Grace

The Shackleford Sisters Book 1

By: Beverley Watts

Narrated by: Mark Elstob, Eilidh Beaton

In this funny romantic series, the Shackleford sisters descend on a Regency society that doesn’t know what’s hit it…

....Reverend Augustus Shackleford’s mission in life (aside from ensuring the collection box was suitably full every Sunday) was to secure advantageous marriages for each of his eight daughters. A tall order, given the fact that in the Reverend’s opinion they didn’t possess a single ladylike bone in the eight bodies they had between them. Quite where he would find a wealthy titled gentleman bottle headed enough to take any of them on remained a mystery and indeed was likely to test even his legendary resourcefulness. ....

Grievously wounded at the Battle of Trafalgar, Nicholas Sinclair was only recently returned to Blackmore after receiving news of his estranged father’s unexpected death. After an absence of twenty years, the new Duke was well aware it was his duty to marry and produce an heir as quickly as possible. However, tormented by recurring nightmares after his horrific experiences during the battle, Nicholas had no taste to brave the ton’s marriage mart in search of a docile obedient wife. …..

Never in his wildest dreams did Reverend Shackleford envisage receiving an offer for his eldest daughter from the new Duke of Blackmore. Of course, the Reverend was well aware he was fudging it a bit in describing Grace as respectful, meek or dutiful, nevertheless, he could never have imagined that his eldest daughter’s unruliness might end up ruining them all….

Perfect for fans of funny, lighthearted Regency Romances with a little bit of steam.©2020 Beverley Watts (P)2022 W. F. Howes Ltd

I loved the narration.

At first I thought I found a new author, then it turned into a stereotypical romance novel with constant misunderstandings and romantic frustrations. But it was well written and well narrated and I enjoyed it anyway.

Mark Elstob FTW!!

I was surprised to find, after enjoying the entire series in it's written form, I enjoyed them more so listening to them. Mark Elstob captures the personalities of the Reverend and his side-kick, Percy perfectly. Their misadventures in intrigue and marrying off the Reverend's children are all the more captivating in Elstob's performance. The story is refreshingly light, embracing and breaking the stereotypes of the historical romance genre. I cannot recommend this series more if you're looking for quick reads with a punch of humor. The characters are just so delightful in the series, and the performances equally so, it's easy to like the series. Come for the wit, stay for the performances!

this was VERY adorable!!!

this was a very cute story. I usually like adventure, fantasy or mysteries. but totally enjoyed this story!!! fun!

Sweet story, but narrator very bad!!

The story has a sweet storyline; but that is only if you can get past the narrators…oh my!

it was a fun listen for the most part.

I did not appreciate the explicit sex content. in my opinion it was not necessary. if not for that I would have given it 5 stars.