Pure Surrender is the 10th installment in the "Pure Dark Ones" series. I was more than thrilled to pick this one up, although it took a bit longer than I expected to do so. I just love this cover and boy is it smokin' hot! This is the book where I feel like the Pure/Dark Ones get introduced to the Dragons so I was so fascinated in what we see build within this story. This definitely has some powerful angst and epic love feels to the story which I immediately gravitated towards.

Pure Surrender is a story that has multiple storylines, so I do think it's wise to at least read the previous book before jumping into this one here. But the main plot of the book, is our primary couple that we get introduced to: Aella and Cloud. Aella was once a Amazon warrior princess and our hero is a elite solider for the Pure/Dark Ones. There has been building tension between Aella and Cloud. Even though there is a powerful chemistry, they both have lost their past memories of each other and suffer headaches around each other. But when they are in a forced proximity situation with a Pure/Dark One scribe, they are both confronted with the truths of their past and the epic love they once shared but lost. But now they have a chance to rediscover their love, but will fate determine a different path for them?

Pure Surrender was such an intense and epic feeling romance. I just couldn't seem to get enough of this test of wills between Aella and Cloud. I was so curious to see how the truths would be revealed between these two. I also love the way that the author implemented the racial diversity within this story. In fact, she is one of the BEST authors in writing it in such a genuine flawless way. Now this story does have LOTS of flashbacks, so be prepared for that. This seems to be a common occurrence within Aja James novels so keep that in mind when reading this one. But I was really drawn into their backstory, and I do enjoy the way in which Aja James handles flashbacks, and I normally can't stand them.

What I really loved though is seeing Aella and Cloud recognize their connection, realize their past and FIGHT for each other and their love. We get to see the truths behind Cloud and what he is willing to sacrifice for Aella, is so precious. I have a feeling this won't be the last that we see of these delectable dragons though! I honestly can't wait to see more of them in future books *crossing fingers* they connect to her dragon series.

Overall, I found Pure Surrender to be a magnificent installment, that combined all the tragedy of the past with the hope of the future, and blends beautifully with the present in a satisfying delivery! This author can do no wrong in my book! So if you haven't read her yet...WHAT ON EARTH ARE YOU WAITING FOR? READ HER NOW!