In sum, although the full length novels in this series are lovely and well-worth the read, this novella is definitely skippable. Moreover, Diana's behavior is exceedingly far removed from the accepted social norms of the time, which makes suspension of disbelief virtually impossible.įinally, the confrontation and revelation at the end may be sweet and emphasize Aaron's swoonworthy qualities, but it is also borderline absurd and ridiculous. Diana and Aaron come across as stereotypical representations of their respective social classes ,and the conflict between them feels clichéd and predictable. Take a trip to Spindle Cove in New York Times bestselling author Tessa Dares gorgeous and sexy Regency romance Beautiful and elegant, Miss Diana Highwood. While the story has its charming moments and Aaron and Diana certainly steam up the pages, the lack of character depth and development makes it difficult to become immersed in the romance. Beauty and the Blacksmith (Spindle Cove 3.5) BOOK INFO Beauty and the Blacksmith Rating: 8.8 / 10 from 22 ratings Author: Tessa Dare Genre: Romance Published: 2013 Series: Spindle Cove 3.5 Chapter list Read now At last, Diana gets a romance of her own But with the last man anyone in Spindle Cove expects. By birth and fortune, they couldnt be more wrong for each other.but during stolen, steamy moments in his forge, his strong hands feel so right. The only man who makes her heart pound is the village blacksmith, Aaron Dawes. Unfortunately, this short epitomizes all that is problematic with novellas. But Dianas not excited by dukes and lords. Will they be able to put aside society's dictates and find happiness together?

Gathering the courage to act on their desires against all social propriety, Aaron and Diana cherish the stolen moments they share in his forge until scandal threatens to destroy their new found love.

Instead she is attracted to the most unsuitable of men, Aaron Dawes, Spindle Cove's strong, silent and sexy blacksmith. Despite her mother's claims that she is destined to marry a wealthy and titled lord, Diana Highwood has never had such aspirations herself.

Beauty and the blacksmith by tessa dare