Paperback, 320 pages
Publication: April 7th 2020 by Shadow Mountain
Source: I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.
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: 5 Stars
I have a burning question--how can this be a debut novel?! I was deeply captivated from the moment I picked this book up until the final page was finished. In a time of life that is full of uncertainty and chaos, the time I spent within these covers was purely magical and I honestly couldn't get enough of this delightful Regency story. I loved everything about it, from the winsome characters, to the subtle love triangles, to the witty banter and flirtations. I knew I was going to be totally hooked from that delicious first meeting between Amelia and Peter and that hook never released me. In fact, days later, I'm still daydreaming about this beautiful escape.
Amelia and Peter both have the best interests of their sisters at heart, but sometimes the whispers of the heart speak louder than intentions. This house party was so much fun and one of the best ones I've read about, especially the scenes that bordered on inappropriate for the times. Those moments brought giddy smiles to my face, yet my emotions were tugged upon in the nagging threads of desperation that threatened Amelia and her sister.
This story is one of my favorites to date and I'm eagerly anticipating more from this new author.
Content: mild romance
AUTHOR BIO:
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, she married her one true love and started a family. But her imaginings
of Regency England wouldn't leave her alone, so she picked up a pen and wrote her first
novella, A Beautiful Love: A Regency Fairy Tale Retelling which was published in 2019. She
lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with her husband and three children. Lakeshire Park is her debut
novel.
imagination took her to times past and worlds away. While earning her degree in Early
Childhood Education, she married her one true love and started a family. But her imaginings
of Regency England wouldn't leave her alone, so she picked up a pen and wrote her first
novella, A Beautiful Love: A Regency Fairy Tale Retelling which was published in 2019. She
lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with her husband and three children. Lakeshire Park is her debut
novel.
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