Audiobooks by Beverley Watts

Beatrix: Shackleford and Daughters Book 3

Beverley Watts (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Arabella: Shackleford and Daughters Book 2

Beverley Watts (Author), Florence St Leger (Narrator)

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The Admiral Shackleford Mysteries Books 1-3

"Book One: A Murderous Valentine Admiral Charles Shackleford’s retirement isn’t going quite according to plan. Having been instrumental in improving the lives of so many (his words – others might be inclined to call it something slightly different), he's struggling to reignite the spark in his own love life with the feisty Mabel. Short on ideas, he decides to gatecrash his much put upon best friend Jimmy Noon’s Valentine idea and ends up in the middle of a murder mystery weekend where real murder is on someone else’s script. As the weather closes in, the guests are stranded in a hotel harbouring an unknown killer. With no possibility of the police arriving any time soon, the Admiral and Jimmy have no option but to join forces in an attempt to uncover the Murderous Valentine. The unstoppable duo may be not quite be Holmes and Watson, but can they catch a murderer…? Book Two: A Murderous Marriage When an old naval friend, Barney Bennett, dies in an unexpected car accident, the Admiral can’t help but wonder at the likelihood of the brakes failing in a top of the range sports car – especially when he discovers that Barney’s much younger widow has already buried two previous husbands in mysterious circumstances. With no evidence to suggest otherwise, the police record a verdict of accidental death, but the Admiral remains unconvinced that Barney wasn’t given a bit of a helping hand exiting this mortal coil. Enlisting the help of his former Master At Arms, Jimmy, to investigate, the duo soon discover that Barney’s demise may well be the tip of the iceberg as they follow a trail of deceit and betrayal leading back seven years. Is Birdie Bennett simply very unfortunate, or is she a Black Widow, living under their very noses? Book Three: A Murderous Season Admiral Charles Shackleford and his much put upon best friend and former Master At Arms Jimmy Noon have achieved local celebrity status since becoming Dartmouth’s answer to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, although it could arguably be said that they couldn’t have achieved such heady heights without the able assistance of their other halves, Mabel and Emily. And of course, Pickles, the springer spaniel… When Mabel wins a competition for four to stay in a lighthouse on the north Devon coast a week before Christmas, the Admiral is less than enthusiastic. However, as long as Pickles is allowed to come too, he bows to the inevitable and reluctantly agrees to make up a foursome with Jimmy and Emily. With the weather cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey and the steep stairs threatening to give at least one of them a coronary, the Admiral doesn’t anticipate they’ll be staying more than one night anyway. Until he discovers that a young girl jumped to her death from the very same lighthouse only a couple of weeks earlier. A young girl whose mother has been missing for five years… The Admiral promptly decides that fate has sent them to uncover the truth. But this time they’re against the clock, and five days isn’t nearly enough time to get to the bottom of the mystery. Operation Lighthouse may well be the first case they can’t crack…"

Beverley Watts (Author), Malk Williams (Narrator)

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Henrietta: The Shackleford Legacies Book 4

"From the highly acclaimed author of The Shackleford Sisters, Beverley Watts, comes an exciting new series featuring the next generation. The Shackleford Legacies are a delightful dance of romance, humour, mystery and fun... Henrietta Carew has always been practical, sensible, and generally immune to flights of fancy. Until she meets Raphael Augustin. King William IV's most dangerous intelligence agent is everything Henrietta shouldn't want - ruthless, secretive, and devastatingly handsome. But when a conspiracy to assassinate the King erupts at the Duke of Blackmore's garden party, Henri finds herself drawn into Raphael's shadowy world—and into his arms. Raphael knows better than to let anyone close. His life is built on secrets and solitude. The last thing he needs is a country miss with hazel eyes and a talent for asking questions he can't answer. But Henrietta sees past his walls to the man beneath, and for the first time, Raphael wonders what it might be like to actually trust someone with his heart. When the investigation forces them into close quarters aboard a ship bound for France, the attraction neither can deny becomes impossible to ignore. But when Henri witnesses something that shatters her trust, she faces an impossible choice. Because in Raphael's world, love and loyalty are two very different things…"

Beverley Watts (Author), Anna Burnett (Narrator)

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An Officer and a Gentleman Wanted: A Romantic Comedy

"She might be in her mid forties, but it doesn't mean she's given up on romance... Beverley Wilkins promised herself when she started working at Britannia Royal Naval College, the Royal Navy's premier officer training establishment, that she would eventually become that most envied of creatures - an officer's wife. She might be divorced and in her mid 40s, but it doesn't mean she's given up on romance - after all, she's seen 'An Officer and a Gentleman'... The only problem is that so far, the only man in her life is her dog Nelson who unfortunately has a mind of his own - not for nothing was he named after Britain's greatest hero. But it's a new term which means new officers. Anything could happen... An Officer And A Gentleman Wanted is a very funny British Romantic Comedy written in a light-hearted diary style, very loosely based on real events. Praise for An Officer and a Gentleman Wanted... 'Best described as 'Bridget Jones in a military establishment, it made me laugh out loud.' 'A well written and funny insight into the life of a civilian lady in a position of authority in a Royal Naval training establishment. Nelson, her dog, has half a mind of his own, (the other half is hiding somewhere) loved by all, causes her some problems, wonderful..' 'This irreverent story is a mixture of vulnerable femininity, delinquent dog and an irrepressible sense of fun in a setting of stuffy tradition at one of the world's most famous naval training establishments. It's well-written, fun and funny.' 'Eye-wateringly funny romantic comedy, it's very clever and a very easy read' 'A rip-roaring funny romantic comedy'"

Beverley Watts (Author), Zara Ramm (Narrator)

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Alexandra: Shackleford and Daughters Book 1

"If you enjoyed the romance, humour, mystery and fun of the Shackleford Sisters, get ready for more mayhem with the Victorian Shacklefords... In the seaside town of Paignton, England, 1891, twenty-two-year-old Alexandra Shackleford faces an uncertain future when her father, Chief Inspector Henry Shackleford, is forced into early retirement from the police force. Living with her five sisters and their outspoken Aunt Charlotte at Cliff House, Alex has resigned herself to spinsterhood—until fate brings the enigmatic Baron Tavistock back into her life. Three years earlier, Lieutenant Rhys Gould stole Alex's heart during a brief, passionate encounter before vanishing without explanation. Now he returns as the newly inherited Baron, desperately seeking help for his mother who has fallen victim to a mysterious blackmailer. What begins as a simple case of fraud soon unravels into something far more sinister, drawing the Shackleford family into a dangerous web of secrets that threatens everything they hold dear. As dark truths emerge about the past, Alex must navigate not only the perils of their investigation but also the painful mystery of why Rhys has kept her at arm's length. With her father's investigative skills, her aunt's decidedly unconventional methods, and her own fierce determination, Alex finds herself at the heart of a deadly game where love and justice hang in the balance. Set against the backdrop of Victorian England's rigid social conventions, Alexandra weaves together romance, mystery, and family loyalty in an unforgettable tale. With memorable characters—from the razor-sharp Charlotte to the irrepressible young Billy—this atmospheric story combines the charm of a period mystery with the emotional depth of a passionate love story, complete with Beverley Watts’s trademark wit and humour. A tale of courage, redemption, and the power of love to overcome the darkest secrets, Alexandra marks the thrilling beginning of the Shackleford and Daughters series—where one family's quest for justice will change their lives forever."

Beverley Watts (Author), Emily Mount (Narrator)

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[German] - Grace: Die Shackleford-Schwestern Buch 1

"Die Shackleford-Schwestern: Widerspenstig, unbeirrbar und kurz davor, das England der Regency-Zeit in ein entzückendes Chaos zu stürzen, beginnend mit einem verletzten Duke, der niemals damit gerechnet hätte, die Liebe zu finden ... Reverend Augustus Shackleford hat nur ein Ziel: für jede seiner acht eigensinnigen Töchter einen wohlhabenden Ehemann mit Adelstitel zu finden. Ein beinahe unmögliches Unterfangen, da die jungen Damen nach seiner eigenen Einschätzung nicht den Hauch einer damenhaften Ader in ihren acht Leibern besitzen. Wo er Gentlemen finden wird, die willig – oder töricht – genug sind, sich dieser Aufgabe zu stellen, bleibt ein Rätsel, das selbst göttliches Eingreifen auf die Probe stellen könnte. Vom Krieg gezeichnet und von Albträumen verfolgt, hätte Nicholas Sinclair niemals erwartet, ein Herzogtum zu erben. Nach zwanzig Jahren Abwesenheit und schwer verwundet in Trafalgar kehrt der neue Duke of Blackmore mit einer dringenden Aufgabe in sein Stammhaus zurück: schnell zu heiraten und einen Erben zu zeugen. Doch der Gedanke, sich auf dem Londoner Heiratsmarkt auf die Suche nach einer geeigneten Braut zu begeben, ist für seine gequälte Seele wenig reizvoll. Als ein unerwartetes Angebot für seine älteste Tochter Grace eintrifft, kann Reverend Shackleford sein Glück kaum fassen. Natürlich erforderte es erhebliche kreative Auslegung, Grace als „respektvoll“, „sanftmütig“ oder „pflichtbewusst“ zu beschreiben – doch der Duke muss das ja nicht gleich herausfinden, oder? Was der Reverend nie erwartet hatte, war, dass die temperamentvolle Art seiner Tochter nicht nur das verwundete Herz des Duke erobern, sondern möglicherweise auch einen Skandal über sie alle hereinbrechen lassen würde. Als Graces rebellische Natur auf die sorgsam errichteten Mauern von Nicholas trifft, entdecken beide, dass Heilung – und die Liebe – aus den unerwartetsten Richtungen kommen kann."

Beverley Watts (Author), Linda Holly (Narrator)

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Roseanna

"From the highly acclaimed author of The Shackleford Sisters, Beverley Watts, comes an exciting new series featuring the next generation. The Shackleford Legacies are a delightful dance of romance, humour, mystery and fun... Lady Roseanna Atwood was not looking forward to the annual weekend garden party at Blackmore. Oh, she was looking forward to seeing her extended family, but the thought of spending four whole days making polite conversation with a group of condescending, arrogant coxcombs was not in the least appealing. Of course, she hadn’t anticipated being caught in the middle of a political disaster, not to mention a long-standing conspiracy. Neither had she bargained on being called upon to help her grandfather keep a secret Jacobite supporter from potentially causing another Culloden. Rescued from Napoleon’s Bastille of the Seas at the tender age of eight, Tristan Bernart had grown to adulthood trusting no one but the one man who taught him how to survive and eventually prosper beyond his wildest dreams. But when a chance encounter over twenty years later forced him to relive the nightmare months during which he nearly starved to death in a filthy prison cell, Tristan recognised that only by extending his trust would he finally get retribution. However, working under cover with the Duke of Blackmore and his unorthodox family, was not for the fainthearted, and the last thing Tristan expected was to end up trying to protect a chit barely out of the school room, whose habit of being in the wrong place at the wrong time had put her in the path of men for whom murder was simply a daily distraction. But no one ever said the path of true love ran smoothly…"

Beverley Watts (Author), Cliff Chapman, Hannah Melbourn, Phillipe Bosher, Tom Alexander (Narrator)

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Final Victory

"Since coming to Dartmouth, Teddy Shackleford has been happier than she’s ever been. Not only is she surrounded by family and friends, but she’s also been dating Sebastian Sinclair, the fourteenth Duke of Blackmore for over a year. Of course, she doesn’t imagine for a second that her relationship with an actual peer of the realm will be forever, but she’s determined to enjoy it while it lasts. However, when a story about her absent mother’s unusual profession is unexpectedly splashed over all the national newspapers, she’s faced with the fact that the end might come a little quicker than she’d hoped… The fact that Teddy hasn’t seen or heard from her mother in years is irrelevant as far as the tabloids are concerned and the colourful accounts become ever more far-fetched. Advised to simply lay low until the gossips move on to the next story, she’s stunned to learn that her mother has agreed to give an actual interview to one of the newspapers. But sheer embarrassment is the least of her problems, since unbeknown to the world, Agnes Shackleford has links with the Japanese Mafia. Teddy has no idea where her mother is, but it turns out, she’s not the only one looking… Come to Dartmouth and join the Shacklefords for more madness, romance and mayhem, in this, the final instalment of the Shackleford Diaries."

Beverley Watts (Author), Cliff Chapman, Colleen Prendergast, Jaimi Barbakoff (Narrator)

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Mercedes

"From the highly acclaimed author of The Shackleford Sisters, Beverley Watts, comes an exciting new series featuring the next generation. The Shackleford Legacies are a delightful dance of romance, humour, mystery and fun... As the eldest daughter of the Earl of Cottesmore, Lady Mercedes Stanhope didn't expect to be still without a husband at the start of her third season. And neither did she expect to be the target of a kidnapping attempt on her journey home from Scotland. But most of all, she didn't expect to experience such an emotional connection to the man who came to her rescue… Horrifically scarred after a bayonet wound nearly cost him his life, Nathaniel Harding lived for fifteen years in the shadows. He didn't expect to be cast into the role of hero in the attempted kidnap of a young gentlewoman. And neither did he expect to be offered the role of her protector to prevent it happening again. But most of all, he didn't expect feelings he’d long believed dead and buried to come bubbling to the surface with her unexpected intrusion into his life… When Mercy and Nate are thrown together to help defeat the kidnapper, neither of them expected to be facing their deepest, darkest fears in confronting the very essence of evil. But most of all, neither expected that love might be found in the midst of such darkness… And then, of course, the one thing that no one expected, was the crucial role Reverend Augustus Shackleford would end up playing in the whole proceedings…"

Beverley Watts (Author), Alan Medcroft, Helen Phillips, Mark Elstob, Mark Peachey (Narrator)

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Jennifer

"From the highly acclaimed author of The Shackleford Sisters, Beverley Watts, comes an exciting new series featuring the next generation. The Shackleford Legacies are a delightful dance of romance, humour, mystery and fun... Lady Jennifer Sinclair is halfway through her second season and thoroughly disillusioned with the marriage mart. After one discretion too many, the headstrong only daughter of the powerful Duke of Blackmore finds herself on the way to Scotland in the company of her older brother Peter who’s been tasked by his father to inspect the family estate north of the border. Once at Caerlaverock, the Duke’s estate on the shores of Loch Lomond, Jennifer is surprised to discover an unexpected sense of peace. But that peace is not to last… Brendon Galbraith, last of the disgraced Clan Galbraith has high hopes of becoming the next steward to Caerlaverock. But though penniless and very nearly homeless, he has another, more important reason to wish for the Duke of Blackmore’s patronage. After accidentally discovering a terrible secret, Brendon realises the only person who can possibly help him is the Duke of Blackmore himself. Desperately awaiting Nicholas Sinclair’s forthcoming visit, the discovery that the Duke has sent his son and heir instead is a bitter blow. However, it quickly becomes clear that Peter Sinclair is every bit his father’s son and has no intention of running from the challenge presented by the shocking truths Brendon is forced to reveal. But in the end, it’s the unanticipated arrival of the Duke’s beautiful, wilful daughter that proves Brendon’s biggest headache, especially as Jennifer Sinclair very quickly disabuses him of the notion that she has any intention of running from the forthcoming challenge either…"

Beverley Watts (Author), Angus King, Mark Elstob, Rebecca Norfolk (Narrator)

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A Shackleford Victory: The Shackleford Diaries Book 6

"Get ready for another helping of dizzying romance and laugh out loud comedy in ‘A Shackleford Victory’, the sixth instalment in the Dartmouth Diaries … After being suspended and subsequently dismissed from her job in the National Crime Agency, Teddy Shackleford reluctantly takes refuge in the quaint town of Dartmouth at the behest of her uncle, retired Admiral Charles Shackleford. Since she holds him partly responsible for the ignominious ending of her career, Teddy thinks the least he can do is give her a temporary roof over her head. Expecting to spend the summer licking her wounds and keeping her head down, the last thing Teddy expects is to be recruited by an eccentric aristocrat to unravel a tangled web of missing titles and family inheritance. Determined to solve the mystery, Teddy dives headfirst into her employer’s aristocratic world, but as she navigates the labyrinth of lineage and intrigue, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to the enigmatic and charming Sebastian Sinclair, Fourteenth Duke of Blackmore, complicating matters in ways she could never have imagined. Will she uncover the truth behind the tangled inheritance? And could there be an unexpected prize waiting at the end of her journey? ‘A Shackleford Victory’ is a delightful contemporary romantic comedy that will have you laughing and cheering for Teddy as she navigates previously uncharted waters of friends, family and unexpected love."

Beverley Watts (Author), Colleen Prendergast, Jaimi Barbakoff, Mark Elstob (Narrator)

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