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Plot Summary of Suzanna's Surrender
"When the Calhouns learn that Bianca's lover had a grandson, Suzanna tries to tak to him to see if he knows anything about her or the missing emeralds. Holt Bradford doesn't really believe in the emeralds, but he has loves Suzanna since she was a teen, but never thought she was approachable. Now she's divorced with two children, and he's going to go for her.

While the children are away with their father, Suzanna and Holt begin an affair, and find each other falling madly in love, just like their ancestors. When the children come back early because they embarrassed their father, Suzanna stands up for them and Holt hits her ex when he tries to hurt her. Afterward Holt proposes to Suzanna, and she accepts.

The story isn't over though, because the jewel thief returns, and walks in on Suzanna after she finds the Calhoun emeralds. He takes Suzanna to the tower and is threatening to kill her unless she gives him the emeralds. Holt and the rest of the family comes to save her, but will they be too late?"

Rachael High, Resident Scholar



Review Analysis of Suzanna's Surrender
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Plot
Time/era of story - 1980's-1999
Action/suspense subplot? Yes
Action: - searching for a treasure
If one lover chases another... - he chases after her

Main Male Character
Profession/status: - police/lawman
Age/status: - 20's-30's
How sexual is this person? - several sexual encounters
How romantic is this person? - somewhat romantic
Sex has good effect on him Yes
Sex makes him - blissful - mature - sensitive
How sensitive is this character? - sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor - Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters
Physique - very athletic

Main Female Character
Age/status: - 20's-30's
Profession/status: - small businessman
How sexual is this person? - very picky
How romantic is this person? - very romantic
Sex has good effect on her Yes
Effect of sexing - confident - blissful
How sensitive is this character? - sensitive to others' feelings
Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters
Physique - average physique

Setting
United States Yes
The US: - Northeast
Island? Yes
Misc setting - Fancy Mansion

Style
Person - mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment
What % of story is romance related? - 90%
Sex in book? Yes
Part of a series? Yes
Focus of story - equally on him and her
How much dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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