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April 1, 2023
A Love Story in Time Giveaway
I’ve teamed up with Laura Frantz, Elizabeth Camden, and Julie Klassen for a grand historical romance giveaway to celebrate the upcoming release of Return to Satterthwaite Court! One lucky winner will receive signed copies of each of the novels pictured above, along with a $100.00 Amazon gift card!! Laura, Elizabeth, and Julie are three of […]
March 8, 2023
The Siren of Sussex is a 2023 RUSA Reading List shortlist pick!
I’m thrilled to announce that my Victorian novel The Siren of Sussex is a 2023 RUSA Reading List shortlist pick for Best Romance!! RUSA (Research and User Services Librarians) is a division of the American Library Association. The Reading List is their annual best-of list comprised of eight different fiction genres for adult readers. […]
October 11, 2022
The Belle of Belgrave Square Release Day & Giveaways!
My Beauty and the Beast inspired Victorian romance novel The Belle of Belgrave Square (Belles of London, Book 2) is out today from Berkley/Penguin Random House! To celebrate, I’m giving away a signed, personally annotated paperback copy of the novel. There’s also a book tour, a bonus giveaway for international readers, and other special treats! […]
September 13, 2022
Epic Anniversary Giveaway—Win a Collection of my Published Novels!
Dear Readers, On September 19th, it will be five whole years (!!!) since the release of my first novel, The Lost Letter. To celebrate, I’m hosting an epic anniversary giveaway for a complete set of all thirteen of my published romance novels + a $25 Amazon gift card! 1 winner (selected at random by Rafflecopter) […]
August 26, 2022
Exciting Book News!!
I’m excited to announce that I’ve signed on to write another three Victorian romances with my publisher Berkley/Penguin Random House!! I’ve been fizzing about this deal for the past weeks, dying to tell you all. Now the official announcement has been released in Publishers Marketplace, I can finally share the news! As reported above, the […]
August 23, 2022
The Siren of Sussex is On Sale for $1.99!
Dear Readers, The Siren of Sussex is on sale for the very first time! My publisher has temporarily discounted the eBook to $1.99—a more than 80% savings off the list price! If you’ve been waiting to read this swoony, cross-class Victorian romance (the first in my new Belles of London series), now’s your chance. But […]
July 5, 2022
The Victorian Reading Room
Today is the launch of my new reader group—Mimi Matthews’ Victorian Reading Room! The Victorian Reading Room is a private Facebook group where readers can discuss my historical romance novels, historical nonfiction, and everything related to my research and writing. You’ll also have exclusive access to ask me questions about my books, participate in giveaways, […]
February 3, 2022
The Power of Functional Pockets
In the mid- to late nineteenth century, functional pockets in women’s clothing were a powerful symbol of women’s burgeoning independence. Unlike their early nineteenth century forebears, whose close-fitting vertical fashions hid few secrets, the full skirts of ladies living in the 1840s provided plenty of room for a pocket or two. These pockets weren’t always […]
January 11, 2022
The Siren of Sussex Epic Release Day Giveaway!
My new Victorian romance novel The Siren of Sussex is out today from Berkley Romance! To celebrate its release, I’ve curated an epic giveaway, which I hope you’ll love. There’s also a Reader FAQ, a Pinterest board with images of how I imagine the characters, and other special treats. There’s even a bonus giveaway that’s […]
January 6, 2022
The Pretty Horsebreakers: Victorian Fashion & Competition in Rotten Row
In the course of the London season, during the fashionable hour (from five to seven each evening), the crème of Victorian society could often be seen riding or driving in Hyde Park’s Rotten Row. Titled noblemen and women, wealthy heirs and heiresses, and ladies and gentlemen in town to make a match. But it wasn’t […]
