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Inglewood #2
Discovering Grace
A Sweet Regency Romance
To avoid being sent across an ocean, Grace switches places with her sister. The only man aware of their deception? A dear friend, and her secret love.
Grace Everly has no desire to set sail for the Caribbean, unlike her adventurous twin sister, Hope. Thanks to her sister’s irresponsible behavior and subsequent banning from the journey, Grace’s father decides to send her in Hope’s place. Desperate to remain where things are familiar, Grace proposes an unthinkable plan: that she and sister switch places. They only have to keep up the act long enough for Hope to board a ship in London. When the man who has stolen Grace’s heart learns of their secret, things get more complicated.
Jacob Barnes, soon to be ordained a vicar, has known Grace and Hope his whole life. Though close to both sisters, he’s dreamed of courting Hope for months. When he realizes his friends have switched places, putting the woman he admires out of his reach, he agrees to help with the subterfuge despite his bruised heart. As he watches Grace stumble in her acting abilities, attempting to change who she is, he realizes how much she means to him. But how does he tell her, without risking their friendship?
The deception puts their relationship to the test. As Grace hides her heart and her identity, Jacob examines his feelings, and no one in their community will be happy when the truth is discovered.
To avoid being sent across an ocean, Grace switches places with her sister. The only man aware of their deception? A dear friend, and her secret love.
Grace Everly has no desire to set sail for the Caribbean, unlike her adventurous twin sister, Hope. Thanks to her sister’s irresponsible behavior and subsequent banning from the journey, Grace’s father decides to send her in Hope’s place. Desperate to remain where things are familiar, Grace proposes an unthinkable plan: that she and sister switch places. They only have to keep up the act long enough for Hope to board a ship in London. When the man who has stolen Grace’s heart learns of their secret, things get more complicated.
Jacob Barnes, soon to be ordained a vicar, has known Grace and Hope his whole life. Though close to both sisters, he’s dreamed of courting Hope for months. When he realizes his friends have switched places, putting the woman he admires out of his reach, he agrees to help with the subterfuge despite his bruised heart. As he watches Grace stumble in her acting abilities, attempting to change who she is, he realizes how much she means to him. But how does he tell her, without risking their friendship?
The deception puts their relationship to the test. As Grace hides her heart and her identity, Jacob examines his feelings, and no one in their community will be happy when the truth is discovered.
224 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 13, 2019
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Sally Britton
47 books1,265 followersSally Britton is sixth generation Texan, received her BA in English forever ago, and reads voraciously. She started her writing journey at the tender age of fourteen on an electric typewriter, and she’s never looked back.
Sally lives in Oklahoma with her husband, four children, and their overly energetic Australian Shepherds, cat, and snake named Nancy. She loves researching, hiking, and eating too much chocolate.
Sally lives in Oklahoma with her husband, four children, and their overly energetic Australian Shepherds, cat, and snake named Nancy. She loves researching, hiking, and eating too much chocolate.
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September 7, 2019
This is second in a series. The first introduces a friend group and some of their dynamics, but nothing that is critical to this story. I don't think you'd lose anything starting here, though the first is good, too, so why not?
I liked everything about this story. Grace and Hope are identical twins, but very different in personality—which has let them act as a nigh-unstoppable team all their lives. Grace takes care of details and support and Hope takes on motivating and encouraging others. In other words, Hope is adventurous and outgoing and Grace is more content to be in the background. This story has them separating for the first time and Grace having to stretch now that she no longer has her sister to lean on.
If there's a fault in the story, it's that it takes a while to get to the separation and initial ruse (of the twins swapping place so Hope can have her adventure and Grace her comforts). It only felt long because the cover copy leans into that as a beginning so I found myself impatient for that in the first twenty percent or so.
But I liked everything else. I was particularly interested that Britton played so fair with their father. The dictate that Grace would replace Hope on the adventure to the West Indies seems like such a cruelty on his part that it would have been easy to make him a villain. I found myself having a lot of sympathy for him, however, as his points aren't wrong even as I feel for the pain they'd have caused his daughters. I particularly liked that father/daughter conflict and eventual mutual understanding when the deception was revealed.
But what I liked best was the characters of Jacob and Grace. Jacob is a really odd romantic hero because he's not dashing or flashy at all. He's perfectly content to become the vicar of their local parish and sees it as a fine occupation and one he's well suited to. And he's perfectly right. You can see how much he will care about his people and how they'll benefit having him to look after them. He's sincere and honorable and still humble. Which is great for a vicar, but harder to write as a romantic hero. Fortunately, those are all also qualities that make him perfect for Grace. And she for him. They were so compatible that it took some fast work to justify his initial interest in Hope (setup in the first book and carried forward initially in this one). I like to attribute it to the subtle hints that he thought all of their best activities (teaching children, organizing lending libraries, setting up various charities) originated with Hope because she was the face of the twin partnership. Regardless, I loved his eventual realization of how strong, determined, and just kind Grace was and how once he could see past the flash, he saw how she was the only one for him.
So this was extremely satisfying all around and I'm giving it all five stars. What a great read and I hope the rest of the series continues so well.
A note about Chaste: Yeah, he's taking over the parish shortly and truly believes what he plans on preaching. So there's no hanky-panky at all, though a couple kisses were outstanding.
I liked everything about this story. Grace and Hope are identical twins, but very different in personality—which has let them act as a nigh-unstoppable team all their lives. Grace takes care of details and support and Hope takes on motivating and encouraging others. In other words, Hope is adventurous and outgoing and Grace is more content to be in the background. This story has them separating for the first time and Grace having to stretch now that she no longer has her sister to lean on.
If there's a fault in the story, it's that it takes a while to get to the separation and initial ruse (of the twins swapping place so Hope can have her adventure and Grace her comforts). It only felt long because the cover copy leans into that as a beginning so I found myself impatient for that in the first twenty percent or so.
But I liked everything else. I was particularly interested that Britton played so fair with their father. The dictate that Grace would replace Hope on the adventure to the West Indies seems like such a cruelty on his part that it would have been easy to make him a villain. I found myself having a lot of sympathy for him, however, as his points aren't wrong even as I feel for the pain they'd have caused his daughters. I particularly liked that father/daughter conflict and eventual mutual understanding when the deception was revealed.
But what I liked best was the characters of Jacob and Grace. Jacob is a really odd romantic hero because he's not dashing or flashy at all. He's perfectly content to become the vicar of their local parish and sees it as a fine occupation and one he's well suited to. And he's perfectly right. You can see how much he will care about his people and how they'll benefit having him to look after them. He's sincere and honorable and still humble. Which is great for a vicar, but harder to write as a romantic hero. Fortunately, those are all also qualities that make him perfect for Grace. And she for him. They were so compatible that it took some fast work to justify his initial interest in Hope (setup in the first book and carried forward initially in this one). I like to attribute it to the subtle hints that he thought all of their best activities (teaching children, organizing lending libraries, setting up various charities) originated with Hope because she was the face of the twin partnership. Regardless, I loved his eventual realization of how strong, determined, and just kind Grace was and how once he could see past the flash, he saw how she was the only one for him.
So this was extremely satisfying all around and I'm giving it all five stars. What a great read and I hope the rest of the series continues so well.
A note about Chaste: Yeah, he's taking over the parish shortly and truly believes what he plans on preaching. So there's no hanky-panky at all, though a couple kisses were outstanding.
April 24, 2024
Just like the previous one, it was sweet but not really earth shattering.
It gave me a little ick that Jacob’s first choice was Grace’s sister, even if it turned out he had only “imagined himself in love” with Hope. Otherwise it was a cute, very clean (only a few kisses) love story with likable characters. I liked the cameos and I’m looking forward to Isaac’s book, he seems fun.
On to the next!
It gave me a little ick that Jacob’s first choice was Grace’s sister, even if it turned out he had only “imagined himself in love” with Hope. Otherwise it was a cute, very clean (only a few kisses) love story with likable characters. I liked the cameos and I’m looking forward to Isaac’s book, he seems fun.
On to the next!
September 19, 2019
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Discovering Grace is the second volume in the Inglewood series and can be read as a stand-alone, Sweet Regency Romance. It focuses on Jacob Barnes and Grace Everly. A hoax of deception played a monumental part in the experience of this adventure.
To avoid being sent across an ocean, Grace switches places with her sister. The only man aware of their deception? A dear friend, and her secret love.
Grace Everly has no desire to set sail for the Caribbean, unlike her adventurous twin sister, Hope. Thanks to her sister’s irresponsible behavior and subsequent banning from the journey, Grace’s father decides to send her in Hope’s place. Desperate to remain where things are familiar, Grace proposes an unthinkable plan: that she and Hope switch places. They only have to keep up the act long enough for Hope to board a ship in London. When the man who has stolen Grace’s heart learns of their secret, things get more complicated.
Personally, I felt that Grace experienced much sorrow due to the fact that no one, especially her father, will listen to what she prefers or desires for her life. There was quite a bit of internal dialogue.
Jacob Barnes, soon to be ordained a vicar, has known Grace and Hope his whole life. Though close to both sisters, he’s dreamed of courting Hope for months. When he realizes his friends have switched places, putting the woman he admires out of his reach, he agrees to help with the subterfuge despite his bruised heart. As he watches Grace stumble in her acting abilities, attempting to change who she is, he realizes how much she means to him. But how does he tell her, without risking their friendship?
This is a clean Regency Romance, is able to stand alone, and eventually concludes with a H.E.A.
The first two books of this series are currently available through the Amazon Kindle Unlimited program.
The deception puts their relationship to the test. As Grace hides her heart and her identity, Jacob examines his feelings, and no one in their community will be happy when the truth is discovered.
I would recommend this series for anyone that enjoys this genre.
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The Branches of Love Series, A Complete Regency Series:
. . . The Social Tutor
. . . The Gentleman Physician
. . . His Bluestocking Bride
. . . The Earl and His Lady
. . . Miss Devon's Choice
. .. Courting the Vicar's Daughter
..
Discovering Grace is the second volume in the Inglewood series and can be read as a stand-alone, Sweet Regency Romance. It focuses on Jacob Barnes and Grace Everly. A hoax of deception played a monumental part in the experience of this adventure.
To avoid being sent across an ocean, Grace switches places with her sister. The only man aware of their deception? A dear friend, and her secret love.
Grace Everly has no desire to set sail for the Caribbean, unlike her adventurous twin sister, Hope. Thanks to her sister’s irresponsible behavior and subsequent banning from the journey, Grace’s father decides to send her in Hope’s place. Desperate to remain where things are familiar, Grace proposes an unthinkable plan: that she and Hope switch places. They only have to keep up the act long enough for Hope to board a ship in London. When the man who has stolen Grace’s heart learns of their secret, things get more complicated.
Personally, I felt that Grace experienced much sorrow due to the fact that no one, especially her father, will listen to what she prefers or desires for her life. There was quite a bit of internal dialogue.
Jacob Barnes, soon to be ordained a vicar, has known Grace and Hope his whole life. Though close to both sisters, he’s dreamed of courting Hope for months. When he realizes his friends have switched places, putting the woman he admires out of his reach, he agrees to help with the subterfuge despite his bruised heart. As he watches Grace stumble in her acting abilities, attempting to change who she is, he realizes how much she means to him. But how does he tell her, without risking their friendship?
This is a clean Regency Romance, is able to stand alone, and eventually concludes with a H.E.A.
The first two books of this series are currently available through the Amazon Kindle Unlimited program.
The deception puts their relationship to the test. As Grace hides her heart and her identity, Jacob examines his feelings, and no one in their community will be happy when the truth is discovered.
I would recommend this series for anyone that enjoys this genre.
--------------------------------------------
The Branches of Love Series, A Complete Regency Series:
. . . The Social Tutor
. . . The Gentleman Physician
. . . His Bluestocking Bride
. . . The Earl and His Lady
. . . Miss Devon's Choice
. .. Courting the Vicar's Daughter
..
September 3, 2019
4.5*
Confession...I've seen Sally Britton's books being read by many of my friends. Many of whom have similar reading tastes/preferences as I do. I've wanted to read one of her books for a while. They look really intriguing and after reading reviews of them, I keep telling myself that I am going to read one. Well...I finally did! Yay! And I really enjoyed it! I devoured it! I read it in one sitting.
I haven't read the first book in the Inglewood series and felt like this one, being the second book, did great standing alone. So readers like me who haven't read the first one and want to read this one, I think you won't be confused trying to figure out characters and setting. There are some references to Lord Inglewood and other characters who live in this neighborhood but the author did a great job giving enough information so as to help the reader who isn't familiar with this series, yet not bore the reader who is familiar with repetitive information. I'm thinking though, since this is about Grace and book three is about her twin, Hope, that you'll probably want to read books 2 & 3 in order. Just a thought, but I'm not positive about it.
I loved how the author showed that these two twins, Hope and Grace, are very different. Yet for some reason, their closest friends don't quite see them as individuals. We see Hope a lot at the beginning but then we just read about her. I really enjoyed how the author portrayed her through Grace's eyes, especially as Grace was trying to impersonate her, but also through the eyes of their family, friends and neighbors. It helped bring a different perception to Grace's life as well as helping her realize what truly makes her happy and having the chance to try new to her things and truly know if those are things that bring her joy or not.
The book deals with deception. Grace and Hope of course deceive those around them by switching places. I liked how the author addressed this topic and how Grace allowed some perceptions to perpetuate by not setting right small parts of the deception to those who discovered her out. If that doesn't make sense, read it and you'll understand my meaning.
And of course Grace comes to realize those who truly see and know her. This brings a big shift to her thinking and way of acting as well. She wants to be known by her friends but she's discovering she's been her sister's shadow for a while (not that she necessarily minded). I loved Grace's character. She had to face some hard facts occasionally. But I loved how she was very thoughtful and worked out a solution, so to speak. I also loved when others started to realize who she truly was. They needed a little perception help too!
I must mention Jacob as well in this review! His friendship of these two twin sisters also has him not fully seeing them individually. But he is definitely the most perceptive and sees them for who they are. I know that might seem like I just contradicted myself but it really is the only way to describe it without giving spoilers. There are those who don't see, those who kind of see and those who truly see. I guess there could be many more levels of seeing as well. We all see differently! Ha!
I really loved watching Jacob as he wrestled with his knowledge of the twins switching places. He was soon to be ordained a vicar so perpetuating this charade, or lie, was very difficult for him. Yet, he was as truthful as possible. This of course adds some great humorous moments to the story, as well as very enlightening ones at the end (mostly for other characters)!
Definitely a great read. I look forward to reading the other books in this series! If you enjoy a good mistaken identity story, and one set in the Regency Era, snag this gem! You might devour it in one sitting like I did. Be warned though, I shed a few tears as I felt keenly for Grace's character and her personal journey of growth. Well done! Sally Britton, you've gained another reader as a fan!
Content: Clean.
I received a copy from the author. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.
Happy Reading!!!
Confession...I've seen Sally Britton's books being read by many of my friends. Many of whom have similar reading tastes/preferences as I do. I've wanted to read one of her books for a while. They look really intriguing and after reading reviews of them, I keep telling myself that I am going to read one. Well...I finally did! Yay! And I really enjoyed it! I devoured it! I read it in one sitting.
I haven't read the first book in the Inglewood series and felt like this one, being the second book, did great standing alone. So readers like me who haven't read the first one and want to read this one, I think you won't be confused trying to figure out characters and setting. There are some references to Lord Inglewood and other characters who live in this neighborhood but the author did a great job giving enough information so as to help the reader who isn't familiar with this series, yet not bore the reader who is familiar with repetitive information. I'm thinking though, since this is about Grace and book three is about her twin, Hope, that you'll probably want to read books 2 & 3 in order. Just a thought, but I'm not positive about it.
I loved how the author showed that these two twins, Hope and Grace, are very different. Yet for some reason, their closest friends don't quite see them as individuals. We see Hope a lot at the beginning but then we just read about her. I really enjoyed how the author portrayed her through Grace's eyes, especially as Grace was trying to impersonate her, but also through the eyes of their family, friends and neighbors. It helped bring a different perception to Grace's life as well as helping her realize what truly makes her happy and having the chance to try new to her things and truly know if those are things that bring her joy or not.
The book deals with deception. Grace and Hope of course deceive those around them by switching places. I liked how the author addressed this topic and how Grace allowed some perceptions to perpetuate by not setting right small parts of the deception to those who discovered her out. If that doesn't make sense, read it and you'll understand my meaning.
And of course Grace comes to realize those who truly see and know her. This brings a big shift to her thinking and way of acting as well. She wants to be known by her friends but she's discovering she's been her sister's shadow for a while (not that she necessarily minded). I loved Grace's character. She had to face some hard facts occasionally. But I loved how she was very thoughtful and worked out a solution, so to speak. I also loved when others started to realize who she truly was. They needed a little perception help too!
I must mention Jacob as well in this review! His friendship of these two twin sisters also has him not fully seeing them individually. But he is definitely the most perceptive and sees them for who they are. I know that might seem like I just contradicted myself but it really is the only way to describe it without giving spoilers. There are those who don't see, those who kind of see and those who truly see. I guess there could be many more levels of seeing as well. We all see differently! Ha!
I really loved watching Jacob as he wrestled with his knowledge of the twins switching places. He was soon to be ordained a vicar so perpetuating this charade, or lie, was very difficult for him. Yet, he was as truthful as possible. This of course adds some great humorous moments to the story, as well as very enlightening ones at the end (mostly for other characters)!
Definitely a great read. I look forward to reading the other books in this series! If you enjoy a good mistaken identity story, and one set in the Regency Era, snag this gem! You might devour it in one sitting like I did. Be warned though, I shed a few tears as I felt keenly for Grace's character and her personal journey of growth. Well done! Sally Britton, you've gained another reader as a fan!
Content: Clean.
I received a copy from the author. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.
Happy Reading!!!
October 2, 2023
If ever there was a likable heroine, it’s soft-spoken, “domestic”, unassuming Grace Everly. If ever there was a good-to-the-core but too-practical dummy that needed to be smacked upside the head by his whole circle of family and friends to shed the scales on his eyes to then duly faceplant/grovel, it’s Mr. Jacob Barnes. The way half the village was breathing a collective sigh of relief when he finally got out of his own way and realized he had the most made-to-be-a-vicar’s wife to ever vicar’s wife right under his nose, but he’s been too busy somehow thinking the wild child twin made all the sense.
My favorite parts of this were first, as always, wonderful audiobook narration, and then Grace herself. I love a character arc that shows growth and self-realization but also in keeping with who she’s always been. And I could relate so hard: not all of us want adventure and the great unknown. In fact, we’re quite self-assured in that we’ll go to great lengths to avoid it. Another thing we have in common are our intensely lacking guile and acting abilities, which made me happy since then the way the premise/ruse paced was just as I hoped and went the way of co-conspirational hidden identity. I loved how both MCs had such loving parentals for a change and how literally eh-veryone in their households was nudging with baited breath to see the most perfect-for-each-other couple of childhood friends finally figure it out.
Agh, but I kept holding out hope we’d get the always-proper new vicar losing it a bit over her and, yes, I’m always hoping for some penitent begging. Though very sweet, I didn‘t get my knees- to-the-dust moment; more of a “Duh, makes sense” realization than passionate devotion. But, honestly, whatever. They were extremely complementary, had some good tension moments, and, in my head, for the rest of his days Grace will be keeping him on his toes and indirectly reminding him what a fool he’d been.
Quite invested in this series, and, as always, love Ms. Britton’s writing.
I was given access to the audiobook through Booksprout in exhange for a review. All thoughts are my own.
Content notes: kissing only.
My favorite parts of this were first, as always, wonderful audiobook narration, and then Grace herself. I love a character arc that shows growth and self-realization but also in keeping with who she’s always been. And I could relate so hard: not all of us want adventure and the great unknown. In fact, we’re quite self-assured in that we’ll go to great lengths to avoid it. Another thing we have in common are our intensely lacking guile and acting abilities, which made me happy since then the way the premise/ruse paced was just as I hoped and went the way of co-conspirational hidden identity. I loved how both MCs had such loving parentals for a change and how literally eh-veryone in their households was nudging with baited breath to see the most perfect-for-each-other couple of childhood friends finally figure it out.
Agh, but I kept holding out hope we’d get the always-proper new vicar losing it a bit over her and, yes, I’m always hoping for some penitent begging. Though very sweet, I didn‘t get my knees- to-the-dust moment; more of a “Duh, makes sense” realization than passionate devotion. But, honestly, whatever. They were extremely complementary, had some good tension moments, and, in my head, for the rest of his days Grace will be keeping him on his toes and indirectly reminding him what a fool he’d been.
Quite invested in this series, and, as always, love Ms. Britton’s writing.
I was given access to the audiobook through Booksprout in exhange for a review. All thoughts are my own.
Content notes: kissing only.
December 13, 2021
Liked this even more than Ester's book.
Jacob was a genuine character, he wanted to do the right thing and be a supportive and good friend to Grace, but he definitely wasn't the MAIN character in this story.
That role was all Grace's.
It was lovely to see Grace take decisions and look out for herself. She knew herself and what she wanted, but was shy and a bit insecure, too.
I loved to see how she found her way and found happiness.
5 stars.
Jacob was a genuine character, he wanted to do the right thing and be a supportive and good friend to Grace, but he definitely wasn't the MAIN character in this story.
That role was all Grace's.
It was lovely to see Grace take decisions and look out for herself. She knew herself and what she wanted, but was shy and a bit insecure, too.
I loved to see how she found her way and found happiness.
5 stars.
August 11, 2019
Britton is a favorite author because she writes a very good love story. Nothing to crazy or over dramatic, no bodice heaving:} Just a boy and a girl falling in love in the most interesting ways. This was a good story of a woman coming to know herself better and the man who falls in love with her. This is also great because it shows how a woman was seen back then and how little by little the men and woman changed their views and ideas about life. It was a nice second book. I'm looking forward to Hope's story. I want to get to know her better in the next book:}
I received this for an honest review.
I received this for an honest review.
June 20, 2023
4.5⭐This is a sweet story of friendship turned to love. Beautiful written. Grace switches places with her twin Hope, to avoid going on a trip to the West Indies that Hope had willingly accepted..and Grace learns about herself in the process. A light easy read. Very suitable for Christian readers with no offensive language. complete with highs and lows, but very pleasant reading.
September 28, 2019
Ahhh, Grace. Her name fits her personality. This is a sweet story of Grace figuring out who she is when she is no longer overshadowed by her twin sister. It is also a story of friendship that blossoms into love.
September 22, 2020
I'm loving this series
This is the second book I read in this series, and it is another lovely story.
Twins Grace and Hope looked the same but had very different personalities.
When Hope’s reckless behavior caused Grace to be ordered by her father to travel to the West Indies in Hope’s place, Grace decided to take matters in hand and suggested they exchange places.
But pretending to be her flamboyant sister was not an easy task, especially when their best friend, Jacob, found out and was not pleased.
A sweet and romantic story full of unrequited love and friendship.
This is the second book I read in this series, and it is another lovely story.
Twins Grace and Hope looked the same but had very different personalities.
When Hope’s reckless behavior caused Grace to be ordered by her father to travel to the West Indies in Hope’s place, Grace decided to take matters in hand and suggested they exchange places.
But pretending to be her flamboyant sister was not an easy task, especially when their best friend, Jacob, found out and was not pleased.
A sweet and romantic story full of unrequited love and friendship.
October 10, 2019
This was such an entertaining story! I loved the uniqueness of the storyline and enjoyed seeing Grace get her happily ever after. I can’t wait for the next one to come out, so I can read Hope’s story.
December 29, 2020
I read this book in one sitting, and it was cute! But I did get pretty frustrated with Jacob... he was a little hypocritical and judgmental for a lot of the book. So that frustration with him made me not fall for the romance as much as I might have if he had been more understanding. I liked Grace a lot though! She was quiet, but also not afraid to speak her mind and do what she felt was right (whether or not other people agreed with her).
September 19, 2022
Sweet, cute and light romance. Listened the audiobook and it was delightful. I really loved Grace’s character. Jacob wasn’t too bad either but his switch from one twin to the next was too sudden and didn’t sit well with me at all. Overall, this was a good way to pass the time.
Content: Squeaky Clean
Content: Squeaky Clean
March 22, 2022
Sally Britton is becoming ones of those authors that I automatically add her new releases to my TBR list and bump it to the top.
This one might be my favorite so far. Grace and Jacob were friends growing up and a little (a lot) of unrequited love made one I struggled to put down.
This one might be my favorite so far. Grace and Jacob were friends growing up and a little (a lot) of unrequited love made one I struggled to put down.
September 22, 2023
This was such a beautiful story! I truly enjoyed the wonderful narration and was captivated by this novel from start to finish. Discovering Grace is book two in the the Inglewood series, however, it can easily be picked up and enjoyed on its own, even if you haven’t read book one.
If you have read book one, you will know that Jacob has developed some tender feelings for Hope Everly, who seems oblivious to her friend’s changing feelings. On the other hand, Hope’s twin sister, Grace, has fallen in love with her friend, Jacob, and is aware that he only has eyes for Hope. This sets up quite the situation. I really felt for Grace throughout this story as she worked to hide her true identity from everyone once she and Hope had traded places.
I loved Jacob’s slow awakening to the fact that Hope didn’t really hold his heart. It didn’t take long for him to realize once she was gone that there wasn’t the depth of love that he thought there might be. Yet, that was simply the beginning of things between Jacob and Grace. They had many moments between them, both in friendship, frustration, hurt, and tender feelings. This is a wonderful addition to the series!
I received a complimentary copy of this audio book. All opinions are my own.
You can read this review on my blog:
https://brittreadsfiction.wordpress.c...
If you have read book one, you will know that Jacob has developed some tender feelings for Hope Everly, who seems oblivious to her friend’s changing feelings. On the other hand, Hope’s twin sister, Grace, has fallen in love with her friend, Jacob, and is aware that he only has eyes for Hope. This sets up quite the situation. I really felt for Grace throughout this story as she worked to hide her true identity from everyone once she and Hope had traded places.
I loved Jacob’s slow awakening to the fact that Hope didn’t really hold his heart. It didn’t take long for him to realize once she was gone that there wasn’t the depth of love that he thought there might be. Yet, that was simply the beginning of things between Jacob and Grace. They had many moments between them, both in friendship, frustration, hurt, and tender feelings. This is a wonderful addition to the series!
I received a complimentary copy of this audio book. All opinions are my own.
You can read this review on my blog:
https://brittreadsfiction.wordpress.c...
August 4, 2023
I am so happy to have listened to the audiobook version of Discovering Grace. It is excellent! It is the second book in the Inglewood series by Sally Britton.
The narrator, Marian Hussey, delivers a marvelous performance of keeping my attention, delivering the perfect flow throughout this regency romance story, providing clear and distinct voices for the characters, and her reading style, tone, and inflections make this reading experience terrific!
I so greatly appreciate how clean and wholesome this book, Discovering Grace, is. Being confident that I can listen to an audiobook without being on edge and nervous about any approaching content that I would find offensive -- makes for the perfect reading experience for this reader.
I hope the remaining books in this series have audiobook versions by the same narrator! I am truly invested in this series and characters.
I am full of gratitude for the Discovering Grace audiobook that I received from the gifted author, Sally Britton, via Booksprout. I was not required to write a positive review or paid to do so. The words above are my honest review of this wonderful audiobook!
The narrator, Marian Hussey, delivers a marvelous performance of keeping my attention, delivering the perfect flow throughout this regency romance story, providing clear and distinct voices for the characters, and her reading style, tone, and inflections make this reading experience terrific!
I so greatly appreciate how clean and wholesome this book, Discovering Grace, is. Being confident that I can listen to an audiobook without being on edge and nervous about any approaching content that I would find offensive -- makes for the perfect reading experience for this reader.
I hope the remaining books in this series have audiobook versions by the same narrator! I am truly invested in this series and characters.
I am full of gratitude for the Discovering Grace audiobook that I received from the gifted author, Sally Britton, via Booksprout. I was not required to write a positive review or paid to do so. The words above are my honest review of this wonderful audiobook!
September 19, 2023
This was a sweet friends to lovers story. I enjoyed it. I liked the twin aspect and how Grace came into her own person.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 15, 2021
London, 1814
Grace and Hope Everly, 24 year-old twins, still living with their parents
Sooooo.... I’m apparently reading these books in the opposite order intended... a Kindle sort error for me. I read Saving Miss Everly recently, which was #3 . 😁 This is book #2 about twins Grace and Hope Everly. Both books begin with the exact same incident, but the rest of the stories are from the other twin's points of view and experiences.
The twins couldn't have been more different. Hope was outgoing, adventurous and clearly an extrovert. Grace was much more demure, accepting of social norms and unquestioningly obedient. So when an incident arose that was meant to be a punishment for Hope, it was literally a punishment for both women. The extrovert was being denied a trip to the Caribbean by their father because of her dangerous disobedience, but Grace, the introvert, who hated leaving her family to travel, was equally grieved to have to make the trip. So she devised a plan whereby both of them would get their way, and that was to switch places and get away with playing the other twin. Hope would get her adventure and Grace would get to stay home. The problem was pretending to be the other.
Book three is about Hope playing Grace and her experience on the ship, then being shipwrecked. In this book, Grace stays home playing the extrovert and upset twin, fooling everyone around her, then having to face her parents' wrath when it was revealed.
Right away their childhood friend and neighbor, Jacob Barnes, could see this was Grace, and was furious with her. Not only did the twin he wanted to court take off traveling for months, but the twin he was not interested in played along with this devious plan.
Whew. What a mess! Normally "changing-places" plots really bother me, but this one really worked. Both stories had completely different outcomes for the girls.
By the way, I used the pronoun "girls" for the twins because, although they were twenty-four, their positions in their home were more like sixteen year-olds. Submissive to their father because they were unmarried, etc., they were told by their father to go to their rooms, had to have permission for everything, and punished like children. I suppose that’s the way it was in the Georgian era until the father chose a spouse for his daughters. They were treated like children until they were married.
Ah well, good book with wonderful faith conversations and lessons.
Grace and Hope Everly, 24 year-old twins, still living with their parents
Sooooo.... I’m apparently reading these books in the opposite order intended... a Kindle sort error for me. I read Saving Miss Everly recently, which was #3 . 😁 This is book #2 about twins Grace and Hope Everly. Both books begin with the exact same incident, but the rest of the stories are from the other twin's points of view and experiences.
The twins couldn't have been more different. Hope was outgoing, adventurous and clearly an extrovert. Grace was much more demure, accepting of social norms and unquestioningly obedient. So when an incident arose that was meant to be a punishment for Hope, it was literally a punishment for both women. The extrovert was being denied a trip to the Caribbean by their father because of her dangerous disobedience, but Grace, the introvert, who hated leaving her family to travel, was equally grieved to have to make the trip. So she devised a plan whereby both of them would get their way, and that was to switch places and get away with playing the other twin. Hope would get her adventure and Grace would get to stay home. The problem was pretending to be the other.
Book three is about Hope playing Grace and her experience on the ship, then being shipwrecked. In this book, Grace stays home playing the extrovert and upset twin, fooling everyone around her, then having to face her parents' wrath when it was revealed.
Right away their childhood friend and neighbor, Jacob Barnes, could see this was Grace, and was furious with her. Not only did the twin he wanted to court take off traveling for months, but the twin he was not interested in played along with this devious plan.
Whew. What a mess! Normally "changing-places" plots really bother me, but this one really worked. Both stories had completely different outcomes for the girls.
By the way, I used the pronoun "girls" for the twins because, although they were twenty-four, their positions in their home were more like sixteen year-olds. Submissive to their father because they were unmarried, etc., they were told by their father to go to their rooms, had to have permission for everything, and punished like children. I suppose that’s the way it was in the Georgian era until the father chose a spouse for his daughters. They were treated like children until they were married.
Ah well, good book with wonderful faith conversations and lessons.
September 13, 2023
Grace Everly has been in love with Jacob,one of her childhood friends for awhile now. Unfortunately, it seems Jacob is more interested in Grace’s identical twin sister Hope. She tries to set her feelings for him aside. Her sister Hope has been invited to travel abroad for a year and Grace will miss her. However, when Hope engages in reckless behavior their father punishes her by keeping her home and sending Grace instead. Grace is terrified to go abroad so she plans to switch places with Hope and pretend to be each other. Jacob is upset that Hope is leaving but when she is forced to stay home and Grace leave, he feels bad for both women. He comes to comfort Hope who couldn’t go on her trip but finds Grace pretending to be Hope instead. Jacob is going to be a Vicar and he can not condone Grace lying but she begs him not to say anything. So he doesn’t but why is he the only one that can’t tell that “Hope” is actually Grace?
This is the second book in the series and I really liked it. There is great growth in both Grace and Jacob. Grace is more timid but becomes more brave. Jacob is more strict and worried about what others may think and becomes less in both areas. I loved watching Jacob realize that Hope wasn’t a good fit for him but Grace was perfect. Overall a great story and I definitely recommend!
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I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this audiobook which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
This is the second book in the series and I really liked it. There is great growth in both Grace and Jacob. Grace is more timid but becomes more brave. Jacob is more strict and worried about what others may think and becomes less in both areas. I loved watching Jacob realize that Hope wasn’t a good fit for him but Grace was perfect. Overall a great story and I definitely recommend!
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I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this audiobook which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
January 7, 2023
When twins switch, there's always going to be mischief and heartbreak.
Rating 4,5 stars
Romance: 3/5
Chemistry: 3/5
Spice: 0/5 (it's a clean on y'all)
Humor: 2/5
Cry Factor: 0/5
Foul language: 0/5
Drama: 2/5
Suspense: 1/5
Positive thoughts:
- I loved this twin switching romance. It's always the quieter twin with the wildest idea, the one that will change their lives!
- I loved how Jacob began to realize that it was not Hope that he was in love with, but the sister that presented herself in society as a lady, organizing pick-nicks and visiting the locals. He thought they were all Hope's doing, but really the quiet Grace was the mastermind behind them all.
- I listened to the audio of this book and I loved the narrator. The story flowed nicely and it was pleasant to listen to.
- I loved how the town folk were supportive when they found out about the switch, understanding why they did it. They knew the twins personalities well and didn't make too much of a scandal out of it.
Negative thoughts:
- I can't complain much about the chemistry, where was enough of it to keep the clean story alive. But I was wishing for more. Seeing it is a very slow burn, we only get that first kiss in the last chapter, something hard to endure without the right dose of chemistry.
- Good writing makes us love or hate a character and there was one character I came to not like very much, she was nasty, but then a lot of the town folk didn't like her either so...
Overall:
- It was a clean, historical romance, with enough chemistry to keep one interested.
- A very fast paced read and easy to read/listen to.
- A fun story about twins switching places and the anxiety it leaves Grace to act as her charming outgoing sister
Tropes:
- Historical
- Slow burn
- Twins switching id's
- Hidden Id's
- Clean and proper
Rating 4,5 stars
Romance: 3/5
Chemistry: 3/5
Spice: 0/5 (it's a clean on y'all)
Humor: 2/5
Cry Factor: 0/5
Foul language: 0/5
Drama: 2/5
Suspense: 1/5
Positive thoughts:
- I loved this twin switching romance. It's always the quieter twin with the wildest idea, the one that will change their lives!
- I loved how Jacob began to realize that it was not Hope that he was in love with, but the sister that presented herself in society as a lady, organizing pick-nicks and visiting the locals. He thought they were all Hope's doing, but really the quiet Grace was the mastermind behind them all.
- I listened to the audio of this book and I loved the narrator. The story flowed nicely and it was pleasant to listen to.
- I loved how the town folk were supportive when they found out about the switch, understanding why they did it. They knew the twins personalities well and didn't make too much of a scandal out of it.
Negative thoughts:
- I can't complain much about the chemistry, where was enough of it to keep the clean story alive. But I was wishing for more. Seeing it is a very slow burn, we only get that first kiss in the last chapter, something hard to endure without the right dose of chemistry.
- Good writing makes us love or hate a character and there was one character I came to not like very much, she was nasty, but then a lot of the town folk didn't like her either so...
Overall:
- It was a clean, historical romance, with enough chemistry to keep one interested.
- A very fast paced read and easy to read/listen to.
- A fun story about twins switching places and the anxiety it leaves Grace to act as her charming outgoing sister
Tropes:
- Historical
- Slow burn
- Twins switching id's
- Hidden Id's
- Clean and proper
October 25, 2023
This was such a cute story! The premise was interesting and different and it immediately caught my attention. I loved how the story developed and meeting different characters that will show up in the other books of this series. This is book 2 in a series and I haven’t read book 1 (yet!) but it didn’t seem to affect my enjoyment of this book at all. I am excited for the rest of the series! This story makes me want Hope’s, Issac’s and Neil’s stories and I’m thrilled to know those are already written. I will be reading them asap! I listened to the audio version on Spotify and it was very well done and highly enjoyable.
I received an audio copy of this book from the author and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.
I received an audio copy of this book from the author and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.
August 22, 2019
Discovering Grace was a wonderful read.
All Grace wants is to live a quite life with the man she loves and to stay where she is.
This is a clean read lots of romance.
I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
All Grace wants is to live a quite life with the man she loves and to stay where she is.
This is a clean read lots of romance.
I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 28, 2023
If you like sweet and clean romances set in regency England, you will find this enjoyable. It was interesting to see the character of Grace develop as she understood how other people saw her.
July 26, 2025
I really struggled at the beginning with both MCs but I ended up liking it and really enjoying the second half of the book.
October 11, 2019
The moment I heard the premise of Discovering Grace I knew I was going to love it. I love romances involving switching places and mistaken identity, but I don’t get to read them as often as I wish. Add to the story a beautiful friendship that blossoms into love and the premise captured me even before the first page.
I thoroughly enjoyed watching Grace switch places and try to impersonate her sister, but I especially loved the growth and sweet romance that developed from the situation. Grace was truly a wonderful character who embodies her name so well. My heart ached for her unrequited love for her friend Jacob, who initially only had eyes for her sister, despite them not being suited. I loved the close relationship between Grace and Hope—how they were so different, yet such dear friends who complimented one another so well and cared deeply for one another. Hope is adventurous and outgoing and Grace is more content to be in the background. Their separation allows Grace to not only grow out of her sister’s shadow, but to discover and appreciate her own strengths.
Jacob was also a great character—sincere, honorable, humble, all qualities that make him perfect for Grace and she with him. I enjoyed watching him struggle with his knowledge of the twins switching places and how he grew from the experience as he begins to see himself and those around him more clearly. I especially loved seeing him come to better know and appreciate Grace and realize that she was not only the one for him, but had been the one he truly loved all along.
Overall, Discovering Grace was a sweet and romantic story, with an engaging plot, satisfying growth, and most importantly beautiful love. I’m eagerly awaiting Hope’s adventurous story.
I thoroughly enjoyed watching Grace switch places and try to impersonate her sister, but I especially loved the growth and sweet romance that developed from the situation. Grace was truly a wonderful character who embodies her name so well. My heart ached for her unrequited love for her friend Jacob, who initially only had eyes for her sister, despite them not being suited. I loved the close relationship between Grace and Hope—how they were so different, yet such dear friends who complimented one another so well and cared deeply for one another. Hope is adventurous and outgoing and Grace is more content to be in the background. Their separation allows Grace to not only grow out of her sister’s shadow, but to discover and appreciate her own strengths.
Jacob was also a great character—sincere, honorable, humble, all qualities that make him perfect for Grace and she with him. I enjoyed watching him struggle with his knowledge of the twins switching places and how he grew from the experience as he begins to see himself and those around him more clearly. I especially loved seeing him come to better know and appreciate Grace and realize that she was not only the one for him, but had been the one he truly loved all along.
Overall, Discovering Grace was a sweet and romantic story, with an engaging plot, satisfying growth, and most importantly beautiful love. I’m eagerly awaiting Hope’s adventurous story.
July 23, 2023
Another Update: I just listened to the audiobook again. I listened more carefully to the narrator's inflection etc and truly, she does a marvelous job. I already loved the story but Ms. Hussey's narration enhances with the telling. So well done.
Update: I just listened to the audio version of this book and loved it. The narrator, Marian Hussey, does a wonderful job.
Sweet story. I liked Grace from the first book and my heart ached for her quiet heart. She loved Jacob who only has eyes for her sister. Both Jacob and Grace grow a great deal in this book. Grace grows beyond being the woman at her sister's side and becomes her own self. She'd always been content to be the unseen, unheard sister but by the end of the book she stands up to be seen and heard. Great growth. For her it must have been awful to sit and hear herself spoken of by other people. She wouldn't like it whether they spoke positively or negatively but how painful to hear the negative. Jacob too grows as he begins to see himself, his new role as vicar and the others around him more clearly.
I liked that though Grace and Hope are opposites in nature and Hope overshadows Grace most of the time, their relationship itself is not so uneven. They love each other so well. It would have been easy to make Hope be snotty or unseeing toward her sister but even though Hope is thoughtless in her thirst for adventure she appreciates her sister's qualities.
Even their father grows in this book. He isn't a main character but it is his temper over Hope's antics that sets up the premise of the book and by the end he is able to see more clearly and be forgiving as well.
I also loved Jacob's mother. How Jacob treats his mother is a good indicator of what kind of a husband he will be. He is not only kind and appreciative but also see her gifts in a way that children are often oblivious to.
This book is a slower paced, clean, gentle read much like Grace and Jacob. It fits their personalities beautifully.
No sex, language or violence
*I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book and voluntarily choose to review it.
Update: I just listened to the audio version of this book and loved it. The narrator, Marian Hussey, does a wonderful job.
Sweet story. I liked Grace from the first book and my heart ached for her quiet heart. She loved Jacob who only has eyes for her sister. Both Jacob and Grace grow a great deal in this book. Grace grows beyond being the woman at her sister's side and becomes her own self. She'd always been content to be the unseen, unheard sister but by the end of the book she stands up to be seen and heard. Great growth. For her it must have been awful to sit and hear herself spoken of by other people. She wouldn't like it whether they spoke positively or negatively but how painful to hear the negative. Jacob too grows as he begins to see himself, his new role as vicar and the others around him more clearly.
I liked that though Grace and Hope are opposites in nature and Hope overshadows Grace most of the time, their relationship itself is not so uneven. They love each other so well. It would have been easy to make Hope be snotty or unseeing toward her sister but even though Hope is thoughtless in her thirst for adventure she appreciates her sister's qualities.
Even their father grows in this book. He isn't a main character but it is his temper over Hope's antics that sets up the premise of the book and by the end he is able to see more clearly and be forgiving as well.
I also loved Jacob's mother. How Jacob treats his mother is a good indicator of what kind of a husband he will be. He is not only kind and appreciative but also see her gifts in a way that children are often oblivious to.
This book is a slower paced, clean, gentle read much like Grace and Jacob. It fits their personalities beautifully.
No sex, language or violence
*I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book and voluntarily choose to review it.
August 23, 2022
This was not as enjoyable as the first novel. In the first place, it seemed to contain even more grammatical errors and inconsistent names (in one place, the text actually says Esther, when it should clearly read Grace, given that Esther is mentioned but is not in this story! Also, is Lady Olivia the daughter of an earl or a marques?). Secondly, the old-fashioned language used in the first novel appears less in this novel. Third, I didn't like the hero. Fourth, the plot was shaky.
Also, the heroine plays a piano piece that wasn't published until the 1860's.
I'll still read the rest of the series. But I think The Silver Birch Society would have been a better name for these novels.
Also, the heroine plays a piano piece that wasn't published until the 1860's.
I'll still read the rest of the series. But I think The Silver Birch Society would have been a better name for these novels.
July 21, 2022
This sounded so cute but was a dissapointment. Sigh.
Jacob was a self-righteous, judging little prick who I could never like and said things like:
"Yes, Grace had courage. But what of her integrity?" because she dared to defy an order from her father.
Ah but the hipocrite can't find fault with his behavior? Love was not meant to be fleeting and changeable he said but he was in love with the other twin three days after the twin he was in love left.
Jacob was a self-righteous, judging little prick who I could never like and said things like:
"Yes, Grace had courage. But what of her integrity?" because she dared to defy an order from her father.
Ah but the hipocrite can't find fault with his behavior? Love was not meant to be fleeting and changeable he said but he was in love with the other twin three days after the twin he was in love left.
May 16, 2022
2.5 stars... Just ok.
I didn't care for the whole switch between the twins. I also didn't care for them being older(24), it just made the switch even more bothersome. I plan to read the next one, just to see what happens to the other twin... But honestly, this series, for me anyway, is just a bit superfluous. A clean romance, if that's what you're looking for.
I didn't care for the whole switch between the twins. I also didn't care for them being older(24), it just made the switch even more bothersome. I plan to read the next one, just to see what happens to the other twin... But honestly, this series, for me anyway, is just a bit superfluous. A clean romance, if that's what you're looking for.
February 17, 2022
This was a nice continuation of the first book, and an enjoyable read. I can't say that I cared for the characters in this book as much as I did the first. Jacob's quick switch between the twins was hard to swallow.
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