In this novel, Amelia and her sister Clara are weeks away from destitution. Their stepfather is near death, and has made no provision for them. When they are invited to pay a visit at the home of a gentleman admirer of Clara, Amelia knows it is their last and best opportunity to secure a permanent home. Unfortunately, when she gets there she finds that another guest has a similar idea. Peter Wood has brought his sister Georgiana to pay a visit in hopes of engaging the same man. Amelia and Peter are both determined to forward their sisters' pursuit of a good match, so in the interests of fair play, they agree to keep each other preoccupied so that neither has too much chance to sabotage the other. Afternoon excursions, banter, and friendship ensue.

This Regency love story was easy to read, funny at times, and had a very engaging romantic lead. What I liked about it was that even though the two main characters are somewhat at odds at the beginning, they don't snipe at one another for no good reason, as I've seen done in other books in an attempt to ratchet up the tension. The interaction in this book is handled in a more realistic way, and is actually cute.
Although I felt there were probably a few anachronisms in dialogue, they weren't significant enough to really impact my enjoyment of the book.

Thanks to Shadow Mountain Publishing and NetGalley for this digital review copy. ( )

*I received a free copy of this book from the publisher

I love when a book takes you by surprise. When I received the book, I initially put it to the bottom of a pile of ARCs I was going through. After going through quite a book slump this summer, I picked it up. And did not want to put it down. How refreshing it was to read a "softer" book during this time (I usually do not read romance or regency)! It did remind me a lot of Pride and Prejudice, but that did not detract from my enjoyment. My only complaint was the cattiness between some of the female characters, and one in particular who seemed to be vilified. Overall, one of my favorites so far this year. ( )

No Regency flavour. The plot was quite farfetched. ( )

Amelia Moore and her younger sister, Clara, are in a terrible predicament. Both of their biological parents have passed on and the young women are living in Brighton under the charge of their stepfather, Lord Gray, who constantly reminds them that they are a burden, and that he cares for them financially solely because of the promise he made to their mother, Arabella. Amelia is determined to secure a husband for her younger sister before sickly Lord Gray perishes from his illness, leaving them destitute. Amid hopelessness, an invitation is finally extended to the young women by Sir Ronald Demsford of Hampshire to attend a house party. His estate is impressive, and the mere thought that Clara could find happiness with Sir Ronald as his wife, fills Amelia with exhilaration. Surely a match can be made. That is if the sniffy, impertinent Mr. Peter Wood doesn’t curtail Amelia’s plan for Clara with similar intentions for his own younger sister.
I…LOVED….this book!! 😃 What splendid writing! Ms. Walker’s Regency era novel exudes a freshness; its language is pleasant and easy to decipher, yet not simplistic. The scenes flow effortlessly, and the speech, manners, architecture, landscape and costumes all mirror the time period for which it was intended. I enjoyed the casual development of the admiration between Peter and Amelia; it was natural and convincing. The adept balance of wit and seriousness further compliments this artfully contrived story. Mr. Wood’s charismatic, and at times, impertinent manners gave me the giggles, and the glorious ending left me thoroughly contented and bubbling over with warmth and happiness amidst these uncertain times we’re currently living in.
Lakeshire Park is a lovely tale that I thoroughly savored from start to finish. I will be looking out for more books written by Megan Walker. Very highly recommended. ( )

From the beautiful cover to the intriguing premise and on to the delectable story, Lakeshire Park is a winner all the way. I’ve heard so many fantastic things about this book, so when I got a chance to read it, I grabbed it and devoured it. All the great things I’ve heard are absolutely true! With rich historical detail and colorful, engaging, carefully-crafted characters, this tale is a delight to read. Peter Wood is a marvelous hero—fun loving, considerate, and caring, and Amelia Moore is a wonderful counterpart with her determination and sense of duty to her sister. The chemistry between Peter and Amelia is perfect, and I loved the witty, clever banter they engage in and the situations they encounter.

Megan Walker is an excellent author, and I’ll be looking forward to more of her stories in the future. This book is one I’ll be happy to reread. It belongs on the keeper shelf!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy from Shadow Mountain Publishing through NetGalley. All opinions are my own. ( )