Mimi Matthews

Valentine March es la hija de un estricto vicario, una solterona, o eso parece. Ha conseguido un nuevo empleo como dama de compañía en Yorkshire, en una casa en la que vive también el peor sinvergüen

Evelyn Maltravers sabe que no vale nada en el mercado matrimonial. Su familia se desliza rápidamente hacia la ruina, así que no encontrará pareja en un salón de baile. Solo le queda una esperanza; destacar en lo que si sabe hacer bien, que es montar a caballo. Y lo hara vestida de alta costura, pero ¿quien podra confeccionar sus trajes?Ahmad Malik es un sastre medio indio. Su talento para embellecer a las mujeres ha hecho que se abra camino en el mundo de la moda y, en especial, en vestir a jinetes como Evelyn. Ella lo encanta y despierta en el un sentimiento que nunca creyo posible. Sin embargo, no todo el mundo aceptara a una pareja asi Ambos, indomables, se enfrentaran a la sociedad y ¿conseguiran su objetivo?

Evelyn Maltravers sabe que no vale nada en el mercado matrimonial. Su familia se desliza rápidamente hacia la ruina, así que no encontrará pareja en un salón de baile. Solo le queda una esperanza; destacar en lo que si sabe hacer bien, que es montar a caballo. Y lo hara vestida de alta costura, pero ¿quien podra confeccionar sus trajes? Ahmad Malik es un sastre medio indio. Su talento para embellecer a las mujeres ha hecho que se abra camino en el mundo de la moda y, en especial, en vestir a jinetes como Evelyn. Ella lo encanta y despierta en el un sentimiento que nunca creyo posible. Sin embargo, no todo el mundo aceptara a una pareja asi? Ambos, indomables, se enfrentaran a la sociedad y ¿conseguiran su objetivo?

El lugarteniente Charles Heywood ya está harto de batallas. Cansado y desilusionado, vuelve a Inglaterra para establecerse en el campo y llevar una vida tranquila. Pero la hacienda que desea está plagada de secretos, algunos de los cuales podrian resultar peligrosos. Si quiere desentrañarlos, necesitara ayuda.Lady Katherine Beresford solo tiene veinte años y ya se ha ganado una reputacion escandalosa: sabe montar, disparar y nunca se le ha antojado un caballero al que no pudiera conquistar hasta ahora. Pero no, no se dejara intimidar por ese soldado de cabello negro azabache porque ¿acaso un alma debil podria conquistar a un caballero apuesto?

Quand lady Anne Deveril pense que sa meilleure amie est tombée entre les griffes d’un suborneur, elle est prête à tout pour la sauver, même à quémander l’intervention de Félix Hartford, son ancien so

Issue d’une famille éclaboussée par un scandale, Evelyn Malravers sait que personne ne l’attend à Londres pour la saison. Comment trouver le beau parti qui lui permettra d’assurer l’avenir des siens

Timide et complexée, Julia Wychwood redoute les mondanités. Mais comment y échapper quand on est une riche héritière et que la saison bat son plein ? Elle s’alarme lorsque l’effrayant capitaine Blunt

DISCOVER FOURTH AND FINAL BOOK IN THE ENCHANTING BELLES OF LONDON SERIESMixes the steaminess of Jilly Cooper with the feminism of Bridgerton No one writes Victorian Romance like Mimi Matthews, and her Belles of London series just keeps getting better! Kate Quinn ---A silver-haired equestrienne and a charismatic artist turn a scandalous bargain into a vibrant portrait of love.Stella Hobhouse is a brilliant rider, stalwart friend, skilled sketch artist and completely overlooked. Her outmodish gray hair makes her invisible to London society. Combined with her brothers pious restrictions and her dwindling inheritance, Stella is on the verge of a lifetime marooned in Derbyshire as a spinster. Unless she does something drasticlike posing for a daring new style of portrait by the only man whos ever really seen her. Aspiring painter Edward Teddy Hayes knows true beauty when he sees it. He would never ask Stella to risk her reputation as an artists model, but in the five years since a virulent bout of scarlet fever left him partially paralysed, Teddy has learned to heed good fortune when he finds it. Hell do anything to persuade his muse to pose for him, even if he must offer her a marriage of convenience. After all, though Teddy has yearned to trace Stellas luminous beauty on canvas since their chance meeting, her heart is what he truly aches to capture . . . ---READER PRAISE FOR THE BELLES OF LONDON SERIES Transporting and swoony, just why I read historical romance ***** Reader Review Cant stop thinking about Anne and Hart and their yearning! ***** Reader Review So sweet and tender . . . unforgettable ***** Reader Review

"Je reviendrai te chercher, Maggie. Je te le jure !" Margaret Honeywell n’a jamais oublié la promesse de Nicholas, le jeune palefrenier dont elle était amoureuse et qui, accusé à tort de vol, a dû fu

A sizzling second-chance historical romance that will enchant fans of Bridgerton and Jilly Cooper alike!I could barely stand to put this book down! 5 ***** Reader ReviewMimi never disappoints, here is another novel I am swooning over! 5 ***** Reader Review--Fortune favours the bold. But is Lady Anne daring enough to accept a favour from a wicked gentleman? Lady Anne Deveril has voluntarily renounced any fanciful notions of love and marriage. And yet, fate now puts Anne back into the entirely too enticing path of Mr. Felix Hartford. The youthful torch Hart once held for Anne has long since cooled. Or so he keeps telling himself. But now Anne needs a favour. Hart will play along with her little ruse - on the condition that Anne attends his grandfathers country estate. Away from society, Anne makes the tantalising discovery that beneath the roguish exterior is a man with hidden depths, scorching passions - and a tender heart.A fun, romantic slow-burn love story that you wont be able to put down, The Lily of Ludgate Hill is one of the Belles of London tales readers cant help falling in love with.--Readers have fallen head over heels for The Lily of Ludgate HillEnjoyable characters , well-researched and a great story that keeps you hooked . What more do you want? 5 ***** Reader ReviewWhat can I say, every book Mimi Matthews writes is amazing, and this book is no exception 5 ***** Reader ReviewIf you love historical romance, this is perfect for you 5 ***** Reader ReviewTruly a wonderful read. The characters were amazing, and the story was so well-written. Cant wait for the next book in the series 5 ***** Reader Review

Bridgerton meets Jilly Cooper in this feminist historical romance that will have you swooning!Unflinching, tender and moving. EVIE DUNMOREA rare treat to enjoy and savour. KATE PEARCEA moving love story and a vivid recreation of Victorian life. Anna Campbell --The marriage mart is calling, and Evelyn must answer . . .Evelyn Maltravers longs for her perfect match. But with her family tumbling toward ruin. Her only hope is to distinguish herself is on horseback and to succeed shell need a habit-maker whos not afraid to take risks. Ahmad Malik have always made women beautiful - but no one compares to Evelyn. Her unbridled spirit enchants him, awakening a depth of feeling he never thought possible. But pushing boundaries comes at a cost and not everyone is pleased to welcome Evelyn and Ahmad into fashionable society. The indomitable pair must decide which hurdles they can jump and what matters most: Making their mark or following their hearts?__A well written and innovative story . . . Fascinating characters and a captivating romance5* Reader ReviewMimi is the indisputable Queen of writing Victorian and Regency novels. A delightful read5* Reader ReviewThis is a beautiful novel about self-discovery and the power of pure love5* Reader Review

The sizzling historical romance perfect for fans of Bridgerton and Jilly CooperA page-turner that swept me off fairytale-style and kept up the enchantment right through to the end5* READER REVIEWSwooningly romantic! From the moment I picked it up, I was hooked5* READER REVIEWNo one writes historical romance like Mimi Mathews. I just cant get enough5* READER REVIEWA marriage of convenience. An unlikely couple. Sparks will fly in the English countryside . . .__________Captain Jasper Blunt requires a rich wife to ornament his isolated ruin, and he has his sights set on the enchanting Julia Wychwood.Julia finds navigating Londons high society torture. So she decides to swap the ballrooms for the countryside - shell marry the Captain. In exchange for her dowry and her hand, the Captain must promise to grant her freedom. This is to be no marriage of love, and Julia is determined to keep it that way. But the more she learns of the beastly former hero, the more intrigued she becomes and soon she finds her resolve beginning to fade and her heart opening. __________A beautifully written story that stayed with me long after I had turned the last page5* Reader ReviewPoignant characters and brilliant storytelling. Mimi Matthews is the best historical romance writer right now5* Reader ReviewGorgeous historical romance. Wonderful, moving and beautifully crafted5* Reader Review

Stella Hobhouse destaca en todo lo que hace: es una excelente amazona, dibuja bien, es una buena amiga de sus amigos pero lo cierto es que vive arrinconada, sin que nadie le haga caso. Ese cabello gris que tiene no es que este precisamente a la moda, y la menguante fortuna de su hermano apunta a que acabara sola y abandonada en mitad de Derbyshire. Asi que, ¿por que no posar para un atrevido retrato?Edward Hayes, aspirante a pintor, sabe reconocer la belleza cuando la ve, y quiere pintarla. Tras una grave enfermedad, entiende que no hay que perder el tiempo. Quiere que su musa pose para el, como sea, aunque tenga que casarse con ella para que acepte.

The Academy always comes first . . . which makes marriage to its most formidable adversary an exceedingly inconvenient arrangement.Well removed from Londons more curious eyes, the Benevolent Academy for the Betterment of Young Ladies strives toward one clandestine goal: to distract, disrupt, and discredit men in power who would seek to harm the advancement of womenby appropriate means, of course.When intrepid newspaper editor Miles Quincey starts to question the schools intentions, the Academy appoints Penelope Nell Trewlove, one of their brightest graduates, to put this nuisance to rest. An easy enough mission, she supposes. Or it would be, if Miles wasnt so fascinatingtoo fascinating to resistand if Nells visit to London didnt perfectly coincide with the murder of one of Miless reporters. When the inexorable claws of fate trap Nell and Miles in a compromising situation, they agree to an arrangement that will save their reputations while enabling them to investigate the story that led to a mans death, as well as the surprising chemistry between them . . .

A Victorian bluestocking with a passion for lost causes attracts the unwilling attention of a frost-hearted viscount during her tumultuous debut season in Bath in USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthewss fifth book in her acclaimed Somerset Stories series. West Country beauty Hannah Heywood may be quiet with fashionable strangers, but when it comes to animals in need, she has no trouble finding her voice. Newly arrived in Bath for her very first season, all she desires is to find one like-minded gentleman. A man of warmth and compassion, as sensitive to animals as he is to people. But if such a man exists, he dare not approach her. Not with the tall, blond, and menacing Viscount St. Clare standing in the way. James Beresford, Viscount St. Clare has often been described as a sentient block of ice. A man so cold and dispassionate, he would never suit a young lady of Hannahs disposition. And she would certainly never suit him. Focused on repairing his familys infamous reputation, James requires a diamond of the first water. The daughter of a duke or a marquess, at least, not a simple country girl with a passion for four-legged creatures. And yet, theres something about conscience-driven young Hannah that draws James, first to Bath, and then into one increasingly hare-brained scheme after another. She confounds him at every turn, subverting his expectations and threatening to do what no lady has succeeded in doing beforethawing his ice-cold heart.

A spirited Victorian beauty with a fondness for fairytales unwittingly falls under the power of a beastly, scandal-plagued nobleman in the first book in USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthewss new Daughters of Somerset series.Charlotte Beresford has spent far too long under the iron rule of strict governesses and unflinching finishing school teachers. When shes offered a brief window of freedoman invitation to spend the summer with a recent acquaintance in a remote corner of Yorkshire, far from societal expectationsshe jumps at the chance. Never mind that her new friend is odd, their chaperone questionable, and the village rumored to be cursed. Charlotte knows how to look after herself. All she must do is show a friendly face, keep her wits about her, andabove allavoid the derelict manor house that stands on the edge of the moorsBattle-scarred and bad tempered, Magnus Sterling never intended to return to England, let alone Yorkshire. But now hes inherited the title, its his responsibility to settle his late fathers affairs. It should be simple enough to do without riling up the superstitious locals. Indeed, they dont even need to know that the infamous son of the equally infamous Earl of Eversleigh is back on British soil. Magnus will keep to himself, and to the crumbling manor house, and for once in his miserable life avoid any cloud of scandal. A straightforward enough plan, or so he believes, until he catches sight of the bold, auburn-haired intruder infiltrating the grounds of his estate

"Fans of the series will enjoy exploring secondary characters lives and the truly heroic compromises Tom makes to be with the woman he loves." Library JournalAn Instant USA Today Bestseller! He Needed Peace... Solicitor Tom Finchley has spent his life using his devious intellect to solve the problems of others. As for his own problems, theyre nothing that a bit of calculated vengeance cant remedy. But thats all over now. Hes finally ready to put the past behind him and settle down to a quiet, uncomplicated life. If only he could find an equally uncomplicated woman. She Wanted Adventure... Former ladys companion Jenny Holloway has just been given a modest independence. Now, all she wants is a bit of adventure. A chance to see the world and experience life far outside the restrictive limits of Victorian England. If she can discover the fate of the missing Earl of Castleton while shes at it, so much the better. From the gaslit streets of London to the lush tea gardens of colonial India, Jenny and Tom embark on an epic questand an equally epic romance. But even at the farthest edges of the British Empire, the past has a way of catching up with you...

"Fans of the Parish Orphans of Devon series will adore this final installment, reuniting the orphans and their loves." -Library Journal, STARRED reviewA USA TODAY BESTSELLER She Needed to be Seen... As a ladys companion, Clara Hartwright never receives much attention from anyone. And thats precisely how she likes it. With a stormy past, and an unconventional plan for her future, its far safer to remain invisible. But when her new employer is invited to a month-long holiday at a remote coastal abbey, Clara discovers that she may not be as invisible as shed hoped. At least, not as far as one gentleman is concerned. He Wanted to be Heard... Neville Cross has always been more comfortable with animals than people. An accident in his youth has left him with a brain injury that affects his speech. Forming the words to speak to his childhood friends is difficult enough. Finding the right things to say to a lovely young ladys companion seems downright impossible. But Miss Hartwright is no ordinary companion. In fact, there may not be anything ordinary about her at all. During a bleak Devon winter, two sensitive souls forge an unexpected friendship. But when Clara needs him most, will Neville find the courage to face his fears? Or is saying goodbye to her the most heroic thing he can do?

"[Matthews] books are classics and remind me of Georgette Heyer and Mary Balogh...simply wonderful." -Jane Porter, New York Times bestselling author A USA TODAY BESTSELLERShe Needed a Husband Its been three years since Laura Hayess father died, leaving her and her invalid brother to subsist on the income from the familys failing perfume business. But time is swiftly running out. What she needs is a husband, and fast. A noble gentleman who can rescue them all from penury. When a mysterious stranger arrives in the village, he seems a perfect candidate. But Alex Archer is no hero. In fact, he just might be the opposite. He Wanted a Fortune Alex has no tolerance for romantic sentiment. Hes returned to England for one reason only: to find a wealthy wife. A country-bred heiress in Surrey seems the perfect target. But somewhere between the village railway station and the manor house his mercenary plan begins to unravel. And its all the fault of Laura Hayesa lady as unsuitable as she is enchanting. From the beaches of Margate to the lavender fields of Provence, a grudging friendship slowly blossoms into something more. But when scandal threatens, can a man who has spent his entire life playing the villain, finally become a hero? Or will the lure of easy riches once again outweigh the demands of his heart?

A down-on-her-luck Victorian governess and an unrepentant rogue enter into a fake engagement during a lengthy voyage at sea in USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthewss sixth book in her acclaimed Somerset Stories series.Stranded in India after being dismissed without a reference, governess Beatrice Layton exchanges her freedom for passage home to England, taking a position with the only family that will hire her. But Bea hasnt reckoned for just how dreadful her new employers will be. Stuck with them at sea in increasingly desperate circumstances, she finds an unlikely champion in the injured ex-soldier traveling aboard their ship.Colonel Jack Beresford has spent the last fourteen years serving in Her Majestys Army. Though time has lent him maturity, it hasnt dulled the roguish impulses of his youth. When hes confronted with the tantalizing prospect of a damsel in distress, he naturally steps in to rescue her. His solution? An engagement of convenience, of course. One that will last only as long as their voyage.But once back on land, Jack and Beas simple arrangement is beset by complication after complication. There are former passengers to contend with, and meddling society matrons. Most complicated of all, theres Jacks familyhis parents, siblings, and precocious nieces and nephewsall of whom seem to think that Bea might be perfect for him. Jack is beginning to think so too. All that remains is to convince bold, beguiling Bea that hes perfect for her.