Lucy Davenport made a promise to her father and husband right before they died and she's vowed to keep it at any cost. But when she draws unwanted attention to her secret plans, she's forced to risk everything she's kept guarded. Because the man standing in her way threatens not only her goal, but the walls she's carefully constructed around her heart.
Keats McCall is an environmental preservationist navigating the globe on behalf of heritage protection. When he catches Lucy at his latest project, he suspects she's up to no good. She's secretive, sexy as hell--and has trouble written all over her. He devises a plan to keep her close so he can keep an eye on her. But what he isn't prepared for is just how close he wants to get.
Although this is the second book in the series it can be read as a stand alone and well, I might just have to read the first book because of its loveable characters.
This was a great read and it was a great short read indeed! I think it’s a novella for this whole series but all is great! I absolutely ...more
Risky Surrender by Robin Bielman was a good read. It was different than the other books I have read lately because the hero and heroine’s jobs were not what I typically read about. Lucy is an archaeologist and Keats is an environmental preservationist.They first meet when Lucy steals an ancient emer ...more
This is the fifth book I have read by Robin Bielman and the fifth I have given 5 stars. She never fails to bring a man to fall head-over-heels in love with and a lady you would want as your best friend. Keats McCall and Lucy Davenport are exactly this.
Whilst it can be read as a standalone, I had rea ...more
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Lucy is an archeologist that plays with the boundaries of law. When she loses everything and she needs to keep her promise to get a sculpture from an Indian village illegally, she stumbles upon Keats McCall. McCall is a character we have already met in "Worth t ...more
One word McCall
Welcome home your new book boyfriend. Keats McCall or McCall as he's known, will soon become another name added to your always growing book boyfriend list. Come on admit it, we all have one.
We had a glimpse of McCall in the first book in this series, Worth the Risk, but this is a who ...more
McCall is the ideal hero - rich, handsome, and bored to death by all the socialite women trying to get his attention. Lucy is a thief - or is she? She intrigues him, and while they are at cross-purposes - she is trying to locate a secret historical artifact, while he wants to protect it, they can't ...more
By: Robin Bielman
Published By: Entangled Publishing, LLC
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 4
Series: Risk It #2
Review:
"Risky Surrender" by Robin Bielman was the second in this Risk It series. This read was a contemporary romantic novella was simply sweet delightful read. These two. ...more
Robin Bielman follows up her sexy debut novella, Worth the Risk, with this scorching tale.
Archeologist Lucy Davenport made a promise to her dying father to find the 16th century gold Tlaloc statue. Lucy’s dad believed the legend that the Tlaloc goddess would give life and sustenance to them, finally ...more
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Let's get one thing straight, when I started Risky Surrender I didn't really know what the story was about. I kind of glanced at the book blurb, but I didn't really paid attention to the blurb. However, I saw that it was written by Robin Bielman, and I have loved the storie ...more
Keats McCall, wealthy, very handsome and confirmed bachelor is the President of Field Operations for the World Heritage fund. He is constantly dodging women who want to turn him into a husband. Keats is attending a function on a museum ship and bumps (literally) into a waitress carrying appetizers. ...more
Lucy Davenport isn’t a thief; she’s a “treasure hunter.” Okay, maybe there’s a fine line in there somewhere, but still, is it stealing when no one knows it’s there? Well, in a protected historical site, yes, it’s quite illegal, and Keats McCall, president of field operations for the World Heritage F ...more
Lucy Davenport is an archaeologist who hunts for historical treasures. After spending her last few years repaying a debt, she is finally free, just after one more hunt. The only thing standing in her way is Keats McCall, President of the World Heritage Fund and sex incarnate. They both fight (and do ...more
4 stars
A Robin Bielman book never disappoints, which always makes picking up one of hers an absolute treat. Risky Surrender was a read that got stronger as it went on - the first chapter or so didn't completely captivate me, but soon that was overturned, and I couldn't flip the pages fast enough.
I ...more
All Lucy Davenport, archeologist, wants to do is fulfill the promise she made to her father and husband before they died in a Guatemalan cave two years ago. Keats McCall, preservationist, thought he'd found a thief, but what he'd found was an archeologist with questionable motives. Lucy's task is in ...more
It had an intriguing plot. Nice story and the chemistry wasn’t bad either. When you met Keats, a man with his suspicions and a past,(even if it’s a rich one), you kind of knew he was going to feel something for Lucy, even though he was a little bit suspicious of her when he first met her on the boat ...more
Robin Bielman sent me an ARC of this book and I’m so happy she did. I loved it from the first page to the last one.
Characters: It was so easy to like both of them. Lucy is such a courageous woman, doing all of this on her own, like nothing scares her. But further in the story you understand that sh ...more
Straight up I loved this book. I'm a big fan of Robin Bielman and loved Worth the Risk. I was equally anticipating Risky Surrender and Ms Bielman again delivers.
The tension sizzles between Keats McCall and Lucy Davenport. The setting is gorgeous! The dialogue is snappy, the characters are people I ...more
This is a great novella! If you like a little adventure and historical content in your books then read this Indiana Jones type love story. Risky Surrender is the story Keats, a preservationist & Lucy, a archaeologist caught up with a no good, evil collector of precious artifacts through no fault of ...more
I’m not going to summarize the story for you. The blurb can do that far better than I ever could. What I can tell you better than any blurb is how much you’re going to LOVE this author! Robin Bielman delivers every single time. She writes these fully-drawn, multi-dimensional heroines a reader can re ...more
I received an ARC from author for an honest opinion.
LUCY DAVENPORT FEMALE INDIANA JONES WITHOUT THE WHIP OR HAT BUT STILL PRETTY AMAZING BOOK
Robin Bielman knows how to write a romance novel which is light hearted as well as deep. I love the by play between the H/h. Keats and Lucy had great chemistry ...more
Romance and a little intrigue are the main themes in this book. Lucy is an archeologist that has been forced into the position of compromising her ethics and beliefs in order to fulfill the debts that she feels that she owes to her father and husband who have died. Keats begins to fall in love with ...more
Risky Surrender was a great novella. I absolutely loved the chemistry between Lucy and Keats. If you're a fan of smart, capable women, this is definitely worth the read! It was great to see Lucy overcome her past and work through her issues so that she could find a way to pursue a relationship with ...more
What a fun, adventure-filled, romantic read! Exactly what I was looking for. Lucy Davenport and Keats McCall are both likable characters, and I enjoyed spending time in both of their heads. Their reasons for their actions seemed very real, and their chemistry was tangible. I also loved that RISKY SU ...more
I had not read Worth the Risk - the first book in this series, but was still able to enjoy this romantic story on its own. I so enjoy reading a story with strong and interesting characters. Robin Bielman delivers in this one. The archeological background makes this story "not your average" romance. ...more
I am a fan of Robin's work and this book was no disappointment. I enjoyed the interaction between Lucy and Keats. There was definite chemistry there. There's one scene on the treetops that has me thinking nature might be sexy, too lol I admit that the story was a little slower to start than I'm used ...more