Rules of Surrender [Large Print] (Hardcover)

Wynter, however, is an a_s. He's an arrogant, chauvinistic jerk who believes men rightly rule the world and women are little better than possessions. His end-of-book declaration of love is too little, too late, especially considering that his behavior does not change. It's as though he says the words to appease her and so get what he wants. Too much time is spent on his outrageousness and too little on his redemption. It's totally unbelieveable. I hated him.

The secondary characters are caricatures or shadow-people with little substance. The "ghost" is too obvious. There are too many flaws here to even decide which to mention. The only things that makes this book at all worth reading is the intro to the series and Charlotte.

Get it from the library; don't bother buying it. I'm selling my copy.

Lady Charlotte Dalrumple knows it will be a challenge to teach her young charges how to behave in English society, but she's up to the task. However, she's not so sure when she meets their handsome, uncivilized father, Viscount Wynter Ruskin. As a teenager, Wynter left England to experience adventure, and has been living in the Far East until recently.

Charlotte then discovers Adorna not only wants her to instruct the children, but tutor their unruly father as well. For in a short time, the Queen will be coming to visit, and the family will be presented. Wynter goes along with Charlotte's lessons in manners. But only because he needs a wife, and sees she will fill the role nicely. The only lesson he's actually interested in, is tutoring Charlotte in the art of passion, and his behavior toward her is shocking to say the least. In the end, Charlotte may teach him the ultimate lesson...how to love her with his heart.

This is the first entry in the Governess Bride series, and quite an enjoyable read. I especially liked the uncivilized Wynter, who frequently did the shockingly unexpected. Charlotte was also quite nice as the typical Dodd heroine I love - intelligent, independent, and pragmatic. They complimented each other nicely. Overall, this is a fun,(...) humorous romp, which sits in a place of honor on my keeper shelf, along with the rest of this wonderful series. Definitely recommend reading this one!

Wynter had no desire to be taught English manners. The Bedouins of the desert were more straight forward with their wants and desires. However, Wynter DID want Lady Miss Charlotte. He would woo her the English way ... up to a point anyway.

***** A delightful story that I enjoyed from beginning to end. This author has always had a way with words and yet to disappoint me. Great for those long rainy nights. *****