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Regency Blooms #3
Chasing the Other Tisdale
She’s the other sister . . . Overshadowed by the beauty of her older sister, Lillian is better known as the other Tisdale; unremarkable and unsure how she will ever deliver on the promise of her family's name. He’s a rake in need of reforming . . . Will Colton leads a frivolous existence, embracing notoriety instead of managing his family’s fortune. Determined to forget his financial burden and his father’s growing resentment, he maintains a lifestyle dedicated to pleasure and self-indulgence. When Will is invited to the Tisdale estate for an extended holiday, he never expects to become friends with the forgettable Lillian. But when a family secret comes to light, he must choose between leaving London and protecting the honor of one woman or staying and risking the reputation of another. Upon his return, Will finds the girl he left behind has come out of the shadows and into her own. Lillian’s finally the center of attention, and not all of it good. With his own reputation in tatters, can a reformed rake lure her out of the hands of London's bachelors and back into his own arms? Can he escape his past and reclaim her heart, or has he lost her forever?
202 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 25, 2015
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Jessica Jefferson
5 books355 followersJessica Jefferson makes her home in Almost-Chicago with her husband, nine and three year old girls, guinea pigs, and English bulldog Pete. When she's not busy trying to find middle-ground between being a modern career woman and Suzy-Homemaker, she loves to watch "Real Housewives of [insert city here]" and performing unnecessary improvements to her home and property.
Jessica writes Regency-era historical romance with a modern twist, infused with humor. She tries to create endearingly flawed heroes and one of a kind heroines that you'll want to continue knowing long after you read the last page.
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April 7, 2015
Chasing the Other Tisdale by Jessica Jefferson is a 2015 Soul Mate Publication. I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this ugly duckling type story set during the regency period. Lillian has stood in the shadow of her three other sisters who are all considered beauties. Lillian, however is the “funny one”. She isn't tall, had a outbreak of acne, and perhaps she is a little plump. But, she longs for something more than just being “the other sister ”. She wants to be desired and experience true love and passion.
When Lillian meets Will Colton, a good friend to her brother, Thomas, in the most awkward, painful, and embarrassing way possible, the two strike up an unlikely friendship. But, Lillian believes Will only sees her as a friend, and her feelings go much deeper. Still, the two continue to write one another on a regular basis. These letters mean the world to Lillian, but they also mean a lot to Will, who still doesn't understand what category his feelings for Lillian falls into.
However, when he has a chance to step up and defend her, he fails utterly and he pays an incredibly high price for his cowardice. Losing Lillian is only the beginning of his troubles though, as his relationship with his father grows more strained and they all suffer through an incredible period of loss. But, through it all, Will grows as a person and becomes more and more like Thomas, the man who has made the biggest impression on him in his life and given him an example to follow. Can Will prove to Lillian he really does love her and will be there for her forever this time?
I absolutely loved Will and Lillian. Both of them were so funny and charming. The author does a great job of adding humor in just the right places, and I needed that especially when the book takes a sudden unexpected turn that left me gasping for air. The character growth for both these characters is huge, but they seem to grow in opposite directions for a time. Lillian has experienced too much pain and heartbreak and begins to turn a little cynical. Will on the other hand grows up emotionally and makes big personal sacrifices in order to do the honorable thing, which is a far cry from the type of man Will was when the story began.
For a book that is only a little over two hundred pages in length, the story packs a lot of depth and emotion into a small space. The romance between Lillian and Will has an epic quality to it, since it is spread out over a period of time. The author also impressed me by staying true to the period in language and customs. This is not a fluff regency period romance by any means. I admired Will for loving Lillian before she transformed into a beautiful woman, how he saw the qualities she possessed as more important than mere outer beauty. It also explored the issues faces by Lillian's sister who was most sought after, but only for outer beauty and not for the person she was underneath. We do get a little glimpse of her depth toward the end of the book and I hope we get to read about all of Lillian's sisters in the future.
This is a well balanced historical romance and loved it from start to finish. Very well done!
I really enjoyed this ugly duckling type story set during the regency period. Lillian has stood in the shadow of her three other sisters who are all considered beauties. Lillian, however is the “funny one”. She isn't tall, had a outbreak of acne, and perhaps she is a little plump. But, she longs for something more than just being “the other sister ”. She wants to be desired and experience true love and passion.
When Lillian meets Will Colton, a good friend to her brother, Thomas, in the most awkward, painful, and embarrassing way possible, the two strike up an unlikely friendship. But, Lillian believes Will only sees her as a friend, and her feelings go much deeper. Still, the two continue to write one another on a regular basis. These letters mean the world to Lillian, but they also mean a lot to Will, who still doesn't understand what category his feelings for Lillian falls into.
However, when he has a chance to step up and defend her, he fails utterly and he pays an incredibly high price for his cowardice. Losing Lillian is only the beginning of his troubles though, as his relationship with his father grows more strained and they all suffer through an incredible period of loss. But, through it all, Will grows as a person and becomes more and more like Thomas, the man who has made the biggest impression on him in his life and given him an example to follow. Can Will prove to Lillian he really does love her and will be there for her forever this time?
I absolutely loved Will and Lillian. Both of them were so funny and charming. The author does a great job of adding humor in just the right places, and I needed that especially when the book takes a sudden unexpected turn that left me gasping for air. The character growth for both these characters is huge, but they seem to grow in opposite directions for a time. Lillian has experienced too much pain and heartbreak and begins to turn a little cynical. Will on the other hand grows up emotionally and makes big personal sacrifices in order to do the honorable thing, which is a far cry from the type of man Will was when the story began.
For a book that is only a little over two hundred pages in length, the story packs a lot of depth and emotion into a small space. The romance between Lillian and Will has an epic quality to it, since it is spread out over a period of time. The author also impressed me by staying true to the period in language and customs. This is not a fluff regency period romance by any means. I admired Will for loving Lillian before she transformed into a beautiful woman, how he saw the qualities she possessed as more important than mere outer beauty. It also explored the issues faces by Lillian's sister who was most sought after, but only for outer beauty and not for the person she was underneath. We do get a little glimpse of her depth toward the end of the book and I hope we get to read about all of Lillian's sisters in the future.
This is a well balanced historical romance and loved it from start to finish. Very well done!
May 26, 2024
Review from 2017
I've given this a B+ for narration and a C+ for content at AudioGals, which works out to 3.5 stars.
essica Jefferson is an author I’ve been aware of for a while and isn’t one I’ve either read or listened to before, but seeing Beverley A. Crick’s name listed as the narrator for her Regency Blooms series gave me a good reason to pick up one of her books. While I have some quibbles about the pacing and some aspects of the writing, Chasing the Other Tisdale was an enjoyable, if somewhat predictable, listen.
Lillian – Lilly – Tisdale is the second of four daughters (all named after flora and fauna; Ambrosia, Tamsin and Rose are the others) and is often referred to as “the other Tisdale”, overshadowed by the remarkable beauty and popularity of her older sister. When we first meet her, she is just seventeen; awkward, a little dumpy, a little spotty and not at all confident in herself. She falls in love-at-first-sight with her brother’s friend, the handsome, charming, man-about-town, Will Colton, when she almost literally falls from a tree into his lap. The two strike up an unlikely friendship which continues after Will returns to London and they start writing to each other on a regular basis. The letters themselves are fairly disappointing in content; I’d hoped we would hear more of the couple falling for each other through their correspondence, but that doesn’t really happen. It’s clear, however, that Lilly is in love with Will while he doesn’t quite understand, at this juncture, exactly why Lilly’s letters mean so much to him.
The correspondence and friendship continue until, on a subsequent visit to the Tisdales’, Will fails to defend Lilly to a couple of his friends who are disparaging her looks and temperament. His omission is overheard by her brother Thomas, who insists that Will cease writing to Lilly and that their friendship must end because he doesn’t want Will to break his sister’s heart. Chastened, Will accepts the truth of Thomas’ words and does as his friend asks. Lilly is heartbroken at the sudden cessation of Will’s letters, but when tragedy strikes and Will rushes to her side, she can no longer deny the truth of her feelings and confesses her love, even though Will makes it clear he sees her more as a friend than anyone in whom he might take a romantic interest.
Will’s father, Viscount Colton is pressuring Will to marry the daughter of the Earl of Devonshire because he needs the dowry she will bring with her. Will is adamant in his refusal, but the viscount’s money worries are pressing, and he eventually presents Will with an ultimatum – marry the girl or leave the country… and for reasons I won’t disclose here, Will decides to do the right thing for once in his life and opts for the latter.
Two years pass during which Lilly hears nothing from or of Will and moves on with her life. She is greatly changed from the insecure teenager she was and has become a poised and lovely young woman who is much admired and sought after by the gentlemen of society. On the verge of receiving a proposal from a wealthy marquess, Lilly’s peace of mind is shattered when she learns that Will Colton has returned to England in the wake of his father’s death – and at first she doesn’t want to see him. But Will is now determined to fight for the woman he loves; can he convince Lilly that he’s a changed man, and that he’ll never leave her again?
Lilly and Will are engaging characters, and I tend to like “ugly duckling” stories, especially when the hero has actually seen and appreciated the heroine for who she truly is before she becomes a swan. Their friendship is nicely drawn and there’s a definite emotional connection between them; I really felt Lilly’s disappointment when Will gives her the “you’ve got a great personality” talk while all she wants at that point is for him to see her as an attractive woman. She’s a well-defined character and her insecurities are easy to understand, but Will, on the other hand, is another of those rake-but-not-really types so commonly found in historical romance. When he returns to England after his long absence, he describes himself as a changed man – but I didn’t see what was so wrong with him in the first place, and didn’t notice any specific changes other than that his clothes were worn and he was having to live in a not particularly nice area owing to his not having inherited money along with his title. The pacing in the second half of the book is uneven, too, and the ending is a serious anti-climax. I had thought to give the story a B- or a B grade, but there’s a huge gap in the action between chapters 29 and 30 which ruined the ending. I try not to give spoilers in reviews, but this one is unavoidable; chapter 29 ends with things between Will and Lilly unresolved, although looking as though they may be heading in a positive direction, but chapter 30 opens just a few days before their wedding! I had to check that I’d transferred all the chapters of the story onto my mp3 player and then went back to the previous chapter to make sure I hadn’t missed anything – and I hadn’t. We don’t get to hear Will and Lilly resolving their differences and we don’t hear his proposal; all we get is a sex scene that appears to have been included for the sake of it, and an epilogue which adds little to the story overall. I also noticed some really strange word choices on the author’s part: there’s mention of an arduous suitor (surely she means ardent or amorous?), a deviant sister (shouldn’t that have been devious?) and Lilly talks about paying an exerbonite/exurbanite fee for something (I don’t have a printed copy and can’t check) – when surely, that should have been exorbitant? Things like that pull me right out of any story, and while I know that narrators do sometimes mispronounce or mis-read things, I find it difficult to believe they were all narrator errors.
Which brings me to Beverley A. Crick, who delivers exactly the sort of well-paced, emotionally nuanced and well-acted performance I have come to expect from her. She differentiates effectively between all the female characters – especially between Lilly and Ambrosia – and has a nice line in seductive “other women”, such as Mrs. White in this story, who is given a smoothly rounded tone with a touch of coquettishness and a hint of steel beneath. She has a way of making her heroes sound appropriately masculine without lowering the pitch of her voice to any great degree, but her male voices are somewhat limited, especially when, as here, there are several male characters of similar age and station. That’s not to say one can’t tell that there are different characters speaking because there are subtle differences between them, but I sometimes needed to listen for the dialogue tags to work out exactly which of the secondary male characters was talking. The principals are always identifiable, however, which is the important thing, and those are fairly minor criticisms in terms of the performance as a whole.
I can’t wholeheartedly recommend Chasing the Other Tisdale, although I did enjoy it right up until those last few chapters. Beverley A. Crick’s engaging performance is a definite plus, and if you enjoy her work, as I do, that might be good enough reason to give this a listen in spite of the disappointing ending.
I've given this a B+ for narration and a C+ for content at AudioGals, which works out to 3.5 stars.
essica Jefferson is an author I’ve been aware of for a while and isn’t one I’ve either read or listened to before, but seeing Beverley A. Crick’s name listed as the narrator for her Regency Blooms series gave me a good reason to pick up one of her books. While I have some quibbles about the pacing and some aspects of the writing, Chasing the Other Tisdale was an enjoyable, if somewhat predictable, listen.
Lillian – Lilly – Tisdale is the second of four daughters (all named after flora and fauna; Ambrosia, Tamsin and Rose are the others) and is often referred to as “the other Tisdale”, overshadowed by the remarkable beauty and popularity of her older sister. When we first meet her, she is just seventeen; awkward, a little dumpy, a little spotty and not at all confident in herself. She falls in love-at-first-sight with her brother’s friend, the handsome, charming, man-about-town, Will Colton, when she almost literally falls from a tree into his lap. The two strike up an unlikely friendship which continues after Will returns to London and they start writing to each other on a regular basis. The letters themselves are fairly disappointing in content; I’d hoped we would hear more of the couple falling for each other through their correspondence, but that doesn’t really happen. It’s clear, however, that Lilly is in love with Will while he doesn’t quite understand, at this juncture, exactly why Lilly’s letters mean so much to him.
The correspondence and friendship continue until, on a subsequent visit to the Tisdales’, Will fails to defend Lilly to a couple of his friends who are disparaging her looks and temperament. His omission is overheard by her brother Thomas, who insists that Will cease writing to Lilly and that their friendship must end because he doesn’t want Will to break his sister’s heart. Chastened, Will accepts the truth of Thomas’ words and does as his friend asks. Lilly is heartbroken at the sudden cessation of Will’s letters, but when tragedy strikes and Will rushes to her side, she can no longer deny the truth of her feelings and confesses her love, even though Will makes it clear he sees her more as a friend than anyone in whom he might take a romantic interest.
Will’s father, Viscount Colton is pressuring Will to marry the daughter of the Earl of Devonshire because he needs the dowry she will bring with her. Will is adamant in his refusal, but the viscount’s money worries are pressing, and he eventually presents Will with an ultimatum – marry the girl or leave the country… and for reasons I won’t disclose here, Will decides to do the right thing for once in his life and opts for the latter.
Two years pass during which Lilly hears nothing from or of Will and moves on with her life. She is greatly changed from the insecure teenager she was and has become a poised and lovely young woman who is much admired and sought after by the gentlemen of society. On the verge of receiving a proposal from a wealthy marquess, Lilly’s peace of mind is shattered when she learns that Will Colton has returned to England in the wake of his father’s death – and at first she doesn’t want to see him. But Will is now determined to fight for the woman he loves; can he convince Lilly that he’s a changed man, and that he’ll never leave her again?
Lilly and Will are engaging characters, and I tend to like “ugly duckling” stories, especially when the hero has actually seen and appreciated the heroine for who she truly is before she becomes a swan. Their friendship is nicely drawn and there’s a definite emotional connection between them; I really felt Lilly’s disappointment when Will gives her the “you’ve got a great personality” talk while all she wants at that point is for him to see her as an attractive woman. She’s a well-defined character and her insecurities are easy to understand, but Will, on the other hand, is another of those rake-but-not-really types so commonly found in historical romance. When he returns to England after his long absence, he describes himself as a changed man – but I didn’t see what was so wrong with him in the first place, and didn’t notice any specific changes other than that his clothes were worn and he was having to live in a not particularly nice area owing to his not having inherited money along with his title. The pacing in the second half of the book is uneven, too, and the ending is a serious anti-climax. I had thought to give the story a B- or a B grade, but there’s a huge gap in the action between chapters 29 and 30 which ruined the ending. I try not to give spoilers in reviews, but this one is unavoidable; chapter 29 ends with things between Will and Lilly unresolved, although looking as though they may be heading in a positive direction, but chapter 30 opens just a few days before their wedding! I had to check that I’d transferred all the chapters of the story onto my mp3 player and then went back to the previous chapter to make sure I hadn’t missed anything – and I hadn’t. We don’t get to hear Will and Lilly resolving their differences and we don’t hear his proposal; all we get is a sex scene that appears to have been included for the sake of it, and an epilogue which adds little to the story overall. I also noticed some really strange word choices on the author’s part: there’s mention of an arduous suitor (surely she means ardent or amorous?), a deviant sister (shouldn’t that have been devious?) and Lilly talks about paying an exerbonite/exurbanite fee for something (I don’t have a printed copy and can’t check) – when surely, that should have been exorbitant? Things like that pull me right out of any story, and while I know that narrators do sometimes mispronounce or mis-read things, I find it difficult to believe they were all narrator errors.
Which brings me to Beverley A. Crick, who delivers exactly the sort of well-paced, emotionally nuanced and well-acted performance I have come to expect from her. She differentiates effectively between all the female characters – especially between Lilly and Ambrosia – and has a nice line in seductive “other women”, such as Mrs. White in this story, who is given a smoothly rounded tone with a touch of coquettishness and a hint of steel beneath. She has a way of making her heroes sound appropriately masculine without lowering the pitch of her voice to any great degree, but her male voices are somewhat limited, especially when, as here, there are several male characters of similar age and station. That’s not to say one can’t tell that there are different characters speaking because there are subtle differences between them, but I sometimes needed to listen for the dialogue tags to work out exactly which of the secondary male characters was talking. The principals are always identifiable, however, which is the important thing, and those are fairly minor criticisms in terms of the performance as a whole.
I can’t wholeheartedly recommend Chasing the Other Tisdale, although I did enjoy it right up until those last few chapters. Beverley A. Crick’s engaging performance is a definite plus, and if you enjoy her work, as I do, that might be good enough reason to give this a listen in spite of the disappointing ending.
June 11, 2020
This is a rake and a wallflower romance.
It starts out:
Will, the rake, is very popular, seemingly wild, and secretly poor. He’s always putting on an act and telling a good story. The man is a born writer. Will wants a family that doesn’t hate him and he wants to feel seen.
Lillian, the wallflower, is nice. She’s the funny one. She has a great personality. You know what I’m talking about. She’s pump and no one really talks about her looks in a good way. Lily wants people to remember her name, not compare to her beautiful sister, and make her feel beautiful.
This love story takes place over the years. Their connection is apparent early on but both people have to grow before they are able to get together. Will learns to stop being a kiss-up and mooch. Lily learns to validate herself. She blossoms and becomes more confident.
This is really more Will’s story than Lily’s, but they develop and it’s good to see. In romances that change people I prefer there to be changes in both people. It’s a bonus if the partner is catalyst rather than the entire reason for the change. Will doesn’t become independent just because of Lily’s love. Lily does not become self-confident just because of his.
For some, this romance will be too slow. There was a lot back and forth especially towards the end. Will had to get pretty persistent and he definitely toed the line with the stalkery behavior to explain things to her. His pride barred from him the easier path. He waited like one chapter too late and things got desperate. I was fairly okay with his questionable behavior and Lily’s stubbornness, but there were a couple moments where I recognized that if Lily didn’t like Will, there would have been a serious problem.
This book understands that love can be painful especially when you’re insecure. I really appreciated Lily’s strength and desire for proof of Will’s transformation. Too many times in romance, the girl’s protests die after the first kiss and that concept is beyond frightening to me.
If you’re like me and you love a good wallflower story or a good rake redemption story, this romance over the ages might be your cup of tea.
It starts out:
Will, the rake, is very popular, seemingly wild, and secretly poor. He’s always putting on an act and telling a good story. The man is a born writer. Will wants a family that doesn’t hate him and he wants to feel seen.
Lillian, the wallflower, is nice. She’s the funny one. She has a great personality. You know what I’m talking about. She’s pump and no one really talks about her looks in a good way. Lily wants people to remember her name, not compare to her beautiful sister, and make her feel beautiful.
This love story takes place over the years. Their connection is apparent early on but both people have to grow before they are able to get together. Will learns to stop being a kiss-up and mooch. Lily learns to validate herself. She blossoms and becomes more confident.
This is really more Will’s story than Lily’s, but they develop and it’s good to see. In romances that change people I prefer there to be changes in both people. It’s a bonus if the partner is catalyst rather than the entire reason for the change. Will doesn’t become independent just because of Lily’s love. Lily does not become self-confident just because of his.
For some, this romance will be too slow. There was a lot back and forth especially towards the end. Will had to get pretty persistent and he definitely toed the line with the stalkery behavior to explain things to her. His pride barred from him the easier path. He waited like one chapter too late and things got desperate. I was fairly okay with his questionable behavior and Lily’s stubbornness, but there were a couple moments where I recognized that if Lily didn’t like Will, there would have been a serious problem.
This book understands that love can be painful especially when you’re insecure. I really appreciated Lily’s strength and desire for proof of Will’s transformation. Too many times in romance, the girl’s protests die after the first kiss and that concept is beyond frightening to me.
If you’re like me and you love a good wallflower story or a good rake redemption story, this romance over the ages might be your cup of tea.
August 12, 2018
Chasing the Other Tisdale (The Regency Blooms Book 3)
The love story of William and Lilly. This book should be read first because it tell the story that happen be for Thomas dies ,then read book 1 and 2.
Lilly as a young girl she was chubby and she full in love the day she fall out of a tree and he carried her home. How that she has grow up can she made the right chose?
William was one a take of the Ton, when his father want him to marry someone else he refuse. His father cut him off and told him he has to leave London or he will ruin her reputation. Will he save or will he stay for love?
The love story of William and Lilly. This book should be read first because it tell the story that happen be for Thomas dies ,then read book 1 and 2.
Lilly as a young girl she was chubby and she full in love the day she fall out of a tree and he carried her home. How that she has grow up can she made the right chose?
William was one a take of the Ton, when his father want him to marry someone else he refuse. His father cut him off and told him he has to leave London or he will ruin her reputation. Will he save or will he stay for love?
February 18, 2015
Lilly and Will ::sigh::
Will is a scoundrel known for being able to seduce the most beautiful of women. Lilly is the younger, "plainer" sister that hardly gets noticed, until she literally lands in Will's lap.
The author takes us on the journey of Lilly and Will's relationship from beginning to end. I love the way you know how they meet and why their friendship develops along the lines that it does. I appreciate that their banter is both witty and intelligent. I also thoroughly enjoyed seeing that their developing feelings for each other truly change who they are. It's very obvious in Will's journey but Lilly's development from wallflower to "belle of the ball" is certainly helped along by Will's complimentary view of her.
Although the story is rather tame the tension between Lilly and Will is palpable and hot, in a sweet almost innocent sort of way. I know, I know, it doesn't sound possible but the author made it happen!
All in all, just a very real story of true love that does actually "conquer all" in the end.
Will is a scoundrel known for being able to seduce the most beautiful of women. Lilly is the younger, "plainer" sister that hardly gets noticed, until she literally lands in Will's lap.
The author takes us on the journey of Lilly and Will's relationship from beginning to end. I love the way you know how they meet and why their friendship develops along the lines that it does. I appreciate that their banter is both witty and intelligent. I also thoroughly enjoyed seeing that their developing feelings for each other truly change who they are. It's very obvious in Will's journey but Lilly's development from wallflower to "belle of the ball" is certainly helped along by Will's complimentary view of her.
Although the story is rather tame the tension between Lilly and Will is palpable and hot, in a sweet almost innocent sort of way. I know, I know, it doesn't sound possible but the author made it happen!
All in all, just a very real story of true love that does actually "conquer all" in the end.
February 25, 2015
Two fabulous characters you can't help but love. Mr. Colten is quite a rake, he is a spoiled ladies man. Miss Lillian is a rather delightful young lady who has some growing to do.
the two find themselves inter twined and a budding friendship is formed.
this book is full of laughs, love, heartache, and much much more. with full character developments and sub characters that leave you waiting for their story. a bit of mystery adds to a great read! looking forward to reading the other tisdale stories!
the two find themselves inter twined and a budding friendship is formed.
this book is full of laughs, love, heartache, and much much more. with full character developments and sub characters that leave you waiting for their story. a bit of mystery adds to a great read! looking forward to reading the other tisdale stories!
February 25, 2015
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May 4, 2017
Giving it 4.8 stars for great plot, only 1 explicit sex scene
I really enjoyed this story. Will and Lily start out as young adults. He's still in college. I was afraid it would be a little young for me. But the story began to intrigue me. A couple of surprising incidents definitely increased my curiosity. Both of these young people begin to grow & mature, which had me silently cheering for them. This author is a great story teller! The romance isn't diluted by explicit sex until the end of the book. Thankfully I only had to skim a small amount of the book in order to avoid reading smut.
This says Book 3 of series, but you can read this one on its own merit without reading first 2 books. Nothing in the story indicates earlier ones about the Tisdale family. As a historical romance this story is in the time of dukes and earls in England & the setting is somewhere near London mostly, with a few scenes in London itself. They're doesn't seem to be any historical facts thrown in, as in many historical romances, however. Description is also limited, keeping the reader focused on the characters. Kudos to Jessica Jefferson! May the next book be completely porn free! I have no doubt the story will be just as good as this one!
I really enjoyed this story. Will and Lily start out as young adults. He's still in college. I was afraid it would be a little young for me. But the story began to intrigue me. A couple of surprising incidents definitely increased my curiosity. Both of these young people begin to grow & mature, which had me silently cheering for them. This author is a great story teller! The romance isn't diluted by explicit sex until the end of the book. Thankfully I only had to skim a small amount of the book in order to avoid reading smut.
This says Book 3 of series, but you can read this one on its own merit without reading first 2 books. Nothing in the story indicates earlier ones about the Tisdale family. As a historical romance this story is in the time of dukes and earls in England & the setting is somewhere near London mostly, with a few scenes in London itself. They're doesn't seem to be any historical facts thrown in, as in many historical romances, however. Description is also limited, keeping the reader focused on the characters. Kudos to Jessica Jefferson! May the next book be completely porn free! I have no doubt the story will be just as good as this one!
June 8, 2017
I liked this story well enough.
Some of the things I liked...
I loved how Lillian was "the ugly duckling who turned into the beautiful swan".
I loved how the guy that used to talk about her like a dog, Lord Rockfort, ended up wanting to marry her (he was still a jerk though).
Some of the things I didn't like...
I wanted more information and interaction between Lord Rockfort and Lillian when she broke things off with him. Their breakup was completely glossed over. I was looking forward to that, so I felt cheated!
I liked Chasing the Other Tisdale less, towards the end of the story. I felt bad for Will and didn't like how Lillian was treating him. I felt like she should have known him well enough to know he hadn't killed his dad. I didn't feel like she had his back like she should have.
Chasing the Other Tisdale was interesting. I don't know if I care enough about the other sisters to read their stories. I'm thinking, probably not. But I liked this one.
Some of the things I liked...
I loved how Lillian was "the ugly duckling who turned into the beautiful swan".
I loved how the guy that used to talk about her like a dog, Lord Rockfort, ended up wanting to marry her (he was still a jerk though).
Some of the things I didn't like...
I wanted more information and interaction between Lord Rockfort and Lillian when she broke things off with him. Their breakup was completely glossed over. I was looking forward to that, so I felt cheated!
I liked Chasing the Other Tisdale less, towards the end of the story. I felt bad for Will and didn't like how Lillian was treating him. I felt like she should have known him well enough to know he hadn't killed his dad. I didn't feel like she had his back like she should have.
Chasing the Other Tisdale was interesting. I don't know if I care enough about the other sisters to read their stories. I'm thinking, probably not. But I liked this one.
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July 8, 2017
Good one :D
Certainly riled me up at times, but all in all, I enjoyed reading it.
I especially loved the heroine for being quite stubborn and sure in her own ways when the hero came back after not contacting her in any way. I loved that she wouldn't trust him so easily.
But then I was also disappointed in her 'cause she fell for a complete rogue and a guy who has never really regarded her when she was younger. I mean, she didn't really 'fall' for him but yet, she put up with him. Didn't get that.
Other than that, the writing style was good. There were hardly any errors.
The plot was interesting. I loved that we saw them when they were younger. Plus, we get a glimpse at their future together.
There were some twists and turns that I didn't expect. And our heroine once receives shocking news. That was really hardcore.
MCs?
Their chemistry was pretty cool. Plus, we can see how their relationship develops.
Certainly riled me up at times, but all in all, I enjoyed reading it.
I especially loved the heroine for being quite stubborn and sure in her own ways when the hero came back after not contacting her in any way. I loved that she wouldn't trust him so easily.
But then I was also disappointed in her 'cause she fell for a complete rogue and a guy who has never really regarded her when she was younger. I mean, she didn't really 'fall' for him but yet, she put up with him. Didn't get that.
Other than that, the writing style was good. There were hardly any errors.
The plot was interesting. I loved that we saw them when they were younger. Plus, we get a glimpse at their future together.
There were some twists and turns that I didn't expect. And our heroine once receives shocking news. That was really hardcore.
MCs?
Their chemistry was pretty cool. Plus, we can see how their relationship develops.
May 11, 2017
While I did enjoy this book and now need to read the other two books, I have to admit that I am confused about the order of the books. Having read the description of book one, those events do not seem to have occurred at the time this story is set. Book one is about the oldest sister. Yet in book three she is single and doesn't seem to have any involvement with any romantic partner. Hence the confusion.
So if you want to read this as a stand alone book, it is actually very possible. I liked the story. I like how Will actually falls for Lillian while she is still in her 'ugly duckling' phase. Even thought she takes his seemingly abandonment of her as motivation to re-imagine herself. I do wonder if there is a book four coming because I don't feel like I felt I learned what one of the 'bad guys' in this book was up to.
So if you want to read this as a stand alone book, it is actually very possible. I liked the story. I like how Will actually falls for Lillian while she is still in her 'ugly duckling' phase. Even thought she takes his seemingly abandonment of her as motivation to re-imagine herself. I do wonder if there is a book four coming because I don't feel like I felt I learned what one of the 'bad guys' in this book was up to.
November 27, 2017
Good story
I liked the characters and even though I was fairly certain of a HEA I admit to being worried at times. Lilly was still a young woman when she met Will but she fell in love with him. He had something of a reputation with women, was ridiculously good looking and known for being entertaining. She was chubby and had some pimples. What for him may have started as a lark turned into something more - a friendship. For Lilly it was more.
When Will did realize what he felt for her it was almost too late.
I liked the characters and even though I was fairly certain of a HEA I admit to being worried at times. Lilly was still a young woman when she met Will but she fell in love with him. He had something of a reputation with women, was ridiculously good looking and known for being entertaining. She was chubby and had some pimples. What for him may have started as a lark turned into something more - a friendship. For Lilly it was more.
When Will did realize what he felt for her it was almost too late.
May 7, 2017
Fun and with spirit
A truly lovely story. He is soon to be a viscount, all his life he has done the easy thing. Lily is the 2nd daughter of the Tisdale's. She is kind, considerate and thoughtful. The characters are full of life, the plot is intricate enough to keep you reading and enjoying the story. I highly recommend this book.
A truly lovely story. He is soon to be a viscount, all his life he has done the easy thing. Lily is the 2nd daughter of the Tisdale's. She is kind, considerate and thoughtful. The characters are full of life, the plot is intricate enough to keep you reading and enjoying the story. I highly recommend this book.
May 6, 2017
Beautiful and touching
It's lovely to read about romances in a bind. Having to be put on hold and such. Makes things more believable. This book did just that. The way things work between Lilly and William are just as beautiful as they are harsh. I can't wait to buy the next book
It's lovely to read about romances in a bind. Having to be put on hold and such. Makes things more believable. This book did just that. The way things work between Lilly and William are just as beautiful as they are harsh. I can't wait to buy the next book
August 20, 2017
A very good back ground showing that in the Regency time no matter how much you loved, trusted, and cared for someone. The times dictated that you were to follow the rules not your heart. Will and Lilly show that they could over come the rules. Well written Ms Jefferson.
December 28, 2017
Outstanding
What a well written and entertaining book this is. It goes through all of the emotions one could experience. Love, hate, sorrow, happiness, jealously and shame, etc.. There is plenty of intrigue and romance. The characters and plot are believable and compelling.
What a well written and entertaining book this is. It goes through all of the emotions one could experience. Love, hate, sorrow, happiness, jealously and shame, etc.. There is plenty of intrigue and romance. The characters and plot are believable and compelling.
September 27, 2020
2 1/2 stars. Started out really interesting, but the plot started dragging ass pretty early on. I tried to push through, but I got about 3/4 done and lost interest. The MCs were just as far apart romantically as they had been in the beginning.
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August 19, 2024
Terrific
I came upon Jessica Jefferson and her Tisdale sisters completely by accident. A very happy discovery. Jefferson is a lovely writer and all her characters well drawn and good to be with. Reminds me of Mary Balogh.
I came upon Jessica Jefferson and her Tisdale sisters completely by accident. A very happy discovery. Jefferson is a lovely writer and all her characters well drawn and good to be with. Reminds me of Mary Balogh.
July 1, 2017
The Other Tisdale
I loved this story, I recommend everyone to read this book. I look forward to reading more of her books. Kattie.
I loved this story, I recommend everyone to read this book. I look forward to reading more of her books. Kattie.
July 21, 2017
Review
Truly recommend this book to everyone, very romantic and love the way the end is written, will definitely read more of the Tisdale sisters!
Truly recommend this book to everyone, very romantic and love the way the end is written, will definitely read more of the Tisdale sisters!
October 14, 2017
An ok story
The story was written very well. Mostly entertaining. Wasn't sure I liked Lily towards the middle but she does redeem herself. The ending was great.
The story was written very well. Mostly entertaining. Wasn't sure I liked Lily towards the middle but she does redeem herself. The ending was great.
July 19, 2018
Engaging characters.
With a long quiet love story, the characters have to be more that two dimensional. This is a nice book for a relaxing read.
With a long quiet love story, the characters have to be more that two dimensional. This is a nice book for a relaxing read.
July 29, 2018
Wonderful!
Great writing style! The characters were lovable and approachable. This series of books is exciting, intriguing and romantic. Lily and Will were perfect together.
Great writing style! The characters were lovable and approachable. This series of books is exciting, intriguing and romantic. Lily and Will were perfect together.
August 8, 2018
3.5. Tame. Hero kind of boring. Nothing remarkable.
February 24, 2019
3.75 stars
February 27, 2019
3.9 stars
October 30, 2020
It was a nice and entertaining novel but the end dragged out a bit for me with repeated doubts of the main character and her refusal of even speaking to her love interest.
March 15, 2023
Loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 10, 2025
I only made it to chapter 7. The hero is a pathetic free loading rake. The heroine is fat with spots on her face and begging the hero for kisses.
June 11, 2017
It's a pretty good book and I enjoyed reading it, but it does drag on a bit and gets a bit ridiculous at times.
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