From the highly acclaimed author of The Shackleford Sisters, Beverley Watts, comes the first in a series of romantic comedies that will actually make you laugh out loud. Get ready for a hilarious and heart-warming adventure in Claiming Victory - Book One of The Shackleford Diaries (formerly The Dartmouth Diaries). Meet Victory Shackleford, a self-proclaimed frumpish and overweight thirty-two-year-old whose one true love is her dog. Living with her eccentric retired Admiral father, Victory's life takes a wild turn when her father decides to rent out their house as a location shoot for a forthcoming Hollywood blockbuster. In the picturesque yachting town of Dartmouth, Victory's mundane existence is about to be shaken up like never before. As the cast and crew of the biggest movie of the year descend upon her home, chaos ensues. But the real game-changer? The lead actor has recently been voted the sexiest man on the planet... With her father determined to find Victory a suitable partner, she finds herself caught in a whirlwind of unexpected events. As she navigates the madness of showbiz, she discovers that love and laughter can be found in the most unexpected places... Join Victory on her hilarious journey as she tries to balance her father's meddling, her own insecurities, and the irresistible charm of the Hollywood heartthrob. Will she find love amidst the chaos? Can she prove that there's more to her than meets the eye? Claiming Victory is a delightful and witty tale that will have you laughing out loud and rooting for Tory every step of the way. With its quirky characters, laugh-out-loud moments, and unexpected romance, this book is the perfect escape into a world of comedic mayhem. So grab a copy, sit back, and get ready for a hilarious journey that will leave you smiling from ear to ear! Praise from Amazon readers for the Shackleford Diaries: 'I can't ever remember laughing so much at a book.' 'I'm reading them now. Haven't laughed out loud for so long. Absolute joy.' 'Belly laughs all the way. Recommended to a friend who rang to say she just couldn't stop laughing. Excellent.' 'Brilliant books that really do make you laugh out loud. You just don't want to put them down.' 'I've binge read the first three books. I've laughed to the point of hysterics at the Admiral.' 'I loved this series. I haven't laughed this much in ages.' 'Don't read them in the early hours of the morning if hubby is asleep, they made me howl with laughter. Tried to stifle it, but shook the bedclothes. Absolutely brilliant.'