The Marriage Method by Mimi Mathews

The Marriage Method by Mimi Matthews is book number two in the delightful Crinoline Academy series. Penelope Trewlove comes to London to deal with Miles Quincy who is the reporter who is asking too many questions about The Benevolent Academy for the Betterment of Young Ladies where she is the head teacher. Nell and Miles have a situation arise that ends in both of them agreeing to a marriage that will save their reputations.

There is nothing quite like getting lost in a Mimi Matthew book! I was so drawn into Nell and Miles’ love story. The chemistry, banter, friendship, and romance were exquisite and they were both such engaging and likeable characters. I loved the Victorian England setting and the mystery that wove through the story. I could not put the book down!

I savored The Marriage Method and was so sad for it to end. I fell in love with the characters, enjoyed the mystery, and adored the beautiful romance. I was absolutely enchanted with the story. I highly recommend The Marriage Method by Mimi Matthews which will be a 2025 highlight for me.

I was given a copy by the publisher and not required to write a positive review.

Mimi Matthews is a USA Today bestselling, award-winning author of historical romances. Her critically acclaimed works include Rules for Ruin, a Kirkus, BookPage, and New York Public Library Best Book of 2025; The Siren of Sussex, a 2023 RUSA Reading List shortlist pick for Best Romance; 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 and a 2021 Daphne du Maurier Award nominee.

Mimi’s novels have received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, Kirkus, BookPage, and Shelf Awareness, and have been named Editors’ Choice selections by the Historical Novel Society. She has been mentioned in The New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, NPR, Oprah Daily, Parade, Elle, and Marie Claire. Her books have been translated into ten languages. 

When not writing historical romance, Mimi authors nonfiction books and articles on all aspects of nineteenth century history—from animals, art, and etiquette to fashion, beauty, feminism, and law. Her work has been featured on the Victorian Web, the Journal of Victorian Culture, the Costume Society UK, and in syndication at BUST Magazine.