If you ever need me to stay awake till 2am, just hand me a Mimi Matthews book. I paid for it all week, of course, but falling in love with The Lily of Ludgate Hill, the latest in the Belles of London series, was worth the bags under my eyes. The romance swept me off … Continue reading The Lily of Ludgate Hill by Mimi Matthews
One of the things I love about romance as a genre is that it's consistently good about delivering sequels. Now, maybe this is because most romance series devote one book to each couple and plot overlap varies, but it's still pretty impressive that if you like book one in a series, you can creditably expect … Continue reading Return to Satterthwaite Court by Mimi Matthews
Two of my greatest loves are the revenge drama and the happily ever after. As anyone familiar with the former will know, it's pretty rare to find it paired with the latter. But in Romancelandia, anything can happen and happily ever afters? They're a guarantee. And when it's Mimi Matthews doing the pairing? You can … Continue reading Gentleman Jim by Mimi Matthews
It's been a while since I last sat down to write a full book review, and it's no surprise that a Mimi Matthews novel is the inspiration. When you need a historical romance with depth and drama, Matthews always delivers. In The Work of Art, I've found another favorite — is it possible for all … Continue reading The Work of Art by Mimi Matthews
Ever since the The Siren of Sussex released earlier this year, I've been counting the days till I could read the next installment in the Belles of London series. As always, Mimi Matthews doesn't disappoint with this stirring homage to literature of the past — and readers throughout the centuries. The notorious Captain Blunt has … Continue reading The Belle of Belgrave Square by Mimi Matthews
This week, our protagonists struggle with their finer and more monstrous instincts, seeking peace in the face of difficult circumstances. Each has their own demons (some more literal than others) and pushes the reader to ask, "Who is worthy of love and happiness? And what price are we willing to pay for these things?" Sophie … Continue reading Reading Roundup #76: Heroes & Villains
It's tag time again! This one looked simple, but it ended up making me think quite a bit, as I tried to sort through the "best" books of 2021 and how I define that. Thank you to Madeline @ The Bookish Mutant for tagging me! And to the rest of you — if you haven't … Continue reading The Best Books of 2021 Tag
Once in a blue moon, you open a book, begin to read, and get hit by that feeling — that warm glow in your heart that whispers "this one" — and you just know you're in for a treat. That's how I felt starting Mimi Matthews's new Victorian romance, The Siren of Sussex. And I … Continue reading The Siren of Sussex by Mimi Matthews
Another week, another bunch of books that are all over the place! There were even more I read this week that were... *ahem* out there... but I decided to just include the ones I had something to say about/particularly enjoyed. And with fairy stories (beg pardon — goblin stories), murder mysteries, and romance across the … Continue reading Reading Roundup #48: Beefcake & Fairy Tales
Happy Boxing Day, bookish friends! Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, I hope you had a lovely day and that your winter is filled with comfort and cheer. I was on my own this year, so I celebrated by reading romance novels, watching reruns of I Love Lucy, and working on this delightful Bookish Christmas … Continue reading Bookish Christmas Tag
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