmoreland stories. (But…why am I starting to get the feeling of same old, same old? Is BJ another author that should not be glommed? (It's not a bad thing, just a fact of life. Some of my abso-fave authors definitely should not be glommed!))
June 11, 2023
It was a sweet story. I liked seeing the two couples journey to same spot and fall in love together.
November 9, 2020
This is #4 of the Westmoreland series.
I could not believe this woman got on the plane to find her grown ass mama. However, I do understand that since her mother, Abby Winters was acting out of character, I see her concern. Yet, there is a secret behind this that Madison Winters will find out for herself.
Stone aka Rock Mason is a world-famous action thriller writer. Madison Winters is a music teacher and the daughter of Abby Winters. Stone and Madison meet on the plane headed to Montana. After Madison mother, Abby leaves her a message that she is extending her vacation and staying with a man name Corey. Seeking answers, Madison heads out to Montana to find her mother. Coincidence, that Stone is Corey Westmoreland’s nephew and after meeting Madison and hearing her story on why she was headed to Montana, he is curious himself. Uncle Corey has a “No Woman Rule,” on his mountain, unless it is family.
Stone and Madison develops a relationship while headed up to Corey’s mountain. It seems for a man that never wanted to get married, Stone fell for Madison quite quickly, however, his parent’s prediction of love at first sight for all their children, seem to come true for Stone. When Stone had to leave for a book event and signing, he asked Madison to wait on him until he got back, but after hearing a reporter comment on Stone’s dating life, she got upset and went back home to Boston. It seems Madison jumped to conclusions and I believe it was a bit naïve, especially information coming from a reporter. But Madison hurt from her pass, did not give her the option to think rationally. I think that if Madison had a love life or interest before getting that call from her mother, she would not have been so quick to seek answers. It took her going to Montana to see her mother and meeting Stone, for her to see that stepping outside of the box was a good thing.
I give this story a 3.75 out of 5 stars. I could not quite give it a 4.0 because for me something was missing. I just wanted more out of the story. Yes, it was good, but the romance seemed fast, however, I enjoyed it, but not sure if I would re-read, unless I am searching for something, I may have missed from the first reading.
Cast:
Donnell Blaylock Jr. as Stone Westmoreland
Janelle Monae as Madison Winters
I could not believe this woman got on the plane to find her grown ass mama. However, I do understand that since her mother, Abby Winters was acting out of character, I see her concern. Yet, there is a secret behind this that Madison Winters will find out for herself.
Stone aka Rock Mason is a world-famous action thriller writer. Madison Winters is a music teacher and the daughter of Abby Winters. Stone and Madison meet on the plane headed to Montana. After Madison mother, Abby leaves her a message that she is extending her vacation and staying with a man name Corey. Seeking answers, Madison heads out to Montana to find her mother. Coincidence, that Stone is Corey Westmoreland’s nephew and after meeting Madison and hearing her story on why she was headed to Montana, he is curious himself. Uncle Corey has a “No Woman Rule,” on his mountain, unless it is family.
Stone and Madison develops a relationship while headed up to Corey’s mountain. It seems for a man that never wanted to get married, Stone fell for Madison quite quickly, however, his parent’s prediction of love at first sight for all their children, seem to come true for Stone. When Stone had to leave for a book event and signing, he asked Madison to wait on him until he got back, but after hearing a reporter comment on Stone’s dating life, she got upset and went back home to Boston. It seems Madison jumped to conclusions and I believe it was a bit naïve, especially information coming from a reporter. But Madison hurt from her pass, did not give her the option to think rationally. I think that if Madison had a love life or interest before getting that call from her mother, she would not have been so quick to seek answers. It took her going to Montana to see her mother and meeting Stone, for her to see that stepping outside of the box was a good thing.
I give this story a 3.75 out of 5 stars. I could not quite give it a 4.0 because for me something was missing. I just wanted more out of the story. Yes, it was good, but the romance seemed fast, however, I enjoyed it, but not sure if I would re-read, unless I am searching for something, I may have missed from the first reading.
Cast:
Donnell Blaylock Jr. as Stone Westmoreland
Janelle Monae as Madison Winters
January 8, 2019
3 stars. My least favorite in the series so far. I liked Stone well enough but he was kinda boring. He just doesn't have the most interesting personality out of all of the brothers. I also didn't like Madison. She was annoying and got on my nerves for more than half of the book which made their romance fall completely flat for me. The steam was there but I just wasn't invested in them as a couple. I liked the ending though and the whole plot of Madison looking for her mother was interesting so far that I'm giving this three stars. I'm interested to get to Storm's book and see how he is because he's Stone's twin. Hopefully he has a bit more spunk to him.
February 2, 2021
An interesting look at family relationships, second chance love in your 50s and the question, “Do we really ever know our mothers?”This is the one where we are introduced to even more, previously unknown about, Westmorelands and to Montana. I can definitely see how the series has expanded to the size it has.
July 22, 2025
I lived for them and their love story! He's a writer and I have to say, after reading another book where the character was also a writer, I love that idea of reading a book about another!
His care and understanding of her past is what's lacking today! Maddison has been hurt and isn't willing to feel that again! Without spoiling the story, I'll say I loved it!
His care and understanding of her past is what's lacking today! Maddison has been hurt and isn't willing to feel that again! Without spoiling the story, I'll say I loved it!
August 19, 2017
Awesome
Another awesome book by Brenda Jackson. Can't wait to begin Book 5. I must read them in order so I don't miss them.
Another awesome book by Brenda Jackson. Can't wait to begin Book 5. I must read them in order so I don't miss them.
October 29, 2017
Un entretenimiento...
December 25, 2017
Nothing to say. Good enough.
March 20, 2018
I enjoyed this sweet love story. I would definitely read other books from the series.
October 24, 2018
This book is another one of my favorites. I won't give away any details. Hot, passionate, loving sex scenes, complex characters, and an enduring setting provide joyous reading for an all-nighter!
October 20, 2019
I love all of Mrs. Jackson books. Stone and Madison makes me believe that there is still hope for me...in the love department.
January 14, 2020
Great read
June 9, 2020
Entertaining and cute read
May 6, 2021
This one was good, I like that the hero was celibate for a year before meeting heroine. I liked the connection and their story. Np.
January 31, 2022
This was cute. I enjoy getting to know this family a lot. I love how they all support and love each other. It's what families are supposed to be like.
April 8, 2022
amazing
Omg is the first thing i want to say!!! THIS BOOK WAS PHENOMENAL !!! THE NEW CHARACTER INTRODUCTIONS WERE BOMB!!! BJ DID HER THING WITH THIS ONE!!!!
Omg is the first thing i want to say!!! THIS BOOK WAS PHENOMENAL !!! THE NEW CHARACTER INTRODUCTIONS WERE BOMB!!! BJ DID HER THING WITH THIS ONE!!!!
May 25, 2023
Something about those Westmorelands that keeps me coming back for more, and I haven't been disappointed yet.
October 16, 2023
Good read
December 15, 2023
This was such a cute story. Another great take on love at first sight. Really enjoying this series of books.
December 10, 2025
Definitely an amazing book, I would love to be able to finish reading every tho .
November 23, 2023
I loved Stone from Thorn’s Challenge. So glad another Westmoreland man from ATL found love. Stone and Madison are sweet.
February 20, 2021
Stone Cold Surrender is the fourth installment in the Westmoreland Family Series I loved it but not as much as I loved the second and third book. But I can say that the storyline was somewhat refreshing for me. I don't recall having ever read a book where both the heroine and her mother fell in love with two men related to each other.
Madison Winters is a music teacher in Boston and on a mission to find her mother in Montana to convince her to come home or at least to know her reason. I understand Madison's concerns when she first heard that her mother extended her vacation in Montana because of a man. It just doesn't make sense to her since her mother hasn't done anything like that before. And during her flight, she met Stone Westmoreland.
Stone Westmoreland flew to Montana to research for his next novel and at the same time visit his cousin Durango and his Uncle Corey. And just like his Uncle, he decided a long time ago that marriage wasn't for him. He had no issues with the concept of marriage, and he just wasn't ready to take the plunge himself. But that was until he met the lovely city girl, Madison.
And I think I gave too many details already, so I'll probably stop now. But just let me tell you what I thought about them. Well, I can say that the attraction between them was palpable. The sexual tension and chemistry were totally off the charts! And I liked how Madison and Stone's relationship developed from a total stranger to flight seatmate/companion to unexpected "tour guide" to friends, to lovers, and then eventually to husband and wife. I found myself totally invested not only in Madison and Stone's love story but as well as Abby (Madison's Mom) and Corey (Stone's Uncle)
And if you are looking for a quick, romantic, and downright sexy story, give Stone Cold Surrender a try. I'm pretty sure you won't be disappointed.
Madison Winters is a music teacher in Boston and on a mission to find her mother in Montana to convince her to come home or at least to know her reason. I understand Madison's concerns when she first heard that her mother extended her vacation in Montana because of a man. It just doesn't make sense to her since her mother hasn't done anything like that before. And during her flight, she met Stone Westmoreland.
Stone Westmoreland flew to Montana to research for his next novel and at the same time visit his cousin Durango and his Uncle Corey. And just like his Uncle, he decided a long time ago that marriage wasn't for him. He had no issues with the concept of marriage, and he just wasn't ready to take the plunge himself. But that was until he met the lovely city girl, Madison.
And I think I gave too many details already, so I'll probably stop now. But just let me tell you what I thought about them. Well, I can say that the attraction between them was palpable. The sexual tension and chemistry were totally off the charts! And I liked how Madison and Stone's relationship developed from a total stranger to flight seatmate/companion to unexpected "tour guide" to friends, to lovers, and then eventually to husband and wife. I found myself totally invested not only in Madison and Stone's love story but as well as Abby (Madison's Mom) and Corey (Stone's Uncle)
And if you are looking for a quick, romantic, and downright sexy story, give Stone Cold Surrender a try. I'm pretty sure you won't be disappointed.
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