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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!
emjen16's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Violence, Blood, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Medical trauma, Murder, Pregnancy, Gore, Gun violence, and Kidnapping
Minor: Drug use
emslovestoread's review against another edition
5.0
There are some books that you finish and never think of again. Then there are books that you want to start again the minute you finish, and that you think about constantly after finishing. This is one of the latter. The whole series, actually. I LOVED every book, and it's become a favorite series. I need more!
deannah's review against another edition
3.0
3.5. Overall, this was an enjoyable read. However, as this is also the end of a series and a conclusion of this whole "fire-eyes" business, I expected a little bit more of a conclusion that what was written. Some things wrapped up too nicely given what was written previously about certain characters, etc. On an annoying Christian scale, this is pretty low with a 4/10. Mostly about feeling premonition and guidance.
emlickliter's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
A Lady Unrivaled (Ladies of the Manor #3) by Roseanna M. White – Lady Ella’s optimism and desire to protect her family may not be enough as the final showdown over the necklace comes to a head. It’s a good thing Lord Cayton has an iron will to go with his softening heart. Happy Reading!
cctblog's review against another edition
4.0
Earlier this year, I read White's The Reluctant Duchess. I was enthralled in the story, even though I hadn't read The Lost Heiress, the book that sets everything up. I was able to follow along fairly well, once I got the gist of things. With A Lady Unrivaled, though, I think readers would be at a significant disadvantage if they had not first read at least the second book in the series, as the Fire Eyes and events from The Reluctant Duchess play a major role in the story.
As I began reading this book, I was immediately drawn to both Ella and Cayton, and I could tell they would be a perfect match. However, the book did seem to move slowly in the beginning, and it took a very long time for any movement to be made in the Ella-Cayton romance (beyond lingering looks and internal reflections). That said, once the romance progressed, it was very satisfying! The action picked up near the end of the book, as well, and I found myself flying through the pages.
One of my favorite aspects of the novel is the relationship between Ella and Cayton's daughter Addie. It's so sweet! Also, I appreciated how things ended up for Lady Pratt, a woman who had been an antagonist in previous books but who became much more sympathetic in this novel.
A Lady Unrivaled is a novel full of romance, intrigue, danger, and mythology. It's a very satisfying conclusion to White's Ladies of the Manor series.
As I began reading this book, I was immediately drawn to both Ella and Cayton, and I could tell they would be a perfect match. However, the book did seem to move slowly in the beginning, and it took a very long time for any movement to be made in the Ella-Cayton romance (beyond lingering looks and internal reflections). That said, once the romance progressed, it was very satisfying! The action picked up near the end of the book, as well, and I found myself flying through the pages.
One of my favorite aspects of the novel is the relationship between Ella and Cayton's daughter Addie. It's so sweet! Also, I appreciated how things ended up for Lady Pratt, a woman who had been an antagonist in previous books but who became much more sympathetic in this novel.
A Lady Unrivaled is a novel full of romance, intrigue, danger, and mythology. It's a very satisfying conclusion to White's Ladies of the Manor series.
brookepalmer796's review against another edition
3.0
Much better than the second book. Good resolution.
longtimereader's review against another edition
5.0
The more of Roseanna White's books I read, the more I love them. Ella is doing her best to avoid falling for anyone, much less Lord James Cayton, aka Cayton or Cay. He's broken the hearts of at least two women, one who was his wife. Well, maybe it wasn't exactly that way, but she is deceased and his beyond adorable little girl has taken a deep liking to Ella.
Ella has one solid goal, and I love her steadfastness in working towards that. She has every plan to save the mystery of these missing red diamonds. Yes, RED diamonds. If she can find them, she feels she can free her family from all kinds of things. Will her steadfast comment to this be everyone's undoing?
I like Ella, and Cayton is amazing too. I love his panting skills, and his dedication to his child as best as he can. The cute way they tease each other starting with the color of Ella's hair, and her preferred naming of the color of her hair was so funny!
I connected deeply with the plight of Kira Belova in some ways. I loved that she was a ballerina, a Prima at that. My heart hurt with her over her injury and I felt horrible about her being controlled by the man who was treating her so badly. (That was so well written though!) I could have read an entire book just about her life before this situation.
This was the third and final book in this series and I'm sad it's over. Even so, they were all so very good that I can easily recommend them to anyone. They are best read in order.
My copy came from Celebrate Lit in exchange for my honest review and nothing more.
Ella has one solid goal, and I love her steadfastness in working towards that. She has every plan to save the mystery of these missing red diamonds. Yes, RED diamonds. If she can find them, she feels she can free her family from all kinds of things. Will her steadfast comment to this be everyone's undoing?
I like Ella, and Cayton is amazing too. I love his panting skills, and his dedication to his child as best as he can. The cute way they tease each other starting with the color of Ella's hair, and her preferred naming of the color of her hair was so funny!
I connected deeply with the plight of Kira Belova in some ways. I loved that she was a ballerina, a Prima at that. My heart hurt with her over her injury and I felt horrible about her being controlled by the man who was treating her so badly. (That was so well written though!) I could have read an entire book just about her life before this situation.
This was the third and final book in this series and I'm sad it's over. Even so, they were all so very good that I can easily recommend them to anyone. They are best read in order.
My copy came from Celebrate Lit in exchange for my honest review and nothing more.
ink__and__page's review against another edition
4.0
Ella has the sweetest personality and it was a delight to read about her in this final book of the series. I may or may not have stayed up til 1am on a school night, only to realize I still had sixty some pages left. It was EXTREMELY difficult to put the book down in the midst of the imploding plot at that point, but it was worth to read it with fresh eyes and enjoy the great ending! So glad Goodreads introduced me to this author, because it has been such a treat to delve into her characters and explore the history of England pre-WWI.