Grace: The Shackleford Sisters Book 1

Written by Beverley Watts

Narrated by Mark Elstob and 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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: W. F. Howes Ltd
• Release date: Feb 23, 2023
• ISBN: 9781004111091

Reviews for Grace

[rvpg7mqz6v · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Would have preferred the lady narrator more, she would have done it more justice.

[Lori · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book had a good story line. I appreciate that the --x was not graphic. I'm looking forward to reading about the next sister.

[Sue Bastian · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Beyond the ordinary imitation of Heyer, this is a lot of fun with some belly laughs and marvelous performances, especially by the male voice. Oh, but the codependent, predictable, fearful mousy woman was not at all consistent with the heroine. How is it that no one can manage to write a woman who defies the tropes? Still, Grace manages to decide to defend herself in the end. Some of the characters were undeveloped like the gossip and the companion. The Vicars heroism in the end was conspicuous but fun.

[wendy franklin · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The male narrator wasn’t good at any voice other than the romantic lead. This was a mediocre book.