The Belle of Belgrave Square Published by Berkley Also in this series: The Siren of Sussex
by Mimi Matthews
Series: Belles of London #2
on October 11, 2022
Genres: Adult, Romance, Clean, Historical, Victorian
Pages: 432
Source: Publisher
Format: ARC, Paperback
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Also by this author: The Siren of Sussex
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ISBN: 0593337158
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A London heiress rides out to the wilds of the English countryside to honor a marriage of convenience with a mysterious and reclusive stranger.
Tall, dark, and dour, the notorious Captain Jasper Blunt was once hailed a military hero, but tales abound of his bastard children and his haunted estate in Yorkshire. What he requires now is a rich wife to ornament his isolated ruin, and he has his sights set on the enchanting Julia Wychwood.
For Julia, an incurable romantic cursed with a crippling social anxiety, navigating a London ballroom is absolute torture. The only time Julia feels any degree of confidence is when she’s on her horse. Unfortunately, a young lady can’t spend the whole of her life in the saddle, so Julia makes an impetuous decision to take her future by the reins—she proposes to Captain Blunt.
In exchange for her dowry and her hand, Jasper must promise to grant her freedom to do as she pleases. To ride—and to read—as much as she likes without masculine interference. He readily agrees to her conditions, with one provision of his own: Julia is forbidden from going into the tower rooms of his estate and snooping around his affairs. But the more she learns of the beastly former hero, the more intrigued she becomes…
I’ve recently been in quite the reading slump, exacerbated by the fact that I don’t really have much time to read anymore. So when I started reading The Belle of Belgrave Square, I’ll admit I wasn’t sure I’d be in a state of mind to enjoy it (maybe some of you have experienced this?)
Oh, but I was so wrong. This book was exactly what I needed. And it helped me to remember my love of reading–and the amazingness of a Mimi Matthews novel. Because, guys, if you haven’t read anything by her yet–you’re reading life is probably lacking.
This romance was clean and sometimes clean doesn’t work for me. But Mimi Matthews doesn’t need any extras to exhibit love and yearning between her love interests. She’s a wizard at romance. And at storytelling. Have I convinced you to read this yet?
Matthews wrote Belle while dealing with her own personal struggles. It was a happy moment when I’m sure she wasn’t feeling all too happy. And it shows. This book is just full of fairy tale romance that harkens back to a time when life wasn’t always simple–but, love was worth fighting for.
Also, Matthews, herself, acknowledges a nod to L.M. Montgomery’s Blue Castle–anyone who loves and incorporates one of my most beloved authors is a MUST READ.
Do yourself a favor. Pick up a Mimi Matthews book. Whether it be this one or anyone one of the other beautiful stories that she’s told. If you enjoy historical romance with fairy tale elements–you won’t be disappointed.
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GIVEAWAY
Mimi has generously offered a fabulous giveaway that book tour participants can add to their post and on social media. Here are the details:
Giveaway period: October 3 – October 30
Terms & Conditions:
Giveaway hosted by Mimi Matthews. No Purchase Necessary. Entrants must be 18 years or older. Open to US residents only. All information will remain confidential and will not be sold or otherwise used, except to notify the winner and to facilitate postage of the book to the winner. Void where prohibited.
Giveaway Details:
1 winner (selected at random by Rafflecopter) receives a paperback copy of The Belle of Belgrave Square, signed and annotated by the author with personal comments, underlining of her favorite lines, and other highlights by Mimi Matthews.
Giveaway is open from 12:01 am Pacific time 10/03/22 until 11:59pm Pacific time on 10/30/22.
The winner will be announced on Mimi’s blog on 10/31/22.
About Mimi Matthews
USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews writes both historical nonfiction and award-winning proper Victorian romances. Her novels have received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, and Kirkus, 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.
I’ve been wanting to read this author for some time, and your review makes me think I need to hurry up! Thanks for sharing this!
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