Bruised by a broken engagement, Kathryn Beaumont has retreated to her family's home in the country. The arrival of the autocratic Gerard Fitzalan in the small community of Hollinswood, however, threatens to disrupt Kathryn's cozy, quiet world. Not only does he own the land on which her family's business depends, but his intense interest in Kathryn presents her with an agonizing dilemma.

Can Kathryn trust him? Is she merely a diversion before he returns to New York and a more glamorous love interest? Are his pledges of support to her family genuine or a cynical ploy to buy time? As evidence of Gerard's treachery mounts, Kathryn finds herself torn between loyalty to her family and desire for a man who has woven a spell around her heart.

Janet Cookson was born and resides in the North of England. She came late to writing due to the demands of a teaching career. Since pursuing her ambition, she has been published in Britain and Italy.

Janet loves to travel and has visited most European countries as well as Singapore, Australia, and the United States. She lives in a large Victorian house with her partner and one demanding cat. She enjoys books, theater, films and the countryside.

Sweet Surrender is Janet's first book for Avalon.