I've adored the Belles of London series from Mimi Matthews, so it's bittersweet to have read the fourth and final book. In The Muse of Maiden Lane, Stella Hobhouse gets her happily ever after with Teddy Hayes, a character who previously appeared in the Parish Orphans of Devon series. Stella Hobhouse has completed two seasons... Continue Reading →
The Lily of Ludgate Hill
These past two years, Mimi Matthews has become one of my favorite authors. I’ve loved her Belles of London series, which is now back with its third installment, The Lily of Ludgate Hill. Lady Anne Deveril and her nemesis Felix Hartford get their happily ever after, but it’s hard-earned and will take them some time... Continue Reading →
The Belle of Belgrave Square
Earlier this year, I adored The Siren of Sussex by Mimi Matthews, the first in her Belles of London series. Ever since, I'd been looking forward to the next book, The Belle of Belgrave Square. Happily, I was able to read an advanced copy of the novel, and it not only lived up to my lofty... Continue Reading →
The Siren of Sussex
For several months, I've been eagerly anticipating the release of The Siren of Sussex by Mimi Matthews. The first in her new Belles of London series, I was drawn to several things that make it stand out compared to other historical romances: It stars a half-Indian protagonist, features an interracial and interclass relationship, and highlights... Continue Reading →

