The Matrimonial Advertisement

Name: The Matrimonial Advertisement
Rating: 4.548387050628662 (124 reviews)

Mimi Matthews

Sep 2018 · Parish Orphans of Devon Book 1 · Perfectly Proper Press

4.5

124 reviews

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"For this impressive Victorian romance, Matthews crafts a tale that sparkles with chemistry...an excellent series launch that will appeal to fans of Loretta Chase and Stephanie Laurens." -Publishers Weekly

A USA TODAY BESTSELLER

She Wanted Sanctuary...

Helena Reynolds will do anything to escape her life in London, even if that means traveling to a remote cliffside estate on the North Devon coast and marrying a complete stranger. But Greyfriar’s Abbey isn’t the sort of refuge she imagined. And ex-army captain Justin Thornhill—though he may be tall, dark, and devastatingly handsome—is anything but a romantic hero.

He Needed Redemption...

Justin has spent the last two decades making his fortune, settling scores, and suffering a prolonged period of torture in an Indian prison. Now, he needs someone to smooth the way for him with the villagers. Someone to manage his household—and warm his bed on occasion. What he needs, in short, is a wife and a matrimonial advertisement seems the perfect way to acquire one.

Their marriage was meant to be a business arrangement and nothing more. A dispassionate union free from the entanglements of love and affection. But when Helena’s past threatens, will Justin’s burgeoning feelings for his new bride compel him to come to her rescue? Or will dark secrets of his own force him to let her go?

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4.5

124 reviews

Patricia Young

May 22, 2024

a good read and a novel approach to background. I appreciated that she made a situation being abused by society central to the plot. It made the plot more believable. The characters are relatable and appealing, the storyline compelling, and writing engages the reader. I recommend this novel to romance lovers who like a taste of history with a love story. It reflects and makes personal a time we often know only from textbooks.

Nawal Mohamud

October 6, 2018

This book was long winded described everything yet barely moved the story . The most boring characters i have ever read . I honestly picked this book because the cover looked cool . I cant believe i spent 6 dollars on this . Helena was such a flat character that had no growth until the last minute . The book was predictable and not in a fun way in a .. im skipping these pages. Im more upset i trusted the reviews here and online. I can name 5 other vooks with the same damn plot storyline yet executed 10 times better. God even the set up for the next book was just flat and predictable

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Tammy Dee

February 2, 2024

A refreshing look at romance in Victorian England with great character development, an actual plot, and substance. It's not just fluff like so many Victorian and Regency historical romances.

About the author

USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews writes both historical nonfiction and award-winning Victorian romances. Her novels have received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, Kirkus, and Shelf Awareness, and her articles have been featured on the Victorian Web, the Journal of Victorian Culture, and in syndication at BUST Magazine. In her other life, Mimi is an attorney. She resides in California with her family, which includes a retired Andalusian dressage horse, a Sheltie, and two Siamese cats.

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