Lord Dashwood Missed Out A Spindle Cove Novella

I really loved this little novella, I actually think this one could have easily been a full novel so I felt a little disappointed it was so short - can't wait to read the last one in the series!

SO CUTE!

This was such a cute read. I love these short novellas Dare does for her Spindle Cove series. Dipping back into the place we all know so well is just so nice and getting a peak into the characters lives and meeting new characters is brilliant. I don't have loads to say about it because it is so short I am bound to reveal something so all I will say is it is a perfect short read if you are looking for something fluffy and light.

this book was my first Tessa Dare and I was really excited about it, every romance lover recommend her. But it was a miss for me... let me explain : Elinora is an intelligent young woman who decided to dedicate her life to her work of author. After Lord Dashwood, a childhood friend and crush, left without notice after the death of her brother she decided to pour her frustration, anger and sadness in a pretty vigorous pamphlet : Lord Ashwood Missed Out. The success is immediate and she is now a known author. As she must leave to read her pamphlet in a library in Spindle Cove her carriage left early because of the coming storm and she found herself in an other carriage with Lord Dashwood. She is not the only one angry anymore : indeed Lord Dashwood's reputation suffered from this pamphlet and he is now curious to know what he missed out... Like I said at the beginning of this review it was a miss for me, not everything is bad and I will for sure read more of Tessa Dare. Let's begin with what bothered me to later end on a sweeter note. the first thing I didn't like were the cringy lines... some lines were cringy and really out of nowhere, not a single soul would say such things today or before in time.. It was a mix of awkwardness and laugh. Then I think that the history of the relation of the characters was more developed. I know it is a novella but several times they talk about the death of Elinora's brother, clearly a difficult moment for both of them, hanging beyond their head as a dark cloud, but not at any moment the accident is told, no memories of them together, younger are told neither and I think I would have cared more if it was done. The last thing I wish was done differently are the characters from previous book of the series involved in this novella : like I said I didn't read previous books in this series. So first of all I don't really care about them, second they don't push the story forward and third it doesn't seems like a lot of things happen to them, so was it really necessary to put them there ? Like I said they don't push the story forward, those scene are not necessary, it could have been used to deepen the characters of Elinora and Dashwood. But let's move one to what I liked : the plot was interesting and quite well done. I like stories with characters that already know each other : it's more realistic and for me it opens doors for really romantic and nostalgic scenes that I am a sucker for ! Interactions between the characters were, mostly, cute and funny. And last it was easy to listen to, no reading slumps in the middle of it. So even if there was elements that I didn't like over all this was not a bad book, I am sure that if I read more of T.D I will find something that I like more.

Elinora Browning, once a shy miss who longed to marry her childhood sweetheart, has made her mark on a society with a pamphlet entitled "Lord Ashwood Missed Out." Slated to give a reading and a talk at Lady Pauline's Spindle Cove lending library, she is unexpectedly delayed when she runs into Lord Dashwood and is stranded with him after a carriage accident. Dash is out for revenge, as Nora's pamphlet has led to quite a bit of embarrassment for the Lord who did indeed miss out on her love. Past regrets, still burning desires, and a slightly dumpy lean-to shelter bring both Nora and Dash back to each other. A cute story, and I love when the male character is (view spoiler)[a virgin (hide spoiler)]! Dash was a mixed hero for me. I hated that he deceived Nora multiple times, but all in the name of his love for her. Just tell her man! And yes, while the map thing was cute, you COULD HAVE WRITTEN SOME LETTERS. Still a delightful way to pass the time as I adore Tessa Dare audiobooks. I also loved seeing all of my favorite couples from the previous novels.

Why didn't I read more novellas before this whole Coronavirus thing began? This one was absolutely delightful. This is only the second of the Spindle Cove series books I've read, but I need to tackle the rest soon. Elinora and Lord Dashwood's unrequited love/second chance was just what I needed in my life. I received a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Short and cute. Not amazing or hilarious, but a nice read while suffering a bout of insomnia.

This was exactly what I needed today!!