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When a devilish lord and a bluestocking set off on the road to ruin . . . time is not on their side.
Minerva Highwood, one of Spindle Cove's confirmed spinsters, needs to be in Scotland.
Colin Sandhurst, Lord Payne, a rake of the first order, needs to be . . . anywhere but Spindle Cove.
These unlikely partners have one week:
to fake an elopement to convince family and friends they're "in love"
to outrun armed robbers to survive their worst nightmares to travel four hundred miles without killing each other
All while sharing a very small carriage by day and an even smaller bed by night.
What they don't have time for is their growing attraction. Much less wild passion. And heaven forbid they spend precious hours baring their hearts and souls.
Suddenly one week seems like exactly enough time to find a world of trouble. And maybe . . . just maybe . . . everlasting love.
KerriVerri
Posted March 30, 2012
This was a great story...couldn't put it down.
loved how Minerva was book smart but inexperienced in life...and Colin was wild and crazy. Total opposites. And they taught each other how to come out of their shells...the adventure to Scotland was fun to read and I couldn't wait to see what else they were going to get themselves into. The ending was a little predictable but that was ok. the love scenes were wonderful and even humorous which totally worked. Funny, Heartwarming, Sexy, & Adventurous - who could ask for more?!
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Posted April 24, 2013
To the plot spoilers...please learn how to write a review. Read the others. They are short, concise and to the point. They do not ramble on and on telling every detail that happens. If you wish to belabor every plot point, go to a blog site or web site, but please stop ruining the books here. Most of us hate to have our books ruined by you. We actually prefer to read the books ourselves and be surprised by what we read, not already know what happens by rude ppl like u.
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Posted April 22, 2012
The latest in the Spindle Cove series this novel is one of the best romances I read in a while. Minerva Highwood is determined that Lord Payne does not marry her sister. In an attempt to deter the apparently pending proposal, she proposes they travel to Scotland to present her latest geological findings to the scientific community so that Payne can keep the prize money. They seem like an unlikely match, Payne a handsome womanizer, Minerva a bespectacled bluestocking with a love of rocks. Yet in the author’s hands it is believable that opposites attract. The dialogue is great and even better is Minerva’s character. You’ve got to love a heroine who embroiders extinct sea creatures onto her wedding trousseau.
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Posted March 27, 2012
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Loved it. Great book, great story. I was very entertained.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Easily my favorite romance of the year!
This book was by far my favorite book of the series. I don’t know if it was the unmarried traveler’s plot (always works for me) or the scientific mind/sexual exploration combo, but I found A Week to be Wicked a sexy and witty read – Something I’m coming to expect from a Tessa Dare book. I’ll admit that pre-read I wasn’t sure I was going to like Colin as my hero. Form the outside view of A Night to Surrender he came across as immature and slightly annoying. Inside this tale know that instead, he appears charming, sexy, and emotional scared. Also, the man is constantly encouraging Minerva to be herself! Confident and sexy; who doesn’t love a man who does that.
“He gave her a searching look, and Minerva marshaled the strength to hold it. Level, confident, unblinking. After a moment, his eyes warmed with an unfamiliar glimmer. Here was an emotion she’d never seen from him before. She thought it might be…respect. “Well,” he said “certainty becomes you.” ” (13)
It’s the interplay between Minerva’s scientific nature and Colin’s excess of irreverence and charm that keeps the dialogue sharp and moments funny and endearing. They both have confidence issues. Hiding it at opposite ends of the spectrum. He shields himself with a devil-may-care attitude. She keeps her nose in a book. Both are lonely souls who desperately need someone to knock them out of their shells and expose their true selves to the world.
“Perhaps, she thought, people were more like ammonites than one would suppose. Perhaps they too built shells on a consistent unchanging factor – some quality or circumstance established in their youth. Each chamber in the shell just an enlargement of the previous. Growing year after year until they spiraled around and locked themselves in place.” (184)
I would be doing a review of this title an injustice if I failed to mention the amazing sex scenes Dare creates. Just know that my favorites all happened before either character rounds 3rd base. They were unique and sweet and titillating And somewhat more realistic a physical premise than most. Who among us went from naive virgin to a home run with out some exploration of bases 1-3? I’d say the 0 to 60 experience is rare. Yet, it’s what happens in a lot of the historical romances we read. It was fun to see Minerva and Colin explore the sexual landscape slowly (well for a week-long road trip!) and thoughtfully. Gaining confidence and compassion along the way.
Rating: 5/5 Easily my favorite romance of the year!
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Posted March 28, 2012
Can't wait for the next one!"
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Posted April 18, 2013
This story of Minerva ( A SELF PROCLAIMED GEOLOGIST ) and Lord Colin Payne ( Rake) was inspiring. Two very different people set out ona trip and find all sorts of adventure to get into. But along the way they discover they both can bring out the better qualities in each other and loved each other flaws also. I loved this book along with the other Spindle Cove books by Tessa Dare.
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Posted April 2, 2013
This is such a wonderful story. I loved it and found parts humorous. Great, easy, enjoyable read.
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Posted February 13, 2013
Bookish, awkward Minerva and carefree Colin both have their insecurities and I loved reading about their struggles to overcome these insecurities on their own and as a couple. I also liked that the author allowed them to have a little time to get to know one another before their eventual, eventful journey. Tessa Dare throws in some snappy, really funny dialogue and situations, but she truly shines when they finally declare their love for one another. Colin's declaration is wonderful, lovely and romantic, in the best sense of the word. Loved this book!
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Posted February 8, 2013
Strong characters and new story line you wont be disappointed
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Posted January 21, 2013
GREAT READ
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Posted October 15, 2012
As usual from Tessa Dare, it was AWESOME! An extreamly good read.
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Posted October 1, 2012
I am loving Tessa Dare's characters from Spindle Cove. I enjoyed reading Colin and Minerva's story and look forward to the next book.
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Posted August 26, 2012
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Excellent! Funny, passionate, engaging! Loved it!
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Posted April 15, 2012
I enjoy the Spindle Cove books, this one had quite a twist that took it out of the Spindle Cove setting. Very good read and an entree into the next book? Fina!lly the 'geeky' girl gets the guy! Yay!
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Posted April 12, 2012
I really enjoyed this book. I couldn't put it down. It was sexy, romantic and very entertaining. Tessa Dare is becoming one of my favorite authors!
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Posted May 17, 2013
A really good, funny, well written story, with interesting characters; I loved the book!
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Posted May 16, 2013
A light and sweet read that is intelligent and touching.
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Posted May 15, 2013
I have read 3 Spindle Cove books and loved all of them, I'm sure you will too. GJRA
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Overview
When a devilish lord and a bluestocking set off on the road to ruin . . . time is not on their side.
Minerva Highwood, one of Spindle Cove's confirmed spinsters, needs to be in Scotland.
Colin Sandhurst, Lord Payne, a rake of the first order, needs to be . . . anywhere but Spindle Cove.
These unlikely ...