Engaging Sir Isaac, Inglewood Book Four by Sally Britton - A Complete Regency Romance Audiobook

[@Bambisgf77]

I am not ready to say goodbye to these characters 😢 I am so invested in their development, happy just spending time with them. The narrator is excellent, so calming to listen to. Her ability to distinguish characters voices is impressive. Thanks again!

[@emmox7]

Agreed!

[@mjp8494]

With all the injustices going on our world today, your stories bring such a reprieve. I'm in my 70s and thoroughly enjoy the escape they bring. From the beginning of time people have suffered while throughout this same time people who have the ability to overcome pain and suffering have prevailed for many. Thank you for the gentle reminders that love allows many to maintain a modicum of happiness. Riches do not bring happiness. If we have love amongst our family, friends and mankind in general then all is not lost. ❤

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

I completely agree with your words. Love can get us through many hardships. I hope these stories continue to bring comfort. ❤️

[@dorothymcwilliams723]

I have enjoyed your book. It brought me peace and comfort.

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

That is a high compliment. Thank you.

[@ejjessup792]

So far, this book is my favorite from the series. I actually cried at the part where he broke down at Jacobs. Your insight of people and the depth of your characters is so beautiful. I loved how funny they are as well. I have great hopes for lord Neil in the next book. My son died and your books have given me a wonderful escape with happy endings.

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

My characters mean a lot to me. I do my best to give them depth of feeling and purpose. Thank you for the compliment. I'm so sorry you lost your son. From one mother to another, I hope you have many lovely memories to bring you peace. ❤️

[@shahmanz]

May God Ease your heart deep inside.

[@Bambisgf77]

I am just beginning this novel but already feeling sad that it is the last in the Inglewood series for me as I accidentally began with “Lord Neal”. I loved them all. Thank you again for sharing these with us, I pray the number of views climb to adequately compensate your efforts. 🙏🏻💛🎉

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

You're so kind! I'm glad you've enjoyed the series. I've enjoyed your comments! I'm writing a Return to Inglewood series - not sure if you knew - but hoping to have the first one up on audio soon! It's already an ebook and paperback on Amazon.

[@carakellmeyer5037]

Hurray! I didn't realize that there would be more to the series! I am also not ready to leave these people- I am usually not so invested with characters as I am these in the Silver Birch Society!

[@giselmaria8312]

This series is the best I have ever seen so far and I will definitely buy the paper version. You are so talented and surpass yourself with every story you write 👏👏👏 Thank you so much!

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

That is very kind of you to say. Thank you! :-)

[@Kathymorrison1958]

My Professor back in college told me to write about what I know and I did..you did a great job and the work behind your books..the research.!!! You are really good..thank you for all your hard work and beautiful writing..

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

Wow, thank you! That's such a kind compliment. Yes, there is SO MUCH RESEARCH. But that's actually something I love. My original plan was to be a research librarian at a university. So I love it.

[@annelawton6783]

This is the second time I’ve listened to this delightful novel. Recovering from eye surgery I’ve had the opportunity to revisit this. I’m always impressed by the depth of your characterisation Sally… The narrator made full use of this rich story and performed it so well. Thank you xx

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

Oh, thank you so much for your continued kind comments! They really brighten my day!

[@aneliamarais4725]

Thank you so much for a clean story without profanity and sex!

[@promisedjubileedaniels]

I've been binging this series all week, but today! The castle/church scene was TORMENT! My kids got worried for a second because I was gasping and groaning in disgust, yelling, "OH NO! ISAAC! WE NEED YOU!" I listen on headphones. Hahahahaaa. Oh gosh. Anyway, it was a good one. Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

Oh my goodness, your poor kids! Hahahahaha! I've done similar things while reading/listening to books. Once while on a road trip I gasped so dramatically my husband put on the breaks, thinking we were about to hit something. Lesson learned for both of us! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@promisedjubileedaniels]

@@AuthorSallyBritton 😆

[@fauxgrace]

I'm so looking forward to Lord Neil's story.

[@annacrockett1879]

This is one of my favorites! I love your emphasis on family. That is where I find the most joy in my life as well.

[@lyndaa7560]

I’ve enjoyed every beautiful story of the Inglewood saga & I’ve still got two left, that’s what I call blissful. Many thanks xxx

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

And more to come, one of these days...

[@lesleyrosasunstoppable2381]

A lovely story!! I love how this series is so connected. ❤️ Thank you for providing these stories!

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

Glad you like them!

[@leticiajerguson1024]

I have been enjoying all of the books I’ve listened to so far--I hope you get a call from Hallmark or one of those channels that would make your work into movies--all if the scenes and characters are so vivid, and the dialogue is so real. It is really like having a really good movie/TV series in your head--like Pride and Prejudice or Sense and Sensibility type show. Nice work 😊❤️ PS Can't forget NETFLIX or even BBC

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

If only! I can't even imagine how amazing that would be, to have a book turned into a movie!

[@validenough]

Would love to see these stories as movies individually or maybe all stories in a single series will be good too

[@wendy5290]

I agree!!

[@janemitchell8003]

I agree!

[@janetsmith9623]

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[@narvelancoleman3813]

An excellent and brilliant author! The story is so intriguing; and the historical era, time, and characters; are very fascinating. I am so loving the vocabulary, British accents; and the enunciated use of words!❤️👍

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

Thank you so much!

[@dsoo51]

Hooray! I've been waiting "ever so patiently" for the next audio offering. Thank you!!

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

You're very welcome! And I still have seven more titles already created and needing to be uploaded. :-) Then it will slow down to new releases only.

[@wendynoble6686]

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[@JomariSwart]

Simply beautiful ❤ another intriguing passionate story so glad to see its not finished yet😊 thank you Sally and Narrator you fill my book cup with beautiful clean stories.

[@Seerenety]

Thank you for sharing this audiobook

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

I'm so glad you adore Isaac! He was a lot of fun to get to know through writing. Neil's story will be up later this week! ❤️

[@GloriaLopez-uq7ve]

😢

[@janeswinden5034]

I agree issac definitely is a man that would be my ideal man.yet Olivia i would avoid. And i am a lesbian.😇 i hope these books continues

[@promisedjubileedaniels]

Isaac has been my fav since his first introduction 🥰 I'm the defender in my friend group too.

[@susancarroll1855]

This has been a hard book because of the evil characters, who lived only to destroy others. But Isaac and Millie with their friends are good and kind. Thank you for the happy interludes. The baby Isaac and his Uncle Isaac made me laugh. The hammock was hilarious! Your happy endings are always satisfying. Isaac is my son's name and a very good one. This book was worth the difficult parts. Thank you for this book and thank your narrator for great voices.

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

You're very welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Isaac is one of my favorite names. :-)

[@susancarroll1855]

I just finished listening to this wonderfully powerful story for the second time. (Yes it is 2:51 am) it is even better the second time! Your narrator is amazing! Thank you both for the laughs and the tears.

[@lunac.a.4639]

Thank you for sharing this great story ❤

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

You are so welcome!

[@RootedonGrace]

I am so glad to hear there is a book about Lord Neil, I’ve been wondering about him!

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

There are a LOT of people who adore him.

[@pamelafernandes480]

I know I say this about all your books but I just loved love this one. I love the mental health issues that you address and the struggles that these people go through. And in all the books, the struggles women of that age went through and the rules they had to abide by ☹️. How hard it was to be a woman! I was going to comment that these series really should be on TV and then I saw the comment before mine saying the same thing. I completely agree!

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

Maybe if we all write to Netflix? :-) I love the way my books come alive with narration. I'm grateful you enjoy them, too. The PTSD soldiers have faced, throughout history, without help or compassion, is horrible. Giving it a nod in a Regency romance might seem odd, but it felt right.

[@J.Dibble]

You and your narrator are quite talented!!!!!👏👏👏

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

Oh thank you!

[@charityhostetter8123]

Thank you for another great story!!! Looking forward to the next one!!! I think Neil has learned many lessons. He's ready to find the love of his life. 😊

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

Glad you enjoyed it! And yes. Neil is MOSTLY ready by the end of this story. He still has a little bit of humble-pie coming his way... ;-)

[@JesLovsu2]

Another great story! So good Sally. I listened and completed a crochet shawl. One whom might of been worn by one of your stories ladies. Lol…. So much enjoyment in this story! Well on to Lord Onry Neil. Book 5 next! ❤️📖📖❤️ Thank you again for your storytelling adventures!

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

Oh wow! That's really awesome. I love shawls, and own several. I always feel like a lady from the past when I drape them over my shoulders. But with far less elegance than those ladies probably wore them. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@shelleyd9910]

I know I should choose a main character as my favourite but honestly Sarah the maid was my favourite character in this book.She is advisor, carer, protector and mediator for Millie. I loved the fox imagery especially since Millie becomes Lady Fox and foxes are smarter than cats which is the imagery around Lady Olivia. I am eager to see the redemption of Lord Neil. He shows honour in this story. Particularly when he says he did not want to let Millie down so he involves his father. My favourite scene is Isaac and Millie calling each others bluff at the ruins over their kissing prowess. Thank you for dealing empathetically with PTSD and its impact on Isaac. It really is not a simple healing over time.

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

I am loving your commentary. So glad you enjoyed this story.

[@crystallionaire]

I laughed! I cried! I love it!! By far my favorite you've written ❤ but I say that after every audiobook of yours I listen to.... but really this is my favorite ❤❤😊

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

This is absolutely my favorite sort of reaction!

[@nataliekruger1589]

I loved this story very much Sally! It was heartwarming to follow the characters and how they helped one another to overcome their challenges. Thank you for sharing it. God bless you 🙏

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

Thank you so much!

[@phillipawesley6515]

Great books thanks so much for uploading 💖

[@lynnl6979]

Thanks so much for sharing. I really enjoyed this. I wasn't sure I would like Millie too much at first, so I was glad that it was more that she felt she had to do it rather than actually wanting to, if that makes sense. As someone else commented (SPOILER!) I also liked that she eventually confided in him. I listened to Myle's story first, so this was fun to hear the story behind Sir Isaac. Looking forward to Lord Neil. 🙂

[@graciasmerci2895]

Yes! These books would make GREAT movies!!!

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

I certainly think so. ;-)

[@fawnjenkins7266]

Loved reading this on order with the rest of the series. I had a greater understanding of Lord Neil. At first I thoroughly hated him, then I began to see better in him as he helped Millie out. So glad for the two main characters! Woohoo!

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

That Neil... He creeps up on you... ;-)

[@kathyturner7367]

I loved this book. I have fallen in love with all your books . It was heart breaking when Millie tells Issic that she accomplished her task. And Issac went to Jacob. I cried tears for them Thank you so much

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

I am so glad the characters came alive for you. Millie and Isaac's story is close to my heart. Thank you for telling me. :-)

[@liebedinge]

Thank you so much again! I really enjoyed the Story and (Spoiler!!) that she confided in him. In a lot of stories, the heroines keep everything to themselves until the end and I often think : if they only talked!! Thank you for building these wonderful characters! And now I am really curious about how you can make Lord Neil the main character and likable!

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I love to take common plot devices - like not communicating - and turn them on their head. And Neil is such a lovely, charming man to write. ;-) My best friend swore she wouldn't like him after his part as the villain in the first book. Now he's one of her favorites. ;-)

[@JRR0013]

I agree! It's maddening, just like, "Just tell him/her your problem!"

[@Fijli7422]

I just finished listening to this and I'm so in love with this couple. They're so sweet together, and the whole story is so well written. Thank you Sally! I think the villain worse than Olivia however, is Millie's mum. I can't tolerate a woman so selfish and willing to see her own child break to satisfy silly and shallow notions of grandeur. Great story as always. I miss them already!

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

I think it's a very real problem, but I also wonder if women such as that are trying to control their own happiness to an extent they weren't able to when they were younger.

[@garmcns6450]

Just Brilliant ! Thankyou so much Sally & Marianne s amazing charactures! I see them all listening to you ! Havent cried for a while but was wiping my eyes at Emmaline & Millies reunion- truley touching❤️❤️ You both put some sensability in my life lm grateful 👏👏👏🌹❤️🌹❤️

[@stephaniescofield9433]

Thank you so much for sharing this story! I thoroughly enjoyed it!!!

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

You are so welcome!

[@alisonallen7545]

Thank you for another clean romance with a happily ever after.

[@stephaniediasz4248]

You truly are a gifted writer. The way you bring each character to life, their growth, their issues, their joy, and everything about them is so real and ever so relatable. It doesn't feel like a fairytale, but it feels as if you are telling the story those whom you love and who lived for real. I cannot begin to express how much I enjoy your work. Thank you so much for the wonderful stories. I've been bining your work for a while now. ❤ love from Sri Lanka

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your kind words, and subscribing! I truly appreciate that. I hope I can continue to write and share more stories for you to love.

[@katrinaKJB1611]

This was my favorite in the series! Something about Sir Isaac intrigued me from the first. I was bidding my time to get to his story 😊. SLIGHT SPOLERS AHEAD. Having a hero that didn't react in anger or push the heroine away when a lie/secret is revealed was so refreshing! He cared for her enough to think selflessly and want to help and protect her from Lady Olivia's schemes. I've read many romances and that does not happen....You have a way of creating drama and tension that isn't the normal miscommunication or other common tropes. I love it!

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

Thank you!!! Miscommunication tropes - or refusal to listen - are my least favorite. It's rare they last more than a couple of pages in my books.

[@katrinaKJB1611]

@@AuthorSallyBritton Makes sense why I love your stories so much! I've seen how miscommunication and refusal to listen has ruined real relationships around me. I like my entertainment relatively free of it ❤️

[@amydelabruere5320]

I have enjoyed listening to your book so much. Thank you!

[@amandastakeonit7402]

Probably my foavorite so far! Thank you. I def Think Lord N will be a good guy!

[@phillipawesley6515]

Your books are awesome thanks so much 💖

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

I'm glad you're enjoying them!

[@wkgw632]

Really enjoyed this entire series! Thank you for making it available on KZbin! ❤

[@barbhymas1784]

Just finished listening to Engaging Sir Isaac. Absolutely loved this story. Thank you Sally Britton for such a wonderful and engaging book. I appreciate no bad language or sex scenes. Refreshing and I enjoyed it immensely. I’ll recommend it to all my friends.

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

I hope your friends enjoy it as much as you did! Thank you for sharing it with others. ❤️

[@mysikind8076]

I hadn't seen this one was uploaded. Thanks so much. 💕

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

You're very welcome!

[@mysticsuzie1341]

Thank you angel for sharing your work here. I am totally enthralled with the silver birch society and all their adventures. thank you for sharing your gift of imagination. 🙏

[@cinziabeley7059]

Sally, I am loving your books, thank you for such delightful work. Awesome research, and the narrator is also great! I love listening while I'm quilting.

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

You are so welcome! I've always thought it's easier to enjoy the things that I like, like crafting, or to get things done, like chores, with a good audiobook!

[@paulahardman5847]

Thanks!

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

Thank you for your thoughtfulness. :-)

[@lunarbloom3587]

Another highly enjoyable story, thank you 💓

[@mesha_thompson]

You are a GREAT AUTHOR wonderful books.

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

🥰🥰🥰

[@kittykevan5052]

I’m really enjoying there books! Thank you Sally Britton! 🎉❤

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

You are so welcome! I'm glad you found them. :-)

[@michellehemsath9294]

This is such a hard to book to listen to. I was in tears a few times. I've read a lot of Regency where a scandal is referred to and that a family or only the woman that the scandal originated with was ruined in society. It's alluded to in Pride and Prejudice and is the most heroic effort of Darcy's that convinces Elizabeth's heart that he is a good man when she hears he has saved her sister. I read P&P variations and occasionally I'll read one where Lydia's elopement never resulted in marriage and the reaction of the town against the Bennets. More than one Regency depicts the double standard of continuing to accept and fawn over the male counterpart of a scandal because 'he's good ton,' after he has ruined one or more families. And even worse, that since the man is of nobility he can get away with things we would cheerfully send P&P's Wickham to New South Wales for. This story explored how devastating the scorn of society was against another ton family because of a broken engagement. The vindictiveness of the 'mean girls' Millie got herself mixed up with was shocking. That badness of course made the triumph at the end even better. I loved Isaac's slow melting. You knew what was going to happen, of course but not how it was going to happen and it was just so lovely to watch the two of them come together. I didn't know how you were going to pull it off in the end. I loved that!!

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

I'm glad I surprised you! Isaac is a delight. And I loved this story. I loved the idea of the heroine seeing herself as the villain and having to choose a new path.

[@lynettehall7388]

Thanks so much ❤

[@irmagrobler123]

Brilliant thankyou💟

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dawnd.5290]

This is another wonderful novel. Thank you ! I really enjoyed the character of Sarah. A novel from the perspectives of the servants could be very interesting...

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

My mother has asked if I'll ever write a novel from the servants' perspective. There are writers who do that quite well, but I'm not interested in that yet. Because I'd rather not write a story about someone who has to do the laundry and the dusting while I'm also worried about doing my own laundry and dusting! LOL. :-)

[@opalmorton5127]

A great book. I look forward to reading the next book. Opal

[@samanthaknudson3084]

BTW Don't ask me why my "I just finished" comment went on the "Engaging" book. It is a mystery to me, too. 🤭 Regardless, I wanted to mention that your choice of narrator/performer in Marion Hussy (Pardon me if I didn't get her name right.) was EXCELLENT! Her voices for the characters brought them to life. Thanks to her as well. I would listen to a selection of your books just knowing that she did the work on those books with you.

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

She has been an absolute godsend.

[@validenough]

The last sentence in the story was awesome

[@sandrabenson4260]

I listened to this book for a second time. It was better the second time and there were details I noticed that I had missed the first time around. I also really liked the character of Sarah. She played such a pivotal role in the story, and her insights really helped Millie as she was making her choices for the future. I don’t know if you’re done with this series, but if it’s possible, if you do write additional stories, could you give us a little more of Sarah. Just a suggestion. Thank you for all your great stories.

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

There is a chance of glimpsing Sarah in future. I'm currently working on the next generation of Inglewood stories. :-)

[@sandrabenson4260]

Excited. I can hardly wait. I have already marked my calendar for the debut of Caroline‘s story. Thank you for your great stories and how they entertain and inform.

[@carakellmeyer5037]

I dont know..... I find all this double agent spy stuff makes me nervous! I figure its the best way to have a battle back at the home front, Sally Britton? I have read through the comments how this is some people's favorite book. I dont think I can handle the excitement! ( And I didn't read these novels in order, giving Isaac his due.) I am already enjoying the unfolding of Lord Neil's character.

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

Double-agent spy stuff makes ME anxious. So so anxious. Which is why I let my friends write it. *shudder*

[@marianne6876]

Sorry for being a pedant but Bourbon would not be the drink of choice in an Englishman's home as Bourbon is an American invention and would not be seen in the houses of upperclass Peers of the realm at that time. A more likely drink would have been brandy or claret. I am enjoying these books and your narrator is very good.

[@ceetiguilamoreno2550]

I wonder when Neil‘s sister will get her life lesson. Will she change for the better or will she only be bitter forever. Imagine if lady Olivia‘s mother put her up to the task of going by herself to Isaac’s house. In this book, it shows that Neil has been playing a part for a very long time. Might just be the Black Sheep of the family for not being so vindictive … or/and maybe he’s always floats about ..for that reason. His secret is that he isn’t really that terrible. Can’t leave this without saying very much enjoyed listening to this book.

[@rhondakuaana2964]

BRILLIANT...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[@paulasmith5732]

I absolutely love this series lady Olivia voice was very fitting to her very annoying

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

The narrator did an amazing job!

[@codblops123]

Thank you 🎀⚽

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

You're very welcome!

[@redbarnhomestead7384]

Millie is irritating. The amount of times she turns Isaac down was disappointing.

[@redbarnhomestead7384]

This means the characters are unpredictable and well written. I am impressed.

[@Kayenne54]

8:32:30 Hang on a bit. When did our heroine find her sister's whereabouts? Still, most enjoyable story and great narration!

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

It's in there! She's always had a general idea, and it really wasn't hard to track people down once you were in their correct locale.

[@Kayenne54]

@@AuthorSallyBritton Okay, I missed that bit entirely. Thank you 🙂

[@narvelancoleman3813]

OK...I'm back. No longer mad at Milicent. She has persevered...and will be happily ever after! 😊❤️👍

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

I have to wonder at which point you wrote this... ;-)

[@narvelancoleman3813]

@@AuthorSallyBritton Hi Sally: LOL...No offense intended. I got irritated with Milicent, because she kept giving in to Olivia. I can't and don't suffer bullies; and have always stood up to them with a victorious outcome on my end. So I kind of got carried away, wanting Milicent to call Olivia's bluff. I will go back and amend my comment. You can't stay mad at her at the end. Thank you again for an excellent story!👏👍😊

[@abell509]

Glad to hear it. Half way through and I am unhappy with Millie. Her reasons for deceiving a good man are shallow, even if she reaches her goal there is no guarantee Olivia will keep up her end of the bargain and a quarter of the way in I was shouting at the book "Oh for heavens sake! If your conversation with Isaac is so frank, just ask him already why he and Olivia are on the outs!" Meanwhile there are reems of her internal speculation, worry and flip flopping about. She lacks bravery and intelligence and we spend half the book unable to cheer her on because her goals include deceiving our hero and social climbing ambitions to marry above him. I'm waiting for her to be redeemable. Heading into the bonfire scene. We'll see.. She's the first heroine I don't like. The rest in the other stories are lovely. :) I assume a turn about for Millie is forthcoming. It would be nice if more adult books wrote heroines like YA i.e. The Hunger Games. We don't get stuck in her head whilst she goes in circles. We learn her by her actions and words. Men call Millie out again and again both Olivia's brother and Isaac. It's impossible to see this woman as anything but unworthy and shallow. Edit: half an hour left and I kind of hate her. She's still crying in fear and cruelly tormenting Isaac. And after declaring victory through sacrifice, she doesn't even verify her win with Olivia to ensure the pay off. 🤦 This is a big mess. There isn't enough time left in the story for her to suffer enough in penance to redeem herself.

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

@@abell509 How very sad. I suppose, as the author, I know a great deal more about Millie than even what readers see. I also find most readers dislike it when it's the heroine undergoing the majority of the growth and change in a book.

[@samanthaknudson3084]

I have just finished the Inglewood series and am bereft at the loss of literary friends. 😊 You mentioned the "Return" series. Do you have plans of bringing it to youtube? I am going to be joyfully listening to the Clairvoir Castle books next. Thank you for sharing these treasures!

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

YES. Though the audio hasn't been started for it, so there will be a long delay between the ebook release and the audio, but it will definitely be posted on KZbin!

[@thelacycottage5826]

Miss Britton! I love this, too. Is there a link that we can donate to keep you writing? I can't wait for Lord Neal! He'll be an awesome hero.

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

No donation necessary. 🥰 If you ever want to buy a book, audio, ebook, or paperback, that is always helpful. But zero pressure to do so. Listening helps. Telling your friends to give my books a try helps. 🥰 Leaving a review here or on a site like GoodReads or BookBub helps!

[@deannacrownover3]

I've been a lifelong student of various aspects of history. Everything from war to etiquette to fashion and medicinals. These are fabulous tales that (thank you very much) aren't "bodice busters". I love historical novels, but detest romance novels. Your work is historically accurate in things that matter and I've, for the first time in my life, truly enjoyed this type of work. It's engaging, socially proper, the dialogues (both spoken and inner) do not deviate from actual historically correct thought and action. To answer a question, yes, I fully believe that lord Neil is much more than anyone believes. I believe that he is both intelligent and wiley enough to have trained even his family to believe he's the epitome of the third son. (I can't say he's truly devious, simply clever and patient) However, he's not truly engaged in third son behavior. He plays the rake, but does not gamble, doesn't overly imbibe (if at all, I'm on my first listen and have been binging). He cares for his family but despises their actions. He's in fashion, but isn't being hounded by creditors. I even believe that his forwardness with a married woman had underlying intent. Either he's bolstering his questionable reputation, or more likely, testing the waters to see exactly what sort of people his neighbors truly were, as opposed to the den of vipers his own family is. Or I could be completely mistaken, lol. Either way, thank you!

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

I enjoyed reading this so much! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. And you're exactly right about several of my ideas while writing. He existed in something of an echo chamber with his family and the friends that came along with them. When your only examples of normalcy are so terribly wrong, deviating from the path they've taught you is difficult. When Neil can suddenly act without fear of retribution, think through things himself rather than fall into old habits, he has the opportunity to discover another path.

[@nancygorham5908]

Listening Sept 21, 2022

[@MMNambuya]

Read on 10th February 2024😊

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@aud.chretien2580]

Have you all noticed that all of their stories are all conected to the beach or sea

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

This series, that's totally true! I love the sea. And Inglewood, the main estate in the story, is based on a castle that is on the shores of the Black Sea.

[@philodowd8080]

I loved this story I cant get enough Im spending all my time lustening at the kitchen table Thank You Sally ❤

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Bambisgf77]

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[@moksekof.3242]

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[@maggieskitchen9989]

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[@maggieskitchen9989]

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[@maggieskitchen9989]

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[@AuthorSallyBritton]

Oooo. I have to ask. Do you use the timestamps as bookmarks? If so, that's so clever. Or are you marking something else?

[@maggieskitchen9989]

Timestamps

[@tanichka85]

The research indeed is commendable. The characters and the story lines are wonderful in all your books. I'm really fond of your books, you did a marvelous job capturing attention and keeping attention throughout the entire book, however if I may, from all the history I've been exposed to, during that time women died from pregnancies and/or lost their babies quite a bit. It was a real and valid danger back then. The way sometimes you have your characters act with quotes I'm pregnant I'm not an invalid is very not believable to me. I hope you don't take my opinion in a bad way, I mean no offense, I really do like your books.

[@AuthorSallyBritton]

Reading journals written at the time, women weren't always worried. Nor did they die as often as films and books would have us think, though there certainly was a higher mortality rate than now. Just as today, we have women who never experience morning sickness and those who do (I did with 3 of my 4 pregnancies), the experience was very unique to the individual. I do have characters who are more delicate than others, but some are more robust and confident.

[@tanichka85]

@@AuthorSallyBritton I see, I stand corrected 🙂