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Mimi Matthews

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History, Historical Fiction, Romance

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USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews writes both historical nonfiction and award-winning proper Victorian romances, including The Siren of Sussex, a 2023 RUSA Reading List shortlist pick for Best Romance; Fair as a Star, a Library Journal Best Romance of 2020; Gentleman Jim, a Kirkus Best Book of 2020; and The Work of Art, winner of the 2020 HOLT Medallion. Her novels have received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, Kirkus, and Shelf Awareness, and her articles have been featured on the Victorian Web, the Journal of Victorian Culture, and in syndication at BUST Magazine.

In her other life, Mimi is an attorney. She resides in California with her family, which includes a retired Andalusian dressage horse, ...more

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Average rating: 4.06 · 55,654 ratings · 9,652 reviews · 20 distinct works • Similar authors

	A Holiday by Gaslight 4.04 avg rating — 8,431 ratings — published 2018 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Matrimonial Advertisement (Parish Orphans of Devon, #1) 4.03 avg rating — 7,554 ratings — published 2018 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Work of Art (Somerset Stories, #1) 4.19 avg rating — 5,595 ratings — published 2019 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Lost Letter 4.04 avg rating — 5,494 ratings — published 2017 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Siren of Sussex (Belles of London, #1) 3.93 avg rating — 5,319 ratings — published 2022 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Belle of Belgrave Square (Belles of London, #2) 4.15 avg rating — 4,126 ratings — published 2022 — 14 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Viscount and the Vicar's Daughter 3.84 avg rating — 4,308 ratings — published 2018 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Gentleman Jim (Somerset Stories, #2) 4.25 avg rating — 3,078 ratings — published 2020 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Convenient Fiction (Parish Orphans of Devon, #3) 4.27 avg rating — 2,769 ratings — published 2019 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Winter Companion (Parish Orphans of Devon, #4) 4.21 avg rating — 2,543 ratings — published 2020 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Meet Me in Paris 2024!

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be attending my first book signing at RARE Paris in 2024! RARE (Romance Author and Reader Events) is a multi-author book signing event where readers come from all over the world to meet their favorite authors. The main event will be on April 6, 2024 at Le Palais des […]

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Series by Mimi Matthews

Parish Orphans of Devon (4 books)
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Mimi Matthews (Goodreads Author)

4.08 avg rating — 15,563 ratings

Somerset Stories (4 books)
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Mimi Matthews (Goodreads Author)

4.22 avg rating — 9,526 ratings

Belles of London (4 books)
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Mimi Matthews (Goodreads Author)

4.03 avg rating — 9,446 ratings

Victorian Romantics (1 book)
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Mimi Matthews (Goodreads Author)

4.09 avg rating — 1,465 ratings

The Crinoline Academy (1 book)
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0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings

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In most historical romances, love and marriage go together like...well, a horse and carriage. But what if the girl part of the girl-meets-boy...

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Mimi Matthews and 1 other person liked Aubrey DeBaar's review of Appointment in Bath (Somerset Stories, #4): "A sweet, sweet story. Ivo and Margaret’s story was delightful! This is probably the gentlest of the stories in the series so far, but fits appropriately as Ivo and Margaret are younger than other characters (18 & 23). They each learn of themselves in" Read more of this review »
May 21, 2023 03:48PM · see review
Mimi Matthews and 5 other people liked Susan's review of Appointment in Bath (Somerset Stories, #4): "Fantastic addition to the series! And can I just say, the cover is stunning! A must read for fans of victorian era romance. Ms. Matthews’ skill as a storyteller is top-notch. This is the fourth book in the Somerset stories series. I found this to be n" Read more of this review »
May 21, 2023 03:48PM · see review
Mimi Matthews and 16 other people liked Jeannine's review of Appointment in Bath (Somerset Stories, #4): "Anyone picking up this gorgeous book and having their first experience reading a Mimi Matthews story will be swept away by this charming romance, with its secret meetings, feuding families, and even a little adventure before a sweet conclusion. This " Read more of this review »
May 21, 2023 10:08AM · see review
Mimi Matthews and 9 other people liked Heather Wood's review of Appointment in Bath (Somerset Stories, #4): "Ivo did not disappoint. I'm a bit of a sucker for characters like him, the middle child who wears spectacles and doesn't do things the way his older brother wants him to. He was sweet, respectful with Meg and his elders, courageous, driven, and made m" Read more of this review »
May 20, 2023 02:20PM · see review
Mimi Matthews made a comment on her review of The Siren of Sussex (Belles of London, #1) " Andria wrote: "I bought this book having not read any of your works before and I am so glad I did. What a beautifully written story! The passion paire ...more "
Apr 27, 2023 08:42AM · see review
Mimi Matthews made a comment on Meet Me in Paris 2024! " Jennifer wrote: "That will be amazing!! Those in attendance will be so lucky to meet and chat with you!! Hooray!! :)" Thanks, Jennifer :) It's so excit ...more "
Apr 16, 2023 07:39PM · see blog post
Mimi Matthews rated a book it was amazing The Gentleman's Gambit (A League of Extraordinary Women, #4) by Evie Dunmore (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Rich with passion, brimming with history, and alive with feminist insight, The Gentleman’s Gambit is a literary treasure trove for lovers of Victorian romance. Evie Dunmore once again proves her mastery of the genre, crafting a story that resonates a ...more
Apr 16, 2023 07:16PM · 26 likes · like · see review
Mimi Matthews rated a book it was amazing In This Moment (Timeless, #2) by Gabrielle Meyer (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
From my endorsement: In This Moment is a page-turning journey through three riveting, interwoven historical timelines. Gabrielle Meyer merges epic moments in history with personal themes of romance, faith, and self-sacrifice. A unique and thought-prov ...more
Apr 12, 2023 04:35PM · 15 likes · like · see review
Mimi Matthews rated a book it was amazing Marry Me by Midnight (Once Upon the East End #1) by Felicia Grossman (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
From my endorsement: MARRY ME BY MIDNIGHT is a scorching and swoonworthy reimagining of Cinderella set in the 1830s London Jewish community. Felicia Grossman writes with passion and sensitivity, imbuing her characters with humor, heart, and strength. ...more
Apr 12, 2023 02:29PM · 22 likes · like · see review
Mimi Matthews finished reading Medusa's Sisters by Lauren J.A. Bear (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“Not very romantic, is it? But I don't want you to feel powerless with me. I value your intelligence and your strength. I'd rather you stood at my side than in my shadow.”
― Mimi Matthews, A Holiday by Gaslight

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“A wounded animal will bite and claw,” she said to Mrs. Ogilvy. “And it often cannot tell friend from foe. One mustn’t judge such a creature too harshly.”
― Mimi Matthews, The Work of Art

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“I don't know if I can let you dance with anyone else. Not without kissing you first.”
― Mimi Matthews, A Holiday by Gaslight

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