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Lady Whistledown #1 - Part 1
Bridgerton Series 4 Books Set by Julia Quinn
In her inimitable style--full of wit, wisdom, drama, gossip, and romance--Julia Quinn introduces the four eldest of the eight Bridgerton siblings as they maneuver through the scrutiny of London's high society and secure matches worthy of their station--and their hearts. Adored by millions of fans worldwide, these timeless stories will transport you to a world of propriety, elegance, passion, and mischief, where the charisma of one family captures the attention of the entire ton . In these four books, peppered with brilliant commentary from the keen-eyed and irrepressible gossip columnist Lady Whistledown, you will Daphne Bridgerton, the eldest daughter and a diamond of the first water, in The Duke and I ; Anthony Bridgerton, the eldest son and an elusive bachelor, in The Viscount Who Loved Me ; Benedict Bridgerton, the handsome and romantic second son, in An Offer from a Gentleman ; and Colin Bridgerton, the impeccably charming but secretive third son, in Romancing Mister Bridgerton .
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Published January 1, 2015
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Julia Quinn
195 books46.2k followers#1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn loves to dispel the myth that smart women don't read (or write) romance, and and if you watch reruns of the game show The Weakest Link you might just catch her winning the $79,000 jackpot. She displayed a decided lack of knowledge about baseball, country music, and plush toys, but she is proud to say that she aced all things British and literary, answered all of her history and geography questions correctly, and knew that there was a Da Vinci long before there was a code.
A graduate of Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges, Ms. Quinn is one of only sixteen members of Romance Writers of America’s Hall of Fame. Her books have been translated into 32 languages, and she lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest.
The Bridgertons, her popular series of historical romance, is currently in production by Shondaland as a Netflix original series starring Julie Andrews, Phoebe Dynevor, and Rége-Jean Page.
A graduate of Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges, Ms. Quinn is one of only sixteen members of Romance Writers of America’s Hall of Fame. Her books have been translated into 32 languages, and she lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest.
The Bridgertons, her popular series of historical romance, is currently in production by Shondaland as a Netflix original series starring Julie Andrews, Phoebe Dynevor, and Rége-Jean Page.
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April 28, 2021
I love the drama, the slow burn, the romance; however, reading them all together they become a bit redundant. Of course, all are different in their own ways, but the overall scope is similar. I still highly recommend!
June 11, 2021
Prior to reading these first four stories in the 8 book series, I'd just seen Netflix's adaptation of the "The Duke and I", titled Bridgerton. I binge watched the eight episodes and loved it, so I knew the plot line for the first book, and I actually wasn't sure if I'd enjoy reading romance novels. But I did! The Bridgerton siblings' wit and humor shined in this first book of the series and I appreciated getting more background on the inner thoughts of Daphne and Simon. So much so that I swiftly moved on through the next three books in the series. These books reminded me how much I enjoy regency era stories. They were an escape during the ongoing pandemic and uncertainty and I appreciate them for that. I took pause after finishing the fourth book (needed a break!) but hope to finish the rest of the series at a later time.
October 6, 2024
These books are by far much better than the shows they vomited up claiming the books as inspiration. Julia obviously wasn’t proud of her writing to allow such blasphemy to come to fruition. The books give you hope, love and respect. It’s not about throwing a boob over one’s should or masquerading as fake fine women. There was substance in the books & allowed you to care about the characters. Not about who the wanked later in the show.
Books=greatness. The show that she gave them to=crap. If you want to read these because you loved the show, move on. Your taste is obviously lacking.
Books=greatness. The show that she gave them to=crap. If you want to read these because you loved the show, move on. Your taste is obviously lacking.
February 26, 2024
First time reading a.book in the series after watching the TV adaption and I'm not a fan.
Colin is the definition of a narcissist why penelope is interested after the shouting and arm grabbing is frustrating, The whole story was annoying. How colin went from just peneolpe to the couple being married stressed me out, their marriage would not be great.
Colin is the definition of a narcissist why penelope is interested after the shouting and arm grabbing is frustrating, The whole story was annoying. How colin went from just peneolpe to the couple being married stressed me out, their marriage would not be great.
May 9, 2024
Much prefer the show. Read books 1 & 2, but struggled to get into it. Never bothered with book 3. Writing was dull and flat. The show made a lot of improvements to this story that work really, really well.
November 9, 2021
An easy read… l enjoyed this period drama with a good dose of romance
March 23, 2022
Fun books to read.
March 26, 2024
Just as much fun as the series!
August 14, 2024
Currently my favorite series!!!
April 23, 2025
Haven't seen the tv show so I thought I would read the books-very good romance novels.
June 1, 2023
save yourself the time and watch the series, Elouise and Theo plot is far better than anything involved here. the love triangle between Anthony, Kate and Edwina is much better shown in the series, the books are insanely long and boring
August 3, 2021
The Bridgerton Collection is 4 novels in one. The basis of a Netflix series, these books are a wonderful and easy read.
Set in Regency England, the stories follow the children of the Bridgerton family. There are 8 children in the family, so lots of shinanigans are always happening with this very loved family.
Add Coming of Age and Mama's who want their daughters to make good marriages, and you get an idea of what fuels these stories.
What I loved most is that in several places I was laughing so hard and really enjoying whatever was happening in the book. That is how much this book drew me in.
I would recommend this to anyone who wants to "lose" themselves for a little while in the ups and downs of another family's life and lifestyle.
Set in Regency England, the stories follow the children of the Bridgerton family. There are 8 children in the family, so lots of shinanigans are always happening with this very loved family.
Add Coming of Age and Mama's who want their daughters to make good marriages, and you get an idea of what fuels these stories.
What I loved most is that in several places I was laughing so hard and really enjoying whatever was happening in the book. That is how much this book drew me in.
I would recommend this to anyone who wants to "lose" themselves for a little while in the ups and downs of another family's life and lifestyle.
May 1, 2023
At first, my intention was to read the second book, because I enjoyed the Netflix adaptation, but then I decided that I would do the series injustice if I didn't start from the beginning, so here I am.
I am pretty surprised about how much I enjoyed reading this book. For a steamy historical romance, it had a depth to it that I wasn't expecting. It's been long since a book has made me laugh out loud, but Julia managed to do it with her smart and witty writing style. The portrayal of trauma and the effects it has on one if not dealt with was really convincing and frankly...true.
But the main reason, and one I didn't expect, why I enjoyed reading this book was the portrayal of the Bridgerton family dynamics. I love that Julia actually invented time into building the background from where the main characters are coming from so that we can actually understand their reasoning. I loved the sibling relationship so much that I'm ready to read a whole series about their relationships alone. (and maybe I'm finally starting to find my favorite tropes)
But what I don't ever wanna read is r*pe where it's not intended to. I will never forgive Julia for ruining this book for me after she had done such a good job of making me love it. I knew that such a thing existed from seeing the Netflix adaptation, and I've also read angry reviews online, but I hoped that people were overreacting. But to my dismay, they were not. I don't know what kind of kink the author was trying to appeal to, I rather not know it. This is the sole reason why this book gets only two stars not four, as I had intended at the beginning. Two, not one, because overall, despite the ruined ending, I did enjoy this book.
I am pretty surprised about how much I enjoyed reading this book. For a steamy historical romance, it had a depth to it that I wasn't expecting. It's been long since a book has made me laugh out loud, but Julia managed to do it with her smart and witty writing style. The portrayal of trauma and the effects it has on one if not dealt with was really convincing and frankly...true.
But the main reason, and one I didn't expect, why I enjoyed reading this book was the portrayal of the Bridgerton family dynamics. I love that Julia actually invented time into building the background from where the main characters are coming from so that we can actually understand their reasoning. I loved the sibling relationship so much that I'm ready to read a whole series about their relationships alone. (and maybe I'm finally starting to find my favorite tropes)
But what I don't ever wanna read is r*pe where it's not intended to. I will never forgive Julia for ruining this book for me after she had done such a good job of making me love it. I knew that such a thing existed from seeing the Netflix adaptation, and I've also read angry reviews online, but I hoped that people were overreacting. But to my dismay, they were not. I don't know what kind of kink the author was trying to appeal to, I rather not know it. This is the sole reason why this book gets only two stars not four, as I had intended at the beginning. Two, not one, because overall, despite the ruined ending, I did enjoy this book.
April 23, 2022
Every time I read the Bridgertons (it’s been several for me now), it seems that I love a different book the most. Benedict’s story is always either at or close to the top. How can you not get excited about a perfectly twisted-up Cinderella story starring the handsome, adorably-broody-yet-charming second son of the First Family of Regency romance?
I love that:
-Sophie knows her own mind. Even with the limited options afforded to her by her station, she is not willing to compromise her convictions.
-Benedict gives himself up to love completely and without reservation (at least the first time around!).
-Violet Bridgerton completely proves herself the reigning queen of the ton by the end.
-Araminta (the wicked stepmother) is deliciously fun to hate.
-If you read the second epilogue, you get a fantastic story about Posey (the not-so-wicked stepsister).
Be aware that this book was written several years ago. I’ve seen/heard a few people make comments about the power dynamic and consent with this one, but it still has a huge place in my heart.
I love that:
-Sophie knows her own mind. Even with the limited options afforded to her by her station, she is not willing to compromise her convictions.
-Benedict gives himself up to love completely and without reservation (at least the first time around!).
-Violet Bridgerton completely proves herself the reigning queen of the ton by the end.
-Araminta (the wicked stepmother) is deliciously fun to hate.
-If you read the second epilogue, you get a fantastic story about Posey (the not-so-wicked stepsister).
Be aware that this book was written several years ago. I’ve seen/heard a few people make comments about the power dynamic and consent with this one, but it still has a huge place in my heart.
June 24, 2023
This whole series is amazing!
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