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A Night to Surrender Mass Market Paperback – Aug. 30 2011

by Tessa Dare (Author)
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“An engaging love story with strong, believable characters. I can’t wait to read the sequels!”
—Mary Balogh

“Prepare to fall in love.”
—Julia Quinn

Presenting the winner of the Avon FanLit contest, the immensely talented Tessa Dare! Tessa’s first Avon historical romance, A Night to Surrender, is a love story to remember—kicking off her wonderfully inventive Spindle Cove series, set in England’s Regency Era in a small seaside resort town that caters specifically to ladies “of good breeding and delicate constitution.” Fans of Lisa Kleypas, Christina Dodd, and Liz Carlyle will delight in the passionate chaos that ensues when a dashing British officer, under orders, “invades” this community of strong-willed “spinsters,” only to discover he’s met his match in Miss Susannah Finch!

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Welcome to Spindle Cove, where the ladieswith delicate constitutions come for the sea air,and men in their prime are . . . nowhere to be found.

Or are they?

Spindle Cove is the destination of choice forcertain types of well-bred young ladies: the painfully shy, young wives disenchanted with matrimony,and young girls too enchanted with the wrong men; it is a haven for those who live there.

Victor Bramwell, the new Earl of Rycliff,knows he doesn’t belong here. So far as he can tell, there’s nothing in this place but spinsters . . .and sheep. But he has no choice, he has orders togather a militia. It’s a simple mission,made complicated by the spirited, exquisiteSusanna Finch—a woman who is determined tosave her personal utopia from the invasion ofBram’s makeshift army.

Susanna has no use for aggravating men;Bram has sworn off interfering women. The sceneis set for an epic battle…but who can be namedthe winner when both have so much to lose?

About the Author

Tessa Dare is the New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of more than a dozen historical romances. A librarian by training and a book-lover at heart, Tessa makes her home in Southern California, where she shares a cozy, cluttered bungalow with her husband, their two children, and a pair of cosmic kittens.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0062049836
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon (Aug. 30 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780062049834
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062049834
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 227 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 3.05 x 10.41 x 17.02 cm
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Tessa Dare is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than twenty historical romances. Her books have received numerous accolades, including Romance Writers of America's prestigious RITA® award (twice) and multiple RT Book Reviews Reviewer's Choice Awards. Booklist magazine named her one of the "new stars of historical romance," and her books have been contracted for translation in a dozen languages.

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Tara C. MacDonald
5.0 out of 5 stars Spinsters' Cove meets their match with the English militia
Reviewed in Canada on July 29, 2014
Miss Finch is the ultimate heroine in the Regency era. She has found a new way for Spindle Cove aka Spinsters' Cove to survive the economy brought on by England's war.
She caters to the women in the ton who are overlooked. Or, misdiagnosed for ailments and issues that too often subject them to poor medical treatment.
Fresh air, exercise and tea are in order.
Yet, Bram (Lt. Colonel Bramwell) interrupts her life and true battle ensues. Who will win the town? Will there be a need for militia in their fishing village? What about the cosmic attraction these two characters feel for each other. Will it be Miss Finch's ruin to let down her guard and let love in. Great setting and fabulous characters. Love the female geologist character who gets her own story in "A Week to be Wicked."
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Sarah T
4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Mix of Romance and Humour
Reviewed in Canada on November 21, 2014
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Soldier Victor Bramwell and his two cronies are given the thankless task of training a militia to defend Spindle Cove against a possible French invasion when no place in England is less likely to be attacked and there are virtually no men living there to recruit. The soldiers are further confounded by a feminine culture determined to resist their masculine invasion. The resistance is epitomized by the heroine Susanna Finch who wants to protect the women’s budding independence. The confrontations between Susanna and Victor escalate the sexual tension which has been established early in the book.
What I liked most about this book was seeing how their developing love for one another helped them to shift their priorities and thereby share more fulfilling lives. I also liked the many funny situations: the men storming the teashop and turning it into an alehouse, the women using a book of etiquette, revered by the ton, as a doorstop or for any purpose that would disparage the oppressive rules of society. Well worth the read.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Stubborn Characters
Reviewed in Canada on October 24, 2016
A Night to Surrender by Tessa Dare (Audio Edition)
Narrated by Carolyn Morris
Spindle Cove, Book 1

3 Stars - I had higher hopes for this book as I have really enjoyed other stories from this author. There were some funny parts, some tender moments and some good banter. However, Bram and Susanna were both stubborn characters and I found it felt like they were at constant odds, and just when they seemed like they might make a go of it.. Some dire drama was put into the story.. I kinda wish they had just let them come to terms without that.

The narrator really did help make the story come alive with her many voices and enthusiasm. I have heard there are some really good books in this series, so I am sure I will pick up the next one soon enough!

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Laura L
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Read
Reviewed in Canada on October 3, 2022
I liked Bramwell and Susanna. They are very well-developed characters and chemistry is there from the start. It’s like they are each other’s other half. Spindle Cove felt like a character in and over itself. I enjoyed the secondary characters – which the exception of Susanna’s father. Jury is still out on how I feel about him. The secondary characters added spice and character to the story. I hope that we’ll get to see more of Bramwell and Susanna in the other books in the series.
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Kristen Lewendon
4.0 out of 5 stars That was fun. It was silly
Reviewed in Canada on May 19, 2018
That was fun. It was silly. And on many occasions I wanted to beat the main characters heads together, but it made me laugh. The ability to do that will allow me to forgive all kinds of shortcomings elsewhere in the story. I’m not sure why, I more often than not empathize with the hero over the heroine. It takes an extra-special lady to get me fully into her head. Susanna wasn’t one of those. I realize that it’s a product of the time period, when women had no power of their own except that which they could finagle out of the men of their acquaintance, but the typical “managing” sort of heroine always puts me on my guard. Susanna was one of this type. I liked her but I didn’t love her. Bram slotted neatly into my love of military heroes of all stripes, so he could pretty much do no wrong in my eyes. I enjoyed their banter and there’re some wonderful slapstick moments that happen around this pair. It could have been a very flat book is it hadn’t made me laugh.
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Corey Beth
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Romance with Unique Setting & Found Family Vibes
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2023
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I've read a few books by Tessa Dare & they were all quite good, but A Night to Surrender takes the cake. It is not just the best book I've read (so far) by this author, but I would rank it among the best romance novels I have ever read!

There's so much to love about this book, but I will start in the obvious spot, with the two leads, Miss Susanna Finch & Victor Bramwell, Earl of Rycliffe, known as Bram. Both of these characters were everything a romance reader wants from their leads. Bram was suitably sexy, stubborn, sweet, & swoonworthy. But Susanna! Well, she is one of the best FMC I've ever read in a romance novel. She is so intelligent & independent, strong & supportive to other women... I would love to have her as a friend. Here is a quote that I loved, that I also think gives you an idea of what kind of characters Miss Susanna Finch is:

“Susanna fair. I want to hear you say you’re mine.”
She framed his face in her hands and looked him in the eye. “I’ll say this. I claim sole possession of my body, my heart, and my soul. And tonight, I choose to share them all with you.”

She was so much fun to read, & the interactions between she & Bram were pure romantic gold. I actually highlighted a lot in this book, which I usually don't tend to do as much with romance novels. But some of the sweet & supportive things these two said to each other simply melted my heart.

A Night to Surrender is the first book in the Spindle Cove series, & it is a bit different from your average romance in that there's a rather large cast of secondary characters, all of whom exist within an intriguing & entirely unique setting that is honestly a character of its own.

That setting is a small seaside village known as Spindle Cove. Spindle Cove is a place where women come to convalesce, to escape from the troubles of life in the ton, to find themselves, etc. Susanna is the "leader" of this little getaway, & nearly every resident is a woman. Instead of a tavern, there is a tea shop. There are very few men, & even the ones of some renown, such as the vicar & the blacksmith, defer to Susanna's judgement.

The women that populate this village are there for different reasons. Some have come simply because they cannot fit into society, as they are too smart & intimidating to the male members of the ton. Others are timid & shy, but learning to express themselves & accept their flaws. All of them rely on & trust Susanna as their leader. The number of women supporting women in this book just warmed my heart. In Spindle Cove, you will find none of the catty comments or competition of the London ballrooms. Susanna prides herself onaking Spindle Cove a safe place for all women to be themselves. That idea in itself is lovely, & it was very well executed.

Almost every character that appears in this book stands out as an individual. In my experience, most romance novels don't have such well drawn supporting cast, simply because most of the characterization is saved for the MMC & FMC. That is not so here. It was fun picking out who might become couples in upcoming books (if Minerva does not end up with Lord Payne I will freak out, lol!), but it was also really cool to get attached to all the members of the ensemble cast. The wily twin boys Rufus & Finn Bright were standouts, as were the afformentioned Minerva & Lord Payne. Honestly, all of the characters were likeable & had a role to play.

I really can't recommend this book enough. There is a lot going on but it all fits together so terrifically, weaving am into rate tapestry of life in Spindle Cove. Let me tell you, I would love to visit!! If you are a romance fan then I think you'll probably adore this book asich as I did. If you're not a rance fan, this might still be for you, because there is so much else to the story than just the romance. There is also fabulous female friendships & an overall found family vibes (which is one of my all-time favorite tropes, so...). The writing is spot on, a quick, easy read with it's fair share of beautiful passages. There is a decent but not overwhelming amount of spice, & those scenes are very tastefully written, never falling prey to some of the awkward, cringe language I have read in a few books.

Bottom line, this is a perfect beach read, light hearted & fun, with numerous laugh out loud moments, a vibrant cast of relatable characters, a couple that is easy to root for, & a unique setting you've never seen before in romance. If you're a Tessa Dare fan, you know exactly what I'm gushing about. If you're not a fan or haven't read anything of hers, may I recommend you start here?! I promise you won't be disappointed.
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Tibbins
5.0 out of 5 stars A Battle Of The Sexes In A Seaside Village
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 19, 2021
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After downloading a free novella by this writer I was keen to read more from her. I absolutely adored her Castles series, which put her up there with my very favourite authors. Now I have been introduced to Spindle Cove, and I am even more enamoured. Yet another wonderful hero, not just handsome, kind and loving but funny. I have just loved all of her characters, none of which are perfect, but all have been endearing, engaging and interesting.
Here, we have a male/female battle in a seaside village. Our hero is tasked with creating a group of volunteers to protect the coast in case of invasion. Unfortunately the village is a retreat for numerous spinsters, all misfits of one kind or another and all reliant on the indomitable Susanna Finch who has turned the whole village into a ladies spa - a tea-room has replaced the pub, the blacksmith fashions jewellery, the vicar is a dandy - all in all a ladies paradise. Now poor Victor Bramwell with just the aid of his corporal and his spoiled rake-hell cousin has to find volunteers to form his militia.
So this is just the start of the series and I am chewing at the bit to read the rest, especially Colins story - already sparks are flying between him and Minerva, and I long to find out more about Corporal Thorne who seems drawn to Kate. Personally, I feel believable can often be boring and I much prefer a good imagination in writers of fiction. After all, fiction actually means that it is not true. Here’s to many more funny, heartwarming joyously entertaining books from Tessa Dare.
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Buba
5.0 out of 5 stars Romance doce com personagens fortes e trama envolvente
Reviewed in Brazil on January 2, 2019
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Este é o romance de estreia da série Spindle Cove em que são apresentados os personagens e as diversas tramas e subtramas que irão povoar os demais títulos da série.
A trama central e os personagens são deliciosos. Com muita habilidade, Tessa Dare compõe uma emocionante história de amor e superação de dificuldades em que diversos momentos emocionantes, alegres, engraçados, sensuais e tristes se revezam capturando e mantendo a atenção do leitor durante toda a jornada.
A história se passa durante as guerras Napoleônicas, campo fértil para amores arrebatadores, atos de bravura épicos, heróis e heroínas ousados e corajosos. Tudo isso arrematado por uma prosa deliciosa e diálogos inteligentes.
Amei e recomendo aos fãs do gênero.
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lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars Girliest village in regency England
Reviewed in Australia on January 13, 2016
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There are so many witty moments in this first book in the Spindle Cove series. Noblewoman Susanna turns her village into a refuge for women who are ill or socially ostracised. The village becomes truly girly and has a tea room with tiny cakes in pastel colours. War hero Branwell is tasked with building a fighting force in the village. Naturally he butts heads with Susanna, sparks fly and so on.

The romance is sweet and sultry, the laughs are many and there are important life lessons to learn. It offers similar enjoyment to Elizabeth Gaskell's 'Cranford' written almost 200 years ago. But with steamy sex scenes. This is one of those books that deserves six stars. I highly recommend it.
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Carol
4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2024
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This is pure Regency romantic fantasy and should be read as such. It’s funny and amusing, both heartbreaking and heartwarming. The notion of a community of ladies whom their families and society sees as bluestockings, misfits, or less worthy, is a clever one. It allows for all kinds of activities the ladies wouldn’t be permitted to experience and enjoy.
The characters all fit into this fantasy-world. As well as a strong hero and an equally strong heroine, there is the neglectful father, the hero’s strong silent sidekick, as well as his amiable but trouble-making cousin.
I loved every word of it. I loved the setting and the characters….and I’m off to start Book 2.
Do yourself a favour and read it!
Highly, highly, recommended
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