Parish Orphans of Devon Historical Romance Book Series by Mimi Matthews

The Matrimonial Advertisement by Mimi Matthews (2018)

Historical romance. Victorian-era England. Book 1 of the Parish Orphans of Devon series. I love a marriage of convenience story and especially when there’s danger lurking and someone needs protection. Helena has answered an advertisement in the newspaper for a wife and shows up to meet Justin, a scarred and reclusive army veteran. She’s running from danger and is glad to be in an isolated seaside town. They’re both keeping secrets, but the main priority is that Justin is able to keep her safe. Really nice slow burn romance here, and an interesting plot, once we find out what Helena is running from. Loved it and can’t wait to read the rest of the series.

Ebook borrowed from my local library via Libby. Audiobook purchased from Audible.

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A Modest Independence by Mimi Matthews (2019)

Historical romance. Victorian-era England. Book 2 of the Parish Orphans of Devon series. The slowest angstiest road trip ever. We’re on a journey from England to India searching for a presumed dead earl. Jenny has been given a large sum of money, her independence, and she’s ready to set out on an adventure. But her steady and serious solicitor Tom impulsively joins her for the ride. He’s not so much interested in adventure, but he is interested in spending more time with Jenny. It’s an impossible situation with both of them wanting totally different things in life, making their coming together and apart all the more heartbreaking. But the journey is totally worth it, as we learn more about Tom’s history and background and see him be so caring towards Jenny.

Ebook borrowed from my local library via Libby.

A Convenient Fiction by Mimi Matthews (2019)

Historical romance. Victorian-era England. Book 3 of the Parish Orphans of Devon series. Awkward first meeting for Alex and Laura when he tries to save her from drowning in a pond when she’s really just swimming. Alex is in the country holding some debts over a gentleman’s head to get an introduction to court an heiress. Of course, Laura is the one he prefers even though she does not have her own money and is in a precarious situation herself. He also does not want to be distracted by feelings, since he feels guilt over betraying his friends many years ago. Laura knows not to get her hopes up when it comes to Alex and she needs to work on solving her own problems independently. But I do love it when the heartless rogue is super kind to her family and shows glimmers of the goodness within. Another excellent addition to the series.

Ebook borrowed from my local library via Libby.

The Winter Companion by Mimi Matthews (2020)

Historical romance. Victorian-era England. Book 4 of the Parish Orphans of Devon series. The gang’s all together for the holidays, with three of the orphans married off, and our sweet Neville the last man standing. He has a speech impediment after an accidental fall from the cliffs and struggles in company. He’s extra flustered when the beautiful lady’s companion Clara is on the scene. But they slowly start to form a friendship and affection for each other, even though they have very different plans for their lives. I enjoyed seeing all the couples together here and seeing Neville and Clara grow closer.

Ebook borrowed from my local library via Libby.