Joan Johnson is a new-to-me author. I previously read the 4 book Bitter Creek Brides.

From the very first paragraph, I was instantly captivated with this story. I read in 2 sittings and was upset that I even had to put down. This author told this story in such a way that I felt like I was along for the ride. I don't want to say anything about the story line because I don't want to give anything away and I want you to enjoy every word of this book. It's a must read!

I received a copy through Netgalley, and this is my honest review.

Surrender, by Joan johnston is the first book that I have read by this author. It had me from the from the beginning. "Tag" (Taylor) and Brian grabbed me and kept me cheering for them throughout the story. I couldn't stop reading their story. It has suspense and romance and the great story keeps you guessing what will happen next. I definitely would recommend this book.

*I received a copy through Netgalley*

I started this book about a half hour before bed and stayed up to finish reading it because I couldn't put it down.

The first part of the book deals with Taylor and Brian trying to survive the elements while waiting to be rescued. Watching them them in survival mode let me into their characters and how it meshes and clashes with their inner thoughts.They are both strong willed and resourceful people and I waned to smack them both and tell them to talk to each other (particularly Brian)

There is a overarching plot dealing with a family feud.I enjoy reading about family drama so this worked for me.These people are very similar.

I have not read any of the other books in this series but had no trouble figuring out what was going on.Those that have read the previous books will probably get more out of this.

I highly recommend if you like a suspense element to your romance that deals with survival.

All I can say is Wow - this story takes you captive and doesn’t let you go until the end. All of Ms. Johnston’s stories in this series are well written, captivating and emotional, but this one is over the top. Very well written, descriptive, emotional, suspenseful, characters well developed, this is probably one of the best books I’ve read. Totally enjoyed the trip.

I DNF'd this book. So I can't say if I loved it or hated it. I do know that everything was solid: the characterization, the plot, the writing style.

I recieved this book from Netgalley and the publisher, and this is my honest review.

Thank you, Joan, for another great read!

Surrender follows Taylor Grayhawk and Brian Flynn’s fight for survival when Tag’s (Taylor) Twin Otter plane’s engines died as they were flying over a raging forest fire. They had to parachute tothe ground in the midst of the fire. During their fight for survival they rekindle their love of their teen years. Can they overcome their families objections this time?
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading the latest Bitter Creek Novel, Surrender. As always, Joan continually gives us everything we want, fabulous details and atmosphere, memorable characters, a story that you wish would never end, and lots of tension and sensuality. She creates unforgettable subplots and leaves you wanting for more. I can’ wait for the continuation of the family saga in Sullivan’s Promise.

Smoke jumper Brian Flynn and pilot Taylor Grayhawk are trapped in a plane that is going down in the midst of a huge fire. Their only hope of survival is to jump from the plane. With little food, no means of communication and an injured Brian they take up residence in a cave. They have a 13-year past history and the close quarters will rekindle those old feelings. They will have to fight for survival not only for their lives but for any type of relationship due to this ongoing feud. Brian and Taylor are not the only ones fighting for a relationship that is difficult with this ongoing feud.

This has so much going on. There's romance, suspense, drama, angst, secrets and anger. It's a serious feud between two families, with a lot of twists and surprises. Brian can be coldhearted and rash, but he can also be sweet, caring, amusing and thoughtful. Taylor is insecure, stubborn, brave and determined. The rest of the characters are intense and emotionally charged. The storyline is intriguing and entertaining, and crazy.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

Riveting
This was not a novel I would call entertaining or even say I enjoyed it. The word I would use instead would be riveting. I could not put it down. I couldn’t wait to see what happened next. Would these two courageous people actually survive? And, if so, would they surrender to their need to love or revert to enemies, as dictated by family tradition?

What I liked:
- Overcoming adversity (at every turn)
- Their determination, courage and support of each other under adverse conditions
- Their extra-steamy love story, duh
- I can still remember what I learned about the survival tips shared, Rule of Three for example

What I didn’t care for:
- The Grayhawk sisters didn’t seem to support each other or share confidences, but the Flynn brothers appeared to have each other’s backs
- Took too long for their rescue for my liking

Nevertheless, I found I couldn’t put it down until I had finished, so I’ll be back for more.

Joan Johnston delivers again with another heart stopping, sexy, suspenseful, action packed read. I love all the Bitter Creek novels. Surrender has a sexy alpha male, and a kick ass heroine. All the tension and build up of repressed feelings between Taylor and Brian literally made me ache and not be able to put the book down! A must read, No Cliffhanger, Thanks Joan Johnston for another soul infusing read :)

I had not read a book by Ms Johnston in years and when given the opportunity, I decided to give this one a try
I suspect I will be in the minority , but this book just did not do it for me. Maybe because I haven’t read the entire series , but I found it exhausting.
The main story was about Taylor and Brian, old lovers who get connect temporarily after an airplane accident. They are offsprings of rivaling families. A sort of Hartfield/McCoy, or Capulet/Montague feud. Add to that at least 3 other sub-plots with the same theme and it felt more like a soap opera. The main theme of loving one from a rivaling family with an on again/off again relationship and all the drama that went with it.
All that said, I continue to value the talent and dedication of this author.
I was gifted this copy by Netgalley. The opinions expressed are solely personal.

As usual, Ms. Johnston's books never disappoint!! This one is no different and I thoroughly enjoyed and loved reading about Taylor and Brian's story. I love these continuing family saga stories that Joan Johnston does so well. They are easy to get lost in and I so look forward to the next one!

Once again Joan has delivered, this is a great book. It has twists and turns you don’t expect one minute you think you know what's going to happen and she goes in another direction. Taylor and Brian are totally suited to one another and I loved it. Cannot wait for the next book .

This book focuses on Taylor Grayhawk & Brian Flynn with a side dose of Vick (Taylor's twin) & Leah Grayhawk & Aiden. Taylor & Brian parachute out of the plane Taylor is flying (dropping off smoke jumpers to fight a wildfire), miraculously landing in a small clearing. Brian avoids a complete attack from a bear but does get his leg clawed. They find a cave & hole up there for a few days. They rekindle the love they had in high school but Taylor can't quite believe it's not just the situation. Then they move out of there in search of a stream & rescue. *SPOILER FROM HERE ON



They spend a couple of more days out in the wilderness with Brian getting worse from the infection in his leg. He's practically dead when Leah & Aiden come upon them & rescue them. This leads to a lot of macho acting from Brian (he doesn't want anyone to see him down, especially Taylor) & Taylor starts avoiding him because she's pregnant from their lovemaking while they were in the cave & she doesn't think he could really love her. He ends up becoming her "roommate" but she still doesn't tell him she's pregnant.
While their relationship is developing, Aiden & Leah's story seems to be getting set up fro the next book. Apparently they got married in Vegas but then Leah found out Aiden had a bet with Brian that he could get Leah to fall in love with him. He actually fell in love but she doesn't believe him. At the end, they are "dating" & Brian & Taylor get married.

I look forward to the next book!

Another hit from Joan Johnston! Continuation of the Greyhawk/Flynn family saga is getting pretty tangled now. Which makes it even more fun. The struggle to survive in this book was written very well. I knew much more about smoke jumpers now.

King's Brat Taylor flies planes for smokejumpers. She her plane flares out, she is forced to jump with her former love and family rival Brian Flynn. ARC from NetGalley.

In Joan Johnston latest title in her Bitter Creek King’s Brats series, we find ourselves fighting a whirlwind fire in “Surrender” sold by Random House and branded under Dell (February 27, 2018). It has been a while since I visited Grawhawks and the Flynn. That it was a pleasure when I got the opportunity from Random House and Netgalley to get the ARC for this title.
This novel like Joan Johnston other titles in the duel series started off with a bang and maintained that tone throughout the telling of this story. The tale begins, with Taylor Grayhawk making a daring attempt at landing a plan when both engines were snuffed out by a tornado of flames. But fortunately for Taylor that Brian Flynn a smoke jumper was still on board. With the assistance of Brian’s parachute, they both escaped the crash. But now stranded in the middle of the raging flames, they will have to put their personal difference asides to escape the flames that are looking for its first victims.
Surrender was fast-paced and loved pulling at the heartstrings. With enjoyable characters and a solid plot, old readers and new readers to this series will find it hard to put this one down.

Surrender by Joan Johnston is a nail-biter. Ms. Johnston has delivered a book that is well-written and packed with suspense. Taylor is a pilot that takes on the job of dropping smoke jumpers when they need her. Brian is a smoke jumper. Their families have been feuding for years. Brian and Taylor escape her plane together when her engines go out. Their story is full of drama, action, humor, sizzle and did I mention suspense. This is definitely one of those books you can't put down once you start it. I loved this book from the first page to the last and look forward to my next book by Joan Johnston. Surrender is part of the Bitter Creek Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.

I voluntarily read an Advance Reader Copy of this book that I received from NetGalley.

This is the first book that I’ve read by this author and I really enjoyed reading it. It’s also the first book in A Bitter Creek Novel series. The Flynn’s and the Grayhawk’s have feuded for years. As we start the book, Taylor Grayhawk is flying a plane that is carrying smoke jumpers. Brian Flynn is the spotter for the smoke jumpers. Now the plane is in trouble and these two have to rely on each other to survive. There are secrets between the two families. And there is so much chemistry and exciting things happening with Brian and Taylor. You won’t be bored reading this book. This is a really interesting book with everything that happens in their fight to survive a plane crash and a fire. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series and find out what else happens with the families. I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Surrender starts with your heart in your throat as these two amazing people fight for their lives! Although the book begins with Taylor and Brian and their life altering struggle to live, the rest of the Flynn and Grayhawk families are brought into the story to continue to keep your attention.

The bitter feud between the patriarchs of these families continues to keep loving people apart. Not only do Taylor and Brian have to overcome the issues between them, they have to battle with their respective families. Each book in this series just gets better! I love that you are briefly reminded of the whys to the issues just in case you have forgotten details.

Although this could be a stand alone book, having read the previous books in the series helps you to feel like you are part of the family and want to actually mediate between them when they cannot get it straight the first time. Thank goodness each of the couples, eventually, reach their HEA. Each book brings us closer to these fictional characters. Johnston is one of my go to authors and this is a great example of how she keeps that status. You can never go wrong with one of her books.