The Lily of Ludgate Hill

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An exciting voice in the historical romance market - Mimi mixes the steaminess of Jilly Cooper with the feminism of BRIDGERTON Fortune favours the bold. But is Lady Anne daring enough to accept a favour from a wicked gentleman Lady Anne Deveril is a woman known for her glacial beauty and starchy opinions. She has voluntarily renounced any fanciful notions of love and marriage. And yet, when fate puts Anne back into the entirely too enticing path of Mr. Felix Hartford, she's tempted to run...right into his arms. No one understands why Anne withdrew into the shadows of society, Hart least of all. The youthful torch he once held for her has long since cooled. Or so he keeps telling himself. But now Anne needs a favour. Hart will play along with her little ruse - on the condition that Anne attends his grandfather's country estate. No more mourning clothes. No more barriers. Only the two of them, unrequited feelings finally laid bare. Finally free to gallop out on her own, Anne makes the tantalizing discovery that beneath the roguish exterior is a man with hidden depths, scorching passions - and a tender heart. Perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Jilly Cooper and Julian Fellowes.

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USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews writes both historical nonfiction and award-winning proper Victorian romances, including Fair as a Star, a Library Journal Best Romance of 2020; Gentleman Jim, a Kirkus Best Book of 2020; and The Work of Art, winner of the 2020 HOLT Medallion. Mimi's 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.