The Wassail Wager- A Sweet Regency Christmas Romance Novella

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  • Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
  • In the enchanting depths of Cornwall, Evie Kernow, a spirited rebel banished from the glittering streets of London, embarks on a journey where love blooms unexpectedly. Amidst a land steeped in secrets and smugglers, she stumbles upon Gryffyn Pascoe, a brooding and formidable figure. Initially unimpressed by the locals, Evie finds herself irresistibly drawn to the handsome owner of a fine estate-a man who has forgotten the warmth of a smile.
    Fueling her curiosity, Evie makes a daring wager with herself: she will unravel the secrets behind Gryffyn's guarded heart and teach him the joy of a genuine smile. As they traverse the rugged landscapes and collide with society's expectations, an unspoken connection blossoms between them. Evie's spirited determination awakens Gryffyn's dormant emotions, kindling a passion they both believed unattainable.
    Amidst the breathtaking backdrop of Cornwall's captivating beauty, Evie and Gryffyn embark on a heartwarming dance of friendship, hope, and the promise of love. Can Evie's tender touch and indomitable spirit heal Gryffyn's wounded soul?
    Lose yourself in this captivating tale, where the magic of Cornwall weaves its spell, and love blossoms against all odds.
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Комментарии • 61

  • @ragingsea6667
    @ragingsea6667 10 месяцев назад +8

    I like the bit that "she is on the shelf so much that she needs dusting" 😆

    • @cathbilson
      @cathbilson  10 месяцев назад +4

      Thanks! As an author, I know it's a good line when I give myself a giggle over it!

    • @ragingsea6667
      @ragingsea6667 8 месяцев назад +1

      Laughter is a great medicine....

  • @chrisberry9017
    @chrisberry9017 11 месяцев назад +15

    Thank you so much Catherine. I listened to this lovely story on what would have been our 32nd. wedding anniversary. My dear husband died two months ago of dementia. We loved each other dearly.

    • @cathbilson
      @cathbilson  11 месяцев назад +7

      I'm so sorry to hear that. My day job is in disability care and I'm currently working with some early onset dementia patients: it's a terrible illness and I think in a lot of ways it's harder on those left behind. I hope this brought you a little comfort.

    • @chrisberry9017
      @chrisberry9017 11 месяцев назад +4

      Indeed it did my friend! I actually feel closer to Alan than I’ve done for some time. The illness was masking who he truly is. Thankfully Alan had already lived a very full and rewarding life before the dementia started in his mid seventies, and he was very much loved by the staff at the care home. The experience has certainly taught me a great deal, which hopefully I can use to benefit others. Your writing is a joy! Thank you.@@cathbilson

  • @francinemanuel2450
    @francinemanuel2450 9 месяцев назад +5

    I thoroughly enjoyed the blend of humor and romance and so beautifully read by the author...thank you for sharing your talent 🥰

  • @nileoracle
    @nileoracle 7 месяцев назад +8

    The background scenery video is wonderful addition

    • @cathbilson
      @cathbilson  7 месяцев назад +1

      Oh thank you! I try to make it look cute as well as sound good :D

    • @nileoracle
      @nileoracle 7 месяцев назад +4

      @@cathbilson you did better than that my dear it is a very soothing comforting smooth movement along with the narration and the wonderful story itself it is so much better than looking at a flat image of a book cover on the screen it gives a feeling of being there well done

  • @barbarawilliams8523
    @barbarawilliams8523 11 месяцев назад +9

    This is a truly lovely story. Thank you so much for writing it and recording it.

  • @gavanbennett140
    @gavanbennett140 5 месяцев назад +3

    This is the third story by Catherine Bilson I have listened to and they have all been very enjoyable. In my opinion they are all very well written and well narrated by her. She just seems to have the knack of striking a balance so that even though you know it’s fiction it seems believable and of course the main point is it has always been an enjoyably entertaining listen.

    • @cathbilson
      @cathbilson  5 месяцев назад +2

      Oh, thank you so much! I like to think I'm a study of character and I try hard to make the characters I'm writing about believable by asking myself the hard questions. Given everything we know about this character, what would a reasonably sensible and intelligent person DO in this situation? Way too many times I've tossed a book aside in frustration because 'nobody would react like that!' My ultimate goal is for nobody to have that reaction when reading one of MY books.

  • @denisedavis8917
    @denisedavis8917 4 месяца назад +3

    Thank you my dear for your wonderful writings. It makes this old heart sing.

  • @eloicasmith9801
    @eloicasmith9801 4 месяца назад +3

    Thanks so much for this beautiful book- awesome narrator🎉

  • @rmuller366
    @rmuller366 9 месяцев назад +2

    Excellent! 10 stars from a new subscriber. I love this Era. Thank you for writing and narrating Griff and Evie's story. And for keeping it clean. Look forward to listening to other audiobooks you have. Blessings to you!

  • @jessicahickey8247
    @jessicahickey8247 11 месяцев назад +7

    I have listened now to a few of your books, and really enjoy them, excellent writing and reading.

  • @liamnovel
    @liamnovel 10 дней назад

    I'm so glad I found this video. This is exactly the kind of story I enjoy! 😍

  • @lanaMateo-zu7up
    @lanaMateo-zu7up Год назад +11

    A charming romance. Thank you😌

  • @colly1952
    @colly1952 Год назад +3

    Love the voice of the narator as well as the story

  • @TedaR
    @TedaR Год назад +15

    I would love to hear your work adapted & performed as full cast radio dramas! ✅💯👍🏼

  • @guignegenie8253
    @guignegenie8253 3 месяца назад +1

    What a charming story. I enjoyed it so very much. Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤

  • @tumisekhame9621
    @tumisekhame9621 Год назад +7

    Loved it, loved it, LOVED IT! Thank you.

  • @martakavaliauskaite4566
    @martakavaliauskaite4566 Год назад +6

    Thank you

  • @sassandsavvy007
    @sassandsavvy007 10 месяцев назад +2

    What a lovely story and so very charmingly narrated. Thank you very much for sharing it with us, you made an old lassie smile in her sickbed. I'm looking forward to checking out more of your works. All the best to you you and your loved ones 🙋🏻‍♀

  • @vickicsurbs444
    @vickicsurbs444 7 месяцев назад +1

    Such a good story❤ Thank you!

  • @karenzak6627
    @karenzak6627 Год назад +4

    Lovely story, wonderful characters. Thank you!

  • @vivianetien1384
    @vivianetien1384 Год назад +9

    Love the humorous between the lines. Such an enjoyable listening experience. Thanks very much❤

  • @dawndaniels5941
    @dawndaniels5941 4 месяца назад +2

    Such a refreshing book to listen too.

  • @Sophie-un6df
    @Sophie-un6df Год назад +4

    I really love these audio books! This is my first time getting into it

  • @minaj6628
    @minaj6628 10 месяцев назад +1

    Such a sweet novella! Thank you for sharing this clean romance story with us! ❤

  • @ismamura794
    @ismamura794 8 месяцев назад +1

    Carinoooo!!! leggero come una piuma rosa .😍💘

  • @jh-hh6vs
    @jh-hh6vs 9 месяцев назад +1

    Lovely story❤ Thank you❤

  • @jimpaxton8341
    @jimpaxton8341 7 месяцев назад +1

    How adorable this book was.

  • @hhh123aaa
    @hhh123aaa Год назад +2

    You write truly lovely stories.❤

  • @cinziabeley7059
    @cinziabeley7059 11 месяцев назад +1

    Such a lot of fun!!

  • @hartwell146
    @hartwell146 Год назад +4

    I enjoy this very much ❤

  • @stampgalaxy
    @stampgalaxy Год назад +1

    It made me cry … difficult to do. X

  • @brandypalm527
    @brandypalm527 4 дня назад

    I can't tale the screeching

  • @zainabbohri4495
    @zainabbohri4495 Год назад +3

    It was amazing !!

  • @barbarawilliams8523
    @barbarawilliams8523 9 месяцев назад +2

    Isn’t there a sequel to this? If so, I would love to know what it is it seems I have read one where EB or another lady finally gets mixed up in the towns business.

    • @cathbilson
      @cathbilson  9 месяцев назад +3

      The novella was in a multi-author boxed set called Sweet Secrets of Swain Cove, which is a 'shared world', so lots of the characters were shared across them. If you read the set (or the companion set, which was... I think Saucy Secrets of Swain Cove or something similar) there might well have been a story which shared some common elements!

    • @janefitton1198
      @janefitton1198 3 месяца назад

      Loved this romantic story Thank you Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️21/5/24

  • @birkethaumuller-grobler7826
    @birkethaumuller-grobler7826 3 месяца назад

    Ahhh, now I know why Miss Caroline Penhurst was planting turnips and happy to do so. 😂😂
    Thank you Catherine for another very enjoyable book and spectacular reading of it.❤

  • @sleavitt5135
    @sleavitt5135 Год назад +13

    Have to say the narrator/author did a pretty good job on this book. Needs to practice her mans voice but otherwise okay. Way better than the AI readings which mostly I can't stand even on really good books.

    • @elim2234
      @elim2234 Год назад +9

      She is wonderful! Author AND narrator- she is awesome, for she knows her characters well! Wouldn’t you say?

    • @annelawton6783
      @annelawton6783 Год назад +2

      Agree with the man’s voice.

    • @twinnish
      @twinnish 10 месяцев назад +5

      A man is not usually going to successfully do a female voice and a woman cannot fully successfully do a man’s voice, but I’m definitely getting the sense of it and I think the author narrator did a great job

    • @marshawargo7238
      @marshawargo7238 4 месяца назад +1

      I Do Not listen if it's AI😠!!! I do prefer a male & female duo, But This author/narrator is Great❤!!!

    • @birkethaumuller-grobler7826
      @birkethaumuller-grobler7826 3 месяца назад +1

      I think the narrator has an exceptional talent in the way she can change her voice to such ranges to give each character their voice and still keep her own voice as the narrator seperate. And for a woman to constantly talk in such a rough voice is no small feat as it strains the vocal chords quite a lot and yet...she still does and still manages to jump back to a female tone in a second. When I read to my boy, I often get so confused to just get the voices straight when required.

  • @jaysasso4392
    @jaysasso4392 2 месяца назад

    Great Story....and now we know the real story behind GRANNY SMITH APPLES (Part One) 😊

  • @pepperh.6775
    @pepperh.6775 7 месяцев назад +1

    **Sigh** Great story 🤓

  • @emmaknight3890
    @emmaknight3890 9 месяцев назад +1

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️➕

  • @marianne6876
    @marianne6876 3 месяца назад

    Surely a Cornishman would not have a Welsh first name.

    • @cathbilson
      @cathbilson  3 месяца назад +2

      You do realise that Cornwall and Wales are separated by only a fairly narrow stretch of water? And they're both Celtic nations? Lots of names in common with only slight variations of spelling.

    • @birkethaumuller-grobler7826
      @birkethaumuller-grobler7826 3 месяца назад +1

      What is in a name? Surely not location, right? I have a very German name (though hardly used as a girl's name in Germany), was born in South Africa and raised in Namibia...where I met one single person who was unfortunately blessed with the same name. Surely, Namibia is a right far distance away from Germany, so location surely is irrelevant in a name unless it is of geographical purpose. People move about.

  • @mora_007
    @mora_007 Месяц назад

    With all the fortune step-daddy dear had, mother couldn't appeal to him for a dowry for her firstborn??? Strangers have done better...Pathetic mother....at least fate intervened and gave her a life of her own