Read the next book in the NYT Bestselling series: Surrender Scorched — Book Three In Scorched , the third book in the Surrender series by Melody Anne, sparks fly and tensions mount as love and duty collide in an unforgettable romance. Rachel Palazzo never expected her brief but passionate affair with the mysterious and charming Ian to have life-altering consequences. But when she discovers she’s pregnant, she quickly learns that Ian isn’t just any man—he’s King Adriane of Corythia, a powerful ruler determined to claim both her and their unborn child. Adriane is used to getting what he wants, and as king, he won’t allow his heir to be raised outside of the royal court. With the weight of his country’s expectations on his shoulders, he takes matters into his own hands, whisking Rachel away to his palace and insisting on marriage. But Rachel isn’t willing to be controlled, even by a king. Fiercely independent and determined to make choices for herself, she refuses to surrender to Adriane’s demands—no matter how much she’s still drawn to the man she fell for. As the battle of wills between them intensifies, so does their undeniable chemistry. The lines between duty and love blur as Rachel and Adriane navigate their complicated relationship. But with royal traditions, a relentless press, and personal betrayals threatening to tear them apart, will they find a way to embrace their future together? Or will the fires of their passion leave them both scorched? Filled with heart-pounding romance, steamy encounters, and gripping drama, Scorched is a captivating tale of love, power, and the fight for happiness against all odds.