Synopsis:
Five
days. Fifty square feet. One last shot at love.
Cash Rowland first laid eyes on the tenacious and irresistible Piper Sullivan when they were both seventeen. He falls for her hard and just when he thinks she's doing the same, Piper is torn from his life without warning. She leaves no contact information but only a vague promise of fate.
Five years later, their paths unexpectedly cross. When he shows up with his eighteen-wheeler unannounced, Cash persuades Piper to head out on the open road to give him one last shot at love. But what should be a routine delivery across six states suddenly becomes an unforgettable journey when they save a woman with a broken past and discover that second chances are only for the lucky ones.
Cash Rowland first laid eyes on the tenacious and irresistible Piper Sullivan when they were both seventeen. He falls for her hard and just when he thinks she's doing the same, Piper is torn from his life without warning. She leaves no contact information but only a vague promise of fate.
Five years later, their paths unexpectedly cross. When he shows up with his eighteen-wheeler unannounced, Cash persuades Piper to head out on the open road to give him one last shot at love. But what should be a routine delivery across six states suddenly becomes an unforgettable journey when they save a woman with a broken past and discover that second chances are only for the lucky ones.
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Excerpt
#1
Chapter
1
End
of Summer 2008
I
first laid eyes on the love of my life at the tender age of
seventeen. Most people will tell you that teenagers can’t really
fall in love and, by any stretch of human imagination, can’t
possibly
fathom the intricacies of what might be considered one of the most
pure and basic needs in life. Or they’ll say it’s impossible to
fall in love at first sight. I’m here to tell you they’re wrong.
I
knew the moment I saw Piper Sullivan that I never wanted to exist in
a world without her. I never wanted to live a day without seeing
those glistening peach lips that parted slightly as if she held a
secret waiting to be unfolded in your ear. Or those luscious blonde
locks that fell to the middle of her back, wavy and loose in a
recklessness I desperately wanted to weave myself into. Or the
emerald green eyes that softened at the edges when she laughed – a
sound so contagious and breathtaking I never wanted to hear anything
else. It also didn’t hurt that Piper Sullivan had a rack at the age
of seventeen that grown women would die for. I chalked up that
obsession to my adolescence and to my lack of sexual adventures with
girls. Hell, I was seventeen, and I was in love.
And
I knew that day after day, Piper Sullivan would continue to shatter
my heart until that moment when there’d be nothing left but a mere
dust where my heart used to be. Her peach lips would one day blow
that away, too. Piper Sullivan, my friends, was an impossibility in
an impossible universe.
Review by Gia:
Wow, I loved this story. Southbound Surrender is a fresh new take on a romance story. After reading the synopsis how could you not what to read this story. I was hooked with, "Five days. Fifty square feet. One last shot at love." And if that doesn't hook you the first chapter will.
Piper and Cash met in high school. It's a love at first sight but it doesn't last. Piper moves away and leaves no contact information. She has left a lasting impression on Cash. Five years later he finally finds her again. In a bold move, he shows up at her door with his eighteen wheeler and asks her to go with for a delivery. Of course she goes with him. I absolutely love how Raen Smith with her writing makes that sound really romantic.
Southbound Surrender is a sweet read. There is a lot of discussion between the characters about the universe's plan and fate.
Cash and Piper are awesome characters. During there travels they meet some interesting people, which will keep you reading.
There is a bombshell revelation in the story. I was very surprised by this. I never saw it coming. Now looking back there may have been some hints to it.
There is no cliffhanger. If you are looking for a fresh new book to read, Southbound Surrender is it.
5 Amazeballs Stars!!!
Playlist:
Jason
Mraz – I’m Yours
Mumford
and Sons – I Will Wait
Ben
Harper – Steal My Kisses
Sugar
Ray – Spinning Away
Johnny
Cash – Burning Ring of Fire
Johnny
Cash – Walk the Line
Florida
Georgia Line ft. Nelly – Cruise
Darius
Rucker – Wagon Wheel
Luke
Bryan – Country Girl
Lynyrd
Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama
Ray
Charles - Georgia on my Mind
Author
Bio:
Raen
Smith is the author of the Unraveled Series and Southbound Surrender.
She loves writing about complex characters with a sprinkling of
happily ever after.
When she isn't writing novels, she spends her time wrangling two small sons and teaching at a technical college. She lives in a small corner of Wisconsin with her husband and two sons.
When she isn't writing novels, she spends her time wrangling two small sons and teaching at a technical college. She lives in a small corner of Wisconsin with her husband and two sons.
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