The writing was unsophisticated, yet not bad, though the author tends to lean to much towards the purple prose spectrum of romance writing. I thought it was a little over the top with the mustache twirling evil stepfather but I let it go. The book started well enough, with Amelia and her sister Clara living as wards to their stepfather who hates them. So, as you can imagine when I read the premise for this book I was intrigued by the prospect. One of my favorite tropes in romance is that of enemies to lovers. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own. I received a copy from the publisher, Shadow Mountain Publishing, via NetGalley. I can't wait for them to follow through with my recommendation because I know it will become a favorite for them as it has for me. My older children kept asking me for book suggestions while I was reading this one and I kept telling them you have to read Lakeshire Park.
But combined all together, they created a lovely journey that I can't wait to enjoy again and again as I return to this book. Now, don't get me wrong, amid all that humor and delight and charm there were definitely moments of frustration, uncertainty, alarm, fear, sorrow, and hurt. Their bargain and budding friendship was charming. And each subsequent meeting just added to that humor and delight. Peter Wood quite delightful and humorous. I must admit that although Amelia didn't find it humorous, I found her first meeting with one Mr.
I couldn't help but want for them to find joy and love. I loved these characters and cheered them on. The more learned about their family life and circumstances the more I ached for them and increased my hope. I was so hopeful for them and then my hopes would be dashed only to rise and fall again and again. It took me several days to finish it and I was really trying hard not to set aside everything else so that I could be on this journey with Amelia and Clara. My reading time was very limited but every chance I could find, you were sure to see me with my nose stuck in this book. I dare say that some of the other members of the house party are aware of what's in store for them either. As they set out for Lakeshire Park for the house party Sir Ronald and his mother have invited them to, little do they know what is in store for them. With little time left for them to make a match and secure their future, Amelia is determined to do all in her powers to help her sister's suit for Sir Ronald. The opening scene gives the reader a brief glimpse and understanding of what Amelia and Clara's lives are like. Along with Heidi Kimball's, Where the Stars Meet the Sea. Very well done! It is definitely one of my favorite Regency reads this year. I couldn't believe that this is the author's debut novel. This was such a delightful and charming read.
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