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Fiction. Romance. Historical Fiction. Humor (Fiction.) HTML: A snowstorm hath no fury like a spinster scorned Miss Elinora Browning grew up yearning for the handsome, intelligent lord-next-door...but he left England without a word of farewell. One night, inspired by a bit too much sherry, Nora poured out her heartbreak on paper. Lord Dashwood Missed Out was a love letter to every young lady who'd been overlooked by gentlemen�??and an instant bestseller. Now she's on her way to speak in Spindle Cove when snowy weather delays her coach. She's forced to wait out the storm with the worst possible companion: Lord Dashwood himself. And he finally seems to have noticed her. George Travers, Lord Dashwood, has traveled the globe as a cartographer. He returned to England with the goal of marrying and creating an heir�??only to find his reputation shredded by an audacious, vexingly attractive bluestocking and her poison pen. Lord Dashwood Missed Out, his arse. Since Nora Browning seems to believe he overlooked the passion of a lifetime, Dash challenges her to prove it. She has one night… (more)
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I have enjoyed most everything I’ve read by this author, but I haven’t been able to read as many of her books as I would like,
Years ago, Elinora Browning was humiliated by Lord Dashwood, leaving her frustrated, angry and heartbroken. She never recovered, unfortunately, and began to write about her feelings. She never dreamed her essay, entitled “Lord Ashwood Misses Out”, would actually be published and become wildly popular among other women, so much so, she is invited to speaking engagements.
On her way to one of these gatherings, she finds herself stuck on a coach ride with none other than Lord Dashwood himself!! Has he read her pamphlet by chance?
This story has a huge heart and lots of charm, a few laugh out loud moments, and is very romantic. I loved how Dash helps Elinora realize she can be a strong, independent woman, and still have a marriage and children, and continue setting a positive example for her readers.
Naturally, once I started reading this story, I wished it could have been longer and fleshed out more, because it was so much fun! 4 stars
The series is set in Spindle Cove which is home to many women who’ve
This is Nora's story and out of all the books in this series, this one is my least favorite. I just had a hard time with the plot as well as with the characters. They just didn't click in my mind and when that happens, I just can't enjoy the road to happily ever after.
However, I had a lot of fun reading and catching up with the characters from the previous books, so in the end I do recommend this story to all of you that have invested in this series.
Melanie for b2b
Gift copy provided by the publisher for an honest review
“Do you know,” he said, “you’re ravishing when you’re trying to hate me forever.”
Was fun to get glimpses of past main couple's from the series. Alas, the novella format alludes me again with rushed romance and a not quite historical feel.
My rating:
4/5
First off, let me say that I read this novella before reading the Spindle Cove books which it exists around. I felt like that ended up being a distinct disadvantage and if I could go back I would read it after some of the Spindle Cove series. The characters in the series play an important role in this book and not knowing them was a huge disadvantage. Early in the book I felt the scenes with the Spindle Cove characters were a distraction from the Eleanor and Dashwood story I had picked the book up for. By the end, I was more invested in the Spindle Cove characters than in Eleanor and Dashwood.
I didn't connect with Eleanor and Lord Dashwood in the same way I have with other Tessa Dare characters.
I also didn't love the actual plot though I had found the initial premise intriguing. As reveals start to happen I became annoyed with the story set up.
There was less steaminess in this book than I was expecting based on the premise as well as my previous experiences with the author. What was there was well done.
As always, Tessa Dare is an amazing writer and even if this wasn't my favorite of her books it was still above average where romances are concerned. Tessa Dare adds so much humor to her books and I always have a fun time with them. The characters are spirited and often feel as if they could exist in modern romances even though they are written in historical novels. Tessa Dare also has interesting set ups. While I wasn't sold on how some of the things worked in this novel I was intrigued by the idea and the initial set up.
Tessa Dare is an amazing author and even though this novella wasn't my favorite I am looking forward to reading more from her.
If only it hadn’t been a novella
If only they hadn’t had to share space with every other couple
And every other character
If only it weren’t for those weirdly paced starts
I enjoyed some of the dialogue, some of the steam, the cute gestures
But in the end, it seems we all missed out