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The Shackleford Legacies #3
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…Perfect for fans of Regency Romances with wit and humour and a little bit of steam.Praise for the Shackleford “I’m coming to the end of Book 9 and don’t know what I’m going to do without the Shackleford family in my life. Without doubt the best books I’ve ever read.”
“The Shackleford Sisters series is an absolute gem in the realm of historical romance”
“I laughed, I cried, and didn’t want them to finish.”
“My absolute favourite series.”
“This series is not only romantic but truly hilarious. So much fun.”
“A delightful dance of humour mystery and fun.”
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…Perfect for fans of Regency Romances with wit and humour and a little bit of steam.Praise for the Shackleford “I’m coming to the end of Book 9 and don’t know what I’m going to do without the Shackleford family in my life. Without doubt the best books I’ve ever read.”
“The Shackleford Sisters series is an absolute gem in the realm of historical romance”
“I laughed, I cried, and didn’t want them to finish.”
“My absolute favourite series.”
“This series is not only romantic but truly hilarious. So much fun.”
“A delightful dance of humour mystery and fun.”
- GenresRomanceHistorical
216 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 27, 2025
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About the author
Beverley Watts
50 books258 followersBeverley spent 8 years teaching English as a Foreign Language to International Military Students in Britannia Royal Naval College, the Royal Navy’s premier officer training establishment in the UK. She says that in the whole 8 years there was never a dull moment and many of her wonderful experiences at the College were not only memorable but were most definitely 'the stuff of fiction.' Her debut novel An Officer And A Gentleman Wanted is very loosely based on her adventures at the College.
Beverley particularly enjoys writing books that make people laugh and currently she has two series of Romantic Comedies, both contemporary and historical, as well as a humorous cosy mystery series under her belt.
She lives with her husband in an apartment overlooking the sea on the beautiful English Riviera. Between them they have 3 adult children and two gorgeous grandchildren plus a menagerie of animals including 5 dogs - 3 Romanian rescues of indeterminate breed called Florence, Trixie, and Lizzie, a neurotic 'Chorkie' named Pepé and a 'Chichon" named Dotty who was the inspiration for Dotty in The Dartmouth Diaries.
You can find out more about Beverley’s books at www.beverleywatts.com
Beverley particularly enjoys writing books that make people laugh and currently she has two series of Romantic Comedies, both contemporary and historical, as well as a humorous cosy mystery series under her belt.
She lives with her husband in an apartment overlooking the sea on the beautiful English Riviera. Between them they have 3 adult children and two gorgeous grandchildren plus a menagerie of animals including 5 dogs - 3 Romanian rescues of indeterminate breed called Florence, Trixie, and Lizzie, a neurotic 'Chorkie' named Pepé and a 'Chichon" named Dotty who was the inspiration for Dotty in The Dartmouth Diaries.
You can find out more about Beverley’s books at www.beverleywatts.com
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November 5, 2025
I've enjoyed this whole series, though many times they feel like the same story in different clothing. The Shackleford series offers a fun and witty side to basic victorian romances, and there were times I was laughing out loud at the Reverend and poor Percy. I love the representation of the big loud goofy but loving families, the friendships among the brothers-in-law (very fun and accurate as they commiserate dealing with the sisters lol) and now the new generation of their children growing into their own love stories in the Shackleford Legacies. This author is one of the best in the victorian romance arena, and doesn't take herself too seriously while still having a far better than average writing style. In the end, I'd like to think that these characters and their creator author would be great fun to have as friends. I've enjoyed my time with them. Light and fun reading that has just enough drama to keep you reading too late at night. Though no family could possibly have had this much terrible luck in encountering villains lol.
March 31, 2025
Fnding Herself
I absolutely loved Roseanna and Tristin’s story. She the extremely shy niece of the Duke of Blackmore and he a street urchin turned wealthy gentleman from France. Tristin was 10 yrs old when he was thrown in a French jail for stealing something to eat. When a Comte was put in his cell months later the man gave him food to keep him alive. When the Comte was rescued by Capt Roan he had the boy and the other prisoner come with them. Tristin stayed with the Capt after the Comte was brought back to England. Know 20 years later Tristin a very wealthy man was helping the Duke of Blackmore with a possible anarchy rebellion.
Tristin realizes the man who was also rescued with them eventually took the Comte’s identity and they believe he must have killed him.
With the Dukes garden party and the fake Comte attending they believe something will happen then.
Roseanne and her entire family are staying with the Duke but she over hears 2 people in the Dukes study looking for something and tells her uncle the next morning. The Duke and several others explain to Roseanna what is happening.
With conspiracy, political opponents and the king all attending the garden party they need to find the conspirators before something happens while falling in love with a man Tristin she just met.
A wonderful story.
I absolutely loved Roseanna and Tristin’s story. She the extremely shy niece of the Duke of Blackmore and he a street urchin turned wealthy gentleman from France. Tristin was 10 yrs old when he was thrown in a French jail for stealing something to eat. When a Comte was put in his cell months later the man gave him food to keep him alive. When the Comte was rescued by Capt Roan he had the boy and the other prisoner come with them. Tristin stayed with the Capt after the Comte was brought back to England. Know 20 years later Tristin a very wealthy man was helping the Duke of Blackmore with a possible anarchy rebellion.
Tristin realizes the man who was also rescued with them eventually took the Comte’s identity and they believe he must have killed him.
With the Dukes garden party and the fake Comte attending they believe something will happen then.
Roseanne and her entire family are staying with the Duke but she over hears 2 people in the Dukes study looking for something and tells her uncle the next morning. The Duke and several others explain to Roseanna what is happening.
With conspiracy, political opponents and the king all attending the garden party they need to find the conspirators before something happens while falling in love with a man Tristin she just met.
A wonderful story.
August 20, 2025
wow the gangs all here
The romance appears secondarily to the intrigue and the Dukes showing his age as is the Reverend. The Reverend has got to be in his 80s by now. Maybe Finn will take over for him. The brotherhood of brothers in law is great. Dougal is hilarious as is Finn who clearly highly intelligent. Roseanna embraces her inner Shackleford and the intrigue. Just so you grasp the evolution of characters you need to read from Chastity forward. Tristan’s and Roseanna’s romance is sparse and doesn’t really have them communicating very much, however this is really the Dukes and his squads book. Just as enjoyable though. However I can’t wait till Henrietta’s book where we will get more on Tristan and Roseanna, I hope. I’ve grown to really like this Havey- cavy family.
The romance appears secondarily to the intrigue and the Dukes showing his age as is the Reverend. The Reverend has got to be in his 80s by now. Maybe Finn will take over for him. The brotherhood of brothers in law is great. Dougal is hilarious as is Finn who clearly highly intelligent. Roseanna embraces her inner Shackleford and the intrigue. Just so you grasp the evolution of characters you need to read from Chastity forward. Tristan’s and Roseanna’s romance is sparse and doesn’t really have them communicating very much, however this is really the Dukes and his squads book. Just as enjoyable though. However I can’t wait till Henrietta’s book where we will get more on Tristan and Roseanna, I hope. I’ve grown to really like this Havey- cavy family.
March 29, 2025
Shackleford perfection
Beverly has done it again. Roseanne does not disappoint. Engaging, familiar characters, havey cavey undertakings, absolute pure gold.
Only problem, we have to wait 9 months for another installment of the Shacklefords and the conclusion of the love story. But we will await more highlands, happily.
Thank you Beverly for another emotional Rollercoaster of a story, most enjoyable.
Beverly has done it again. Roseanne does not disappoint. Engaging, familiar characters, havey cavey undertakings, absolute pure gold.
Only problem, we have to wait 9 months for another installment of the Shacklefords and the conclusion of the love story. But we will await more highlands, happily.
Thank you Beverly for another emotional Rollercoaster of a story, most enjoyable.
April 16, 2025
Glad an epilogue was added
I appreciate the fact that the author Beverley Watts added the epilogue to this book. I have read all the previous books in the series and I loved all of them. However I though that this ending needed a better ending.
Thank you Beverley for listening to your readers and adding the epilogue to this book.
I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
I appreciate the fact that the author Beverley Watts added the epilogue to this book. I have read all the previous books in the series and I loved all of them. However I though that this ending needed a better ending.
Thank you Beverley for listening to your readers and adding the epilogue to this book.
I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
November 15, 2025
I have said it before and I'll say it again now, I love the Shackleford family. Simply adore them! Each story centres around a different member and Roseanna is one of the Reverend's many granddaughters.
Hers is a tale of treason, plot and gunpowder, a fake french duke and her suitor the hero of the tale as a footman in disguise...
Brilliantly written, super funny as always and I cannot wait for more!
Hers is a tale of treason, plot and gunpowder, a fake french duke and her suitor the hero of the tale as a footman in disguise...
Brilliantly written, super funny as always and I cannot wait for more!
March 29, 2025
I loved this book
I've read all of the Shackleford books and this one moved fast. I love all of these characters and having to wait for a new one wants for a quick read when it does get here. But alas there is none of that with all the history behind the characters. Thank you Beverley Watts for continuing the series with such good stories.
I've read all of the Shackleford books and this one moved fast. I love all of these characters and having to wait for a new one wants for a quick read when it does get here. But alas there is none of that with all the history behind the characters. Thank you Beverley Watts for continuing the series with such good stories.
April 1, 2025
I have to admit, I should have written a review earlier but was too busy diving from one book to the next! I stumbled upon this author on a facebook ad! It was for the Shackleford Series starting with Grace! I literally have laughed until I cried multiple times! I hardly ever go back and reread a book let alone a series but may well do that with this author! It has been a truly enjoyable journey! Thanks for making the world smile when it certainly needs it!
March 31, 2025
Harvey Carey Business
The Reverend Shackleford is always a character that gives me laughs. The young Finn has become as mischievous and funny that I giggled out loud! Roseanne breaks away from her twin and finds love. A delightful story filled with family love, drama and mystery.
The Reverend Shackleford is always a character that gives me laughs. The young Finn has become as mischievous and funny that I giggled out loud! Roseanne breaks away from her twin and finds love. A delightful story filled with family love, drama and mystery.
April 24, 2025
Delicious
Another wonderful trip down Blackmore Lane. Beverley gives such real depth to her characters that you almost feel as if you know them and know them well.
Finn Noon has fast become a favourite, laughed so hard when he’s reeling off all the foods he could have when he’s in the Inn with the “Rev” and his “Dar”looking forward to hearing what comes out of his mouth next.
Another wonderful trip down Blackmore Lane. Beverley gives such real depth to her characters that you almost feel as if you know them and know them well.
Finn Noon has fast become a favourite, laughed so hard when he’s reeling off all the foods he could have when he’s in the Inn with the “Rev” and his “Dar”looking forward to hearing what comes out of his mouth next.
March 28, 2025
ROSEANNA
As usual, this was a delightful story in the series with the nutty reverand back to his old ways. There was a bit of a cliffhanger. However, for those of us who are diehard series fans, we know it will be revealed in the next book.
As usual, this was a delightful story in the series with the nutty reverand back to his old ways. There was a bit of a cliffhanger. However, for those of us who are diehard series fans, we know it will be revealed in the next book.
March 29, 2025
Another Great Storyline
I loved this story, so very different from the others in this group. No funny storyline but a very interesting plot. I cannot wait to read Henrietta s story next.
I loved this story, so very different from the others in this group. No funny storyline but a very interesting plot. I cannot wait to read Henrietta s story next.
March 31, 2025
Delightful and entertaining!
Continuously entertaining and diverting characters. Cannot wait until I meet more of the Shackleford family. One of my favorite series. Keep the laughs coming.
Continuously entertaining and diverting characters. Cannot wait until I meet more of the Shackleford family. One of my favorite series. Keep the laughs coming.
April 3, 2025
Love ALL of the Shackelford stories!
Beverly Watts is fantastic! I love all of her books!! Not many authors can make me laugh and cry all within a couple of chapters, but she does Every Time!! I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!!! 😍
Beverly Watts is fantastic! I love all of her books!! Not many authors can make me laugh and cry all within a couple of chapters, but she does Every Time!! I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!!! 😍
April 7, 2025
More fun and intrigue with the Shackleford family
I've read all of the Shackleford family books and love them for their entertaining characters and mildly preposterous situations they find them selves in. This is no different :)
I've read all of the Shackleford family books and love them for their entertaining characters and mildly preposterous situations they find them selves in. This is no different :)
April 13, 2025
roseanna is a delight
Yet another legacy read and another cracking storyline, sad that the next one appears to be the last. I shall begin reading them again after that. As always, it’s well written, and I can never put the books down once I start.
Yet another legacy read and another cracking storyline, sad that the next one appears to be the last. I shall begin reading them again after that. As always, it’s well written, and I can never put the books down once I start.
April 15, 2025
Keeping up with the family...
I enjoy these but would really appreciate a way to keep the family members straight. Perhaps you could include a drawing of the family tree in the next book.
I enjoy these but would really appreciate a way to keep the family members straight. Perhaps you could include a drawing of the family tree in the next book.
April 21, 2025
Always a pleasure to visit with the Shacklefords
While the plot seem to be a little far fetched (comparing to other books, objectively it was extremely far fetched) at first and a little too simple in the other half, it was a great pleasure.
While the plot seem to be a little far fetched (comparing to other books, objectively it was extremely far fetched) at first and a little too simple in the other half, it was a great pleasure.
August 18, 2025
The Legacy books are fun
I enjoyed the greater humor in the legacy collection. The new characters and even stronger plot lines kept the stories moving. I look forward to the final one in the collection.
I enjoyed the greater humor in the legacy collection. The new characters and even stronger plot lines kept the stories moving. I look forward to the final one in the collection.
April 1, 2025
Excellent read, good background chapter to characters which kept me invested in their well-being towards the end. A bit of history included which gave the story some credibility.
March 31, 2025
Loved the ending
I love that Rosie got her happily ever after. The epilogue tied it all up into a nice neat little bow. Just loved it!
I love that Rosie got her happily ever after. The epilogue tied it all up into a nice neat little bow. Just loved it!
April 3, 2025
Not my favorite Shakleford
It was a little slow in the beginning, trying to connect everybody but I still enjoyed it about half way through. Looking forward to the next one.
It was a little slow in the beginning, trying to connect everybody but I still enjoyed it about half way through. Looking forward to the next one.
April 4, 2025
An excellent entertaining read, especially with the Epilogue included
April 6, 2025
Wonderful. It’s so good to have all the much loved characters back. A good story and looking forward to the next one.
April 18, 2025
good but needs closure
Needs more closure at the ending but I love all the Shacklefords. Why doesn’t the king reward Tristen?
They are Such fun books
Needs more closure at the ending but I love all the Shacklefords. Why doesn’t the king reward Tristen?
They are Such fun books
April 20, 2025
I can’t wait for the next one
As ever loved the newest tails and can’t wait for the next installmenf. Love that we have a new dog in the mix too melts my heart
As ever loved the newest tails and can’t wait for the next installmenf. Love that we have a new dog in the mix too melts my heart
April 22, 2025
Darn, but I loved this story. It was wonderful.
April 30, 2025
Outstanding!
Roseanne is a romance, a mystery, a thriller… It is action packed and fun. As always, the Reverend Shackleford’s antics add chuckles to the read.
Roseanne is a romance, a mystery, a thriller… It is action packed and fun. As always, the Reverend Shackleford’s antics add chuckles to the read.
May 22, 2025
A fun read!
Another great book from Beverly Watts! I enjoy keeping up with all of the Shackleford sisters and their adventures. I can't wait for the next book!
Another great book from Beverly Watts! I enjoy keeping up with all of the Shackleford sisters and their adventures. I can't wait for the next book!
May 29, 2025
Excellent
Brill as always. Good easy read can't put down yet again brill 20/10 ace brill excellent read read read yes
Brill as always. Good easy read can't put down yet again brill 20/10 ace brill excellent read read read yes
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