STOP, if you haven’t read Denial or Demand, don’t even read this review. Surrender is part of the Careless Whisper Trilogy, so yeah, go read those first.

My review for Denial: http://www.afterdarkbooklovers.com/?s=Denial+by+Lisa+Renee+Jones

My review for Demand:
http://www.afterdarkbooklovers.com/?s=Demand+by+Lisa+Renee+Jones


Surrender was my last read for 2016 and finally lots of questions were answered. I was glad that at the beginning of the book, the author gave me a recap of books 1 and 2 and all the players. Between the releases of Denial (late 2015), Demand (May 2016) I forgot a lot of things so it was good to see the brief rundown.

Slowly but surely, Ella starts remembering her past, yet the key element to her memory is that God forsaken necklace that everyone and their mother wants. Well not literally, the stepbrothers, one from the French Mob the other from the Italian Mob. This necklace was stolen from the British government over a decade and somehow ends up with Ella and suddenly disappears. Well this is when her memory needs to come back.

Throughout all this, one thing is certain, Kayden wants Ella protected. Even though he has made her his Lady Hawk, he doesn’t want to lose her like the woman he lost all those years ago. Ah but who do you trust? It was so good to see Sara and Chris make an appearance as well, since it was Sara’s insistence to find her best friend.

Bits and pieces of Ella’s memory was coming back. My issue was when she finally remembers where the necklace was or how she remembers it, felt a bit rushed. I will say this about Ella, she’s a total bad ass. She is no damsel in distress which she proves in this series. Kayden is still how and his respect for Ella makes him even hotter.

I cannot believe this series is also over. This book did have a little more suspense and lots of surprises. If you’re looking for your romantic/suspense read, you should add this series to your TBR.

*An ARC was provided for an honest review.

Perfect ending to the series. We start off with Sara and Chris finding out Ella is still alive. "We are not enemies" Ella is still hiding out from Niccolo but she's determined to not be afraid anymore with Kayden by her side. Where is the necklace that everyone wants? Is Ella getting all her memories back? Will Ella be able to truly trust Kayden that he won't turn on her over the necklace? Will Sara still want to be friends with Ella after all the lies? Wow so much drama in this book but it ends with the perfect closer. I loved this series! Ella even with her memories were gone she was such a strong person. Kayden his alpha self grew on me and made me fall for that man hard, he protects what he loves no matter what the cost. 5/5 stars ****Reviewed for Sweet & Spicy Read provided for a voluntarily Advanced Reader Copy of this book ****

Arc kindly provided for an honest review*

4.5 stars
“My life is a fucking foreign novel written in twenty languages, sweetheart. Complicated is what I do.”

I can't believe this is it. I have enjoyed every single book of this excellent, intense and addictive series.

“Win at all costs or die forgotten,”

In Surrender , the clock is ticking for Kayden and Ella who have to solve the puzzle. Kayden is a strong, charismatic, dominant alpha, he is the Hawk of the Underground, the one that you shall fear- his weakness, his Lady Hawk Ella. They are both trying to tame each other and to reach compromises but it is not always easy. The passion and the chemistry between them is off the charts and uncontrollable.


"But he’s going to really hate the moment he finds out that my surrender is my control—not his."

Ella has some unfinished business to deal with, but will Kayden let her put herself in danger at any costs? Will the truth tear them apart?

Explosive ending that had me on edge from start to finish.
I gave 4.5 stars because I would have loved to have an epilogue.

Brilliant ending to the Careless Whisper books as well as answering questions from the Inside Out Series and questions on who is Ella that have been open for years!

I have been waiting for this book for many reasons, the return of Chris and Sara, but more importantly the ending to this sexy mystery that Ella and Kayden have taken us on. Who is Ella? Are she and Kayden connected? There are so many signs that say there is some connection. If so what does that mean for them and their relationship? Will they be able to stay together once all the secrets are out? Will the secrets that are reviled change anything? Will her past be more than she can handle? What will finally trigger her memory?

I loved this book, it answered all of the questions you had and then some you did not even know you had. Lisa is a brilliant writer, she writes the small details that make a huge different in the story. This complex story line that started in If I Were You, exceeded my expectation and I was so sorry the story ended. Ella and Kayden were intense, raw, honest, protective and fierce. Ella was a bad ass and even if she did not remember everything until the end, she sure held true to who she was and held her ground. She knew what she wanted and went after it and protected all that she loved. I am hopeful we will see some more of Ella and Kayden and the Underground Cast we met in these books as well as Chris and Sara, this story could continue with new and exciting treasure hunts.

Brillant, just brilliant. I loved every chapter and was so sad when I finished the book.

I can not believe that this is it! The end to Ella’s story. I feel like I have been on this journey for so long, and then before I knew it ended way too soon. Surrender was 5 stars amazing from beginning to end. I had started this journey one day walking into my library to find a good book. I saw the 1st edition book cover to “If I were you”, and never knew checking out that book would bring me to a new world I will never get out of. The Inside Out series is where it began for me and where we met Ella. That series was a roller coaster ride and through the books and novella’s, you never really knew what became of Ella, until Denial was published. Oh my! Lisa did not let her reader’s down.

You feel like you are magically involved into their world. I did not think any other alpha male would be up on the sexiness level as Mark or Chris (Inside Out series) until we met Kayden! I know I wrote reviews on the other two books, but it’s so hard to write this review without a little background. If you only have read the Careless Whispers Series, I recommend you go back to where it all started with the Inside Out series. You need to meet Mark, Crystal, Sara, and Chris.

Now to Denial. WOW! I want to give it 10 stars if I could! The suspense of what would happen next held me captive all through the book. We have already seen how solid Kayden and Ella’s relationship had become.. And if this was not the ultimate test, I have no idea what is. Ella is ready to start giving up control to Kayden’s needs, and those scenes make you squirm. They are hot and make you want more. You will be afraid to blink so you do not miss something intense There will be more betrayal. More heartbreak for Ella. But at the end you will find out who Ella really is. With all the history I have with these books ( and yes I have read the Walker brother’s series where Blake comes in ) I never saw this coming. Not one clue. Surrender has all alarms going off. It’s sexy and intense. Ella is strong and holds her own. Kayden and Ella will protect each for always, including the ones they love. Meet The Hawk and Lady Hawk. This book blew my mind away! I want to be Lady Hawk.

Thank you Lisa! This is the reason I am a huge fan! You have me hooked. I read your note at the end of the book and agree with all the “What’s next?” I can only hope one day, you will continue to give us more. Thank you for giving us these characters, Paris and Greece. And these hot alpha men!