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Author Mimi Matthews gives us a delightful peek into her new historical romance novel, Gentleman Jim. Known for her engaging Regency Romances, Matthews has impressed critics like Kirkus and The Library Journal. If you\u2019re a fan of her work or enjoy clean historical romance and stories reminiscent of Jane Austen, you\u2019ll want to learn more about Gentleman Jim and read the exclusive excerpt below.<\/p>\n
OFFICIAL BOOK DESCRIPTION OF GENTLEMAN JIM<\/p>\n
She Couldn\u2019t Forget\u2026<\/p>\n
Margaret Honeywell, the daughter of a wealthy squire, was expected to marry her neighbor, Frederick Burton-Smythe. But her heart belonged to Nicholas Seaton, rumored to be the son of the infamous highwayman, Gentleman Jim. Framed for theft by Fred, Nick vanished into the night, vowing to find his legendary father. He never returned and was presumed dead after a decade.<\/p>\n
He Wouldn\u2019t Forgive\u2026<\/p>\n
John Beresford, Viscount St. Clare, returns to England with a mission to restore his family’s honor and perhaps settle some old scores. Tall, blond, and dangerous, he didn’t expect to encounter Maggie Honeywell. Bold and beautiful, she mistakenly believes he’s someone else. As danger looms, St. Clare finds himself torn between love and revenge. Will he have to choose, or can he find a way to seize both?<\/p>\n
EXCERPT FROM GENTLEMAN JIM<\/p>\n
Fred directed a stern look at Maggie, his cheek twitching. \u201cI\u2019ve never refused you anything if you asked nicely. Go ahead, visit the dressmaker and milliner, and send me the bills. But not today. Today, you need to rest. You can go shopping tomorrow if you\u2019re feeling better, but you must take Bessie. I\u2019ll talk to her before I leave. She knows what to do.\u201d<\/p>\n
Once Fred left, Jane called a footman to fetch his hat and cane and see him out. When the doors closed, she sarcastically remarked, \u201cHow generous of him. We\u2019re so very thankful.\u201d<\/p>\n
Maggie, sinking into her chair, felt drained rather than invigorated by the argument. \u201cWhat a total waste of time.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNot entirely,\u201d Jane said, sitting in Fred\u2019s empty chair. \u201cHe\u2019s given you permission to buy as many new clothes as you want. And we certainly won\u2019t be shopping for bargains at Grafton House. We\u2019re going to Madame Clothilde on Bruton Street, a French modiste everyone\u2019s raving about. She only dresses the wealthiest and most beautiful women in town. You may have lost a bit of your bloom, but she won\u2019t turn you away.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHow can I think about shopping? There\u2019s still the duel tomorrow, and I have no idea what to do\u2026\u201d Maggie closed her eyes, rubbing her forehead.<\/p>\n
\u201cA headache?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, well, yes, but I think I have an idea.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cTo stop the duel by interfering?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course not. But if I can\u2019t reason with Fred, I need to try reasoning with the viscount.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jane paused. \u201cLord St. Clare? How? You haven\u2019t even met him. Moreover, you can\u2019t just visit a single gentleman unannounced.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cExactly, it\u2019ll be too late by tomorrow afternoon. I must go today or tonight, so I won’t be seen.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou can\u2019t go at all. Think about your reputation.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll go in the dark then, less chance of being observed,\u201d Maggie said, thinking aloud. \u201cI won\u2019t ask you to come with me, and I won\u2019t involve your servants. I can take a hackney to his residence.\u201d She hoped this would shield Jane from any scandal. \u201cUnless he lives in bachelor rooms on St. James\u2019s Street?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, I don\u2019t think so. I\u2019ve heard he\u2019s staying with the Earl of Allendale in Grosvenor Square. That\u2019s nearby.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, walking distance,\u201d Jane replied dryly.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know you don\u2019t approve, but help me out. Do you think St. Clare is as unreasonable as Fred?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI have no idea. We\u2019ve never met. I saw him twice at the theater with his grandfather. He didn\u2019t seem very friendly, but that\u2019s better than Fred.\u201d<\/p>\n
Maggie thought for a moment. \u201cThe worst that can happen is he\u2019ll refuse to see me or laugh in my face. It might be foolish, but I have to try to stop this duel.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe worst? Margaret, you don\u2019t know him. He could be a rake or worse. Visiting him alone at night is risky.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI won\u2019t go alone. I\u2019ll take Bessie with me,\u201d Maggie decided.<\/p>\n
AFTERWORD:<\/p>\n
Mimi Matthews is a USA Today bestselling author, known for historical nonfiction and Victorian romance novels. Her work has received accolades from Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, and Kirkus. Her articles are featured in reputable publications like Victorian Web and the Journal of Victorian Culture. Additionally, she’s a practicing attorney based in California. Her forthcoming romance, The Siren of Sussex, will be released in 2022.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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