The Bridgerton Series by Julia Quinn

​​The Bridgerton series follows the 8 Bridgerton siblings as they find love. Each sibling gets their own stand-alone novel as they navigate the world of Regency romance. This series had its ups and downs.

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The Duke & I - ⭐⭐⭐
We start with the 4th Bridgerton, Daphne. She’s been out for a few seasons but can quite seem to be able to find a husband. That is until a family friend, the Duke of Hastings, returns to the ton after traveling abroad. The Duke is the most eligible bachelor of the season, and he couldn’t be more upset about it. In an attempt to throw desire off of his trail and make her seem a little more desirable, the Duke and Daphne strike a deal to pretend to be courting. However, like we’ve seen time and time again, pretending can have dangerous side affects.
The Viscount Who Loved Me - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
We then dive into the 1st Bridgerton’s story, Anthony. Anthony has the weight of the whole family on his shoulder, being the first born, so he hasn’t ever given romance any real consideration. Deciding he must finally settle down and do his duty as heir, he dives into the season with a very methodical list of requirements his future bride must have. Things don’t go according to plan though, and his hear has other thoughts.
An Offer From a Gentleman - ⭐⭐⭐
Then we get to know Benedict, the 2nd born Bridgerton. His story follows a Cinderella event line. He meets a masked woman of his dreams at a party, only for her to sneak away and never been seen again. When Benedict meets a lowly made, a familiar pull on his heart has him considering giving up on his dream woman.
Romancing Mister Bridgerton - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Colin is our 3rd born Bridgerton, and while Benedict’s story is straight out of a fairy tale, Colin’s is a tale as old as time. For years he has grown up next to Penelope, a close family friend. But she isn’t exactly the ideal choice and is in the range of spinsterhood. Colin is the total package though, charming, witty, handsome, and well-traveled… everything Penelope is not. But sometimes, the heart wants what the heart wants.
To Sir Phillip, With Love - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Eloise Bridgerton is the 5th child in the family. She always has her face in a book and has kind of written off marriage, resigning herself to spinsterhood. When a cousin passes away though, she finds herself in correspondence with a young widower, who quickly startles her by asking for her hand. Being ever pragmatic, Eloise feels she must first visit the man who thinks so much like her. While she isn’t expecting love, she thinks they might be companionable to each other. Upon her arrival, Eloise discovers that this widower, and his two children, need more than a wife and mother, they need someone to bring them back together as a family.
When He Was Wicked - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Francesa is our 6th Bridgerton child and is already happily married when we are introduced to her. However, fate has another thing in mind for her, and her beloved husband dies unexpectedly. Torn in two, Francesca is beside herself and pulls out of society to mourn her loss. When her husband’s best friend, and new heir, tries to help her mend, the two find themselves tiptoeing around a potential romance that feels off-limits.
It's In His Kiss - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hyacinth is the 8th Bridgerton child and potentially the most stubborn, which is saying something. While not near spinsterhood, Hyacinth is in no rush to settle down. She enjoys spending her days with an older family friend but doesn’t expect to be thrown into close proximity to the older friend’s grandson. When the mystery of his parentage is brought into question, Hyacinth swears to help him solve the mystery, no matter how it may look if they are caught.
On the Way to the Wedding - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Gregory is the 7th Bridgerton child and the final novel in the primary series. Gregory has watched all of his siblings fall head-over-heels in love and is convinced that when he meets his true love, he’ll know immediately. As chance would have it, he meets a woman who stirs up what he is convinced is love. When the woman makes it known in so many words that she isn’t available, he turns to her best friend for some help. Alas, Gregory’s hard work is for naught, at least for him. While he convinces the woman there are better options for her in the world, she chooses another man. However, Gregory finds that friendship is oftentimes, the best starting point for love.

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