Megan Walker just keeps cementing herself as one of my absolute favorite regency authors with every book she publishes. I loved Anna and Graham individually and as a couple. I totally got where both of them were coming from as far as why they didn’t like each other to begin with, but I LOVED when they started to give each other a chance. I cheered Anna on for being brave enough to express her feeling and wants and was SO HAPPY that there wasn’t any miscommunication trope and that the characters didn’t let pride stand too much in their way to each other. Cherry on top was the break away from 90% of regency novels, which usually feature the peerage. Neither Anna nor Graham were titled. I can’t wait to see what Megan writes next!

I really enjoyed this cute enemies to lovers regency romance! I really liked the storyline and the character development as well.

Mr. Graham Everett not only relies on Mr. Lane for advice and investment money, he also counts him as a friend and father figure. Ms. Anna Lane hates that Mr. Everett is constantly stealing her father away from her. She wishes she could get Mr. Everett to go away for good. When circumstances come about for just this possibility, she takes the chance that things just might work out for her after all.

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Enemies to love is not my favorite trope in general but this one was well done. These two really dislike each other but I think that the strength of emotions tend to have the same strength in the opposite emotion when given a chance. In this case, Anna and Graham are thrust together for a week enabling them to see each other in a different setting and thus in a new light. Once they could see each other in that different light, I found their change of heart to be completely believable. They had never seen playfulness in each other before this opportunity and once it was there, they became pretty adorable. Also, making this more believable is that they have actually known each other for three years. They had not been a positive three years but nevertheless they didn't fall in love after knowing each other for just days. Those three years were filled with willful misunderstanding. That is why the new setting allowed them to begin to see truths they would not have seen under normal circumstances.
I loved both of their families. They are supportive and loving. The youngest sister is a hoot. Talk about your quirky character. I loved her. And really, I think it may be her that initially broke the ice between Anna and Graham. And her continued presence helped them along.
I really liked all the characters in the story, excepting the ones we are not supposed to like of course. And the setting for the book is delightful as well. I've not been to Brighton before but would love to make that trip sometime.
Overall, I found this story to be enjoyable and lovely and sweet.

Potential trigger: parental abandonment
No sex, language or violence

I am a huge fan of Megan Walker's books, and this one was SO good! Anna is such a smart, feisty character. Graham is such a caring, independent, and hard-working man. I love his fierce desire to support his family. If was so fun to watch them go from enemies to lovers. Their banter was so delightful to witness!

I also loved the change of scenery and the look at life in Brighton. I definitely think that if I had been around in the Regency days, I would have liked to live in Brighton! It seemed a calmer, more peaceful pace than London!

I recommend this one to anyone who loves a clean Regency romance!

Thank you to NetGalley, Shadow Mountain Publishing, and Megan Walker for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest opinions.

I am not a huge Regency romance girl, but Megan Walker books have my heart & Highcliffe House is no different. The bestttttt enemies to lovers with the most fun banter and realization they are falling in love. I adored this one & can not say enough good things about it - pick it up, you won't regret it!!

4.5 stars (rounded up to 5)

I liked this book. You can see two different perceptions and perspectives and how they clash. You felt for both Graham and Anna at the same time even though both of them were on opposite ends of the conflict. And conflict comes when the full picture is not seen or understood. I wish her father would have come clean with her before she set off on this journey with Graham and further hurts could have been avoided. At the heart of each relationship needs to be honesty and clarity. When there is none then tangled webs of lies and deceit erode any relationship.

I liked how the story progressed. I loved how each of them humbled themselves and came to see the other’s point of view.

I struggled with Anna more than Graham and thus it was easy for me to set it down and go and do other stuff and then come back to the book. This wasn’t a read the complete book in one sitting type of book.
And it reminded me of the most precious book she had just written. Poor man meets rich girl. There are some misunderstandings but they find a lot in common and have some flirty banter that turns to love. And they overcome their different status’s and problems to be together. Kind of cliche. But, it was still an enjoyable read. I like how this author writes. She develops relationships very well with actual fun filled dates (for their time) activities they do together. I really like that.

LOVED IT.

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

Highcliffe House was a sweet story of a enemies to lovers romance. It was well written and well paced out, and I really appreciate that it didn't have any plot lines that usually drive me crazy (problems that could be solved if they would just talk to each other, for example). It was primarily set in Brighton England where the main characters, Anna and Graham were forced to work together by her father and finally began to actually see each other for who they really were instead of their initial prejudices that they had held onto for years. Overall I would recommend this to anyone who loves a nice, clean romance novel!

I have read another book by this author and was looking forward to reading this one. Once again, Megan Walker has delivered a witty and swoony enemies to lovers story. She has crafted a story about a man and a woman whose first impressions have lead to a three years long feud between them. But one week together will open their eyes to each others true natures. The story was well written and engaging. The setting in Brighton was magical and the author did a great job describing the town and people there. The ending was in a word, perfection. A wonderful addition to the Proper Romance Collection!

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy!

All the stars in all the land. The cover is stunning and I'm obsessed with this book. Enemies to lovers, sign me up.

Set in Brighton, England in 1813, Highcliffe House is a delightful, charming tale with an enemies to friends and more trope. Talented author Megan Walker has spun an enticing story with engaging, realistic characters that tickled my fancy. Anna Lane, who has been humiliated by a man who’d been courting her wants to flee London. Her father’s friend and business partner, Graham Everett, wants to invest in property in Brighton, so Mr. Lane sends Anna with Graham to Brighton to check on it. Anna has detested Graham since he takes her father’s attention away from time spent with her.

I felt Anna was quite spoiled and petulant at first, and Graham was a bit judgmental. I enjoyed seeing Anna and Graham’s relationship change as they got to really know each other.

Walker has penned some delicious stories and I would recommend her books to those who enjoy clean and wholesome historical fiction. 4.5 stars

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

Highcliffe House by Megan Walker is an amazing historical romance
Enemies to lovers is one of my favorites tropes ever when it’s done right. And when paired with forced proximity, I am all in.
Megan Walker weave together many different elements to create a wonderful story :
The writing style is great. The Dual POV enhances the storytelling. The plot is fast paced. A magical Brighton seaside as a backdrop. The MCs are perfectly imperfect in their rivalry. Their banter is witty and their chemistry off the charts. The secondary characters, especially Graham’s family, are a great addition to the story.

Anna feels that Graham had taken all of her father’s time and attention leaving little for her. And Graham feels that Anna despises him for his lower position in society. But as they are forced to spend time together, they are able to see very different sides of each other. I loved watching them reevaluate the judgements they'd made in the past and taking big risks to secure their happiness.

I wholeheartedly recommend this sweet funny historical romance.

Oh my goodness! This caught me like a hug and it was also my favorite trope, enemies to lovers. It was so good. Megan Walker wrote a beautifully romantic novel that captured my full attention. I think this is my favorite book this year. Yes, I thought it was that good! I loved Graham and his family and in the beginning wasn’t sure about Anna but she won me over. She was strong willed, passionate and honest. Andrea beautiful inside and out.
I read about honorable men and gestures, swoon worthy kisses and intense chemistry. This was full of heartfelt moments. But don’t take my word for it, you read it and let me know what you thought! Happy Reading❣️
What I loved!
• the waltz
• the boat fishing
• The kisses!
• Graham
• The banter and chemistry
Thanks Shadow Mountain via NetGalley.

What a stunning read !

Anna can’t stand the man who has occupied her fathers time this past year. Every-time she wants to see and speak with her father he is meeting with Graham. He is annoying, condescending, and rude .
Graham feels the exact same way about her… Anna is annoying , rude and condescending as well….

Little do they know that they’d be thrown together for a week at his home (with his mother and sisters) in Brighton . Little did they know that they had much in common , much to learn from each other .

And little did they know that they’d fall madly in love with each other .

I was captivated by this book. It kept my attention from the beginning and kept my interest the entire time.

Megan Walker is a talented author who knows how to write a beautiful clean, romance . Well done ! Five stars. I will add this one to my collection.
Thank you to Netgalley for the read in exchange for an honest review .

Thanks for NetGalley for an ARC of this book. There are not enough words to explain how much I loved this book. It was filled with history, and an enemies to lovers romance. The man in characters are fun and realistic. The plot is fast paced and filled with romance. It is so nice to read a romance that is not spicy. If you enjoy historical romance, then this book should be on your TBR.

This book is the perfect happy read! It made me dream of some quality time by the sea, and is perfect for a vacation or a mental reprieve from winter. I love Megan Walker’s books - she has an amazing ability to write deeply relatable and real characters that keep you reading and always wanting more. She is the best at some happy and fun main character banter that will have you smiling and laughing. I would recommend this to anyone looking for an uplifting and happy read!

This was a wonderful new book by Megan. Very entrancing and super faced paced. I loved it so much. The characters were very likable and the story was wonderful. We follow Graham and Anna as they both try to work through their different trials in life, and it was great to see them come together and how they learned to get through their trials.

I found this dual point of view a delightful read in spite of it being an enemies-to-lovers trope which is not my favorite. I prefer my heroes and heroines to be kind throughout and not throwing out sarcastic barbs, etc. However, this one was tastefully done, although the change in attitude between them was a bit swift in my opinion. When Anna and Graham are thrown together to make a decision about an investment, neither one is happy about the situation and Anna’s resentment is so great she has already made up her mind to do her best to sabotage it. Graham has a week to change her opinion and help her fall in love with Brighton. In the process, they fall in love with each other, but they still must solve Graham’s financial dilemma before they can have their HEA. Anna’s resolution showed her determination and allowed them their happiness without emasculating Graham. Thanks to NetGalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing for a free ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Megan Walker books are a relaxing walk in a quiet, secluded seaside. In England. During the Regency period.

Highcliffe House is the third Megan Walker book I have completed, and like her previous books, we escape to Regency England with a cast of endearing characters. This time, the setting is the Brighton seaside.

Anna and Graham loathe each other, but are forced to spend a week together in Brighton to further a business arrangement. Through twists and turns, and a squirming eel (no, that's not a typo), the two discover they are better as a friends than as enemies. In fact, they fancy each other quite a lot. But, their growing attachment is tested against the hard realities of financial struggles and family responsibilities.

You might enjoy this book if you are looking for:
- Dual POV historical romance
- Clean romance
- A comforting read with an HEA
...but my favorite part about Megan Walker books you might enjoy too is:
- Unique forced-proximity scenes. I love the unique scenes in which the FMC and MMC interact alone without other distracting characters. Too many regency books tend to have the same scenes: ballroom, calling on a lady in her drawing room, going horseback riding, etc, but not this book!

Minor trigger warning: Loss of parent and previous abandonment are part of the plot background, but do not occur in the "present day" plot.

I read about 100 books a year, and rarely consider re-reading any of them. However, I own Megan Walker's books so I can re-read them anytime I want a comforting escape. The pages fly by and I only wish the books were longer. Highly recommend!

Thank you Shadow Mountain Publishing and NetGalley for the complementary copy of this book. My review is my honest opinion, and I was not influenced by the author or publisher in any way to provide a positive review.

Highcliff House is amazing. Megan Walker does a wonderful job of hooking the reader right off. The tension between the two main characters is delightful. It’s so delightful because when the tension turns to love it’s beautiful and so delicious.