relzreviewz.com Lakeshire Park by Megan Walker

Synopsis:~

Brighton, England 1820

Amelia Moore is worried about her and her sister’s future. With their stepfather’s looming death, she knows they’ll soon be on their own—without an inheritance, home, or penny to their names. When an invitation arrives to join a house party at Lakeshire Park, Amelia is eager to encourage a match between her sister, Clara, and Sir Ronald. At least then, she’ll know her sister will be taken care of.

Little does she know that another guest, Mr. Peter Wood, is after the same goal for his sister. Starting with a quarrel over a glove, Amelia and Peter begin a rivalry—one 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 take:~

Lakeshire Park is an absolute delight! Vivacious characters, enchanting romance, and beautiful prose make this Regency novel an evocative and engaging experience, the kind of storytelling one expects of an experienced writer. That this is Walker’s first published, full length novel is surprising given the effortless skill with which she weaves words and provides light and shade, with humour and poignancy in abundance. I was captivated by Peter and Amelia’s dialogue that began with battle as they found themselves at cross-purposes, grew into banter, before blossoming into tenderness as they became enmeshed in unanticipated attraction. A beautiful balance of light-hearted, joyous moments with darker, moving revelations as the characters’ backstories are revealed, Lakeshire Park is a practically perfect Regency romance! It’s sure to appeal to readers of Mimi Matthews and Julie Klassen. I’m excited to read more from this talented writer.

With thanks to the publisher and Austenprose Book Tours for my review copy. My opinions remain my own.

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.

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Debut novelist Megan Walker tours the blogosphere April 6 through May 1, 2020 to share her new historical romance, Lakeshire Park. Forty popular book bloggers specializing in historical romance, inspirational fiction, and Austenesque fiction will feature guest blogs, interviews, exclusive excerpts, and book reviews of this acclaimed Regency romance novel.

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