The Marriage Method

Praise for Mimi Matthews

“Shiveringly Gothic…For best effect, save this one for a windy night when trees scrape against the windowpanes.”—New York Times Book Review on The Belle of Belgrave Square

“Mimi Matthews never disappoints.”—Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Mimi Matthews has become one of my favorite authors. She never disappoints.”—Mary Balogh, New York Times bestselling author

“No one writes Victoriana like Mimi Matthews!”​—Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author

“Thrilling, poignant, and romantic, Rules for Ruin is a delight!—Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author

“Rules for Ruin is the ultimate cat-and-mouse romance with witty banter, sizzling attraction, and twists of excitement—a perfect first installment to kick off Mimi Matthews’s new Crinoline Academy series.”—Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author of The Booklover’s Library

“Like the London smog, the chemistry is thick in this Victorian romance loosely inspired by David Copperfield…The journey from combatants to lovers sizzles.”—NPR

“A delicious crumpet of a novel: sparkling characters, lush romantic chemistry, and a woman on a mission made me fly through the pages!”—Evie Dunmore, USA Today bestselling author on Rules for Ruin

“Every time Mimi Matthews writes a new novel, I wonder how she can possibly top her last one, and then she always does! The Marriage Method, book 2 in The Crinoline Academy series, is a page-turning treat, filled with thrilling action, gripping mysteries, beautifully developed characters, and heart-stopping romance….And the cats! I loved the cats! Don’t miss this delightful novel with a heroine you’ll treasure and a hero who will make you swoon!”—Syrie James, USA Today bestselling author

“The novel is a masterclass in the slow-burn romance, with deep character development, compassionate disability representation, and just a touch of (non-graphic) spice. Even the kissing-only scenes will leave readers hot under the collar.”—Historical Novel Society

“[An] action-packed historical love story that’s so good it will have you loosening your corset to swoon properly.”—BookPage, starred review

“A sequel that’s just as much adventurous, swoony fun as its predecessor.”—Library Journal

“This Victorian romance is a winner, weaving social history, intrigue, and humor with falling in love.”—Kirkus

“An appealing Victorian romance that will please Matthews’s fans, cat lovers, and anyone who appreciates intelligent, resourceful heroines.”—Publishers Weekly