by Mimi Matthews
Narrator: Alex Wyndham
Length: 4 hours and 4 minutes
Genres: Historical Romance
Source: Audible Escape
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A Courtship of Convenience
Sophie Appersett is quite willing to marry outside of her class to ensure the survival of her family. But the darkly handsome Mr. Edward Sharpe is no run-of-the-mill London merchant. He’s grim and silent. A man of little emotion—or perhaps no emotion at all. After two months of courtship, she’s ready to put an end to things.
A Last Chance for Love
But severing ties with her taciturn suitor isn’t as straightforward as Sophie envisioned. Her parents are outraged. And then there’s Charles Darwin, Prince Albert, and that dratted gaslight. What’s a girl to do except invite Mr. Sharpe to Appersett House for Christmas and give him one last chance to win her? Only this time there’ll be no false formality. This time they’ll get to know each other for who they really are.
I know it’s not Christmas, but last night it was -12° and the wind was howling so a Victorian romance might be just the thing… and look at that gorgeous cover!!
A Holiday By Gaslight: A Victorian Christmas Novella by Mimi Matthews with its beautiful cover offered a delightful listen regardless of the season.
A good daughter, a quiet and a grim yet handsome and successful man of trade. A hasty decision and a second chance will soon leave you swooning!!
I loved everything about this Victorian romance, from the parents I wanted to throttle to the handsome merchant who felt he wasn’t good enough to the noble daughter who put up with entirely too much.
I confess I owned this on my Kindle and snatched it up because of the gorgeous cover. I had planned on reading it for the 2020 Ho-Ho-Ho readathon, but then I discovered it was on Audible Escape and devoured it during a 3 month membership deal. I am so glad I listened!
Alex Wyndham narrates this four-hour novella, and I grinned the entire time I listened. It transported me. I became completely caught up in the comings and goings, the awkward exchanges and those kisses. Oh my!
I am looking forward to discovering more of Mimi Matthews works and look forward to listening to more of Alex Wyndham’s narrations.
A Holiday by Gaslight had all the elements I love in a historical romance and just the right touches Christmas.
A Holiday By Gaslight by Mimi Matthews a swoon-worthy Victorian romance perfect anytime of the year! #audiobook Share on X
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Rachel
Oh, I loved this one, too, Kimberly! Now I want to do a re-read. 🙂
Lover of Romance
Great review. I had such a blast with this book too. Such a fun novella to read at any time of the year….and its still winter so holiday romances are still legal lol
Debbie S Haupt
Oh yes when the wind is howling it’s the perfect time anytime for a Victorian Christmas Novella. Thanks Kim it looks good
Lindy@ A Bookish Escape
I love a story that can make you smile and transport you to another place in time. The chill is definitely still in the air, so this novella sounds fitting!
Anne - Books of My Heart
I love this cover. Great to know it is in AE. Excellent review. This sounds fantastic!
Tanya @ Girl Plus Books
This sounds like it was the perfect fit for your bitterly cold night at home. 🙂 I’ve never listened to a historical romance on audio but you definitely have me curious about this one.
Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Know
I highly enjoy Mimi Matthews myself. She’s an underrated author in my opinion. I hope you get to check out all of her other books. I’ve read all but her non-fiction and her first fiction I believe. I can’t wait to see what you think of her other books. Glad you enjoyed this one!
Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Know
Mary Kirkland
I’m glad to hear you liked it.
Sophia Rose
This charmer was my first book by her, too. I was really cheering on their romance. I’ve since snagged two others and spotted a third on Net Galley.
Stormi Johnson
I read seasonal books out of season all the time…lol. This sound good!
sherry fundin
oh man, -12. lucky me. in the 70s. that’s why i moved south. i take my chills from my reading. lol
Felicity Grace Terry
Oh my goodness! A cover that to me screams Christmas. Though not a big fan of novellas nor, for that matter, romances … though that said, what is it about Victorian romances that makes it all that more appealing? … this would make a perfect addition to this years December reading.
Nick @ The Infinite Limits of Love
This sounds like a very holiday-esque, perfect for the cold weather! The relationship sounds very swoony!
ailyn
i guess that’s where the word gaslight comes from? That actually sounds heaps romantic hahaha