Review: WOW!  JUST WOW!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 28, 2013
This is the first book of Ahren Sanders that I’ve read and all I can say is WOW!  I give this book 4 1/2 stars.Surrendering’s two main characters are Raven Hays and DeClan Collins.  Although there are a host of secondary characters that this story could not be told without.  All of the characters are so well developed.  They are all so believable and I just felt like I was a part of this big wonderful group of friends!  This book is definitely a character driven book...which I love!!! But this book will also bring out every emotion in you.  There is action, suspense, drama, hot romance and laughter.Raven is an MBA student who meets DeClan through her two new roommates, Ella and Abbi. DeClan is not only the older brother of Ella and Abbi but is also the lead singer of the rock band "Sayge".  DeClan is a hot, sexy, drool worthy alpha male.Raven is no pushover by any means. She's not your weak, I'll do whatever you tell me kind of woman.DeClan, being a young, hot rock star is also the stereo typicalwomanizer and a self defined bachelor.  He never sees past his one night stands until he sees Raven.Raven is a smart, beautiful, fun and flirty young woman.  She is certainly not immune to DeClan's charms and good looks but she's not some band groupie either.As sparks fly between DeClan and Raven there are also underlying tensions.  Can Raven trust DeClan with all of the gorgeous women throwing themselves at him every time he performs?  And Raven is hiding secrets from her past.  Will she find the courage to confide in DeClan about her past?  Will revealing her secret strengthen or destroy their relationship?Another major storyline in the book involves the band Sayge.  DeClan and his 3 band mates; Blake, Cooper and Nate, have worked hard to break into the big time.  They are a close group of friends who welcome Raven into their fold. At the beginning of the book they are a popular local band in Nashville with a loyal following.  As the book continues on we begin to see some exciting changes for the band as well. With the growing success of the band will Raven and DeClan be able to hold onto their growing love for each other or will the strain of new found fame pull them apart?There is so much going on in Surrendering and author Ahren Sanders weaves each sub-plot together so seamlessly that the story is a smooth easy read.  Ms. Sanders also brings intrigue, electricity and a roller coaster of emotions to the reader so that you won't want to put the book down until the final word has been seared into your brain!This book does leave the reader with a big cliffhanger!  UGH!  I'll be hanging on the side of that cliff until book 2 of this series is released!I highly recommend this book!  I will be recommending it to all my friends!  Enjoy!