Lakeshire Park
by
“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.
-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: 9/10
I
thoroughly enjoyed this story. Unfortunately, I read it before the
world went crazy and so much has happened since then, that the things I
loved or would critique are not as sharp in my memory. However, this is
one I will probably read again, so I will make a note to add to my
review then.
I thought the story was charming and the characters relatable. There were some laugh out loud and smile stupidly to yourself moments that I always appreciate. I will say that I didn't find befriending a nemesis as believable (or speedy) as it was portrayed, but I enjoyed it all the same. I saw a certain situation being set up early on, so it wasn't a surprise, but oh was it believable. Possibly some of the best plot points / major road blocks I've read and I love, love, loved how they were dealt with.
I cannot wait for more from this author.
I thought the story was charming and the characters relatable. There were some laugh out loud and smile stupidly to yourself moments that I always appreciate. I will say that I didn't find befriending a nemesis as believable (or speedy) as it was portrayed, but I enjoyed it all the same. I saw a certain situation being set up early on, so it wasn't a surprise, but oh was it believable. Possibly some of the best plot points / major road blocks I've read and I love, love, loved how they were dealt with.
I cannot wait for more from this author.
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