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4.26 AVERAGE
4.26 AVERAGE
This was a really fun enemies to lovers regency romance. I always love seeing two characters who can't stand each other grow and realize that the other person isn't actually the worst. 😂
Thank you to Shadow Mountain Publishing for sending me a review copy of this book.
Thank you to Shadow Mountain Publishing for sending me a review copy of this book.
Highcliffe House is an enemies to lovers that slowly peels back the layers of why the hero and heroine feel animosity toward one another. The secondary characters add to the mayhem and make the read delightful. I was a huge fan of Graham and wanted the best for him. I loved the ending and how clever it played out.
This ended up so cute and sweet!! It did take me 40% to get going and then it wasn't until about 60% that I was truly invested. Graham has my heart 💞💞
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
“Graham Everett. He wasn’t supposed to feel this way . . . this exciting.”
If I could give this book 10 stars I would! I loved Highcliffe House! Enemies to lovers is my absolute favorite trope and this book delivers all the passion, underlying tension, and swoon worthy romance this trope engenders.
From the very first, Graham Everett & Anna Lane can’t stand each other. Anna’s the spoiled, demanding, entitled, only child of a successful businessman. Graham’s ambitious, hardworking, and needs Anna’s father to invest in his latest project in Brighton. But, Mr. Lane is going out of town and suggests that Anna accompany Graham to Brighton to determine whether he should invest. Though Anna doesn’t want to go, she needs to escape an entanglement with an unwanted suitor. Both she and Graham reluctantly agree and that’s when the sparks fly. In Brighton, Graham tries to show Anna all the best and most charming aspects. Though she makes things difficult at first, she soon falls under the spell of the gorgeous seaside town, Graham’s family, and Graham himself.
I adored both Graham & Anna! Anna comes off as a bit spoiled at first, but I loved how she quickly warmed to Graham’s family and came to appreciate how hard Graham works to support them. Graham is definitely attracted to Anna, but her utter dislike for him makes her his worthy enemy. As he does his best to be a charming host, he soon finds himself falling for her, especially when he sees how she’s befriended his youngest, mischievous sister Tabitha.
I loved all the places they visited and watching how their relationship changed as they really got to know each other. Graham’s determination to do things on his own and how hard he worked to support his mother and sisters is definitely praiseworthy, but I loved the twist at the end. I loved the dunking in the sea, fishing, chopping wood, the alphabet game, waltz, and the stair kiss. I honestly couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. I also loved Graham’s family especially his little eight year old sister Tabitha. Her first meeting with Anna had me laughing out loud.
Highest of recommendations! This is a must read for all Regency romance fans. I’d love to see future books with Graham’s sisters. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the author and publisher. All opinions are my own and voluntarily provided.
If I could give this book 10 stars I would! I loved Highcliffe House! Enemies to lovers is my absolute favorite trope and this book delivers all the passion, underlying tension, and swoon worthy romance this trope engenders.
From the very first, Graham Everett & Anna Lane can’t stand each other. Anna’s the spoiled, demanding, entitled, only child of a successful businessman. Graham’s ambitious, hardworking, and needs Anna’s father to invest in his latest project in Brighton. But, Mr. Lane is going out of town and suggests that Anna accompany Graham to Brighton to determine whether he should invest. Though Anna doesn’t want to go, she needs to escape an entanglement with an unwanted suitor. Both she and Graham reluctantly agree and that’s when the sparks fly. In Brighton, Graham tries to show Anna all the best and most charming aspects. Though she makes things difficult at first, she soon falls under the spell of the gorgeous seaside town, Graham’s family, and Graham himself.
I adored both Graham & Anna! Anna comes off as a bit spoiled at first, but I loved how she quickly warmed to Graham’s family and came to appreciate how hard Graham works to support them. Graham is definitely attracted to Anna, but her utter dislike for him makes her his worthy enemy. As he does his best to be a charming host, he soon finds himself falling for her, especially when he sees how she’s befriended his youngest, mischievous sister Tabitha.
I loved all the places they visited and watching how their relationship changed as they really got to know each other. Graham’s determination to do things on his own and how hard he worked to support his mother and sisters is definitely praiseworthy, but I loved the twist at the end. I loved the dunking in the sea, fishing, chopping wood, the alphabet game, waltz, and the stair kiss. I honestly couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. I also loved Graham’s family especially his little eight year old sister Tabitha. Her first meeting with Anna had me laughing out loud.
Highest of recommendations! This is a must read for all Regency romance fans. I’d love to see future books with Graham’s sisters. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the author and publisher. All opinions are my own and voluntarily provided.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Steam Level: 🔥 (kissing only)
Graham Everett has a perfect proposal for his investment partner, Mr. Lane. By combining their funds to purchase a parcel of land in the seaside town of Brighton, Graham will finally make enough of a profit to secure his family's future. Unfortunately, he must spend six days convincing Mr. Lane's daughter Anna of the investment, and the two have never agreed on anything before. As Anna spends time with Graham and his family, she begins to peel back the mask he always presented in London. Perhaps their time together will lead to an investment of the heart as they uncover each other's true character.
This was another enjoyable read from Megan Walker. Anna and Graham enjoyed getting a rise out of one another, but I liked watching them break down each other's walls and admit to being too judgmental in the past. I did think they were a bit stiff in the beginning and changed their opinions rather quickly, but I still enjoyed the progression of their romance. I especially loved how they communicated with each other. There were multiple moments when things could have gone very badly, but they talked and were honest and understanding with each other. That was excellent! I enjoyed their moments at the beach, dancing together, and fishing for unexpected creatures. I also have to mention how much I loved Graham's sister, Tabitha. She was so delightful and had some of my favorite moments in the book. Be sure to add this to your historical romance TBR!
Steam Level: 🔥 (kissing only)
Graham Everett has a perfect proposal for his investment partner, Mr. Lane. By combining their funds to purchase a parcel of land in the seaside town of Brighton, Graham will finally make enough of a profit to secure his family's future. Unfortunately, he must spend six days convincing Mr. Lane's daughter Anna of the investment, and the two have never agreed on anything before. As Anna spends time with Graham and his family, she begins to peel back the mask he always presented in London. Perhaps their time together will lead to an investment of the heart as they uncover each other's true character.
This was another enjoyable read from Megan Walker. Anna and Graham enjoyed getting a rise out of one another, but I liked watching them break down each other's walls and admit to being too judgmental in the past. I did think they were a bit stiff in the beginning and changed their opinions rather quickly, but I still enjoyed the progression of their romance. I especially loved how they communicated with each other. There were multiple moments when things could have gone very badly, but they talked and were honest and understanding with each other. That was excellent! I enjoyed their moments at the beach, dancing together, and fishing for unexpected creatures. I also have to mention how much I loved Graham's sister, Tabitha. She was so delightful and had some of my favorite moments in the book. Be sure to add this to your historical romance TBR!
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Anna and Graham are certainly not friends or are they?
I enjoyed these two so much! I totally think they didn't really ever "hate" each other but they liked to try to be the most irksome they could be when in the presence of one another. The way they banter is 👌 top notch
I also think Anna's dad might have been playing a little matchmaker (even unconsciously) when he sent Anna in his stead to look at Graham's investment opportunity in Brighton.
I love how Graham thinks all things through in regards to his family - who he's been the head of ever since his dad abandoned them- even in regards to Anna. I cannot express enough of my love for Graham's little sister Tabitha. She was so fun and a big champion of her brother.
I think my favorite scene was when Graham took Anna fishing with an acquaintance of his. Great scene, just so good and full of squeals from me! I liked the little epilogue to see the payoff of all aspects of the story.
I enjoyed these two so much! I totally think they didn't really ever "hate" each other but they liked to try to be the most irksome they could be when in the presence of one another. The way they banter is 👌 top notch
I also think Anna's dad might have been playing a little matchmaker (even unconsciously) when he sent Anna in his stead to look at Graham's investment opportunity in Brighton.
I love how Graham thinks all things through in regards to his family - who he's been the head of ever since his dad abandoned them- even in regards to Anna. I cannot express enough of my love for Graham's little sister Tabitha. She was so fun and a big champion of her brother.
I think my favorite scene was when Graham took Anna fishing with an acquaintance of his. Great scene, just so good and full of squeals from me! I liked the little epilogue to see the payoff of all aspects of the story.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
Thank you Shadow Mountain for the ARC.
LOVED IT.
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Goodness this was such a lovely book. I needed a read like this. I loved how this enemies/rivals to lovers was portrayed and thank heavens for dual POV. I loved getting to know both Graham and Anna. Slowly watching their realizations and misconceptions about each other were wrong and finding that long standing connection between them turn into love was all sorts of romantic.
I adored the banter and the tender moments woven throughout the story. This book was full of heat and the simmering tension had me begging for them to kiss already. I loved the longing glances and tiny touches.
What I loved all the more was that anytime I thought that things were going to turn in a direction I wouldn’t love, communication and care showed itself. I LOVE how the conflicts were handled. There’s arguments and trouble, but also forgiveness and appreciation. Megan Walker continues to be one of my favorite historical romance authors.
Overall audience notes:
- Historical Romance
- Language: none
- Romance: kisses
- Violence: low
LOVED IT.
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Goodness this was such a lovely book. I needed a read like this. I loved how this enemies/rivals to lovers was portrayed and thank heavens for dual POV. I loved getting to know both Graham and Anna. Slowly watching their realizations and misconceptions about each other were wrong and finding that long standing connection between them turn into love was all sorts of romantic.
I adored the banter and the tender moments woven throughout the story. This book was full of heat and the simmering tension had me begging for them to kiss already. I loved the longing glances and tiny touches.
What I loved all the more was that anytime I thought that things were going to turn in a direction I wouldn’t love, communication and care showed itself. I LOVE how the conflicts were handled. There’s arguments and trouble, but also forgiveness and appreciation. Megan Walker continues to be one of my favorite historical romance authors.
Overall audience notes:
- Historical Romance
- Language: none
- Romance: kisses
- Violence: low