Product Details
- Title: Lakeshire Park
- By: Megan Walker
- Series: Proper Romance Regency
- Genre: Regency Romance
- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Shadow Mountain (April 7, 2020)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1629727342
- Book Design: © Shadow Mountain
- Cover Art: Lee Avison/Trevillion
- Images; Abigail Miles/Arcangel
- Art Direction: Richard Erickson
- Design: Heather G. Ward
- ***I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own***
“Charming, beautifully written, and hopelessly romantic. Sure to be a new favorite!”
-JULIANNE DONALDSON, best-selling author of Edenbrooke
Brighton, England 1820
Amelia Moore wants only one thing—to secure the future happiness of her younger sister, Clara. With their stepfather’s looming death, the two sisters will soon be on their own—without family, a home, or a penny to their names. When an invitation arrives to join a house party at Lakeshire Park, Amelia grasps at the chance. If she can encourage a match between Clara and their host, Sir Ronald, then at least her sister will be taken care of.
Little does she know that another guest, the arrogant and overconfident Mr. Peter Wood is after the same goal for his own sister. Amelia and Peter begin a rivalry that Amelia has no choice but to win. But competing against Peter—and eventually playing by his rules—makes Amelia vulnerable to losing the only thing she has left to claim: her heart.
My Review
My sweet Grandma Hall always had a saying when she really liked something, she said she was "Tickled Pink". That is exactly how I felt while reading this book and I still feel the same after finishing it. Knowing that this is the author's first published book, also makes this debut novel quite impressive.
We first meet the stronger, older sister Amelia, who is very protective of and very loyal to her younger sister Clara. With both parents dead and a very nasty Step-father who wants to get rid of both girls, Amelia knows their future lies in her hands. With an invitation to attend a week-long house party, Ronald, the son and heir of Lakeshire Park has extended an invitation to get to know Clara better. Neighbor Peter Wood is also there to help secure a match between Ronald and his younger sister, Georgiana. The games begin to see who will win Lord Ronald's heart.
Even with Amelia and Peter trying to help their younger sisters win over Ronald, they butt heads from the start. It's amazing how with all of that going on, this truly felt like a real-life romance unfolding. The steps Amelia and Peter took from enemy to friend, to finally a romantic love interest was slow and natural. It was also amusing to see how Amelia and Peter's interactions went from pestering each other, to witty banter, & then mischievous and lighthearted teasing. Honestly, their synergy throughout the story is dynamic, whether it was when they're competing or when they're becoming friends and more. I simply adored this couple. The supporting characters in the novel are good also, especially Lady Demsworth and Mrs. Turnball. These two older ladies were full of wisdom and humor.
This Proper Romance, Lakeshire Park, is one you'll want to get your hands on soon. Between the brilliant dialogue, the competition for Lord Ronald's heart,& the ever-present twists and turns, you can be assured you'll have an entertaining read you won't want to put down.
Meet Author Megan Walker
MEGAN WALKER was raised on a berry farm in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, where her imagination took her to times past and worlds away. While earning her degree in Early Childhood Education at Brigham Young University, she married her one true love and started a family. But her imaginings wouldn’t leave her alone, so she picked up a pen, and the rest is history. She lives in St. Louis with her husband and three children.
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Advanced Praise
“Charming, beautifully written, and hopelessly romantic. Sure to be a new favorite.”
- Julianne Donaldson, best-selling author of Edenbrooke
“This gentle love story is a treat.”
-Publishers Weekly
“Walker effortlessly amplifies the decorum of Regency England with chic wit and delightful characters who will stop at nothing to reach their nuptial goals.”
-Booklist
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