Terms of Surrender

Terms of Surrender
Leslie Kelly

Subject: Danny Wilkes, navy pilot.Current status: On shore rotation. Very intrigued by a sassy visiting lecturer…Mission: Enter the astronaut training program.Obstacle: Marissa Marshall, Ph.D. She's keeping Danny preoccupied with earthly delights…Danny Wilkes might have outgrown his risk-taking flyboy days, but he still loves a thrill now and then. And nobody's thrilled him lately like fiery Mari Marshall. Sex with her is a bigger turn-on than any of the air maneuvers Danny's ever pulled. He falls head over heels…hard.But Mari has bitter memories of being a military brat. She'll never enter that life again–not even for the best sex she's ever had.It's a hell of a choice. Does Danny give up his skyrocketing career? Or let go of the only woman who revs his engine into the stratosphere?

Twelve military heroes.

Twelve indomitable heroines.

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Now serving—

those ready and able heroes in the U.S. Navy…

HIGHLY CHARGED!

by Joanne Rock

April 2011

HIGH STAKES SEDUCTION

by Lori Wilde

May 2011

TERMS OF SURRENDER

by Leslie Kelly

June 2011

Uniformly Hot!—

The Few. The Proud. The Sexy as Hell!

Dear Reader,

Don’t you just love a man in uniform?

There’s something so sexy about a strong, powerful guy whose clothes proclaim him to be a hero. Especially if his words and actions back it up.

I live in Maryland, not far from Annapolis, and there have been many spring days when I’ve seen that town filled to the brim with handsome young students from the Naval Academy, clad in their dress whites. Believe me, these “Middies” are a featured attraction.

I hope you enjoy Danny and Marissa’s story. Danny is my kind of hero—smart, sexy, charming, loyal. In this story, it was the heroine who had to prove to me that she was worthy of the hero, and I think she did.

While you’re reading, please be on the lookout for one of my favorite characters: Brionne, the heroine’s adorable cat. Brionne is actually based on a real-life furry friend who’s looking for a forever home (she really does play fetch!). If you’re an animal lover—like so many of the Blaze authors are—please check out blazeauthors.com to find out about our new Pet Project!

Best wishes and happy reading!

Leslie Kelly

Terms of Surrender

Leslie Kelly

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Leslie Kelly has written dozens of books and novellas for Harlequin Blaze, Temptation and HQN. Known for her sparkling dialogue, fun characters and depth of emotion, her books have been honored with numerous awards, including the National Readers’ Choice Award, the RT Book Reviews Award, and three nominations for the highest award in romance, the RWA RITA®. Leslie resides in Maryland with her own romantic hero, Bruce, and their three daughters. Visit her online at www.lesliekelly.com.

To Brenda.

I can’t say it enough but I’ll just keep trying.

Thank you.

Contents

Prologue

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Epilogue