Highcliffe House

The Proper Romance Regency Series

De: Megan Walker

Narrado por: Barrie Kreinik, Andrew Fallaize

Duración: 8 h y 58 m

Resumen del Editor

The daughter of a wealthy investor and a handsome young businessman clash in this enemies-to-lovers romance from the author who brought you Lakeshire Park.

1813, Brighton, England.

When Anna Lane offered her heart to Alexander Lennox, she did not expect to learn that he had secretly promised his suit to another. Hurt and embarrassed, Anna begs her father to take her to the seaside where she can escape the gossip of the ton and recover, but her father insists they remain in London so he can attend to some business. Feeling the sting of rejection again, Anna longs for the day when she can dictate her own future and find a companion who will love her for who she is.

Born into modest circumstances, Graham’s hard work and ability to spot a good investment has allowed him to provide for his mother and younger sisters. Now, with a new opportunity in his sights, Graham approaches Mr. Lane, his business partner and mentor, hoping to persuade him to travel to Brighton to close the deal. Graham must act fast or else he might lose his chance to turn his meager earnings into permanent financial stability.

To Graham’s relief, Mr. Lane is interested in his proposal, but he counters with one of his own. He has business elsewhere, so Anna—whom he trusts with his business affairs—will accompany Graham to Brighton, and if she gives a good report, he will invest.

Both Anna and Graham hesitate. Though they have a passing acquaintance through Anna’s father, the two have never truly gotten along. Anna feels that Graham is only interested in money, while Graham feels that Anna is stubborn and self-absorbed.

The two reluctantly travel to Brighton together, and Anna is determined to find fault with every inch of the seaside town—including Graham. She is tired of feeling like a pawn being moved about by other people’s desires. But while staying at Highcliffe House and seeing the kind and gentle way Graham treats his family, Anna wonders if there is more to her rival than she thought.

But it will take more than a day at the beach for these two headstrong hearts to admit that, if they set aside their misconceptions about each other and be vulnerable enough to share their true selves, they might have a chance at real love.

©2024 Megan Walker (P)2024 Blackstone Publishing

Swoony Goodness

This was one of the most enjoyable books I’ve read in awhile. It was romantic and swoony in all the right places with just enough angst to heighten those moments without frustrating me to the point of wanting to stop reading. Like the way salty and sweet go together.

The very best kind of enemies-to-lovers story, the author set up the conflict/dislike between the characters adequately without over doing it. The growth from “point a” to “point b” was the main focus of the book. Graham is the kind of self-made, family-focused, big-hearted hero you want to root for. And, while Anna is a bit of a spoiled only child, she is genuine and has more emotional maturity than you expect. And the cast of supporting characters are positively delightful.

Do yourself a favor and read this book!

Wonderful enemies to lovers

Loved the tension and the eventual realizations about misjudging another because of your own circumstances. Well read as well. Wonderful listen.