For this Review, I chose Chasing the Other Tisdale by Jessica Jefferson, which is my first book I read by this author.

It took me awhile to get into this book because I am not used to the period of time that this book is written in, but once I read more and more, I fell in love with the characters of Miss Lillian and Mr Colton.

My favorite part of the book is the letters that Miss Lillian and Mr Colton wrote to one another. I think this book was about following your dreams and not setting for second best. Miss Lillian wanted to be wanted, to be loved. She was tired of being referred as "The Other Tisdale" when she has a name, feelings, and her own personality.

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I give this book 5 out of 5 stars. I love this book more than I thought I would. I can not wait to read Book #1 (Compromising Miss Tisdale) and Book #2 (Taming Miss Tisdale).
Would I recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!
Would I read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!
Melissa



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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!

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.