title: Surrender to a Stranger: A Novel
author:  Karyn Monk 
description: "What a riveting and passionate story!"<br />--Jane Feather<br /><br />"Newcomer Karyn Monk, stand up and take a bow.This talented author has gifted readers with a first-rate historical romance that will not soon be forgotten.<b>Surrender to a Stranger</b> is one of those rare gems that will have'addicted' readers gong back time and time again for yet another heady dose of fantaastic reading."<br />--<i>The Talisman</i><br /><br />"Such a fascinating tale, it kept me mesemerized from beginning to end.A wonderful reading experience."<br />--<i>Rendezvous</i><br /><br />"You will relish this historical romance."<br />--<i>Affaire de Coeur</i><br /><br /><b>Don't miss Karyn Monk's other spellbinding romances:</b><br /><br /><b>The Witch and the Warrior</b>:<br /><br />"Monk spins a fascinating, readable story of passion and magic that will charm readers who like their historicals laced with humor and appealing characters."<br />--<i>Library Journal</i><br /><br />"An enchanting and delightful read."<br />--<i>Rocky Mountain News</i><br /><br /><b>Once a Warrior</b>:<br /><br />"Monk grips the reader with her powerful images of Scotland and of war, witty dialogue, strong characters and Arthurian undertones."<br />--<i>Publishers Weekly</i><br /><br /><b>The Rebel and the Redcoat</b>:<br /><br />"Karyn Monk...lives up to her promise as a strong, vibrant, versatile voice in romance. <b>The Rebel and the Redcoat</b> is not only a fascinating portrait of the Revolution, but a marvelous love story and a pulse-pounding adventure that will win readers' hearts."<br />--<i>Romantic Times</i><br /><br />And look for <b>The Rose and the Warrior</b> in spring 2000
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  SURRENDER TO A STRANGER
  
  KARYN MONK
  
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  A Bantam Book
  
  PUBLISHING HISTORY
  
  Fanfare edition /January 1995 Bantam Books mass market edition / December 1999
  
  All rights reserved.
  
  Copyright © 1994 by Karyn Monk.
  
  No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
  means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any
  information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from
  the publisher.
  
  For information address: Bantam Books.
  
  If you purchased this book without a cover you should be aware that this book
  is stolen property. It was reported as “unsold and destroyed” to the publisher
  and neither the author nor the publisher has received any payment for this
  “stripped book.”
  
  ISBN 0-553-56909-0
  
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  To my dearest Philip,
  
  who has always made me feel like I can do anything,
  
  and to Lorraine,
  
  who has wrapped me in the warmth of her love all my life.
  
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  Chapter 1
  
  November 1793
  
  She stood tall in 