You’ve watched the Shondaland Bridgerton series on Netflix, and now you want nothing more than to go back to where it all began: with the original Bridgerton books by Julia Quinn!
Set in the period between 1813 and 1827, there are eight books in this much-loved historical romance series, as well as a bonus book of ‘epilogues’. Each of them feature one of the handsome children of the late Viscount Bridgerton, whose love lives are plagued by a mysterious gossip columnist known only as Lady Whistledown.
The Bridgerton novels have become instant bestsellers here at Booktopia, but if you find yourself at a loss as to where to begin we’re here to help! Consider this your helpful guide to all of the books in the Bridgerton series …
The Duke and I
Bridgerton: Book 1
In the ballrooms and drawing rooms of Regency London, rules abound. From their earliest days, children of aristocrats learn how to address an earl and curtsey before a prince – while other dictates of the ton are unspoken yet universally understood. A proper duke should be imperious and aloof. A young, marriageable lady should be amiable … but not too amiable. Daphne Bridgerton has always failed at the latter. And amiability is not a characteristic shared by Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings …
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The Viscount Who Loved Me
Bridgerton: Book 2
Anthony Bridgerton hasn’t just decided to marry – he’s even chosen a wife! The only obstacle is his intended’s older sister, Kate Sheffield – the most meddlesome woman ever to grace a London ballroom. The spirited schemer is driving Anthony mad with her determination to stop the betrothal, but when he closes his eyes at night, Kate’s the woman haunting his increasingly erotic dreams …
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An Offer from a Gentleman
Bridgerton: Book 3
Sophie Beckett never dreamed she’d be able to sneak into Lady Bridgerton’s famed masquerade ball – or that “Prince Charming” would be waiting there for her! Though the daughter of an earl, Sophie has been relegated to the role of servant by her disdainful stepmother. But now, spinning in the strong arms of the debonair and devastatingly handsome Benedict Bridgerton, she feels like royalty. Alas, she knows all enchantments must end when the clock strikes midnight.
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Romancing Mister Bridgerton
Bridgerton: Book 4
Penelope Featherington has secretly adored her best friend’s brother for… well, it feels like forever. And Colin Bridgerton is tired of being thought of as nothing but an empty-headed charmer, tired of the notorious gossip columnist Lady Whistledown, who can’t seem to publish an edition without mentioning him. But when Colin returns to London from a trip abroad, he discovers nothing in his life is quite the same – especially Penelope Featherington!
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To Sir Phillip, With Love
Bridgerton: Book 5
Sir Phillip knew that Eloise Bridgerton was a spinster, and so he’d proposed, figuring that she’d be homely and unassuming, and more than a little desperate for an offer of marriage. Except … she wasn’t. The beautiful woman on his doorstep was anything but quiet, and when she stopped talking long enough to close her mouth, all he wanted to do was kiss her … and more.
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When He Was Wicked
Bridgerton: Book 6
After a lifetime of chasing women, of smiling slyly as they chased him, of allowing himself to be caught but never permitting his heart to become engaged, he took one look at Francesca Bridgerton and fell so fast and hard into love it was a wonder he managed to remain standing. Unfortunately for Michael, however, Francesca’s surname was to remain Bridgerton for only a mere thirty-six hours longer—the occasion of their meeting was, lamentably, a supper celebrating her imminent wedding to his cousin.
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It’s In His Kiss
Bridgerton: Book 7
All the ton agreed: there was no one quite like Hyacinth Bridgerton. She’s fiendishly smart, devilishly outspoken, and according to Gareth St. Clair, probably best in small doses. But there’s something about her – something charming and vexing – that grabs him and won’t quite let go …
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On the Way to the Wedding
Bridgerton: Book 8
Unlike most men of his acquaintance, Gregory Bridgerton believes in true love. And he is convinced that when he finds the woman of his dreams, he will know in an instant that she is the one. And that is exactly what happened. Except she wasn’t the one. In fact, the ravishing Miss Hermione Watson is in love with another. But her best friend, the ever-practical Lady Lucinda Abernathy, wants to save Hermione from a disastrous alliance, so she offers to help Gregory win her over. But in the process, Lucy falls in love. With Gregory!
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The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After
A collection of eight ‘second epilogues’
Once upon a time, a historical romance author created a family …
But not just any family. Eight brothers and sisters, assorted in-laws, sons and daughters, nieces and nephews (not to mention an overweight corgi) plus an irrepressible matriarch who’s a match for any of them… These are the Bridgertons: less a family than a force of nature. Through eight bestselling novels, readers laughed, cried, and fell in love. But they wanted more.
And so the readers asked the author … What happens next?
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