Dear Regency romance lovers, prepare to swoon! If you love romance and witty banter with a sprinkling of scandal, then Bridgerton is about to become your latest obsession. The bestselling historical romance series by Julia Quinn follows the eight Bridgerton siblings as they navigate love, marriage, and high-society drama in Regency-era England.
From fake courtships and brooding dukes, to unexpected proposals and secret identities, each book delivers a heart-fluttering love story packed full of charm and humour. Whether you’re new to the series, have come from the hit Netflix show, or simply need a refresher, here’s your ultimate guide to the Bridgerton books in order—along with the sibling starring in each one!
So, grab a cup of tea and prepare for Bridgerton to occupy your every thought as love, scandal, and seriously swoon-worthy moments await.
Bridgerton Books in Order (and who they are about!)
Bridgerton #1: The Duke and I
Daphne's story.
Why we love it:
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- Who doesn’t love a good fake romance that turns real… Daphne and Simon’s banter, tension, and undeniable spark will have you hooked!
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- There’s lavish balls, secret gossip, and a brooding duke with a tragic past.
Love, scandal, and a fake romance.
Bridgerton: The Duke and I is the book that kicked off Julia Quinn’s beloved series, and trust us, it’s got everything—witty banter, a brooding duke, and enough scandal to make Lady Whistledown clutch her pearls.
Meet Daphne Bridgerton: charming, clever and utterly stuck in the marriage market. Despite being prime wife material, suitors don’t see her that way. Enter Simon Basset, the devastatingly handsome Duke of Hastings, who has zero interest in marriage. Together, they hatch a brilliant plan—fake a courtship. She gains admirers, he dodges matching mothers. Simple, right?
Wrong. Sparks fly, tensions rise, and suddenly, this faux romance starts feeling very real. But with Simon’s painful past and stubborn pride in the way, can they turn their fake love into the real deal? Packed with charm, wit, and heart-fluttering romance, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves a good love story with a side of drama.
Bridgerton #2: The Viscount Who Loved Me
Anthony's story.
Why we love it:
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- Anthony and Kate’s banter is *chef’s kiss*—sharp, witty, and absolutely dripping with tension.
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- The Bridgertons bring warmth, humour, and heart to this love story, making it even more irresistible.
Enemies, bees, and a very stubborn Viscount.
Dearest readers, if you thought The Duke and I was a delight, just wait until you meet the real king of romantic tension—Mr Anthony Bridgerton. As London’s most notorious bachelor, it comes as a shock that the eldest Bridgerton sibling has decided to marry! But this isn’t about love, Viscount Bridgerton is far too practical for that. All he needs is a suitable wife, and the diamond of the season, Edwina Sheffield, appears to be just that. There’s just one problem: her sharp-tongued older sister, Kate.
Kate is convinced Anthony is the type of rake Edwina should avoid, and she’s willing to do whatever it takes to stop the match. But in the process of sabotaging his courtship, she and Anthony find themselves in a battle of wits, wills, and unbearable attraction. Throw in a scandalous bee sting (yes, really), and suddenly, the viscount is facing a marriage proposal he never saw coming. With sizzling chemistry, laugh-out-loud moments, and enough slow-burn tension to set a ballroom ablaze, The Viscount Who Loved Me is a Regency romance you won’t be able to put down.
Bridgerton #3: An Offer From A Gentleman
Benedict's story.
Why we love it:
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- This Regency spin on a classic fairy tale is pure romance magic.
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- Sophie and Benedict’s connection is instant, intense, and impossible.
A Bridgerton twist on Cinderella.
If you’ve ever dreamed of a Bridgerton fairy tale, then prepare to swoon. An Offer from a Gentleman is Julia Quinn’s dazzling take on Cinderella—complete with a masked ball, a wicked stepmother, and (of course) a dashing Bridgerton bachelor.
Meet Sophie Beckett: the illegitimate daughter of an earl, doomed to serve her cruel stepmother, but one magical night, she sneaks into a grand masquerade ball, where she dances with the most eligible bachelor in London: Benedict Bridgerton. Sparks fly, hearts race, and then midnight strikes and Sophie vanishes.
Fate throws them back together as Benedict doesn’t recognise her as he falls for a mystery woman and mere servant. Sophie must decide if true love is worth the risk. Will this Bridgerton bachelor see beyond society’s rules, or will their happily ever after slip away like a lost glass slipper. There’s chemistry and star-crossed love as their connection is sizzling—but watching them fight, and fall into fate, makes it all the more delicious.
Bridgerton #4: Romancing Mr Bridgerton
Colin's story.
Why we love it:
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- Watching Colin wake up to Penelope’s charm is pure, heart-melting satisfaction.
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- Penelope’s hiding the juiciest twist in society, and when it’s revealed? Pure drama.
Secrets, unrequited love, and the ultimate glow up.
Bridgerton number four is the Bridgeron book that will make you gasp, swoon, and shout, “finally!”. In Romancing Mr Bridgerton, Penelope Featherington has been secretly in love with Colin Bridgerton for years. But to him, she’s his little sister’s best friend—the wallflower no one notices. Or so she thinks. Colin returns from his travels, sees Penelope in a different light and starts feeling all sorts of things.
But that’s not the only twist—because Penelope is hiding a huge secret, one that could send London’s high society into chaos. When Colin discovers it, their relationship is thrown into a whirlwind of scandal, revelations and some oh-so-swoon-worthy moments.
With unrequited love turned scorching romance, a hero finally opening his eyes, and one of the biggest secrets in the Bridgerton world, Romancing Mr Bridgerton is the slow-burn, friends-to-lovers masterpiece you’ve been waiting for.
Bridgerton #5: To Sir Phillip, With Love
Eloise's story.
Why we love it:
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- From heartfelt correspondence to real-life chemistry, Eloise and Phillip’s romance is unconventional and slow-burn.
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- Grumpy x sunshine done right—and watching them clash is pure rom-com perfection.
A marriage proposal, a grumpy widower, and one very bold Bridgerton.
In the fifth instalment of the Bridgerton series, To Sir Phillip, With Love, our beloved Eloise Bridgerton ditches the London marriage market for something much more scandalous—an unexpected proposal from a man she’s never met.
Sir Phillip Crane is a grumpy, brooding widower in need of a wife to help raise his unruly twins. Eloise is an independent, sharp-tongued spinster who wants more than just balls and suitors. When Phillip suggests marriage through a simple letter, Eloise does something wild—she sneaks away in the middle of the night to see if this moody, mysterious man could actually be the one. But in reality? He’s not so dreamy. With witty banter, chaos, and a dash of scandal, To Sir Phillip, With Love proves that the best romances are the most unexpected.
Bridgerton #6: When He Was Wicked
Francesca's story.
Why we love it:
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- Michael’s years of pining will have you screaming “JUST TELL HER ALREADY” in the best way possible.
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- This book turns up the heat, delivering a love story that’s as passionate as it is deeply emotional.
Forbidden love, heartache, and one smitten rake.
Prepare for a scandalously emotional rollercoaster with When He Was Wicked. It’s not about romance, it’s about longing, loss, and getting the love you deserve. Michael Stirling, London’s most notorious rake, has spent years secretly in love with Francesca Bridgerton. The problem? She married his cousin. Michael hides his feelings behind charm and mischief until fate (and heartbreak) changes everything.
Now, Francesca is free to love again, but Michael isn’t just her husband’s best friend—he’s the man who’s always been there. With passion, angst, and a romance that’s as fiery as it’s emotional, When He Was Wicked, is a tale of love, loss, and the ultimate second chance.
Bridgerton #7: It's In His Kiss
Hyacinth's story.
Why we love it:
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- Hyacinth is whip-smart, hilariously blunt, and totally unafraid to speak her mind—making her one of the most entertaining Bridgerton heroines yet!
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- A hidden diary, a secret fortune, and late-night decoding sessions? Hyacinth and Gareth’s quest for answers makes their slow-burn love story even more exciting!
A bold Bridgerton, mischievous Lord, and a secret to unravel.
Bridgerton number seven finally brings us Hyacinth’s story. She’s terrifyingly clever, scandalously outspoken, and absolutely not the kind of woman Gareth St. Clair ever expected to fall for. But when he discovers an old family diary that may lead to a fortune, Hyacinth decides to help him solve the mystery.
Between late-night translation sessions and sizzling tension, their partnership turns into something very unexpected. But is Gareth hiding more than just a family secret? And can Hyacinth, the boldest Bridgerton of them all, handle falling for a rogue with a past? With sparkling banter, laugh-out-loud moments, and a romance that’s equal parts swoony and fun, It’s In His Kiss is a delightful Bridgerton love story you won’t want to miss!
Bridgerton #8: On The Way To The Wedding
Gregory's story.
Why we love it:
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- Gregory thinks he’s chasing one love story, only to find himself in another—and watching him figure it out is deliciously entertaining!
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- A runaway bride, a last-minute I love you, and a mad dash to stop a wedding? This book delivers peak rom-com drama with a Bridgerton flair!
A wedding and a very confused Bridgerton.
Dearest readers, what happens when the wrong man proposes, the right man arrives too late, and love turns into the most chaotic adventure? Enter Gregory Bridgerton—our hopeless romantic who finally believes in true love and thinks he’s found "the one." The problem? She’s in love with someone else.
Lucy Abernathy—practical, kind, and totally not looking for love—decides to help Gregory win the girl. Except, in a plot twist no one (except all of us) saw coming, Lucy starts falling for Gregory herself. And just when things get really interesting, Lucy gets engaged—to someone else!
With last-minute declarations, dashing rescues, and just the right amount of wedding day drama, On the Way to the Wedding is a swoon-worthy, laugh-out-loud, heart-racing romance you won’t be able to put down!
Which Bridgerton Love Story Will Steal Your Heart?
Whether you’re a hopeless romantic, a fan of banter, or just love a classic happily ever after, the Bridgerton books have something for everyone. From fiery enemies-to-lovers tension to tender second chances, each sibling’s journey is filled with charm, scandal, and euphoric romance.
Now that you know the Bridgerton books in order, the only question is—where will you start? Will you begin at the very beginning with Daphne and the Duke, or jump straight to the sibling whose story intrigues you most? Either way, prepare for love, drama, and plenty of heart-fluttering moments along the way.
Happy reading, dear reader—Lady Whistledown would approve!
If you’re itching for more scandal, read our article on 11 Bridgerton secrets Lady Whistledown doesn’t want you to know—warning, some spoilers ahead!
Yours Truly, The Works
