There Are Eight "Bridgerton" Books, So Here's Everything You Need To Know About Them
Anthony's book is an enemies-to-lovers story!
If you're like me, you've definitely been consumed by all things Bridgerton since it started streaming on Netflix.
And you're probably trying to figure out what to do while you wait for another season — let's be real, Netflix has to renew this show any day now.
According to Netflix, Bridgerton has been viewed by 63 million households!
Well, lucky for you, there are eight Bridgerton books by Julia Quinn that you can read to pass the time.
Each book in the Bridgerton series focuses on one of the Bridgerton siblings and their journey to find love, like Daphne and Simon.
So, yes, in theory we could have eight seasons of Bridgerton, and I am so ready for it. And, of course, the show could completely stray from the books, but it's still cool to see where they are pulling stories from.
So, here's what each book is about, where you can buy it, and all of that good stuff:
Also, there are some spoilers for Season 1 of Bridgerton below!
1. The Duke and I
Just like Bridgerton Season 1, The Duke and I follows Daphne Bridgerton as she seeks a husband and ends up falling in love with Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings. The book tells the story of how they went from their fake relationship to falling in love for real. There are some differences between the book and Season 1, so it's worth giving this book a read too.
Get it from Bookshop, Amazon, or your local bookstore via Indiebound here.
2. The Viscount Who Loved Me
If you love an enemies-to-lovers story, The Viscount Who Loved Me was made for you. Book 2 in the Bridgerton series is all about Anthony as he searches for his perfect match. He seems to have found someone to spend the rest of his life with, but his future wife's older sister, Kate Sheffield, keeps getting in the way. Kate is determined to protect her sister from Anthony, who she believes has not changed his ways.
Get it from Bookshop, Amazon, or your local bookstore via Indiebound here.
3. An Offer from a Gentleman
Benedict's book is literally a version of Cinderella, and it's so perfect for him. An Offer from a Gentleman follows Sophie Beckett, who dreams of finding her "Prince Charming" when she sneaks into the Bridgertons' famed masquerade ball. Ultimately, she ends up spending the night with Benedict, but when the clock strikes midnight, her fairy tale ends when she's forced back to her house with her disdainful stepmother. Ever since this magical night, Benedict is determined to find the mystery woman he danced with.
Get it from Bookshop, Amazon, or your local bookstore via Indiebound here.
4. Romancing Mister Bridgerton
If you loved Colin and Penelope's flirting in Bridgerton, then Romancing Mister Bridgerton will be your favorite book in this series. This novel follows Penelope Featherington, who has secretly adored her best friend's brother for years. She's spent her whole life pining after Colin Bridgerton from afar. Well, when Colin returns from a trip abroad, he realizes that Penelope isn't the little girl he grew up with, she is so much more. Lady Whistledown and her true identity also play a massive part in this book.
Get it from Bookshop or Amazon, or your local bookstore via Indiebound here.
5. To Sir Phillip, With Love
Book 5 in the Bridgerton series is all about low-key the best Bridgerton, Eloise. To Sir Phillip, With Love follows Phillip Crane, who proposes to Eloise without ever meeting her. He assumes Eloise, who is known for being a "spinster," would be an odd woman, but she ends up being so much more. And Eloise thought she would never marry, but she suddenly finds herself in a carriage on her way to meet Phillip. Eloise soon learns that Phillip is nothing like the other London boys, and she begins to wonder if marriage might actually be something she wants. Also, in the Netflix series, Phillip Crane is seen offering to marry Marina Thompson, so truly who knows how this will be adapted for the show.
Get it from Bookshop, Amazon, or your local bookstore via Indiebound here.
6. When He Was Wicked
While we don't see much of Francesca in Season 1 of Bridgerton, Book 6 in the series dives deeper into her character. When He Was Wicked follows Michael Stirling, one of London's most notable men, who ends up falling hard for Francesca just days before she's set to marry his cousin. However, when Michael and Francesca cross paths later on, and she is now free, Michael must decide if he's willing to put their friendship on the line for love.
Get it from Bookshop, Amazon, or your local bookstore via Indiebound here.
7. It's in His Kiss
All grown up now, It's in His Kiss follows Hyacinth and her turn at love. The book tells the story of Hyacinth as she crosses paths with Gareth St. Clair at the annual Smythe-Smith musical. It's there that Gareth tells Hyacinth about an old family diary that he needs help translating, and she kindly offers to do just that. As they both dive into this mysterious text, they grow closer and closer.
Get it from Bookshop, Amazon, or your local bookstore via Indiebound here.
8. And finally, On the Way to the Wedding
The last book in Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series follows Gregory, who believes in true love. On the Way to the Wedding details Gregory's pursuit of finding "the one." However, when he finally thinks he does after laying eyes on Hermione Watson, she turns out to be in love with someone else. Lucky for Gregory, Hermione's BFF Lucy Abernathy wants to save her from the disastrous relationship she's in. So, Lucy offers to help Gregory win over Hermione, except Gregory begins to fall for, you guessed it, Lucy.
Get it from Bookshop, Amazon, or your local bookstore via Indiebound here.
And if you finish these eight and you still want MORE, don't worry. There's The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After, which gives each of the stories a "second epilogue." And there are the Lady Whistledown novellas: The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown and Lady Whisteldown Strikes Back.