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Praise for
Mimi Matthews

“Shiveringly gothic…. Watching Julia blossom away from prying eyes is almost as satisfying as seeing Jasper Blunt pine for her from nearly the first page…. For best effect, save this one for a windy night when trees scrape against the windowpanes.”

—The New York Times Book Review

“No one writes Victorian romance like Mimi Matthews, and her Belles of London series just keeps getting better! No-nonsense Lady Anne has renounced marriage and devoted herself to two things—her band of equestrienne friends and her widowed mother still locked in deepest crepe-veiled mourning. But a dashing former suitor blasts back into Anne’s shuttered world, bringing passion and change in his wake, and Anne must decide if she will embrace life or remain safe in her chrysalis. The Lily of Ludgate Hill made me smile from beginning to end.”

—New York Times bestselling author Kate Quinn

“Mimi Matthews never disappoints, with richly drawn characters and couples whose individual shortcomings become strengths when paired together. In this ‘Beauty and the Beast’ retelling, we get to root for two underdogs who get to rewrite their own stories.”

—#1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult

“Mimi is truly a national treasure. All of her books are filled with such delicious chemistry and heart, and her writing is superb. This one is another winner. Highly recommend.”

—#1 New York Times bestselling author Isabel Ibañez

“Mimi Matthews has become one of my favorite authors. She never disappoints.”

—New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh

“What I love about Mimi Matthews is that in the crowded field of historical romance, she always finds new and interesting slants for her plots and characters. That, along with her wonderful writing and meticulous research, makes every book she puts out a rare treat to enjoy and savor. Highly recommended!”

—New York Times bestselling author Kate Pearce

“Mimi Matthews just doesn’t miss. The Belle of Belgrave Square is exquisite, a romance that delivers the perfect balance of passion, tension, and tender moments.”

—USA Today bestselling author Evie Dunmore

“Lush, seductive, original—The Siren of Sussex drew me in from the first page and wove its magic. A fresh, vibrant, brilliant Victorian romance, making it an unforgettable read.”

—New York Times bestselling author Jane Porter

“Mimi Matthews is a master at combining rich historical detail with an emotionally tender love story. Watching Anne come into her own while Hart’s long-denied flame for her nearly burns him alive was absolutely delightful. I loved The Lily of Ludgate Hill, and I hope this series never ends.”

—Harper St. George, author of The Stranger I Wed

“I’ve long been a devoted fan of Mimi Matthews, and with The Lily of Ludgate Hill, the delightful continuation of her Belles of London series, my admiration of her work has only increased. Her command of historical detail is faultless…. I loved Anne and Hart, was instantly and completely consumed by their tangled past and seemingly impossible future.”