The Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn offers swoony romance and loads of wit
Get swept away in the glittery, Regency world of the Bridgertons where the wealthy Bridgerton family stands apart from the crowd. They are unfashionably close knit, value family above all else, all the Bridgerton siblings look so similar that no one can mistake them for anything else but related, and all eight of them are alphabetically named!
Spanning from 1813 to 1827, the first book “The Duke and I” was first published in 2000. Each book features the love story of one Bridgerton sibling and so, 8 books make up the complete Bridgeton series. With swoony romances, witty banter, dashing rogues, headstrong heroines, delicious gossip, a mysterious gossip columnist, and the full Regency experience, this bestselling series is a must-read. If you want to experience more of the engrossing Bridgerton world, then delve into the “Rokesby Series” that is a prequel series of four books to this one.
After creating waves in the book world, the Bridgertons are ruling the TV with Netflix’s latest series adaptation of these bestselling books. While you can read the generous book excerpts on the author’s website, check out the reading order of the Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn and read them all now or listen to them to experience the full effect even as you watch it on TV and then come back here to discuss the differences and similarities here with me!
Reading Order of the Bridgerton Series by Julia Quinn
Book 1: The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
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The first book in the Bridgerton series, this book also inspired the Netflix show and is the story of the fourth Bridgerton sibling, Daphne Bridgerton and the Duke of Hastings, Simon Bassett. He wants to discourage the marriage minded Mamas and the simpering debutantes from chasing him, and she will welcome the interest of more suitors, they fake a courtship with each other. However, fake soon gives way to real emotions and when faced with feelings too strong to ignore, both will have to face their fears and take a leap of faith for a happily-ever-after!
Book 2: The Viscount who Loved Me by Julia Quinn
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Anthony Bridgerton is the eldest of the Bridgerton siblings and values his family over everything else. Feeling it’s time to settle down and sire an heir, he is determined to marry a suitable debutante but one with whom he will never fall in love. He finds the perfect candidate except it is her elder sister who makes his blood boil and distract him from his plans!
Book 3: An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn
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A Cinderella style story with a twist featuring the second eldest Bridgerton sibling, Benedict Bridgerton, this book takes us back to the glittery ball rooms of Regency England where the Bridgertons are hosting a Costume Ball. Sophia Beckette has lived with the secret that she is the illegitimate daughter of an earl. Tormented by her evil step mother, she jumps at the chance to attend the costume ball. Here she meets and falls in love with Benedict. However, their love story is cut short when she has to flee at midnight. Will they ever meet again and get their happily-ever-after?
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Book 4: Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
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11 years after the first book, this swoony romance features the third eldest Bridgerton sibling, Colin Bridgerton. Considered the most charming man in London, Colin is frustrated that people only think of him as an empty headed man and that the infernal gossip columnist, Lady Whistledown has nothing better to do than write gossip about him in her every feature. When he returns from his travels abroad, he is surprised to see that the world around him has changed along with Penelope Featherington. Now a siren who makes his heart race and haunt his dreams but she has secrets that can never see the light of day.
Penelope has loved Colin from afar for too many years to count but he has never noticed her. She believes that she knows everything about him but when she stumbles upon his deepest secret, it is like she knows nothing about him!
A spicy, witty, endearing romance that will suck you in, this book also reveals the identity of the notorious gossip columnist, Lady Whistledown!
Book 5: To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn
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Eloise Bridgerton, the fifth Bridgerton sibling is a spinster now and a letter conversation with Sir Phillip leaves her with a proposal from the man. Sir Phillip is sure that the woman he has proposed to is a homely spinster but what he gets is a fiery woman who makes him want to kiss her.
Eloise thinks the man perfectly mad to propose to her without seeing her but then after much thinking she arrives at his doorstep. Both are in for a shock. He is not the man she thought he would be. He is moody and gruff and nothing like the London men but then why does her heart thump when he smiles and kisses her?
Book 6: When He was Wicked by Julia Quinn
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A spicy story of love lost and found, this book is Francesca’s story, the sixth Bridgerton sibling. Michael Stirling fell in love with Francesca at first sight except it was already too late for him. She got married to his cousin. Now years later, he is the Earl and she is free except she still thinks of him as her friend and confidant. He is afraid of telling her of his feelings. However, one night things change when passion flares. Is this his chance at a happily-ever-after with the woman he loves?
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Book 7: It’s in His Kiss by Julia Quinn
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Hyacinth Bridgerton, the youngest Bridgerton sibling is fiendishly smart and outspoken. Gareth St. Clair is in a bind. In order to save his fortune and his future, he needs to decode a diary written in Italian, except he doesn’t know the language. When Hyacinth agrees to help him translate the diary, even their constant differences are no match against the attraction that sparks between them!
Book 8: On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn
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Year after “The Duke and I” took place, Gregory Bridgerton is now an adult and a true romantic. He recruits Lucy to help him win over her best friend Hermione. Except Lucy falls in love with him. By the time he realizes that he loves Lucy, it is too late because she is walking down the aisle. Will he lose his one true love forever?
Book 9: The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After by Julia Quinn
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On the demand of the fans, Julia Quinn wrote second epilogues for the beloved Bridgertons years after their happily-ever-after. A collection of second epilogues for all the previous Bridgerton books, get further insights into their lives and the lives of beloved secondary characters in this book.
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Just binge watched the series and can’t wait to read these books. Thanks for sharing the order to read in.
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