I just flew through this book! I love romances like this where the hero and heroine are together through almost every page. They had great chemistry and I truly understood why they fell for each other and I truly believe in their hea. Lovely story.

I have never read a Megan Walker story, so I was unsure of what to expect. However, I’m so glad my friend recommended it! It is basically perfection - the characters, the romance, the humor, the storyline, and the secondary characters -all of it! So good!

I will admit I was not a huge fan of Anna at the very start of this story. Despite my initial dislike, I ended up loving her as much as Graham! I warmed up to her character once we found out the reasons behind her behavior towards Graham and saw her begin to thaw towards him. Speaking of Graham, it took me zero time to love him! He’s pretty amazing! Their romance is exactly what I love to read- believable, sweet, and romantic. Graham’s family and how he took care of them added so much to the story. Tabitha, his little sister, was one of my favorite characters! I really wouldn’t have changed a word in this romantic story!

Highcliffe House by Megan Walker is the perfect Regency read! This is my first Megan Walker book, but it will not be my last! 5 stars!

Enemies to lovers, sweet romance

Anna Lane only has her dad, but they have a close relationship. Graham Everett is a young man who needs Mr. Lane to partner with him on a business investment. Anna doesn’t see her dad as much as she would like and blames Graham for taking him away from her for business purposes. She thinks he only cares about her father’s money and wants her dowry. What she doesn’t know is Graham is the sole provider for his mom and two younger sisters. He has had a difficult time, but his hard work is paying off. He is a very good, kind, likeable person. Anna initially appears to be selfish and spoiled but she changes by the end.

Thanks to Shadow Mountain Publishing for an ARC via NetGalley to use for my review.

Every time I picked up "Highcliffe House", I was whisked back in time to the Regency Era, and went on such an emotional journey with this story.

Firstly, this cover is absolutely lovely and stunning!

Megan Walker's writing style and storytelling are simply spectacular. Her passion for writing is so clear to me as the reader, and this story has so much heart throughout it. I truly felt like I was right there with the characters, and was fully immersed in this book from the first page to the last.

(Possible Spoilers!):
Oh my goodness, the enemies-to-lovers romance is so sweet! The more time Anna and Graham spend together, and the more conversations they have, they come to understand each other in such a beautiful and deep way. Both characters have beautiful character development and growth, both on their own and together, and I absolutely loved the seaside setting as well.

If you enjoy Historical Romance, I highly recommend this book! I so look forward to reading what Megan Walker writes next!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing for the e-ARC of this incredible book, and to Shadow Mountain Publishing for the beautiful physical ARC as well! All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

4.5 stars! This book was so sweet and hilarious. I loved the bantering between Graham and Anna. Also Tabs was so funny especially the first time she met Anna. I also appreciated the POV for both Anna and Graham. Megan Walker definitely knows how to write sweet and funny stories that will have you turning the pages and smiling until the last page. Any regency lovers will want to read this one and will maybe even read it twice!


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This was a really cute story. We have the enemies to lovers trope which is always a favorite of mine. I loved Graham and Anna. Especially love how they let go of their hostile feelings for one another and truly saw each other and what was going on with each other. I just loved that progression. So many wonderful moments, I liked the Alphabet game. And I loved Graham’s sister Tabitha as well she was so funny! Overall, this was a great story and I recommend!
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This book took a little while before I was immersed in the storyline. I didn’t enjoy the bickering and misunderstandings between the two at first. Once they got past the fighting and started to understand each other I enjoyed the book.

Lovely enemies to lovers story, where the enemies aren’t excessively mean and are mature enough to have an honest conversation when circumstances throw them together.

I enjoyed the more relaxed setting of Brighton and a smaller home, along with supportive families.

This fairly low drama, sweet romance was just right for me.

"Highcliffe House" by Megan Walker is an absolutely delightful sweet regency romance, perfect for summer reading! I have been eager to read this book ever since I saw the gorgeous cover reveal, and it certainly did not disappoint.

Graham Everett is trying to make his way in the world and support his mother and sisters through wise business investments. His most ambitious plan yet is the purchase of a large parcel of land in Brighton that he wants to develop into cottages as the seaside tourism industry booms. In order to be successful, he will need the financial backing of his mentor Mr. Lane. Graham's only hurdle is that he first has to convince Mr. Lane's petulant daughter Anna that the project is worth her father's money during the course of her visit to Brighton. Anna, however, is nursing a heartbreaking betrayal and is determined to stymie their business partnership so that she can finally have some quality time alone with her father away from vicious town gossip.

With the seaside setting and real estate haggling of Sanditon, an impoverished but close knit family akin to Sense and Sensibility, and a pair of snarky enemies (to something more?) for our hero and heroine that reminded me of North and South, "Highcliffe House" is sure to be enjoyed by anyone who loves Regency and Victorian literature and enjoys seeing those tropes come alive again in proper historical romance novels!

*DISCLAIMER: I received an eARC of this book from Shadow Mountain Publishing through NetGalley for the purposes of providing an unbiased review.*

Highcliffe House is a fun story with likable characters, I really appreciated the growth the main characters had. What a great reminder that there’s so much we don’t see or know about a person, and getting to know them can really help us understand what makes them the way they are.

I really enjoyed this proper romance. I would recommend to those who love clean love stories with depth.

Highcliffe House is my newest favorite Regency Romance! If you like Edenbrooke and Lakeshire Park, then you will love this one. Megan Walker's writing keeps getting better and better.

This book has…
🌊 Regency Time period
🌊 Enemies to Lovers
🌊 The sweetest family setting
🌊 Time by the Sea
🌊 The best compromise at the end

Overall I really loved Highcliffe House. II’ll be rereading it soon!

Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to review this book!

Oh this book was just beautiful from start to finish! An enemies to lovers that hit all the boxes! I was enthralled throughout with the beautiful descriptions of the scenery and the smart and moving banter between the main characters and the delightful family! I am so glad I have it also in paperback! Definitely a re-read! Enjoy!

Thank you to Net Galley and Shadow Mountain for this opportunity, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Highcliffe House is a sweetly enjoyable regency romance set in delightful coastal town on Brighton. Anna is an only child, albeit an adult, but still desirous of her father’s time and attention. Much to her consternation, his time, money, and attention are often sought after by investors and businessmen. Anna would like to be seen and desired for her own natural merits, not what her dowry or what her father’s connections contribute to a potential match. Graham does not have a father and deeply values and respects Mr. Lane’s opinions. The two have built a relationship based on mutual trust and friendship. Unfortunately, Anna and Graham have goaded each other for years, focusing on all the negative qualities of the other. When Mr. Lane pairs them to evaluate the benefit of an investment in Brighton, everything is on the line. I was pleasantly surprised by Anna’s willingness to drop some of her walls when she did, but it was a perfect match to Graham being so caring and responsible with his family. Brighton offers each the opportunity to see the true nature of the other person and realize how wrong some of their perceptions have been. I really enjoyed both main characters, as well as the supporting characters, the location, and the pace of the writing. I would gladly recommend this to others who enjoy clean, sweet regency romances by the sea.
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Just delightful! She never disappoints in her story telling! This is enemies to lovers done to perfection! I seriously can’t get over the absolute chemistry and banter that we get to experience. If there is anything I have learned about enemies to lovers, is that it is a fine line between hate and love.

A top 5 book of the year so far. And for it being half way through, it will probably stay there.

Megan Walker has created a book that truly kept me awake at night. I didn't want to put it down. 2 am was my bed time with this book.

I loved how the MCs came to see one another and built upon a relationship they already had-strained as it started. I loved seeing the joy and safety they found the longer they were together.

And that kiss.

Highly recommend! It gets an easy 5 stars.

Walker's writing is captivating and character-driven, immersing readers in the Regency society. At first, the characters harbor mutual disdain and prejudice towards each other, but as circumstances force them into close proximity, they gradually gain a deeper understanding. I appreciated the evolution of their relationship from animosity to friendship, and the emotional depth it added to the story. Fans of clean Regency romance will find this book both touching and wholesome.

What more can you ask for than banter and an ocean? What a sweet and swoony read. Getting off on the wrong foot, Graham and Andrea find the way into each other's hearts, with adventure and passion along the way. What a great read.

"Can I keep you forever? Even if everything falls apart and all we have left is each other?"

Read if you like:
* Enemies to Lovers
* Forced Proximity
* Dual POV
* Witty/Flirty Banter
* Clean Regency Romance
* Found Family

"Surely you know by now...all I want is you."
This quote!!! This is how I feel about this book. I will be clearing a spot on my bookshelves for all future books written by Megan Walker!
Enemies to lovers with forced proximity has always been my favorite, but this book is something special. The enemies to lovers transition is perfectly paced and utterly believable. The sparkling wit, crackling chemistry, and swoon worthy romance are masterfully done. And that kiss...sigh! If you love the historical romance genre, you do not want to miss this book!

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for an arc of this book, all opinions are my own.

Enemies-to-lovers fans, I’ve got your next read and you are not going to be disappointed! “Highcliffe House” from Megan Walker is absolutely phenomenal! I was blown away by this one. The banter! The swoon! The enemies! This is everything that I love about an enemies-to-lovers romance.

Anna and Graham were truly enemies. This wasn’t an enemies for a couple of chapters turned happily ever after. It was a slow and beautiful change. I loved how Anna and Graham’s relationship grew throughout the book.

“Highcliffe House” also had all the things that make a great story in general. The side characters were delightful and hilarious. I felt all the feelings. I laughed, cried, was frustrated, and swooned. I was taken to Brighton and had fun “being” there and imagining the sights. I loved it!

“Highcliffe House” is a wonderful addition to Megan Walker’s line up and one I will be revisiting again soon!