In this enchanting Victorian mystery, Ashley March crafts a seductive love story between two rivals who seek an exotic dye which could increase their family fortune. Now that Alex Laurie has inherited Laurie & Sons from his deceased father, he has introduced his mother and sisters to the London ton. But London society still views the Laurie family as upstarts. But when wealthy American, Willa Stratton, first lays eyes on Alex at a masquerade ball, she feels a desire she has never experienced before. But Willa does not know that Alex is the son of her father's previous business partner and her biggest rival.

When Alex Laurie realizes Willa's true identity at a masquerade ball, he deduces that she is there to find Mr. Andrew Woolstone. Woolstone is said to have the Madonna dye that the competing dye maker companies are eager to acquire. Alex Laurie will go to any extent to acquire the dye for his company. When Willa realizes what a formidable rival she has in the ambitious new owner of Laurie & Sons, she will stop at nothing to stop Alex from getting the Madonna dye. But Willa has made a dangerous mistake when confronting the competition: She has fallen in love with Alex Laurie.

Ashley March has written an irresistible treat for readers who love a little rivalry in their romance novels. Alex and Willa make each page sizzle as they fight for the ultimate prize. March takes her time developing this perfect romance and creates plenty of storyline besides Alex and Willa's romance. MY LADY RIVAL delivers the ultimate romance where there is a fine line between love and hate.