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Rivals of Fortune
Somewhere in Erland Estate is the hidden family fortune Joanna has been searching for. But, more important than money are her two suitors. In a whirl of picnics and dress parties, Joanna must decide between the two. Regency Romance.
Mass Market Paperback
First published October 1, 1981
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Jane Ashford
52 books401 followersJane Ashford has written historical and contemporary romances. Her books have been published in England, Spain, France, Italy, Sweden, Slovakia, Denmark, Russia, and Latvia, Croatia and Slovenia as well as the U.S. She was nominated for a Career Achievement Award by RT Book Reviews. Her latest book, Lost Time, is romantic suspense with a touch of magic.
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July 13, 2020
Sweet and clean romance with a bit of a mystery mixed in.
Lovely slow paced story with a gentle build to a very satisfying happy ending.
The female main character shows a lot of growth from her immature attitude in the beginning to a slightly older and a lot wiser perspective after some mistakes and a bit of learning. I had some flashbacks to when I was this age and struggling with some of the same issues of identity and what it is that attracts us to others. Also, brothers are a sore trial indeed!
The various male characters were an interesting bunch and even though they were a little cliched those stereotypes exist for a reason and they worked within this frame.
Mention of off scene violence, no sex, very mild language.
Lovely slow paced story with a gentle build to a very satisfying happy ending.
The female main character shows a lot of growth from her immature attitude in the beginning to a slightly older and a lot wiser perspective after some mistakes and a bit of learning. I had some flashbacks to when I was this age and struggling with some of the same issues of identity and what it is that attracts us to others. Also, brothers are a sore trial indeed!
The various male characters were an interesting bunch and even though they were a little cliched those stereotypes exist for a reason and they worked within this frame.
Mention of off scene violence, no sex, very mild language.
September 9, 2023
I can't stand the main character. She is a teen, I get it. But she is so dumb, shallow and obnoxious that it's not pleasant to read about her. Her family and her future love interest are all very pleasant, so they made up for MC's bratty behaviour. Not enough to warrant my finishing the story, though.
June 16, 2020
3.5 ⭐️
This was a hard one to rate. I really enjoyed the last quarter of the book but I struggled with the rest, with the main character being such a brat. I almost gave up on the book but tried to wait it out and lucky I did. The ending was fun but ugh, no thanks to the main character 🙅🏼♀️
This was a hard one to rate. I really enjoyed the last quarter of the book but I struggled with the rest, with the main character being such a brat. I almost gave up on the book but tried to wait it out and lucky I did. The ending was fun but ugh, no thanks to the main character 🙅🏼♀️
July 27, 2020
A sweet, relaxing Regency romance where the MC starts out an annoying brat but demonstrates significant improvement over the course of the narrative. I loved how all of the characters were so fleshed out, and how there was a little mystery to the story as well. Perfect for reading late at night or if you just need a comforting story. The romance is very slow burn, and there was really no sensuality so if that’s what you’re after in a Regency romance, look elsewhere.
But as a mood reader, this was absolutely perfect for what I needed in this present moment. A sweet story, a gentle romance, and a guaranteed happily ever after. 💜
But as a mood reader, this was absolutely perfect for what I needed in this present moment. A sweet story, a gentle romance, and a guaranteed happily ever after. 💜
April 28, 2017
I reviewed this books part of its version where it is combine with another called "impetuous heiress".
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