Grace (The Shackleford Sisters Book 1)

Reverend Augustus Shackleford has eight headstrong daughters whom he considers lacking in ladylike qualities. His mission is to secure wealthy, titled husbands for each of them—a task he views as nearly impossible. Nicholas Sinclair, the newly inherited Duke of Blackmore, has recently returned to his ancestral home after twenty years away and a grievous wound sustained at Trafalgar. Haunted by nightmares, he needs to marry quickly and produce an heir, though the prospect of navigating London's marriage mart holds little appeal. When an unexpected offer arrives for the Reverend's eldest daughter Grace, he sees an opportunity. Though describing Grace as respectful, meek, or dutiful requires creative interpretation, he hopes the duke won't discover her true spirited nature immediately. However, Grace's rebellious spirit proves capable of both capturing the duke's heart and potentially bringing scandal upon them all. As Grace and Nicholas's relationship develops, both discover that healing and love may emerge from unexpected sources. This first book in the Shackleford Sisters series is set in Regency England and contains witty banter and tender moments. The novel includes intimate scenes but is not closed-door romance.