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    A Lady Unrivaled
    A Lady Unrivaled
    A Lady Unrivaled
    Audiobook13 hours

    A Lady Unrivaled

    Written by Roseanna M. White

    Narrated by Liz Pearce

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    About this audiobook

    Lady Ella Myerston knows of the danger that haunts her brother, and she intends to put an end to it. While visiting her friend Brook, the true owner of the Fire Eyes diamonds, Ella accidentally gets entangled in an attempt to blackmail the dashing, newly reformed Lord Cayton. Will she become the next casualty of the alleged curse? White is quickly becoming the top name in Edwardian romance Lady Ella Myerston can always find a reason to smile--even if it's just in hope that tomorrow will be better than today. All her life everyone has tried to protect her from the realities of the world, but Ella knows very well the danger that has haunted her brother and their friend, and she won't wait for it to strike again. She intends to take action . . . and if that happens to involve an adventurous trip to the Cotswolds, then so much the better. Lord Cayton has already broken two hearts, including that of his first wife, who died before he could convince himself to love her. Now he's determined to live a better life. But that proves complicated when old friends arrive on the scene and try to threaten him into a life of crime. He does his best to remove the intriguing Lady Ella from danger, but the stubborn girl won't budge. How else can he redeem himself, though, but by saving her--and his daughter--from those dangerous people who seem ready to destroy them all?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateSep 13, 2016
    ISBN9781501931574
    A Lady Unrivaled
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    Roseanna M. White

    Roseanna M. White (RoseannaMWhite.com) is a bestselling, Christy Award-winning author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she's homeschooling, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books . . . . to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary.

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    • 5/5
      This is the third book in the series. Not a stand alone.

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    • 4/5
      Very good read. Great end to the trilogy. Good read.
    • 5/5
      I received this review book a long time ago, and then lost it. Fortunately, I found it. I wish I would have read it sooner when the characters and story were fresh on my mind. Roseanna M. White did a good job at catching me up quickly.A Lady Unrivaled is the third book in a series. It also concludes the story. Basically, there is a mystery around red diamonds, and some will stop at nothing to possess them. The main characters of all of the books converge and see the trilogy to it's conclusion.I loved Lady Ella, she is the female main character in this one. She is full of life, love, and compassion. She tries to see the good in everyone and everything. She is always smiling, this ability attracts others to her. She is good with animals and children. Something that comes in handy when she meets Lord Clayton's baby daughter. Lord Clayton in surly and doesn't feel like he is worthy of love and compassion. He made mistakes in his past, but is doing his best to find forgiveness and redemption. They are the perfect compliment to the other. I loved reading about them fighting their feelings and attraction for the other.This book is much more than a romance. There is the mystery of the Tiger Eyes. The threat of evil hangs over the characters of the book from the beginning. It is a matter of time until the evil behind them plays his cards and tries once again to obtain them. There are spies everywhere, one that we know from the beginning and many that are hidden.If you love a great romance with mystery, give this series a try. The best part, all of the books are out and you don't have to wait for the next installment. I have only read the last two, but have purchased the first to read sometime soon. The book contains kissing, non-graphic violence, and Christian themes.Source: I received a complimentary copy from the publisher to review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
    • 5/5
      I loved this book even more than the first two. I wasn't sure if I would since the main character Cayton was not very nice or well liked in the previous books. This is my favorite type of book, when the author brings previous characters back, making them part of the new romance novel. I so enjoy the way Roseanna writes. She has it all, they are funny, with some mystery, adventure and sweet, clean love story. She even throws in one or two bad guys. They type you love to hate. Roseanna M. White is one of my most favorite authors. She has not written anything that I have not liked. I can't wait to read her next book.
    • 5/5
      Title: A Lady Unrivaled (Ladies of the Manor #3)Author: Roseanna M. WhitePages: 408Year: 2016Publisher: Bethany HouseMy rating is 5 stars.With this last book in the series, the focus turns to Lady Ella Myerston and Lord Cayton. In the prior two books in the series, Lord Cayton is portrayed as a rogue. Suddenly his engagement is announced to one woman while he has been paying court to another. Shortly after their marriage, his wife becomes pregnant and then later dies soon after childbirth. Lord Cayton is distraught owing to his guilt at not having loved his wife as she loved him. He is now the father to a baby daughter and has come to realize his need for a Savior. He meets every morning with his neighbor and cousin, the Duke of Stafford, to study the Bible. However, Lord Cayton has decided that he will not wed again as the consequences and his former reputation will make for an unsuccessful marriage.Lady Ella has invited herself to visit her friend, the Duchess of Stafford, to gain information about the infamous Fire Eyes diamonds. Her brother was in possession of them, but if Ella has her way she will find them and save her family from the villains and the curse that follow the diamonds. While visiting, she learns that Lord Rushworth and his sister, Lady Pratt, are due any day at Lord Cayton’s home. He had not stopped them in the past from plotting to gain the diamonds and they hope to force him to help them once again. However, Lord Cayton has other plans. He will not be a party to thievery; he is a changed man now. Lord Rushworth is crazy and will stop at nothing to get the diamonds. Ella and Cayton spend time together and romance blooms, but Cayton tries to discourage Ella. As a plan forms to keep the diamonds out of the hands of Lord Rushworth, the danger increases and lives are at risk.I really liked the fact that Lord Cayton studied Scripture daily, seeking to live a more godly life and become a better man. Lady Ella’s cheerful and optimistic personality was a joy to read and the banter she shared with Cayton was entertaining. The tension at the end was great and I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to see how the story ended. Lord Rushworth and Dorsey were truly evil, making the ultimate bad guys. I look forward to the next series by this author as they are filled with historical details of how life was lived during a particular time period, have drama and entertaining plots.
    • 4/5
      I’m a relative newcomer to Edwardian Era fiction, and thankfully I have been fortunate enough to pick some superb novels for my introduction to the genre. British Fiction written by American authors can in my experience be somewhat hit and miss. This trilogy was at the better end of the scale. I believe the main strengths were the solid characterisation and development, and a plausible setting. I understand that the author had not actually visited the places she wrote about until recently, but she certainly did her research.

      As other reviewers have said, the developing relationship and chemistry between the leading characters, Ella and James Cayton were was very well written. We met both characters in previous instalments. Ella was the sweet if rather ditsy sister of Brice, an aristocratic friend and neighbour of the protagonists from the first book. Cayton was a cousin, known as a cad and a heartbreaker for his previous failed courtship of another relative.

      The witty friction between them in most of their meeting and scenes together added a delightfully light-hearted and humorous cadence to a story that took on a gradually darker and dangerous tone with the actions of certain characters. Of course, Ella and Cayton were both initially in denial over their attraction, but the resolution did not come across as fluffy, trite or predictable (until a couple of passages near the end, when things started to slip a little bit).

      Putting them aside, it was lovely to catch up with some of beloved characters from the previous stories, and see them relating so some of the new ones. The former ballerina Kira/Sophie allowed for some fascinating insights into pre-revolutionary Russian culture. Even for the ‘bad’ characters it was possible to sympathize with their plight and experiences. As another reviewer also said, the senstitive and realistic depiction of human nature, and religious content without preachiness is another strength of this series, and this book.

      My only complaints were a few Americanisms in the characters’ speech and manners. British people- especially high class British people at the turn of the century would have said ‘curtains’ not ‘drapes’, and Autumn instead of ‘fall’- and they certainly would not have put cream in their tea. Nobody takes clotted cream in tea, it’s not suitable- it’s for cakes and scones. I understand these terms being used in the narration, but they’re unrealistic when they’re put in dialogue between British characters. Finally, I did feel the resolution was a little predictable and overdone. Very similar to that of the last two books, it a lot of ways.

      Despite these reservations though, I really enjoyed this book and the whole series. I would say it was one of my favourites in the trilogy, with a fitting and satisfying end. Now I want to get the paperback to go with the other two for future re-reading.

      I received an eBook edition of this title from the publisher via Netgalley for the purposes of giving a review, and purchased the audiobook of my own volition. I was not required to write a positive one, and all opinions expressed are my own.
    • 3/5
      A Lady Unrivaled by Roseanna M. White is the third book in Ladies of the Manor series. Lady Ella Myerston wants to help her family with the matter of Fire Eyes. Lady Ella needs to find more information on the red diamonds and gets herself an invite to the Cotswold’s. Her friend has an extensive library and Lady Ella is sure she will find the information she is seeking. Her brother has always protected Ella, but now Ella wishes to help him (since his wife is expecting). Ella runs into Lord James Azerly, the Earl of Cayton. He is staying nearby with his daughter, Addie at Anlic Manor. James’ reputation proceeds him, but he has changed since the birth of daughter (and death of his wife). Unfortunately, Lady Catherine “Kitty” Pratt, her brother, Rushworth, and Kitty’s maid Kira arrive. Rushworth wants Fire Eyes and is willing to do anything to get them. Lord Pratt, Kitty’s husband, had promised them a buyer and had even taken an advance payment for the diamonds. Rushworth is pressuring James into helping him by using Lady Ella. Unknowingly (at first), Lady Ella has the red diamonds and wears them in front of Rushworth. Mayhem is sure to ensue at they try to keep the red diamonds out of Rushworth’s hands. I decided to describe the mystery and intrigue portion of the novel instead of the romance (which was very expected). I found A Lady Unrivaled to have a slower pace than the first two novels in the series. A Lady Unrivaled can be confusing if you have not read the first two books (The Lost Heiress and The Reluctant Duchess). The book does contain the requisite, predictable romance. Actually, more of the novel is devoted to the developing romance between Ella and James than to Fire Eyes. The writing is good, but I found the ending to be anticlimactic. I give A Lady Unrivaled 3.5 out of 5 stars (It was okay). I just did not think A Lady Unrivaled was as enjoyable (interesting, entertaining) as the first two books in the series. I did find the tale of Fire Eyes to be fascinating.I received a complimentary copy of A Lady Unrivaled in exchange for an honest review. The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.
    • 5/5
      This is the third book in the Ladies of the Manor series. I think this was my favorite. I love how everything is brought together to get rid of the fire eyes. Ella and James are great characters that work well with all the other people. I think my favorite character in this story was Kira. I really enjoyed how she played her part. I received this book from Celebratelit for a fair and honest opinion.