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Added by 2 of our members. In this tantalizing new novel of untold wealth, unbridled privilege, and unspeakable scandals, a family shakes the very foundation of proper Victorian Society--and sets the bluebloods to blushing When the wealthy middle-class Laurie family purchases a home in exclusive Belgrave Square, London Society is aghast. After all, the consensus is My Lady Rival they're nothing but lowborn commoners-a family of nouveau riche daring to marry into the aristocracy. Others believe it's an attempt to prove that their wealth makes them equal to nobility. Only one thing is certain: Belgrave Square will never be the same again. Upon his father's death, Alexander My Lady Rival feels the best way to provide his family with the privileges they deserve and secure their business is to establish ties with the London ton. And the best way to My Lady Rival it is by marrying an aristocratic bride. But when his business My Lady Rival beautiful daughter--the one person who can destroy his plans--appears in London, Alex must defeat her attempts at sabotage Genre: Historical Romance. Lessons in French Laura Kinsale. Please email webmaster fantasticfiction. My Lady Rival (Belgrave Square Affair, #1) by Ashley March

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The court is worried along with the royal palace of Han as Empress Bo still has not given birth to a son and not to mention her losing the Emperor's favors. Wanting to eliminate potential rival to her son's position, Consort Li manipulated Empress Bo into trying to kill Consort Wang. In the end, Consort Li's scheme is discovered and as a result, Prince Rong's title was stripped and both of them were exiled. The palace maids informed the Grand Empress Dowager and she rushed to mediate their conflict but she overheard Chen Jiao say that her mother, Princess Guantao arranged assassins to kill Liu Wu secretly for Liu Che, so that the latter's path to the throne will be easier. Listening to this, Yi Fang collapsed in sadness and began to cry, lamenting that all her family members are doing nothing but harming each other and she had misunderstood Liu Qi. Finally, in the last scene, old Yifang, together with Empress Dowager Wang Zhi and Zhou Yafu, were reminiscing the past, when a group of young girls who just entered the palace as maiden-in-waiting My Lady Rival presented to Yifang and one of them is My Lady Rival Zifu, the future Empress Wei, the wife of Emperor Wu. Yifang gives them a bit of advice to "take in the past because in the future, you'll regret not taking in the tears and happiness". Yifang's days of scheming are over, as Wei Zifu's days are just starting. They also informed that Dou Yifang died and was buried with Liu Heng. Due to its large and diverse cast as well as My Lady Rival set and costume production, the series attracted international attention during its production stages. The series is one of the highest rated series of and received viewership of more than 19 million when it was first aired on Shanghai TV Drama. 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Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Other editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. In this tantalizing new novel of untold wealth, unbridled privilege, and unspeakable scandals, a family shakes the very foundation of proper Victorian Society—and sets the bluebloods to blushing. When the wealthy middle-class Laurie family purchases a home in exclusive Belgrave Square, London Society is aghast. After all, the consensus is that they're nothing but lowborn In this tantalizing new novel of untold wealth, unbridled privilege, and unspeakable scandals, a family shakes the very foundation of proper Victorian Society—and sets the bluebloods to blushing. After all, the consensus is that they're nothing but lowborn commoners-a family of nouveau riche daring to marry into the aristocracy. Others believe it's an attempt to prove that their wealth makes them equal to nobility. Only one thing is certain: Belgrave Square will never be the same again. Upon his father's death, Alexander Laurie feels the best way to provide his family with the privileges they deserve and secure their business is to establish ties with the London ton. And the best way to do it is by marrying an aristocratic bride. But when his business rival's beautiful daughter— the one My Lady Rival who can My Lady Rival his plans—appears in London, Alex must defeat her attempts at sabotage. Get A Copy. Mass Market Paperbackpages. More My Lady Rival Original Title. Belgrave Square Affair 1. Other Editions 2. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about My Lady Rivalplease sign up. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 3. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. A Wonderful Romance Two scheming business rivals with the same agenda fall in love despite everything that tears them apart. This isn't as angsty as her My Lady Rival novels, but it's still funny, sexy and a lovely read. View all 6 comments. Jan 06, Heather rated it really liked it. This My Lady Rival a quick read. It had quite a few really funny moments. It was different from Ashley March's other books because I would say it was more of a light read. I tend to like the more angsty books, but I did enjoy this often times steamy and fun read. Ashley March is one of my favorite authors she never lets me down. Jun 10, Eliza rated it it was amazing. Super cute book. Every now and My Lady Rival I like sappy books that pull on the heartstrings. Quick, cute, steamy Jan 20, Sarah rated it really liked it. Would have given 5 stars, but she introduced characters that I thought for sure would be her next book, and then I find out she is writing under a different name with no clear plans to follow through with the series she so obviously set the beginnings for in this book and that's just irritating. Aug 10, Have Coffee Need Books rated it it was amazing. Apr 02, Mary Kate rated it really liked it. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Not March's best work. She did a good job with character building but it was sloooow. The plot dragged in a lot of places and I was only able to not skim because I kept putting the book down and coming back to it with fresh eyes. Her flippancy with Alex near the end after they had hooked up. Love love love! I loved Willa in the sense Not March's best work. I loved Willa in the sense that she wanted Alex but didn't put all of her eggs in one basket if you will. Like "Hey if this doesn't pan out, there's always that Earl I can marry. The book My Lady Rival a few plot holes. I never understood why they went and talked to the owner of the Boar's Head for 4 My Lady Rival That entire scene My Lady Rival pointless except that it helped Alex figure out his dye process but My Lady Rival way it was done confused me. Then when Alex came and confessed his undying love for Willa, she just closed the door on him? And then later that night showed up at his house? I just Apr 18, Ellie rated it really liked it. How very unoriginal of you. This is a very different type of historical romance because neither of the main characters are members of the Ton but they are both very rich enough to marry into high society. Miss Willa Stratton My Lady Rival been sent to England by her father in America to find a certain dye before their biggest competitor the Laurie Family does. This is not the first time My Lady Rival and Willa have gone toe to toe over a dye or investors and they both will use whatever skills they have to win. I am not a historical romance novel fan. Ashley March is an amazing writer and the best historical romance writer out My Lady Rival in my opinion. I love her books and always look forward to seeing what she comes up with next. Ashley March writes characters with a ton of passion, lots of personality and very easy to like. I loved that Alex or Willa were part of the Ton and they had both, along with their families, worked very hard to be so successful. It was very interesting to see how important it was to have the right clothes, carriage, manners and most importantly the right grammar and accent to be accepted. Alex and Willa are great characters and I loved the banter between them. If you are a historical romance fan you need to read My Lady Rival. Jan 16, Lelyana rated it it was ok. Aduh, after baca. Sigh, its My Lady Rival boring story Mister laurie ini 3 tahun yll sempet "teralih" perhatiannya karena ciuman Willa waktu di Italy, mereka sama2 orang Amerika, Aduh, after baca. Mister laurie ini 3 tahun yll sempet "teralih" perhatiannya karena ciuman Willa waktu di Italy, mereka sama2 orang Amerika, yang sedang berusaha manaikkan My Lady Rival derajat mereka dengan menikahi kaum ningrat di Inggris Si Willa ngedeketin earl Si Alex ngedeketin adik nya earl. Ga pentinglah masalah gengsi dan naik derajat itu. Ini the worst book dari Ashley Ya udah gitu aja, ceritanya gak panjang, cuma halaman, membosankan,kecuali bagian uhuk2 doggy style nya itu. View all 3 comments. Oct 21, Julie rated it liked it Shelves: kindlehistorical-romance. I My Lady Rival a tough time warming up to Willa, the heroine in this Victorian romance, though I liked her very much at first when we first meet her. But then she began to bug me, though I liked the hero Alex very much. Still, I felt the story was disjointed as if some of the scenes were unfinished. The ending was rushed and in need of more development towards how Alex and Willa realized their love for each other. A disappointiment compared to her last book, My Lady Rival the Countess, which was great.