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meezcarrie's review against another edition
5.0
There are many things to love about A Lady Unrivaled. Not the least of which, the way that these ladies of the manor are not bound by society’s restrictions or expectations but carry concealed weapons on their persons and charge in to save the day despite being barely pregnant and nearly due (two different people there, in case you were wondering).
But we had all these marvelously strong yet feminine characters in the previous two books as well, and while I love them there is just something about A Lady Unrivaled that shines the tiniest bit brighter.
That light is Lady Ella Myerston, front and center stage. With her delightful quirks and her charming wit and her sincere heart, she not only spreads sunshine everywhere she walks within the pages of the book but to the reader as well. She truly is a lady unrivaled, and I was thrilled to “meet” her again and see her story come to life. Combined with Lord James Cayton (whom we’ve also met before), their chemistry is fantastic and I’m not sure I’ve yet stopped smiling at their banter.
Underlying the awesome characters and the witty humor and the delicious romance (that first kiss – WOW!) is a gentle theme of trust. Trusting who we are in Jesus… not living in the regret of who we were without Him. Trusting what we know is right… even when we can’t see the outcome. Another theme is more sobering, specifically of how deep a pit that greed can lead us into – far deeper than anyone ever dreamed we would fall. And while it is true that, as Corrie Ten Boom said so wisely, there is no pit so deep that God is not deeper still, the story woven so beautifully, and also so tragically, throughout the Ladies of the Manor series reminds us that we all have a choice when given the opportunity for Divine Rescue.
A Lady Unrivaled takes you from laughter to tears to holding your breath in suspense to fond smiles of kinship to fanning yourself over that doozy of a kiss. And always always – no matter your current emotional state – it keeps you totally immersed in the story and in these characters. Reuniting with beloved characters from the previous books – as well as some rather dastardly ones that we can’t quite seem to get rid of – is quite simply the icing on the cake for what is an absolutely fantastic conclusion to an absolutely fantastic series!
(I received a copy of this book in exchange for only my honest review.)
see my full review at Reading Is My SuperPower
But we had all these marvelously strong yet feminine characters in the previous two books as well, and while I love them there is just something about A Lady Unrivaled that shines the tiniest bit brighter.
That light is Lady Ella Myerston, front and center stage. With her delightful quirks and her charming wit and her sincere heart, she not only spreads sunshine everywhere she walks within the pages of the book but to the reader as well. She truly is a lady unrivaled, and I was thrilled to “meet” her again and see her story come to life. Combined with Lord James Cayton (whom we’ve also met before), their chemistry is fantastic and I’m not sure I’ve yet stopped smiling at their banter.
Underlying the awesome characters and the witty humor and the delicious romance (that first kiss – WOW!) is a gentle theme of trust. Trusting who we are in Jesus… not living in the regret of who we were without Him. Trusting what we know is right… even when we can’t see the outcome. Another theme is more sobering, specifically of how deep a pit that greed can lead us into – far deeper than anyone ever dreamed we would fall. And while it is true that, as Corrie Ten Boom said so wisely, there is no pit so deep that God is not deeper still, the story woven so beautifully, and also so tragically, throughout the Ladies of the Manor series reminds us that we all have a choice when given the opportunity for Divine Rescue.
A Lady Unrivaled takes you from laughter to tears to holding your breath in suspense to fond smiles of kinship to fanning yourself over that doozy of a kiss. And always always – no matter your current emotional state – it keeps you totally immersed in the story and in these characters. Reuniting with beloved characters from the previous books – as well as some rather dastardly ones that we can’t quite seem to get rid of – is quite simply the icing on the cake for what is an absolutely fantastic conclusion to an absolutely fantastic series!
(I received a copy of this book in exchange for only my honest review.)
see my full review at Reading Is My SuperPower
millysreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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
4.0
betherin02's review against another edition
5.0
Full review on Faithfully Bookish
James is trying to turn his life around and put distance between the man he is and the man he used to be. He is ashamed of his past mistakes and has a hard time forgiving himself for the pain he caused.
Ella is known for her sunny disposition and positive outlook on life but she is not as naivé as her friends and family think. She is preparing to launch an offensive and the first step is extensive research. She even ropes James into her scheming and his surly demeanor doesn’t deter her one bit.
My favorite aspect of this book was everyone looking out for one another and coming together in an effort to stop the madness once and for all. This is a great story of redemption, justice, love, and beauty! I adore this whole series!
I requested the opportunity to read and review this title through Celebrate Lit. The opinions expressed are my own.
James is trying to turn his life around and put distance between the man he is and the man he used to be. He is ashamed of his past mistakes and has a hard time forgiving himself for the pain he caused.
Ella is known for her sunny disposition and positive outlook on life but she is not as naivé as her friends and family think. She is preparing to launch an offensive and the first step is extensive research. She even ropes James into her scheming and his surly demeanor doesn’t deter her one bit.
My favorite aspect of this book was everyone looking out for one another and coming together in an effort to stop the madness once and for all. This is a great story of redemption, justice, love, and beauty! I adore this whole series!
I requested the opportunity to read and review this title through Celebrate Lit. The opinions expressed are my own.
erin_j's review against another edition
5.0
Lady Ella Myerston is not as naïve as people think. She can always find a reason to smile but that doesn’t mean she hasn’t noticed the dangers that have plagued her brother and friend. So she decides to take matters into her own hands and find a way to remove the dangers from their lives. And if the gruff Lord James Cayton happens to be a helpful companion, then so be it. James has already broken two hearts, so he doesn’t plan to risk a third. But he isn’t the same man he was before, and he can’t deny the love that is growing as he spends more time with Ella. And he will do anything to protect her.
What a great end to this series! The pacing of this story was good. Roseanna M. White brought in some new and intriguing characters while also giving us some of our favorites from previous books. Ella and Cayton had a sweet romance and relationship that developed over not a lot of time but just enough time. Ella’s bubbly personality was perfect for Cayton and bringing out his own flirtatious and teasing side. The conclusion to the fire eyes plot was very well done. Not too bonkers and a perfect ending to where the diamonds should end up. And also, we got some redemption for at least one villain which was amazing and lovely. It was deserved.
Trigger warning: aftermath grief of losing a baby/infant
What a great end to this series! The pacing of this story was good. Roseanna M. White brought in some new and intriguing characters while also giving us some of our favorites from previous books. Ella and Cayton had a sweet romance and relationship that developed over not a lot of time but just enough time. Ella’s bubbly personality was perfect for Cayton and bringing out his own flirtatious and teasing side. The conclusion to the fire eyes plot was very well done. Not too bonkers and a perfect ending to where the diamonds should end up. And also, we got some redemption for at least one villain which was amazing and lovely. It was deserved.
Trigger warning: aftermath grief of losing a baby/infant
melmo2610's review against another edition
5.0
This is an amazing finale to this trilogy. I loved the characters of Lady Ella and Lord Cayton. Their banter back in forth made me laugh out loud countless times. That is been a common thread in this series and it's probably my favorite element of Roseanna's. I thoroughly enjoyed the way the story came to a close with even a couple of twists I didn't see coming. I loved the time period and setting of this series, very Downtown Abbey as some have said. Very enjoyable read!
I received this book from the publisher and was not required to post a positive review. All opinions are my own.
I received this book from the publisher and was not required to post a positive review. All opinions are my own.
emmylib's review against another edition
5.0
This is the third and final book in the series. Over the three books you follow the underlying story of the red diamonds. In this final book you not only get your romance but you find out the truth about events involving the diamonds. I enjoyed this series a lot and look forward to reading more by this author.
heatherwoodauthor's review against another edition
4.0
While this was not my favorite Roseanna White, it was still an excellent book. Justin and Brook are major characters in it, and seeing the couples after their weddings was one of my favorite parts of the trilogy. While the suspense was high, the romances were sweet, characters well developed, and redemption nicely done, easily the best thing about this book is the chemistry in the friendships.
The best scenes were when Nottingham and Stafford - and Cayton - are together. Those two are characters for the ages! When I think back and remember this book, it won't be for Ella and Cayton, although they were alright, it will be about the fight in the library with Brook; that was awesome.
The best scenes were when Nottingham and Stafford - and Cayton - are together. Those two are characters for the ages! When I think back and remember this book, it won't be for Ella and Cayton, although they were alright, it will be about the fight in the library with Brook; that was awesome.
melissasbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this third book in the Ladies of the Manor series. Even though there was a definite conclusion to the series, I'd love to see it continue. The characters were so enjoyable, I'll miss reading about them. This author is one of my favorites. Highly recommend this series!