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Chasing Tess
From the Amazon #1 Bestselling series in *New Release* for Clean Romance. Debuted in the SPRING VACATION Timeless Romance Anthology:
4.5 stars! "All six books are wonderfully well-written... like a buffet of mini desserts: diverse, delectable, sweet and satisfying." --IND'TALE MAGAZINE, Stephenia McGee
5 stars! “Ah... I've been to my happy place. Six sweet romances compiled into one awesome book. These are some of my favorite writers.” –Aimee Brown
5 stars! “These collection of romance stories are delightful! I am so impressed with all of the authors.” –Susan Russell
Tess has been patiently waiting through three years of law school for James to pop the question. The night has finally arrived—at his graduation party. But his big announcement turns out to be completely unexpected . . . and devastating. Tess flees the party, promising herself to never again waste time on James. But as she makes a desperate cross-country drive, James makes his own plans on how to win her back.
4.5 stars! "All six books are wonderfully well-written... like a buffet of mini desserts: diverse, delectable, sweet and satisfying." --IND'TALE MAGAZINE, Stephenia McGee
5 stars! “Ah... I've been to my happy place. Six sweet romances compiled into one awesome book. These are some of my favorite writers.” –Aimee Brown
5 stars! “These collection of romance stories are delightful! I am so impressed with all of the authors.” –Susan Russell
Tess has been patiently waiting through three years of law school for James to pop the question. The night has finally arrived—at his graduation party. But his big announcement turns out to be completely unexpected . . . and devastating. Tess flees the party, promising herself to never again waste time on James. But as she makes a desperate cross-country drive, James makes his own plans on how to win her back.
49 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 25, 2015
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About the author
Annette Lyon
81 books307 followersAnnette Lyon is a USA Today bestselling author, an 9-time recipient of Utah’s Best in State medal for fiction (three times for novel-length works and five times for short fiction), and a Whitney Award winner for BAND OF SISTERS. She's the author of over a dozen novels, at least that many novellas, a cookbook, a popular grammar guide, and over a hundred magazine articles.
She’s a founder and regular contributor of the Timeless Romance Anthologies line of sweet romance stories, which she served as editor for its first three years. She's also one of the four co-authors of The Newport Ladies Book Club series. She graduated cum laude from BYU with a degree in English.
Annette is represented by Jill Marsal of the Marsal Lyon Literary Agency.
Her first suspense novel, Just One More, releases 2023 through Scarlet Suspense.
She’s a founder and regular contributor of the Timeless Romance Anthologies line of sweet romance stories, which she served as editor for its first three years. She's also one of the four co-authors of The Newport Ladies Book Club series. She graduated cum laude from BYU with a degree in English.
Annette is represented by Jill Marsal of the Marsal Lyon Literary Agency.
Her first suspense novel, Just One More, releases 2023 through Scarlet Suspense.
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January 24, 2016
I've got spring fever now!! Chasing Tess has all of the elements that I love in a story. Tess is a dreamer, much like me. She has been visualizing, planning, and exerting her patience, waiting for her boyfriend of years now to graduate from law school, since he claims he can't even think of the future until after he's done. At his graduation party, he delivers some shocking news, which sends Tess running, to protect her heart.
I felt so sorry for Tess and could understand where she was coming from. I tend to overreact in situations and make rash decisions and Tess is quick to jump to conclusions and wonder where she went wrong. I love the way the story is told, with conflict and emotion. I felt a connection to Tess and her story.
One of my favorite things about these anthologies is that I can sit down and devour a satisfying story in one sitting, spacing them out over a few days, or I can read them all fairly quickly. Chasing Tess is a tasty little morsel. I thought the story was developed well and wrapped up quite well for being a novella. I always look forward to what these authors will write next!
Content: mild romance. Clean!
*I received a copy in exchange for an honest review*
I felt so sorry for Tess and could understand where she was coming from. I tend to overreact in situations and make rash decisions and Tess is quick to jump to conclusions and wonder where she went wrong. I love the way the story is told, with conflict and emotion. I felt a connection to Tess and her story.
One of my favorite things about these anthologies is that I can sit down and devour a satisfying story in one sitting, spacing them out over a few days, or I can read them all fairly quickly. Chasing Tess is a tasty little morsel. I thought the story was developed well and wrapped up quite well for being a novella. I always look forward to what these authors will write next!
Content: mild romance. Clean!
*I received a copy in exchange for an honest review*
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December 12, 2025As a high schooler I loved this, now I could not stop rolling my eyes.
February 9, 2016
Here's another one of Annette Lyon's romance novellas released on it's own after being in one of the collections.
This is a cute, clean, quick read about Tess. She's been patiently (or not so patiently) waiting for James to finally graduate from law school so that they could get married. But on the night that she thinks he's finally going to propose, he instead announces that he's going to be taking an internship clear across the country. Tess is furious and decides that she's done waiting for James. So, she leaves the party, heads home and packs her bags for her own move. Heading to the beach to live with her mom and forget James and the mistakes that she's made while waiting for him. But James is not quite as stupid as he appears and realizes that he needs to make some changes and win Tess back - and fast!
I liked that story of this one. It reminds me of a catchy country song that I liked a few years ago. I liked that the story is clean, cute and it's a quick read if you just need an escape for a few hours one day.
I was sent an e-copy of this novella in exchange for an honest review.
This is a cute, clean, quick read about Tess. She's been patiently (or not so patiently) waiting for James to finally graduate from law school so that they could get married. But on the night that she thinks he's finally going to propose, he instead announces that he's going to be taking an internship clear across the country. Tess is furious and decides that she's done waiting for James. So, she leaves the party, heads home and packs her bags for her own move. Heading to the beach to live with her mom and forget James and the mistakes that she's made while waiting for him. But James is not quite as stupid as he appears and realizes that he needs to make some changes and win Tess back - and fast!
I liked that story of this one. It reminds me of a catchy country song that I liked a few years ago. I liked that the story is clean, cute and it's a quick read if you just need an escape for a few hours one day.
I was sent an e-copy of this novella in exchange for an honest review.
January 25, 2016
This is a great hour or two read when you only have a little bit of time to read. I enjoyed reading this novella, but not as much as Annette Lyon's other novels.
Annette cleverly kept James POV until later, so the twist is somewhat a surprise given the foreshadowing.
I liked the characters. I wonder if Tess was a bit too hasty in her big decision to fit the plot more than if she would have waited longer, IMO.
Annette cleverly kept James POV until later, so the twist is somewhat a surprise given the foreshadowing.
I liked the characters. I wonder if Tess was a bit too hasty in her big decision to fit the plot more than if she would have waited longer, IMO.
July 19, 2015
3.75 stars. Quick, fun story about a sweet girl, Tess who's been patiently waiting for her boyfriend to finish law school to get married. He's finally graduated and has a big announcement. This is when things go horribly awry. I was really curious where this was going to go, since the boyfriend seems like such a jerk. It was a fast, quick resolution, but still cute.
January 30, 2016
Chasing Tess was so engrossing, I read it in a very short sitting. I absolutely loved all of it. I love to see a man chase the woman he loves and for him to admit what he is losing if he let her get away. This story pulled my heart strings and I loved it from start to finish!
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September 8, 2014
A novella in A Timeless Romance Anthology: Spring Vacation Collection
February 13, 2016
A fast, fun read! An enjoyable, light-hearted story that won't disappoint, and only took me about an hour from start to finish.
February 15, 2016
Cute, quick read. I wish it was a bit longer because half the time I was thinking Tess was an overreacting, drama queen. Lol. But it was a fun read. :)
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