Julia Quinn
#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.
Just Like Heaven (Smythe-Smith Quartet, #1)
Julia Quinn
Honoria Smythe-Smith is:
A) a really bad violinist
B) still miffed at being nicknamed "Bug" as a child
C) not in love with her older brother's best friend
D) all of the above
Marcus Holroyd is:
A) the Earl of Chatteris
B) regrettably prone to sprained ankles
C) not in love with his best friend's younger sister
D) all of the above
Together they:
A) eat quite a bit of chocolate cake
B) survive a deadly fever and the world's worst musical performance
C) fall quite desperately in love
It's Julia Quinn at her best, so you know the answer is . . .
D) all of the above
A Night Like This (Smythe-Smith Quartet, #2)
Julia Quinn
Anne Wynter might not be who she says she is...
But she's managing quite well as a governess to three highborn young ladies. Her job can be a challenge—in a single week she finds herself hiding in a closet full of tubas, playing an evil queen in a play that might be a tragedy (or might be a comedy—no one is sure), and tending to the wounds of the oh-so-dashing Earl of Winstead. After years of dodging unwanted advances, he's the first man who has truly tempted her, and it's getting harder and harder to remind herself that a governess has no business flirting with a nobleman.
Daniel Smythe-Smith Might be in mortal danger...
But that's not going to stop the young earl from falling in love. And when he spies a mysterious woman at his family's annual musicale, he vows to pursue her, even if that means spending his days with a ten-year-old who thinks she's a unicorn. But Daniel has an enemy, one who has vowed to see him dead. And when Anne is thrown into peril, he will stop at nothing to ensure their happy ending...
Splendid (The Splendid Trilogy, #1)
Julia Quinn
There are two things everyone knows about Alexander Ridgely. One, he's the Duke of Ashbourne. And two, he has no plans to marry anytime soon...
That is until a redheaded American throws herself in front of a carriage to save his young nephew's life. She's everything Alex never thought a woman could be—smart and funny, principled and brave. But she's a servant, completely unsuitable for a highborn duke—unless, perhaps, she's not quite what she seems...
American heiress Emma Dunster might be surrounded by Englishmen, but that doesn't mean she intends to marry one—even if she has agreed to participate in one London Season. When she slipped out of her cousins' home, dressed as a kitchen maid, all she wanted was one last taste of anonymity before her debut. She never dreamed she'd find herself in the arms of a dangerously handsome duke... or that he'd be quite so upset when he discovered her true identity. But true love tends to blossom just when one least expects it, and passion can melt even the most stubborn of hearts.
The Lost Duke of Wyndham (Two Dukes of Wyndham, #1)
Julia Quinn
WILL THE REAL DUKE OF WYNDHAM PLEASE STAND UP?
Jack Audley has been a highwayman. A soldier. And he has always been a rogue. What he is not, and never wanted to be, is a peer of the realm, responsible for an ancient heritage and the livelihood of hundreds. But when he is recognized as the long-lost son of the House of Wyndham, his carefree life is over. And if his birth proves to be legitimate, then he will find himself with the one title he never wanted: Duke of Wyndham.
Grace Eversleigh has spent the last five years toiling as the companion to the dowager Duchess of Wyndham. It is a thankless job, with very little break from the routine... until Jack Audley lands in her life, all rakish smiles and debonair charm. He is not a man who takes no for an answer, and when she is in his arms, she's not a woman who wants to say no. But if he is the true duke, then he is the one man she can never have...
The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband (Rokesbys, #2)
Julia Quinn
An alternate cover edition for ISBN 9780062388186 can be found here.
While you were sleeping...
With her brother Thomas injured on the battlefront in the Colonies, orphaned Cecilia Harcourt has two unbearable choices: move in with a maiden aunt or marry a scheming cousin. Instead, she chooses option three and travels across the Atlantic, determined to nurse her brother back to health. But after a week of searching, she finds not her brother but his best friend, the handsome officer Edward Rokesby. He's unconscious and in desperate need of her care, and Cecilia vows that she will save this soldier's life, even if staying by his side means telling one little lie...
I told everyone I was your wife
When Edward comes to, he's more than a little confused. The blow to his head knocked out six months of his memory, but surely he would recall getting married. He knows who Cecilia Harcourt is—even if he does not recall her face—and with everyone calling her his wife, he decides it must be true, even though he'd always assumed he'd marry his neighbor back in England.
If only it were true...
Cecilia risks her entire future by giving herself—completely—to the man she loves. But when the truth comes out, Edward may have a few surprises of his own for the new Mrs. Rokesby.
Mr. Cavendish, I Presume (Two Dukes of Wyndham, #2)
Julia Quinn
Amelia Willoughby has been engaged to the Duke of Wyndham for as long as she can remember. Literally. A mere six months old when the contracts were signed, she has spent the rest of her life waiting. And waiting. And waiting ... for Thomas Cavendish, the oh-so-lofty duke, to finally get around to marrying her. But as she watches him from afar, she has a sneaking suspicion that he never thinks about her at all ...
It's true. He doesn't. Thomas rather likes having a fiancée — all the better to keep the husband-hunters at bay — and he does intend to marry her ... eventually. But just when he begins to realize that his bride might be something more than convenient, Thomas's world is rocked by the arrival of his long-lost cousin, who may or may not be the true Duke of Wyndham. And if Thomas is not the duke, then he's not engaged to Amelia. Which is the cruelest joke of all, because this arrogant and illustrious duke has made the mistake of falling in love ... with his own fiancée!
To Catch an Heiress (Agents of the Crown, #1)
Julia Quinn
When Caroline Trent is kidnapped by Blake Ravenscroft, she doesn’t even try to elude this dangerously handsome agent of the crown. After all, she’s been running from unwanted marriage proposals. Yes, Blake believes she’s a notorious spy named Carlotta De Leon, but for six weeks until her twenty-first birthday, when she’ll gain control of her own fortune, hiding out in the titillating company of a mysterious captor is awfully convenient — and maybe just a little romantic, too.
Blake Ravenscroft’s mission is to bring “Carlotta” to justice, not to fall in love. His heart has been hardened by years of intrigue, but this little temptress proves oddly disarming and thoroughly kissable. And suddenly the unthinkable becomes possible — that this mismatched couple might be destined for love.
How to Marry a Marquis (Agents of the Crown, #2)
Julia Quinn
She’s trying to follow the rules…
When Elizabeth Hotchkiss stumbles upon a copy of How to Marry a Marquis in her employer’s library, she’s convinced someone is playing a cruel joke. With three younger siblings to support, she knows she has to marry for money, but who might have guessed how desperate she’s become? A guidebook to seduction might be just the thing she needs—and what harm could there be in taking a little peek?
…But he’s making his own
James Sidwell, the Marquis of Riverdale, has been summoned to rescue his aunt from a blackmailer, a task that requires him to pose as the new estate manager, and his primary suspect is his aunt’s companion, Elizabeth. Intrigued by the alluring young woman with the curious little rulebook, he gallantly offers to help her find a husband… by practicing her wiles on him. But when practice becomes all too perfect, James decides that there is only one rule worth following—that Elizabeth marry her marquis.
What Happens in London (Bevelstoke, #2)
Julia Quinn
RUMORS AND GOSSIP... THE LIFEBLOOD OF LONDON!
When Olivia Bevelstoke is told that her new neighbor may have killed his fiancee, she doesn't believe it for a second, but, still, how can she help spying on him, just to be sure? So she stakes out a spot near her bedroom window, cleverly concealed by curtains, watches, and waits... and discovers a most intriguing man, who is definitely up to something.
Sir Harry Valentine works for the boring branch of the War Office, translating documents vital to national security. He's not a spy, but he's had all the training, and when a gorgeous blonde begins to watch him from her window, he is instantly suspicious. But just when he decides that she's nothing more than an annoyingly nosy debutante, he discovers that she might be engaged to a foreign prince, who might be plotting against England. And when Harry is roped into spying on Olivia, he discovers that he might be falling for her himself...
The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy (Smythe-Smith Quartet, #4)
Julia Quinn
Sir Richard Kenworthy has less than a month to find a bride. He knows he can't be too picky, but when he sees Iris Smythe-Smith hiding behind her cello at her family's infamous musicale, he thinks he might have struck gold. She's the type of girl you don't notice until the second—or third—look, but there's something about her, something simmering under the surface, and he knows she's the one.
Iris Smythe–Smith is used to being underestimated. With her pale hair and quiet, sly wit she tends to blend into the background, and she likes it that way. So when Richard Kenworthy demands an introduction, she is suspicious. He flirts, he charms, he gives every impression of a man falling in love, but she can't quite believe it's all true. When his proposal of marriage turns into a compromising position that forces the issue, she can't help thinking that he's hiding something . . . even as her heart tells her to say yes.
First Comes Scandal (Rokesbys, #4)
Julia Quinn
She was given two choices...
Georgiana Bridgerton isn't against the idea of marriage. She'd just thought she'd have some say in the matter. But with her reputation hanging by a thread after she's abducted for her dowry, Georgie is given two options: live out her life as a spinster or marry the rogue who has ruined her life.
Enter Option #3
As the fourth son of an earl, Nicholas Rokesby is prepared to chart his own course. He has a life in Edinburgh, where he's close to completing his medical studies, and he has no time -- or interest -- to find a wife. But when he discovers that Georgie Bridgerton -- his literal girl-next-door -- is facing ruin, he knows what he must do.
A Marriage of Convenience
It might not have been the most romantic of proposals, but Nicholas never thought she'd say no. Georgie doesn't want to be anyone's sacrifice, and besides, they could never think of each other as anything more than childhood friends... or could they?
But as they embark upon their unorthodox courtship they discover a new twist to the age-old rhyme. First comes scandal, then comes marriage. But after that comes love...
Ten Things I Love About You (Bevelstoke, #3)
Julia Quinn
Ten Things You Should Know About This Book
1. Sebastian Grey is a devilishly handsome rogue with a secret.
2. Annabel Winslow's family voted her The Winslow Most Likely to Speak Her Mind and The Winslow Most Likely to Fall Asleep in Church.
3. Sebastian's uncle is the Earl of Newbury, and if he dies without siring an heir, Sebastian inherits everything.
4. Lord Newbury detests Sebastian and will stop at nothing to prevent this from happening.
5. Lord Newbury has decided that Annabel is the answer to all of his problems.
6. Annabel does not want to marry Lord Newbury, especially when she finds out he once romanced her grandmother.
7 is shocking, 8 is delicious, and 9 is downright wicked, all of which lead the way to
10. Happily. Ever. After.
The Other Miss Bridgerton (Rokesbys, #3)
Julia Quinn
She was in the wrong place…
Fiercely independent and adventurous, Poppy Bridgerton will only wed a suitor whose keen intellect and interests match her own. Sadly, none of the fools from her London season qualify. While visiting a friend on the Dorset coast, Poppy is pleasantly surprised to discover a smugglers’ hideaway tucked inside a cave. But her delight turns to dismay when two pirates kidnap her and take her aboard a ship, leaving her bound and gagged on the captain’s bed…
He found her at the wrong time…
Known to society as a rascal and reckless privateer, Captain Andrew James Rokesby actually transports essential goods and documents for the British government. Setting sail on a time-sensitive voyage to Portugal, he’s stunned to find a woman waiting for him in his cabin. Surely, his imagination is getting the better of him. But no, she is very real—and his duty to the Crown means he’s stuck with her.
Can two wrongs make the most perfect right?
When Andrew learns that she is a Bridgerton, he knows he will likely have to wed her to avert a scandal—though Poppy has no idea that he is the son of an earl and neighbor to her aristocratic cousins in Kent. On the high seas, their war of words soon gives way to an intoxicating passion. But when Andrew’s secret is revealed, will his declaration of love be enough to capture her heart…?
The Sum of All Kisses (Smythe-Smith Quartet, #3)
Julia Quinn
He thinks she's an annoying know-it-all...
Hugh Prentice has never had patience for dramatic females, and if Lady Sarah Pleinsworth has ever been acquainted with the words shy or retiring, she's long since tossed them out the window. Besides, a reckless duel has left this brilliant mathematician with a ruined leg, and now he could never court a woman like Sarah, much less dream of marrying her.
She thinks he's just plain mad...
Sarah has never forgiven Hugh for the duel he fought that nearly destroyed her family. But even if she could find a way to forgive him, it wouldn't matter. She doesn't care that his leg is less than perfect, it's his personality she can't abide. But forced to spend a week in close company they discover that first impressions are not always reliable. And when one kiss leads to two, three, and four, the mathematician may lose count, and the lady may, for the first time, find herself speechless ...
New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn's enchanting third novel in the Smythe-Smith quartet is guaranteed to make you laugh out loud and tug at your heartstrings in equal measures.
The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever (Bevelstoke, #1)
Julia Quinn
2 March 1810... Today, I fell in love.
At the age of ten, Miranda Cheever showed no signs of Great Beauty. And even at ten, Miranda learned to accept the expectations society held for her—until the afternoon when Nigel Bevelstoke, the handsome and dashing Viscount Turner, solemnly kissed her hand and promised her that one day she would grow into herself, that one day she would be as beautiful as she already was smart. And even at ten, Miranda knew she would love him forever.
But the years that followed were as cruel to Turner as they were kind to Miranda. She is as intriguing as the viscount boldly predicted on that memorable day—while he is a lonely, bitter man, crushed by a devastating loss. But Miranda has never forgotten the truth she set down on paper all those years earlier—and she will not allow the love that is her destiny to slip lightly through her fingers...
The Viscount Who Loved Me: The 2nd Epilogue (Bridgertons, #2.5)
Julia Quinn
Fifteen years have passed, but the Bridgertons are as devious and diabolical as ever when it comes to life on the croquet field. Join Anthony, Kate, Simon, Daphne, Colin, Edwina, and (of course) the mallet of death, as Julia Quinn shows that happily ever after can still be a little bit wicked... and a whole lot of fun.
To Sir Phillip, With Love: The 2nd Epilogue (Bridgertons, #5.5)
Julia Quinn
Those cute kids from romance novels aren't actually supposed to grow up, are they?
When last we saw Amanda Crane, she was eight years old and (in her own words) a blight on the face of humanity. Now she's grown up, remarkably well-adjusted, and ready to fall in love. All she needs is the right gentleman...
The Lady Most Likely... (Lady Most..., #1)
Julia Quinn
A Novel in Three Parts
Hugh Dunne, the Earl of Briarly, needs a wife—so his sister hands him a list of the very best young ladies on the market. And then, because he refuses to tear himself away from the stables where he trains Arabian racehorses, she invites all those ladies to a house party, along with some other bachelors, of course. So who will Hugh choose? The Botticelli-esque, enchanting Gwendolyn? The outspoken, delightful Katherine? If he doesn't work fast, he'll lose those ladies to his closest friends, and then where will he look for a wife? Perhaps, just perhaps, toward a lady who's not on a market at all, and would require a great deal of persuading...
When He Was Wicked: The 2nd Epilogue (Bridgertons, #6.5)
Julia Quinn
Do the best things really come to those who wait? Three years have passed since Francesca's and Michael's marriage, and they are still childless. And Francesca wonders, can a woman be truly and completely happy when a little piece of her heart remains empty? But just when she makes peace with her fate, something unexpected occurs.
Everything and the Moon (The Lyndon Sisters, #1)
Julia Quinn
Original cover edition for this ISBN is here
Seven years ago she broke his heart...
When Robert Kemble stumbles across Victoria Lyndon in hedgerow maze, he can't believe his eyes. The girl who'd torn him in two, who let him plan on elopement and then left him standing by the side of the road, was suddenly within arm's reach, and even though his fury still knew no bounds, she was impossible to resist...
Seven years ago he left her all but ruined...
Victoria's father had told her an earl would never marry a vicar's daughter, and he was right. Robert had promised her marriage, then danced off to London while she suffered the shame of a foiled elopement. But even though Victoria doesn't particularly enjoy her new life as a governess, when Robert offers her a job of a different sort—his mistress—she refuses, unable to sacrifice her honor, even for him.
But Robert won't take no for an answer, and he vows to make her his, through any means possible. Can these star-crossed lovers learn to trust again? And is love really sweeter the second time around?
Romancing Mister Bridgerton: The 2nd Epilogue (Bridgertons, #4.5)
Julia Quinn
We can't really say more without giving away a big, fat spoiler, but it turns out that Colin is a bit of a meddler, Hyacinth is more of a meddler, and the only time all of the Bridgertons stop talking at once is when Penelope has something really embarrassing to say. Hey, we never said it was easy to marry a Bridgerton, just that it was fun.
Brighter Than the Sun (The Lyndon Sisters, #2)
Julia Quinn
When Charles Wycombe, the dashing and incorrigible Earl of Billington, toppled out of a tree and landed at Ellie Lyndon‘s feet, neither suspected that such an inauspicious meeting would lead to marriage. But Charles must find a bride before his thirtieth birthday or he’ll lose his fortune. And Ellie needs a husband or her father’s odious fiancée will choose one for her. And so they agree to wed, even though their match appears to have been made somewhere hotter than heaven…
Ellie never dreamed she’d marry a stranger, especially one with such a devastating combination of rakish charm and debonair wit. She tries to keep him at arm’s length, at least until she discovers the man beneath the handsome surface. But Charles can be quite persusasive—even tender—when he puts his mind to it, and Ellie finds herself slipping under his seductive spell. And as one kiss leads to another, this unlikely pair discovers that their marriage is not so inconvenient after all… and just might lead to love.
Dancing at Midnight (The Splendid Trilogy, #2)
Julia Quinn
Lady Arabella Blydon has beauty and a brain, and she’s tired of men who can see only one without the other.
When a suitor tells Arabella he’s willing to overlook her appalling bluestocking tendencies on account of her looks and fortune, she decides to take a break from the Marriage Mart. During an extended stay in the country, she never expects to meet Lord John Blackwood, a wounded war hero who intrigues her like no other man.
Lord John has lived through the worst horrors of war… but nothing could have been as terrifying to his tormented heart as Lady Arabella. She is intoxicating, infuriating… and she makes him want to live again. Suddenly he’s writing bad poetry and climbing trees in the pitch-dark night… just so he can dance with her as the clock strikes midnight. And even though he knows he can never be the sort of man she deserves, he can’t help wanting her. But when the harsh light of day replaces the magic of midnight, can this tormented soul learn to love again?
An Offer From a Gentleman: the 2nd Epilogue (Bridgertons, #3.5)
Julia Quinn
Everyone deserves a happy ending.
Especially Posy Reiling, the decidedly not evil stepsister from An Offer From a Gentleman. She's been living with the Bridgertons for three years, but despite Violet's most fervent matchmaking, she hasn't found a husband. Posy claims she's content to remain a spinster, but Sophie Bridgerton has other plans..
The Duke and I: The 2nd Epilogue (Bridgertons, #1.5)
Julia Quinn
This second epilogue shows Daphne and Simon at mid-life with twenty-one years of marriage behind them, three daughters concerned with dresses and beaux, a sixteen-year-old heir, and a surprise.
Minx (The Splendid Trilogy, #3)
Julia Quinn
IT TAKES A MINX TO TEMPT A ROGUE...
Henrietta Barrett has never followed the dictates of society. She manages her elderly guardian's remote Cornwall estate, wears breeches instead of frocks, and answers to the unlikely name of Henry. But when her guardian passes away, her beloved home falls into the hands of a distant cousin.
...AND IT TAKES A ROGUE TO TAME HER
William Dunford, London's most elusive bachelor, is stunned to learn that he's inherited property, a title . . . and a ward bent on making his first visit his last. Henry is determined to continue running Stannage Park without help from the handsome new lord, but Dunford is just as sure he can change things... starting with his wild young ward. But turning Henry into a lady makes her not only the darling of the ton, but an irresistible attraction to the man who thought he could never be tempted.
Queen Charlotte
Julia Quinn
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn and television pioneer Shonda Rhimes comes a powerful and romantic novel of Bridgerton's Queen Charlotte and King George III's great love story and how it sparked a societal shift, inspired by the original series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, created by Shondaland for Netflix.
“We are one crown. His weight is mine, and mine is his…”
In 1761, on a sunny day in September, a King and Queen met for the very first time. They were married within hours.
Born a German Princess, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was beautiful, headstrong, and fiercely intelligent… not precisely the attributes the British Court had been seeking in a spouse for the young King George III. But her fire and independence were exactly what she needed, because George had secrets… secrets with the potential to shake the very foundations of the monarchy.
Thrust into her new role as a royal, Charlotte must learn to navigate the intricate politics of the court… all the while guarding her heart, because she is falling in love with the King, even as he pushes her away. Above all she must learn to rule, and to understand that she has been given the power to remake society. She must fight—for herself, for her husband, and for all her new subjects who look to her for guidance and grace. For she will never be just Charlotte again. She must instead fulfill her destiny… as Queen.
The Viscount Who Loved Me (Bridgertons, #2)
Julia Quinn
1814 promises to be another eventful season, but not, this author believes, for Anthony Bridgerton, London's most elusive bachelor, who has shown no indication that he plans to marry.
And in truth, why should he? When it comes to playing the consummate rake, nobody does it better...
—Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, April 1814
But this time, the gossip columnists have it wrong. Anthony Bridgerton hasn't just decided to marry—he's even chosen a wife! The only obstacle is his intended's older sister, Kate Sheffield—the most meddlesome woman ever to grace a London ballroom. The spirited schemer is driving Anthony mad with her determination to stop the betrothal, but when he closes his eyes at night, Kate is the woman haunting his increasingly erotic dreams...
Contrary to popular belief, Kate is quite sure that reformed rakes do not make the best husbands—and Anthony Bridgerton is the most wicked rogue of them all. Kate is determined to protect her sister—but she fears her own heart is vulnerable. And when Anthony's lips touch hers, she's suddenly afraid she might not be able to resist the reprehensible rake herself...
Because of Miss Bridgerton (Rokesbys, #1)
Julia Quinn
Sometimes you find love in the most unexpected of places...
This is not one of those times.
Everyone expects Billie Bridgerton to marry one of the Rokesby brothers. The two families have been neighbors for centuries, and as a child the tomboyish Billie ran wild with Edward and Andrew. Either one would make a perfect husband... someday.
Sometimes you fall in love with exactly the person you think you should...
Or not.
There is only one Rokesby Billie absolutely cannot tolerate, and that is George. He may be the eldest and heir to the earldom, but he's arrogant, annoying, and she's absolutely certain he detests her. Which is perfectly convenient, as she can't stand the sight of him, either.
But sometimes fate has a wicked sense of humor...
Because when Billie and George are quite literally thrown together, a whole new sort of sparks begins to fly. And when these lifelong adversaries finally kiss, they just might discover that the one person they can't abide is the one person they can't live without...
Romancing Mr Bridgerton (Bridgertons, #4)
Julia Quinn
Everyone knows that Colin Bridgerton is the most charming man in London. Penelope Featherington has secretly adored her best friend's brother for...well, it feels like forever. After half a lifetime of watching Colin Bridgerton from afar, she thinks she knows everything about him, until she stumbles across his deepest secret...and fears she doesn't know him at all.
Colin Bridgerton is tired of being thought nothing but an empty-headed charmer, tired of everyone's preoccupation with the notorious gossip columnist Lady Whistledown, who can't seem to publish an edition without mentioning him in the first paragraph. But when Colin returns to London from a trip abroad he discovers nothing in his life is quite the same - especially Penelope Featherington! The girl haunting his dreams. But when he discovers that Penelope has secrets of her own, this elusive bachelor must decide...is she his biggest threat - or his promise of a happy ending?
The Lady Most Willing... (Lady Most..., #2)
Julia Quinn
Step into the glittering world of Regency and prepare to have your hearts warmed by Julia Quinn, Eloisa James and Connie Brockway . . .
During their annual Christmas pilgrimage to Scotland to visit their aged uncle in his decrepit castle, the Comte de Rocheforte and his cousin, Earl of Oakley, are presented with unique gifts: their uncle has raided an English lord's Christmas party and kidnapped four lovely would-be brides for his heirs to choose from . . . as well as one very angry duke, Lord Bretton.
As snow isolates the castle, and as hours grow into days, the most honourable intentions give away to temptations as surprising as they are irresistible.
NEW-It's in His Kiss: Bridgerton (Bridgertons, 7)
Julia Quinn
IF IT'S IN HIS HEART... IT'S IN HIS KISSMEET OUR HERO...Gareth St. Clair is in a bind. His father, who detests him, is determined to beggar the St. Clair estates and ruin his inheritance. Gareth's sole bequest is an old family diary, which may or may not contain the secrets of his past... and the key to his future. The problem is—it's written in Italian, of which Gareth speaks not a word.MEET OUR HEROINE...All the ton there was no one quite like Hyacinth Bridgerton. She's fiendishly smart, devilishly outspoken, and according to Gareth, probably best in small doses. But there's something about her—something charming and vexing—that grabs him and won't quite let go...MEET POOR MR. MOZART...Or don't. But rest assured, he's spinning in his grave when Gareth and Hyacinth cross paths at the annual—and annually discordant—Smythe-Smith musicale. To Hyacinth, Gareth's every word seems a dare, and she offers to translate his diary, even though her Italian is slightly less than perfect. But as they delve into the mysterious text, they discover that the answers they seek lie not in the diary, but in each other... and that there is nothing as simple—or as complicated—as a single, perfect kiss.
First Comes Scandal: A Bridgerton Prequel (Rokesbys, #4)
Julia Quinn
She was given two choices...
Georgiana Bridgerton isn't against the idea of marriage. She'd just thought she'd have some say in the matter. But with her reputation hanging by a thread after she's abducted for her dowry, Georgie is given two options: live out her life as a spinster or marry the rogue who has ruined her life.
Enter Option #3
As the fourth son of an earl, Nicholas Rokesby is prepared to chart his own course. He has a life in Edinburgh, where he's close to completing his medical studies, and he has no time -- or interest -- to find a wife. But when he discovers that Georgie Bridgerton -- his literal girl-next-door -- is facing ruin, he knows what he must do.
A Marriage of Convenience
It might not have been the most romantic of proposals, but Nicholas never thought she'd say no. Georgie doesn't want to be anyone's sacrifice, and besides, they could never think of each other as anything more than childhood friends... or could they?
But as they embark upon their unorthodox courtship they discover a new twist to the age-old rhyme. First comes scandal, then comes marriage. But after that comes love...
The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After (Bridgertons, #9)
Julia Quinn
For the first time in print, New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn presents a collection of "second epilogues" to her Bridgerton series, previously published as e-originals, plus a new bonus Bridgerton novella: "Violet in Bloom," a short story in which we finally meet Edmund Bridgerton.
Romancing Mister Bridgerton: Penelope & Colin's Story
Julia Quinn
A special TV Tie-In edition to BRIDGERTON, a series created by Shondaland for Netflix, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn: the story of Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington, in the fourth of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring her charming, powerful Bridgerton family.
COLIN AND PENELOPE’S STORY
Penelope Featherington has secretly adored her best friend’s brother for . . . well, it feels like forever. After half a lifetime of watching Colin Bridgerton from afar, she thinks she knows everything about him, until she stumbles across his deepest secret . . . and fears she doesn’t know him at all.
Colin Bridgerton is tired of being thought of as nothing but an empty-headed charmer, tired of the notorious gossip columnist Lady Whistledown, who can’t seem to publish an edition without mentioning him. But when Colin returns to London from a trip abroad, he discovers nothing in his life is quite the same—especially Penelope Featherington! The girl who was always simply there is suddenly the girl haunting his dreams. When he discovers that Penelope has secrets of her own, this elusive bachelor must decide . . . is she his biggest threat— or his promise of a happy ending?
When He Was Wicked: Bridgerton: Francesca's Story (Bridgertons, 6)
Julia Quinn
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Francesca Bridgerton, in the sixth of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring her charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix.
FRANCESCA’S STORY
In every life there is a turning point. A moment so tremendous, so sharp and breathtaking, that one knows one’s life will never be the same. For Michael Stirling, London’s most infamous rake, that moment came the first time he laid eyes on Francesca Bridgerton.
After a lifetime of chasing women, of smiling slyly as they chased him, of allowing himself to be caught but never permitting his heart to become engaged, he took one look at Francesca Bridgerton and fell so fast and hard into love it was a wonder he managed to remain standing. Unfortunately for Michael, however, Francesca’s surname was to remain Bridgerton for only a mere thirty-six hours longer—the occasion of their meeting was, lamentably, a supper celebrating her imminent wedding to his cousin.
But that was then . . . Now Michael is the earl and Francesca is free, but still she thinks of him as nothing other than her dear friend and confidant. Michael dares not speak to her of his love . . . until one dangerous night, when she steps innocently into his arms, and passion proves stronger than even the most wicked of secrets . . .
Bridgerton Collection, Volume 1 (Bridgertons #1-3)
Julia Quinn
The first three Bridgerton books all in one e-book volume! Includes The Duke and I, The Viscount Who Loved Me, and An Offer From a Gentleman.
Set between 1813 and 1827, the Bridgerton Series is a collection of eight novels, each featuring one of the eight children of the late Viscount Bridgerton. The Bridgertons are currently being developed as a Shondaland series for Netflix.
When He Was Wicked: The Epilogue II (Bridgertons, #6.5)
Julia Quinn
Do the best things really come to those who wait? Three years have passed since Francesca's and Michael's marriage, and they are still childless. And Francesca wonders, can a woman be truly and completely happy when a little piece of her heart remains empty? But just when she makes peace with her fate, something unexpected occurs.
Bridgerton Collection Volume 3 (Bridgertons #7-8)
Julia Quinn
An enchanting collection containing books seven and eight of #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s beloved Regency-set Bridgerton novels, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix —It’s in His Kiss and On the Way to the Wedding—as well as the first book in her Bridgerton Prequel series, Because of Miss Bridgerton.
It’s in His Kiss
Gareth St. Clair’s ignoble father is determined to ruin his inheritance. Gareth’s sole bequest is an old family diary, which may hold the key to his future. The problem is it’s written in Italian. Hyacinth Bridgerton has offered to translate. She’s fiendishly smart, devilishly outspoken, and according to Gareth, best in small doses. But there’s something equally charming and vexing about her that draws him in. As they delve into the mysterious text, these two might discover that the answers they seek lie in each other . . . and that there is nothing as simple—or as complicated—as a single, perfect kiss.
On the Way to the Wedding
Gregory Bridgerton believes he has found his dream woman. Unfortunately, the ravishing Miss Hermione Watson is in love with another. Her best friend, the ever-practical Lady Lucinda Abernathy, wants to save Hermione from a disastrous alliance, and offers to help Gregory win her heart. In the process, Lucy falls in love—with Gregory! But she is already engaged, and her uncle is not inclined to let her out of the betrothal. Now, on the way to the wedding, Gregory must risk everything to ensure that when it comes time to kiss the bride, he is the only man standing at the altar…
Because of Miss Bridgerton
Everyone expects Billie Bridgerton to marry one of the Rokesby brothers. As a child, tomboyish Billie ran wild with Edward and Andrew. There is only one Rokesby Billie absolutely cannot tolerate. George may be the heir to the earldom, but he’s arrogant, annoying, and she’s certain he detests her. She can’t stand the sight of him either. But when Billie and George are quite literally thrown together, sparks begin to fly. They just might discover that the one person they can’t abide is the one person they can’t live without...
Bridgerton Collection Volume 2 (Bridgertons, #4-6)
Julia Quinn
An enchanting collection containing books four, five, and six of #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s beloved Regency-set Bridgerton novels—Romancing Mister Bridgerton; To Sir Phillip, with Love; and When He Was Wicked—now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix.
Romancing Mister Bridgerton
Penelope Featherington has secretly adored her best friend’s brother from afar for forever—until she stumbles across Colin Bridgerton’s deepest secret and fears she doesn't know him at all. Meanwhile, Colin is tired of his reputation as an empty-headed charmer and of the notorious gossip columnist Lady Whistledown. Upon his return to London, he discovers everything has changed—especially Penelope Featherington! The girl who was always simply there suddenly haunts his dreams. When he discovers that Penelope has secrets of her own, this elusive bachelor must decide . . . is she his biggest threat or his promise of a happy ending?
To Sir Phillip, With Love
Sir Phillip knew that Eloise Bridgerton was a spinster, and so he’d proposed, figuring she’d be timid and desperate to marry. Except . . . she wasn’t. And all he wanted to do was kiss her . . . As for Eloise, she couldn’t marry a man she had never met! Yet, she found herself in a carriage on her way to meet her perfect match. Except . . . he wasn’t. Despite being handsome, Phillip was a large, ill-mannered brute. But when he kissed her, the world simply fell away… could this imperfect man be perfect for her?
When He Was Wicked
After a lifetime of smiling slyly as women chased him, Michael Stirling, London’s most infamous rake, took one look at Francesca Bridgerton and fell hopelessly in love. Unfortunately for Michael, Francesca’s surname was to remain Bridgerton for only a mere thirty-six hours longer—they met at a supper celebrating her imminent wedding to his cousin. But that was then . . . Now Michael is the earl and Francesca is free, but she still sees him as a dear friend. Michael dares not profess his love . . . until one dangerous night, passion proves stronger than even the most wicked of secrets . . .
De ongetrouwde Hertog (Bridgerton, #1)
Julia Quinn
Nu te zien als Netflix-serie met Julie Andrews - voor de fans van Jane Austen en Lucinda Riley.
‘Julia Quinn is de moderne Jane Austen.’ Seattle Woman
Is er een grotere uitdaging denkbaar voor de ambitieuze moeders van Londen dan een ongetrouwde hertog? Lady Whistledowns Society Papers, april 1813
Londen, 1813. De aanstaande verloving van Daphne Bridgerton en de aantrekkelijke hertog Simon Basset is het nieuws van de dag. Wat niemand weet, is dat de verloving slechts schijn is. Voor Simon is het de beste manier om de gretige moeders van jonge, huwbare vrouwen op een afstandje te houden. Voor Daphne trekt de zogenaamde interesse van een hertog weer andere geschikte huwelijkskandidaten aan.
Maar hoe beter Daphne hem leert kennen, hoe meer ze begint te geloven dat ze haar droomman al heeft gevonden. Daphne zal al haar charmes in de strijd moeten gooien om de eigenzinnige hertog ervan te overtuigen dat trouwen zo gek niet is, en dat zijn ideale vrouw veel dichterbij is dan hij denkt
Bridgerton - Penelopes pikantes Geheimnis (Bridgerton, #4)
Julia Quinn
Librarian note: Alternate cover edition for ISBN 3749903999 / 9783749903993
Wer ist Lady Whistledown?
London, 1824: Seit langem ist Penelope heimlich in den umschwärmten Colin Bridgerton verliebt – hoffnungslos, da der begehrte Junggeselle sie, ein unscheinbares Mauerblümchen, bis jetzt gar nicht wahrgenommen hat. Doch dann begegnet sie ihm im Haus seiner Schwester. In einem bewegenden Gespräch gesteht Colin ihr, wie sehr er sich nach wahrer Liebe sehnt, und küsst sie zärtlich. Fortan hat er nur noch Augen für sie. Aber Penelope hat ein Geheimnis, dessen Enthüllung ihr unverhofftes Glück gefährden würde: Unter dem Pseudonym Lady Whistledown schreibt sie pikante, manchmal skandalöse Kolumnen über die Mitglieder der Gesellschaft. Jeder will wissen, wer die Lady mit der Giftfeder ist. Was, wenn Colin es herausfindet?
»Wer noch nie einen Liebesroman gelesen hat, sollte hiermit beginnen.« Washington Post über »Bridgerton – Der Duke und ich«
On the Way to Wedding (Bridgertons, #8)
Julia Quinn
On the Way to the Wedding
The Wit and Wisdom of Bridgerton
Julia Quinn
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes a highly designed, colorful collection of quotes, wit, and wisdom from Lady Whistledown and the most memorable characters of the much-loved Bridgerton books, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix.
A collection of the most dramatic, romantic, and memorable quotes from the charming characters of the Bridgerton world, The Wit and Wisdom of Bridgerton is the perfect gift for fans of the Bridgerton series and the groundbreaking Shondaland/Netflix adaptation. With her signature wink and nod, Lady Whistledown herself will act as readers’ familiar and trusted guide, introducing each character’s most memorable quotes.
Each chapter in the book will highlight a different character from the Bridgerton series and include a new introduction from Lady Whistledown, quotes from the character, and things other characters have said about them over the course of the entire series. Fans will get a 360-degree view of each of their favorite personalities, with new commentary and takeaways from Lady Whistledown.
From Daphne, to Simon, to Penelope, to Colin, fans will enter the Bridgerton world in a completely new way with a fresh and intimate perspective of each character. Readers will relive the twists and turns of the books, taking (or not taking) the advice on love, family, etiquette, and fashion from the most beloved and unforgettable voices from Bridgerton. With an introduction from the creator of the Bridgerton world and #1 NYT Bestselling author Julia Quinn, The Wit and Wisdom of Bridgerton is a highly designed keepsake and unique addition to the Regency-set series.
La chronique des Bridgerton, Tomes 1 & 2 (Bridgertons, #1-2)
Julia Quinn
"Très chers lecteurs, quelle saison !
Au rythme des bals et des réceptions, je vous ai narré le feuilleton haletant de la folle romance entre Mlle Daphné Bridgerton et Simon, le ténébreux duc de Hastings. Valses langoureuses, rebondissements cocasses et bagarres mémorables nous auront tenus en haleine jusqu’à l’épilogue d’un romantisme échevelé.
Aurons-nous le temps de reprendre notre souffle ? Il est à craindre que non, car il se chuchote déjà dans Londres qu’Anthony, le frère de Daphné, serait décidé à convoler lui aussi. Hélas, l’élue a une sœur odieuse qui s’oppose catégoriquement à cette union en raison du passé libertin du vicomte.
Cela nous promet bien des péripéties.
Et comme il reste six Bridgerton à marier, votre dévouée chroniqueuse a de beaux jours devant elle. Ne perdez pas le fil, chers lecteurs, la saga ne fait que commencer !"
Rubrique mondaine de lady Whistledown, Londres, 1813
Four Weddings and a Sixpence: An Anthology
Julia Quinn
Beloved authors Julia Quinn, Elizabeth Boyle, Laura Lee Guhrke, and Stefanie Sloane deliver the stories of four friends from Madame Rochambeaux’s Gentle School for Girls who find an old sixpence in their bedchamber and decide that it will be the lucky coin for each of their weddings…
“Something Old”
Julia Quinn’s prologue introduces her heroine Beatrice Heywood and the premise for Four Weddings and a Sixpence.
“Something New”
In Stefanie Sloane’s unforgettable story, an ever-vigilant guardian decrees that Anne Brabourne must marry by her twenty-first birthday. But love finds her in the most unexpected of ways.
“Something Borrowed”
Elizabeth Boyle tells the tale of Cordelia Padley, who has invented a betrothed to keep her family from pestering her to wed. Now she’ll need to borrow one to convince them she’s found her true love.
“Something Blue”
In Laura Lee Guhrke’s story, unlucky Lady Elinor Daventry has her sixpence stolen from her and must convince the rake who pilfered the coin to return it in time for her own wedding.
“... and a Sixpence in Her Shoe”
Julia Quinn finishes with the story of Beatrice Heywood, who never believed that the sixpence was anything but a tarnished old coin—until it led all of her friends to true love. But her faith in the coin is tested when it keeps sending her to the wrong man!
Lady Whistledown Strikes Back (Lady Whistledown, #2)
Julia Quinn
Who Stole Lady Neeley’s Bracelet? Was it the fortune hunter, the gambler, the servant, or the rogue? All of London is abuzz with speculation, but it is clear that one of four couples is connected to the crime. Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, May 1816 Julia Quinn enchants: A dashing fortune hunter is captivated by the Season's most desired debutante...and must prove he is out to steal the lady's heart, not her dowry. Suzanne Enoch tantalizes: An innocent miss who has spent her life scrupulously avoiding scandal is suddenly—and secretly—courted by London's most notorious rogue. Karen Hawkins seduces: A roving viscount comes home to rekindle the passionate fires of his marriage... only to discover that his beautiful, headstrong bride will not be so easily won. Mia Ryan delights: A lovely, free-spirited servant is dazzled by the romantic attentions of a charming earl... sparking a scandalous affair that could ruin them both. You'll hear it first from Lady Whistledown
Contains:
The First Kiss by Julia Quinn
The Last Temptation by Mia Ryan
The Best of Both Worlds by Suzanne Enoch
The Only One for Me by Karen Hawkins
*All Lady Whistledown columns written by Julia Quinn
The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown (Lady Whistledown, #1)
Julia Quinn
Lady Whistledown Tells All!
Society is abuzz when the Season's most promising debutante is jilted by her intended—only to be swept away by the deceitful rogue's dashing older brother—in New York Times bestseller Julia Quinn's witty, charming, and heartfelt tale.
When the scandalous actions of his beautiful fiancée are recorded in Lady Whistledown's column, a concerned groom-to-be rushes back to London to win his lady's heart once and forever, in Suzanne Enoch's enchanting romantic gem.
Karen Hawkins captivates with an enduring story of a handsome rogue whose lifelong friendship—and his heart—are tested when the lovely lady in question sets her cap for someone else.
A dazzling and delightful tale by Mia Ryan has a young woman cast out of her home by an insufferable yet charming marquis—who intends to take possession not only of the house... but its former occupant as well!
Contains:
One True Love by Suzanne Enoch
Two Hearts by Karen Kawkins
A Dozen Kisses by Mia Ryan
Thirty-six Valentines by Julia Quinn
*All Lady Whistledown columns written by Julia Quinn
On the Way to the Wedding: 2nd Epilogue (Bridgertons, #8.5)
Julia Quinn
Gregory and Lucy found their happily ever after. But, with a gaggle of children, how do they figure out what to name each of the children? As always, things aren’t quite as simple as they seem.
O conde enfeitiçado (Os Bridgertons, #6)
Julia Quinn
Toda vida tem um divisor de águas, um momento súbito, empolgante e extraordinário que muda a pessoa para sempre. Para Michael Stirling, esse instante ocorreu na primeira vez em que pôs os olhos em Francesca Bridgerton.
Depois de anos colecionando conquistas amorosas sem nunca entregar seu coração, o libertino mais famoso de Londres enfim se apaixonou. Infelizmente, conheceu a mulher de seus sonhos no jantar de ensaio do casamento dela. Em 36 horas, Francesca se tornaria esposa do primo dele.
Mas isso foi no passado. Quatro anos depois, Francesca está livre, embora só pense em Michael como amigo e confidente. E ele não ousa falar com ela sobre seus sentimentos – a culpa por amar a viúva de John, praticamente um irmão para ele, não permite.
Em um encontro inesperado, porém, Francesca começa a ver Michael de outro modo. Quando ela cai nos braços dele, a paixão e o desejo provam ser mais fortes do que a culpa. Agora o ex-devasso precisa convencê-la de que nenhum homem além dele a fará mais feliz.
No sexto livro da série Os Bridgertons, Julia Quinn mostra, em sua já consagrada escrita cheia de delicadezas, que a vida sempre nos reserva um final feliz. Basta que estejamos atentos para enxergá-lo.
It's in His Kiss: The 2nd Epilogue (Bridgertons, #7.5)
Julia Quinn
What happened to the diamonds?
If you've read "It's in His Kiss, " you want to know. Don't miss this charming and passionate addendum, in which Gareth proves that some things get better with age, Hyacinth gains new respect for her mother (with a daughter like Isabella she'd have to, wouldn't she?), and everyone learns that while diamonds are lovely, sometimes tenacity is a girl's best friend.
La Chronique des Bridgerton, Tomes 7 & 8
Julia Quinn
Les jeunes gens ne se bousculent pas pour demander la main de Hyacinthe, la cadette des Bridgerton, trop fine mouche, trop sincère. Certes, mieux vaut être seule que mal accompagnée, il n'empêche qu'elle commence à se demander si elle ne va pas finir vieille fille. Et ce n'est pas la rencontre avec Gareth Saint-Clair, aristocrate à la réputation sulfureuse, qui risque d'y changer quoi que ce soit. Encore que... La découverte d'un journal intime en italien qu'elle se propose de lui traduire pourrait bien jouer un rôle inattendu.Contrairement à la plupart de ses congénères, Gregory, le benjamin des Bridgerton, ne vit que dans l'attente du "grand amour". Il croit l'avoir trouvé en la personne de lady Hermione Watson, éblouissante beauté dont, hélas, le coeur est déjà pris. Qu'à cela ne tienne, Gregory va accepter l'aide de Lucinda Abertnathy, la meilleure amie de l'angélique Hermione, pour parvenir à ses fins.
La chronique des Bridgerton, Tomes 3 & 4 (Bridgertons, #3-4)
Julia Quinn
La saison mondaine commence à peine que les mères ambitieuses et leurs filles sont déjà sur le pied de guerre. Qui attrapera dans ses filets l'un des rejetons de la famille Bridgerton, grande pourvoyeuse de beaux partis ? Une course d'obstacles s'annonce, d'autant que les ragots vont bon train.Ainsi, le fringant Benedict a beau clamer qu'il ne souhaite pas se marier, le bruit court qu'il a croisé le regard d'une éblouissante inconnue lors d'un bal masqué. Et alors, me direz-vous ? Et alors, la belle a disparu à minuit ! Ce qui ne la rend que plus désirable aux yeux du jeune Bridgerton...Et qu'en est-il du charmant Colin, enfin de retour de ses pérégrinations sur le Continent ? Il a beau caracoler en tête de liste des célibataires les plus prisés, s'il est en quête d'une fiancée, il le cache bien. Au grand dam d'une certaine débutante, qui pourrait bien voir là un défi à relever.Mais n'ayez crainte, chers lecteurs, votre dévouée chroniqueuse a plus d'un tour dans son sac lorsqu'il s'agit de donner un coup de pouce au destin.Rubrique mondaine de lady Whistledown
La chronique des Bridgerton Tomes 5 & 6 (Bridgertons, #5-6)
Julia Quinn
Depuis que sa meilleure amie, Pénélope Featherington, a convolé en justes noces, Éloïse, la rebelle de la fratrie Bridgerton, s'interroge : les commères n'auraient-elles pas raison de prétendre qu'elle ne trouvera pas de mari ? Oh, elle en a reçu des propositions au fil des ans ! Elle les a toutes refusées, sous prétexte que ses prétendants n'étaient pas... parfaits. Une exigence ridicule, bien sûr.Inquiète à l'idée qu'il ne soit déjà trop tard, Éloïse reçoit à point nommé une invitation de la part de sir Phillip Crane, un veuf avec qui elle entretient une relation épistolaire. La proposition est d'autant plus audacieuse qu'il envisagerait de se remarier... Sans en souffler mot à quiconque, elle décide de se rendre chez cet homme qu'elle n'a jamais rencontré. De son côté, sa soeur Francesca file le parfait amour avec son mari, le comte de Kilmartin, dans leur château en Écosse. Elle n'imagine pas qu'un événement inconcevable va bouleverser le cours de sa vie, pour le pire et pour le meilleur.
La chronique des Bridgerton (Tome 9 - Des années plus tard & Les chroniques de Lady Whistledown)
Julia Quinn
Du mariage d'Edmund Bridgerton et de Violet Ledger sont nés huit enfants, héros de la Chronique des Bridgerton. Mais que sont devenus Daphné, Anthony, Benedict, Colin, Éloïse, Francesca, Gregory et Hyacinthe ? Des années plus tard, les mariages et les naissances ont apporté leurs lots de doutes et de bonheurs. La famille s’est agrandie et, sous le regard serein et bienveillant de lady Violet, la dynastie Bridgerton se retrouve pour une dernière fois.
Vous souvenez-vous de lady Whistledown, dont les chroniques alimentaient les ragots du Tout-Londres ? Pour notre plus grand plaisir, elle a repris sa plume acerbe et drôle, et nous narre la saison de deux délicieuses débutantes.
La chronique des Rokesby, 1 & 2
Julia Quinn
1779, comté du Kent. Tout commence dans la résidence des Bridgerton, Aubrey Hall, une génération avant la naissance du premier des huit descendants d'Edmund et Violet Bridgerton. La demeure la plus proche, Crake House, est le fief des Rokesby et de leurs cinq enfants. Les deux familles se fréquentent, leurs bambins jouent et grandissent ensemble. Sybilla, la soeur d'Edmund, véritable garçon manqué, sait bien qu'un jour elle épousera l'un des quatre fils Rokesby. Enfin, plus précisément un des trois fils, car l'aîné, George, est un insupportable raseur. Or, le jour où Sybilla se blesse, George, seul témoin de l'accident, lui vient en aide. Et c'est ainsi qu' une facétie du destin va être à l'origine d'une saga familiale où les deux lignées vont s'unir pour le meilleur.
Le Quatuor des Smythe-Smith : Tomes 1 & 2
Julia Quinn
Chère lectrice, cher lecteur,Vous vous demandez sans doute pourquoi la haute société londonienne s'inflige tous les ans la soirée musicale des Smythe-Smith. Bien sûr, les Featherington, les Bridgerton, Colin et Gregory en particulier, et lady Danbury sont installés aux premiers rangs. Et pourquoi diable quatre jeunes filles à marier de cette honorable famille s'évertuent-elles à massacrer Mozart, le sourire aux lèvres ? Les malheureuses ! Quant à votre dévouée chroniqueuse, elle n'a même pas le coeur de se moquer de leur piètre prestation, bien trop intriguée par les regards qu'échangent Honoria, qui s'acharne à jouer du violon, et Marcus, le petit-neveu adoré de lady Duncan. Tiens, tiens... Qui est donc cette ravissante jeune femme au piano ? Elle pourrait déchaîner bien des passions. La nouvelle saison s'annonce pleine de surprises !Rubrique mondaine de lady Whistledown
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Julia Quinn
Archived: Does not meet catalog guidelines
The Duke and I (Bridgertons, #1)
Julia Quinn
Librarian note: See alternate cover editions here and here.
The Duke and I is a romance set in the Regency era.
In the ballrooms and drawing rooms of Regency London, rules abound. From their earliest days, children of aristocrats learn how to address an earl and curtsey before a prince—while other dictates of the ton are unspoken yet universally understood. A proper duke should be imperious and aloof. A young, marriageable lady should be amiable… but not too amiable.
Daphne Bridgerton has always failed at the latter. The fourth of eight siblings in her close-knit family, she has formed friendships with the most eligible young men in London. Everyone likes Daphne for her kindness and wit. But no one truly desires her. She is simply too deuced honest for that, too unwilling to play the romantic games that captivate gentlemen.
Amiability is not a characteristic shared by Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings. Recently returned to England from abroad, he intends to shun both marriage and society—just as his callous father shunned Simon throughout his painful childhood. Yet an encounter with his best friend’s sister offers another option. If Daphne agrees to a fake courtship, Simon can deter the mamas who parade their daughters before him. Daphne, meanwhile, will see her prospects and her reputation soar.
The plan works like a charm—at first. But amid the glittering, gossipy, cut-throat world of London’s elite, there is only one certainty: love ignores every rule...
Seduciendo a Mr. Bridgerton (Bridgertons, #4)
Julia Quinn
A sus veintiocho años, Penelope se ha resignado ya a convertirse en una solterona destinada a envejecer cuidando a su madre. Durante una decada, ha asistido a todas las fiestas de la aristocracia londinense, y siempre ha sido la muchacha mediocre, callada, la que nadie saca a bailar más que por compromiso, la que pasa inadvertida para todos. Tambien para Colin Bridgerton, hermano de la mejor amiga de Penelope, guapo, audaz, soltero de oro... y su amor platónico desde siempre. Para Colin, Penelope siempre ha estado ahi, Â simpatica, agradable, pero casi invisible. Como es posible que todo cambie de repente? Sin saber bien como, el menor de los Bridgerton descubre a una mujer inteligente, sensible, audaz... y muy atractiva. Durante años se han conocido casi como hermanos, y de repente se dan cuenta de que no saben nada el uno del otro. Pero no todo lo que descubriran va a resultar tan placentero...
Te doy mi corazón (Bridgertons, #3)
Julia Quinn
COMO EN EL CUENTO DE CENICIENTA,
SOPHIE VE UNA NOCHE CUMPLIRSE
SU SUEÑO.
A espaldas de su madrastra, se viste como una reina y acude al baile de disfraces más importante de Londres. Lo que es más, consigue captar la atención de Benedict Bridgerton, el soltero más atractivo y encantador de la reunión. Sin embargo, pronto vuelve a enfrentarse a su cruda realidad, la de una hija ilegítima, pobre y sin recursos. El destino quiere darle una segunda oportunidad cuando entra a servir en casa de Benedict, aunque él no reconoce en ella a la hermosa joven a la que lleva años buscando. Ella es ahora una simple criada, incapaz de revelarle la verdad. La magia de aquella noche parece perdida para siempre ¿o quizás no?
DE PRINCESA RADIANTE...
Sophie vivió una infancia extraña. Todos sabían que era hija del conde de Penwood y, aunque éste nunca la reconoció como tal, cuidó de que no le faltara nada. Todo cambió cuando su padre se casó de nuevo, y la madrastra y sus dos hijas hicieron de la vida de Sophie una pesadilla. Muerto el conde, su testamento las obligaba a cuidar de la niña, pero nunca la consideraron una igual. Y tampoco le permitirían nunca que se atreviera a competir con ellas por las atención de los muy cotizados solteros de la familia Bridgerton, tan atractivos como bien situados. Antes, la echarían a la calle donde, suponían, no tendría jamás una oportunidad de acercarse a ellos.
...A CRIADA EN CASA DEL PRÍNCIPE
¿Quién era esa mujer extraordinaria? Benedict no puede olvidar aquella belleza enmascarada que le hechizó en un instante, a la que sólo conoce como la Dama Plateada por el color de su vestido y a quien, inconscientemente, le entregó su corazón. Pero ahora, años después, se siente poderosamente atraído por una sencilla criada a la que salva de un asaltante borracho. Ella es la única que le hace revivir la emoción que le produjo la misteriosa enmascarada. Pero también ella parece fuera de su alcance, a causa de las insalvables barreras de clase que los separan. Sin embargo, la familia Bridgerton tiene muchos recursos para ayudar a uno de los suyos cuando surgen problemas de amor...
It's in His Kiss (Bridgertons, #7)
Julia Quinn
IF IT'S IN HIS HEART... IT'S IN HIS KISS
MEET OUR HERO...
Gareth St. Clair is in a bind. His father, who detests him, is determined to beggar the St. Clair estates and ruin his inheritance. Gareth's sole bequest is an old family diary, which may or may not contain the secrets of his past... and the key to his future. The problem is—it's written in Italian, of which Gareth speaks not a word.
MEET OUR HEROINE...
All the ton agreed: there was no one quite like Hyacinth Bridgerton. She's fiendishly smart, devilishly outspoken, and according to Gareth, probably best in small doses. But there's something about her—something charming and vexing—that grabs him and won't quite let go...
MEET POOR MR. MOZART...
Or don't. But rest assured, he's spinning in his grave when Gareth and Hyacinth cross paths at the annual—and annually discordant—Smythe-Smith musicale. To Hyacinth, Gareth's every word seems a dare, and she offers to translate his diary, even though her Italian is slightly less than perfect. But as they delve into the mysterious text, they discover that the answers they seek lie not in the diary, but in each other... and that there is nothing as simple—or as complicated—as a single, perfect kiss.
To Sir Phillip, With Love (Bridgertons, #5)
Julia Quinn
Sir Phillip knew from his correspondence with his dead wife's distant cousin that Eloise Bridgerton was a spinster, and so he'd proposed, figuring that she'd be homely and unassuming, and more than a little desperate for an offer of marriage. Except . . . she wasn't. The beautiful woman on his doorstep was anything but quiet, and when she stopped talking long enough to close her mouth, all he wanted to do was kiss her...
Eloise Bridgerton couldn't marry a man she had never met! But then she started thinking... and wondering... and before she knew it, she was in a hired carriage in the middle of the night, on her way to meet the man she hoped might be her perfect match. Except... he wasn't. Her perfect husband wouldn't be so moody and ill-mannered. And he certainly should have mentioned that he had two young - and decidedly unruly - children, as much in need of a mother as Phillip is in need of a wife.
an alternate cover edition can be found here
When He Was Wicked (Bridgertons, #6)
Julia Quinn
Everything was so much simpler... when he was wicked.
In every life there is a turning point. A moment so tremendous, so sharp and breathtaking, that one knows one's life will never be the same. For Michael Stirling, London's most infamous rake, that moment came the first time he laid eyes on Francesca Bridgerton.
After a lifetime of chasing women, of smiling slyly as they chased him, of allowing himself to be caught but never permitting his heart to become engaged, he took one look at Francesca Bridgerton and fell so fast and hard into love it was a wonder he managed to remain standing. Unfortunately for Michael, however, Francesca's surname was to remain Bridgerton for only a mere thirty-six hours longer—the occasion of their meeting was, lamentably, a supper celebrating her imminent wedding to his cousin.
But that was then... Now Michael is the earl and Francesca is free, but still she thinks of him as nothing other than her dear friend and confidant. Michael dares not speak to her of his love... until one dangerous night, when she steps innocently into his arms, and passion proves stronger than even the most wicked of secrets...
An Offer From a Gentleman (Bridgertons, #3)
Julia Quinn
Will she accept his offer before the clock strikes midnight?
Sophie Beckett never dreamed she'd be able to sneak into Lady Bridgerton's famed masquerade ball—or that "Prince Charming" would be waiting there for her! Though the daughter of an earl, Sophie has been relegated to the role of servant by her disdainful stepmother. But now, spinning in the strong arms of the debonair and devastatingly handsome Benedict Bridgerton, she feels like royalty. Alas, she knows all enchantments must end when the clock strikes midnight.
Who was that extraordinary woman? Ever since that magical night, a radiant vision in silver has blinded Benedict to the attractions of any other—except, perhaps this alluring and oddly familiar beauty dressed in housemaid's garb whom he feels compelled to rescue from a most disagreeable situation. He has sworn to find and wed his mystery miss, but this breathtaking maid makes him weak with wanting her. Yet, if he offers his heart, will Benedict sacrifice his only chance for a fairy tale love?
Alternate cover for ISBN 0380815583 / 9780380815586
On the Way to the Wedding (Bridgertons, #8)
Julia Quinn
A funny thing happened...
Unlike most men of his acquaintance, Gregory Bridgerton believes in true love. And he is convinced that when he finds the woman of his dreams, he will know in an instant that she is the one. And that is exactly what happened. Except...
She wasn't the one. In fact, the ravishing Miss Hermione Watson is in love with another. But her best friend, the ever-practical Lady Lucinda Abernathy, wants to save Hermione from a disastrous alliance, so she offers to help Gregory win her over. But in the process, Lucy falls in love. With Gregory! Except...
Lucy is engaged. And her uncle is not inclined to let her back out of the betrothal, even once Gregory comes to his senses and realizes that it is Lucy, with her sharp wit and sunny smile, who makes his heart sing. And now, on the way to the wedding, Gregory must risk everything to ensure that when it comes time to kiss the bride, he is the only man standing at the altar...
Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron
Julia Quinn
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes this irresistible treat, a charming and jaunty graphic novel, based on story snippets peppered throughout a number of her books. Originally mentioned in It’s in His Kiss—one of the Bridgerton novels which inspired the smash Netflix series, Bridgerton—Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron is finally told here in its entirety for the first time.
A madcap romantic adventure, Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron has appeared in several Julia Quinn novels and enthralled some of her most beloved characters. Now, this delicious tale of love and peril is available for everyone to enjoy in this wonderfully unconventional graphic novel.
Born into a happy family that is tragically ravaged by smallpox, Miss Priscilla Butterworth uses her wits to survive a series of outlandish trials. Cruelly separated from her beloved mother and grandmother, the young girl is sent to live with a callous aunt who forces her to work for her keep. Eventually, the clever and tenderhearted Miss Butterworth makes her escape... a daring journey into the unknown that unexpectedly leads her to the “mad” baron and a lifetime of love.
Delightfully illustrated by Violet Charles, told in Julia Quinn’s playful voice, Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron is a high-spirited nineteenth-century romp that will entertain and enchant modern readers.
Por un beso (Bridgertons, #7)
Julia Quinn
Hyacinth, la última hija soltera de la familia Bridgerton, ha perdido la ilusión por las temporadas de baile en Londres. Aunque es joven y hermosa y pertenece a una familia muy admirada, su ágil inteligencia, su lengua descarada y su fuerte carácter parecen ahuyentar a todos los pretendientes. Excepto a Gareth St. Clair, el nieto díscolo de Lady Danbury, el seductor con peor reputación entre la alta sociedad y el único en todo Londres capaz de dejarla con la palabra en la boca y el pulso acelerado... y que además parece disfrutar con ello. Cuando él le pide ayuda para descifrar un secreto de su pasado oculto en un diario escrito en italiano, ella no puede negarse. Pronto se ven inmersos en una aventura en la que cada uno de ellos descubre que ha encontrado en el otro, por fin, un desafío a su altura.
Te doy mi corazón (Bridgerton, #3)
Julia Quinn
Como en el cuento de Cenicienta, Sophie ve una noche cumplirse su sueño. A espaldas de su madrastra, se viste como una reina y acude al baile de disfraces más importante de Londres. Lo que es más, consigue captar la atención de Benedict Bridgerton, el soltero más atractivo y encantador de la reunión. Sin embargo, pronto vuelve a enfrentarse a su cruda realidad, la de una hija ilegítima, pobre y sin recursos. El destino quiere darle una segunda oportunidad cuando entra a servir en casa de Benedict, aunque él no reconoce en ella a la hermosa joven a la que lleva años buscando. Ella es ahora una simple criada, incapaz de revelarle la verdad. La magia de aquella noche parece perdida para siempre ¿o quizás no?
DE PRINCESA RADIANTE...
Sophie vivió una infancia extraña. Todos sabían que era hija del conde de Penwood y, aunque éste nunca la reconoció como tal, cuidó de que no le faltara nada. Todo cambió cuando su padre se casó de nuevo, y la madrastra y sus dos hijas hicieron de la vida de Sophie una pesadilla. Muerto el conde, su testamento las obligaba a cuidar de la niña, pero nunca la consideraron una igual. Y tampoco le permitirían nunca que se atreviera a competir con ellas por las atención de los muy cotizados solteros de la familia Bridgerton, tan atractivos como bien situados. Antes, la echarían a la calle donde, suponían, no tendría jamás una oportunidad de acercarse a ellos.
...A CRIADA EN CASA DEL PRÍNCIPE
¿Quién era esa mujer extraordinaria? Benedict no puede olvidar aquella belleza enmascarada que le hechizó en un instante, a la que sólo conoce como la Dama Plateada por el color de su vestido y a quien, inconscientemente, le entregó su corazón. Pero ahora, años después, se siente poderosamente atraído por una sencilla criada a la que salva de un asaltante borracho. Ella es la única que le hace revivir la emoción que le produjo la misteriosa enmascarada. Pero también ella parece fuera de su alcance, a causa de las insalvables barreras de clase que los separan. Sin embargo, la familia
Romancing Mister Bridgerton (Bridgertons, #4)
Julia Quinn
Everyone knows that Colin Bridgerton is the most charming man in London. Penelope Featherington has secretly adored her best friend's brother for...well, it feels like forever. After half a lifetime of watching Colin Bridgerton from afar, she thinks she knows everything about him, until she stumbles across his deepest secret...and fears she doesn't know him at all.
Colin Bridgerton is tired of being thought nothing but an empty-headed charmer, tired of everyone's preoccupation with the notorious gossip columnist Lady Whistledown, who can't seem to publish an edition without mentioning him in the first paragraph. But when Colin returns to London from a trip abroad he discovers nothing in his life is quite the same - especially Penelope Featherington! The girl haunting his dreams. But when he discovers that Penelope has secrets of her own, this elusive bachelor must decide...is she his biggest threat - or his promise of a happy ending?
La señorita Butterworth y el barón loco (Spanish Edition)
Julia Quinn
Julia Quinn ofrece a los lectores un regalo la historia completa de La señorita Butterworth y el barón loco, hasta ahora solo disponible en pequeños fragmentos a lo largo de sus novelas, incluyendo la saga Bridgerton, y que se ha hecho realidad por primera vez en forma de una alegre y encantadora novela gráfica.
Miss Priscilla Butterworth nació en una familia feliz que fue asolada por la viruela y ahora utiliza su ingenio para sobrevivir a una serie de desafíos estrambóticos. Después de ser cruelmente separada de su madre y su abuela, la joven se ve obligada a vivir con una despiadada tía que la fuerza a trabajar para ganarse el sustento. Con el tiempo, la astuta Miss Butterworth logra escapar y se embarca en un atrevido viaje hacia lo desconocido que la lleva sin pretenderlo hasta un barón “loco” y una vida llena de amor.
Deliciosamente ilustrada por Violet Charles y narrada con la voz jovial de Julia Quinn, La señorita Butterworth y el barón loco es una enérgica y entretenida historia del siglo XIX que encantará a los lectores modernos.
Más brillante que el sol (Las hermanas Lyndon, #2)
Julia Quinn
Menos de dos semanas. Ese es el tiempo con el que cuenta Charles Wycombe, conde de Billington, para contraer matrimonio si no quiere perder su herencia. Hasta el momento, su búsqueda ha sido un desfile de candidatas descerebradas con las que ni siquiera sería capaz de pasar un par de horas. Justo en el momento en que sus esperanzas empiezan a desvanecerse, la casualidad le brinda a Ellie, una inteligente joven cuya única opción para escapar del hogar familiar también pasa por el altar. La solución parece clara... una unión de conveniencia. Pero Ellie nunca ha imaginado casarse con un extraño, así que fija una condición: el matrimonio no se consumará hasta que no conozca mejor al hombre que se oculta tras ese bello rostro. Con un beso que lleva a otro, ambos descubrirán que su matrimonio, al final, no es tan inconveniente como parecía y que tal vez, simplemente, les lleve a conocer el amor verdadero.
Revista de sociedad de lady Whistledown: Especial cotilleos (Lady Whistledown, #1)
Julia Quinn
La brillante antología comentada por Lady Whistledown, la columnista más famosa de la Regencia, popularizada por Julia Quinn en sus novelas sobre la familia Bridgerton.
¡Lady Whistledown lo cuenta todo!
En la historia escrita por Julia Quinn, la sociedad se escandaliza cuando la debutante más prometedora de la Temporada es abandonada por su prometido… Pero al cabo de un tiempo se cruza en su camino su apuesto hermano mayor.
En el relato de Suzanne Enoch, un joven enamorado se apresura en volver a Londres cuando los escandalosos actos de su bella prometida salen a la luz en la columna de Lady Whistledown. El futuro novio necesitará ganarse el corazón de su dama de una vez por todas.
En la historia escrita por Karen Hawkins, un atractivo canalla ve cómo su duradera amistad y su corazón son puestos a prueba cuando su adorable amiga se fija en otra persona.
En el relato de Mia Ryan, una joven debe abandonar su casa por un marqués tan insufrible como encantador, que no solo pretende quedarse con la vivienda, sino con su anterior ocupante.
Violet in Bloom (Bridgertons #8.6)
Julia Quinn
Bonus story about Violet Bridgerton, included in Happily Ever After by Julia Quinn.
Francesca (La Chronique des Bridgerton, #6)
Julia Quinn
Le destin est parfois ironique et cruel. Après avoir papillonné de conquête en conquête, sans jamais livrer son cœur, Michael Stirling tombe follement amoureux de la seule femme qu’il lui est interdit de convoiter : Francesca, sixième enfant de la fratrie Bridgerton et future épouse de son cousin John. Lorsque celui-ci meurt brutalement, la jeune femme ne voit plus en lui que l’ami fidèle et le confident de son mari. Comment lui avouer ses sentiments ? Et s’il ne fallait qu’une nuit d’effroi pour la jeter dans ses bras et faire éclater une passion trop longtemps étouffée. Mais parviendront-ils à trouver le bonheur sans trahir le souvenir de celui qu’ils chérissaient tant ?
Anthony (chronique des Bridgerton, #2)
Julia Quinn
Incroyable ! Anthony Bridgerton, l'aîné de la famille et incorrigible célibataire, veut se marier et choisit Edwina Sheffield, la reine de la saison. Sauf qu'il est hors de question pour Kate Sheffield que sa soeur épouse un débauché comme Anthony. Ce dernier, vexé, est bien décidé à prouver à cette impertinente qu'il est un parti irrésistible.
Simplesmente o Paraíso (Quarteto Smythe-Smith, #1)
Julia Quinn
Honoria Smythe-Smith é parte do famoso quarteto musical Smythe-Smith, embora não se engane e saiba que o dito quarteto carece sequer do menor sentido musical e tem esperanças postas que esta seja a última vez que se submeta a semelhante humilhação. Esta será sua temporada e com um pouco de sorte conseguirá um marido.
Durante um jantar, põe seus olhos em Gregory Bridgerton, um dos mais jovens da família Bridgerton. Sabe que não está apaixonada, mas ele parece uma opção mais que válida.
Marcus Holroyd é o melhor amigo do irmão de Honoria, Daniel, que vive exilado na Italia. Ele prometeu olhar por ela e leva suas responsabilidades muito seriamente. Odeia Londres e durante toda a temporada, permaneceu vigilante e intermediou quando acreditava que o pretendente não era o adequado.
Honoria e Marcus compartilham uma amizade, pouco atípica, fruto dos anos que se conhecem e que o torna parte da família.
Entretanto, um desafortunado acidente faz que ambos repensem sua relação e encontrem a maneira de confrontar o que surge entre eles, se tiverem coragem suficiente
La proposta di un gentiluomo
Julia Quinn
Sophie Beckett non avrebbe mai immaginato che dopo la morte del padre la sua vita sarebbe cambiata così tanto. Lei, figlia di un conte, costretta a far da cameriera alla matrigna e alle due sorellastre. Ma una sera, durante un ballo, conosce l'ammirato e ricco Benedict Bridgerton, ed è amore a prima vista. Ma come Cenerentola, di cui condivide lo sciagurato destino, allo scoccare della mezzanotte Sophie deve lasciare la festa, abbandonando il suo corteggiatore e... un guanto, l'unico indizio che Benedict ha per ritrovare la sua misteriosa dama.
Il visconte che mi amava
Julia Quinn
Kate Sheffield, ormai ventenne, è decisa a trovare un buon marito almeno per sua sorella minore Edwina. A farsi avanti è il visconte Anthony Bridgerton, ma Kate si oppone: non è il tipo di uomo che stava cercando. Stranamente ansioso di assicurare un erede al proprio titolo, Anthony sembra nascondere più di un segreto. Ma il destino, maestro di giochi, farà incontrare le anime di Kate e Anthony in modo del tutto inaspettato...
La reine Charlotte : Avant les Bridgerton
Julia Quinn
Avant les Bridgerton, une histoire d'amour a changé le monde...En 1761, par une journée ensoleillée de septembre, un roi et une reine se rencontrent pour la première fois, quelques minutes avant leur mariage.Née allemande, la princesse Charlotte de Mecklembourg-Strelitz est belle, intelligente, et surtout têtue. Autant de qualités qui lui seront utiles, car le souverain cache de lourds secrets... susceptibles d'ébranler les fondements mêmes de la monarchie.Propulsée dans son nouveau rôle, la reine découvre comment naviguer dans les méandres de la politique tout en protégeant son coeur. Par-dessus tout, elle doit apprendre à gouverner et comprendre qu'elle a reçu le pouvoir de transformer la société.Plus jamais elle ne sera Lottie. Charlotte a un destin à accomplir.
La chronique des Bridgerton: Tomes 5 & 6-Édition reliée
Julia Quinn
Depuis que sa meilleure amie, Pénélope Featherington, a convolé en justes noces, Éloïse, la rebelle de la fratrie Bridgerton, s'interroge : les commères n'auraient-elles pas raison de prétendre qu'elle ne trouvera pas de mari ? Oh, elle en a reçu des propositions au fil des ans ! Elle les a toutes refusées, sous prétexte que ses prétendants n'étaient pas... parfaits. Une exigence ridicule, bien sûr.Inquiète à l'idée qu'il ne soit déjà trop tard, Éloïse reçoit à point nommé une invitation de la part de sir Phillip Crane, un veuf avec qui elle entretient une relation épistolaire. La proposition est d'autant plus audacieuse qu'il envisagerait de se remarier... Sans en souffler mot à quiconque, elle décide de se rendre chez cet homme qu'elle n'a jamais rencontré. De son côté, sa soeur Francesca file le parfait amour avec son mari, le comte de Kilmartin, dans leur château en Écosse. Elle n'imagine pas qu'un événement inconcevable va bouleverser le cours de sa vie, pour le pire et pour le meilleur.
La chronique des Bridgerton: Tomes 3&4-Édition reliée
Julia Quinn
La saison mondaine commence à peine que les mères ambitieuses et leurs filles sont déjà sur le pied de guerre. Qui attrapera dans ses filets l'un des rejetons de la famille Bridgerton, grande pourvoyeuse de beaux partis ? Une course d'obstacles s'annonce, d'autant que les ragots vont bon train. Ainsi, le fringant Benedict a beau clamer qu'il ne souhaite pas se marier, le bruit court qu'il a croisé le regard d'une éblouissante inconnue lors d'un bal masqué. Et alors, me direz-vous ? Et alors, la belle a disparu à minuit ! Ce qui ne la rend que plus désirable aux yeux du jeune Bridgerton... Et qu'en est-il du charmant Colin, enfin de retour de ses pérégrinations sur le Continent ? Il a beau caracoler en tête de liste des célibataires les plus prisés, s'il est en quête d'une fiancée, il le cache bien. Au grand dam d'une certaine débutante, qui pourrait bien voir là un défi à relever. Mais n'ayez crainte, chers lecteurs, votre dévouée chroniqueuse a plus d'un tour dans son sac lorsqu'il s'agit de donner un coup de pouce au destin. Rubrique mondaine de lady Whistledown
La chronique des Bridgerton - Édition de Luxe: Tomes 1 & 2
Julia Quinn
"Très chers lecteurs, quelle saison !
Au rythme des bals et des réceptions, je vous ai narré le feuilleton haletant de la folle romance entre Mlle Daphné Bridgerton et Simon, le ténébreux duc de Hastings. Valses langoureuses, rebondissements cocasses et bagarres mémorables nous auront tenus en haleine jusqu’à l’épilogue d’un romantisme échevelé.
Aurons-nous le temps de reprendre notre souffle ? Il est à craindre que non, car il se chuchote déjà dans Londres qu’Anthony, le frère de Daphné, serait décidé à convoler lui aussi. Hélas, l’élue a une sœur odieuse qui s’oppose catégoriquement à cette union en raison du passé libertin du vicomte.
Cela nous promet bien des péripéties.
Et comme il reste six Bridgerton à marier, votre dévouée chroniqueuse a de beaux jours devant elle. Ne perdez pas le fil, chers lecteurs, la saga ne fait que commencer !"
Rubrique mondaine de lady Whistledown, Londres, 1813
To Sir Phillip, with Love: Bridgerton: Eloise's Story (Bridgertons, 5)
Julia Quinn
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Eloise Bridgerton, in the fifth of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring her charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix.
ELOISE’S STORY
Sir Phillip knew that Eloise Bridgerton was a spinster, and so he’d proposed, figuring that she’d be homely and unassuming, and more than a little desperate for an offer of marriage. Except . . . she wasn’t. The beautiful woman on his doorstep was anything but quiet, and when she stopped talking long enough to close her mouth, all he wanted to do was kiss her . . . and more.
Did he think she was mad? Eloise Bridgerton couldn’t marry a man she had never met! But then she started thinking . . . and wondering . . . and before she knew it, she was in a hired carriage in the middle of the night, on her way to meet the man she hoped might be her perfect match. Except . . . he wasn’t. Her perfect husband wouldn’t be so moody and ill-mannered, and while Phillip was certainly handsome, he was a large brute of a man, rough and rugged, and totally unlike the London gentlemen vying for her hand. But when he smiled . . . and when he kissed her . . . the rest of the world simply fell away, and she couldn’t help but wonder . . . could this imperfect man be perfect for her?
A Caminho do Altar
Julia Quinn
Gregory Bridgerton procura a sua alma gémea. Acredita fervorosamente no amor verdadeiro, por isso não tem dúvidas de que saberá reconhecer a mulher da sua vida com facilidade. E, de facto, ao conhecer Hermione Watson, o jovem fica rendido. Mas, oh... que tragédia!, a estonteante Hermione está apaixonada por outro. É aí que entra Lucy Abernathy, a melhor amiga dela, sempre disposta a ajudar. Mesmo quando percebe que ela própria sucumbiu ao incurável romantismo de Gregory. Infelizmente, existe um outro mas... Pois Lucy está noiva, e tenciona colocar a honra acima dos seus sentimentos. Quanto a Gregory, no momento em que finalmente compreende que os desígnios do coração são mais intrincados do que pensava, já a sua amada vai a caminho do altar. Será que é demasiado tarde?A Caminho do Altar é o oitavo volume da deliciosa série protagonizada pela família Bridgerton.
El corazón de una Bridgerton (Los Bridgerton, #6)
Julia Quinn
Después de sólo dos años de matrimonio, su marido John, el Conde de Kilmartin, fallece y Francesca Bridgerton enviuda trágicamente a muy temprana edad. Buscando consuelo acude a Michael Stirling, el primo de John y su amigo más cercano. Pero Michael huye del país y la abandona por temor a las habladurías y a que se descubra su amor prohibido hacia Francesca.
Cuando Michael finalmente regresa, todo es diferente y las aguas han vuelto a su cauce. Después de cuatro años de luto, Francesca está convencida que nunca volverá a amar. Sin embargo, los sentimientos apasionados de Michael hacia Francesca nunca han cesado y él está dispuesto a sacrificar todo para obtener el amor de Francesca.
Box Trilogia Bevelstoke (Bevelstoke, #1-3)
Julia Quinn
Julia Quinn já vendeu mais 1 milhão de livros pela Editora Arqueiro. História de um grande amor Aos 10 anos, Miranda Cheever já dava sinais claros de que não seria nenhuma bela dama. E já nessa idade, aprendeu a aceitar o destino de solteirona que a sociedade lhe reservava. Até que, numa tarde qualquer, Nigel Bevelstoke, o belo e atraente visconde de Turner, beijou solenemente sua mãozinha e lhe prometeu que, quando ela crescesse, seria tão bonita quanto já era inteligente. Nesse momento, Miranda não só se apaixonou, como teve certeza de que amaria aquele homem para sempre. Os anos que se seguiram foram implacáveis com Nigel e generosos com Miranda. Ela se tornou a mulher linda e interessante que o visconde previu naquela tarde memorável, enquanto ele virou um homem solitário e amargo, como consequência de um acontecimento devastador. Mas Miranda nunca esqueceu a verdade que anotou em seu diário tantos anos antes. E agora ela fará de tudo para salvar Nigel da pessoa que ele se tornou e impedir que seu grande amor lhe escape por entre os dedos. O que acontece em Londres Quando Olivia Bevelstoke ouve o boato de que Harry Valentine, seu novo vizinho, matou a própria noiva, não acredita nisso nem por um segundo. Ainda assim, só por via das dúvidas, decide espioná-lo. Arruma um lugar perto da janela do quarto, se esconde atrás da cortina e passa a observá-lo. Logo descobre um homem muito intrigante, que definitivamente está tramando algo. Sir Harry Valentine trabalha para o gabinete mais sem graça do Departamento de Guerra inglês, traduzindo documentos vitais para a segurança nacional. Apesar de não atuar como espião, passou por todo o treinamento para ser um. Por isso, percebe imediatamente que sua linda vizinha está seguindo seus passos pela janela. Assim que chega à conclusão de que ela é apenas uma debutante bisbilhoteira, Harry descobre que a jovem está sendo cortejada por um príncipe estrangeiro suspeito de conspirar contra a Inglaterra. Agora ele precisa espioná-la oficialmente, e logo fica claro que a maior risco que Olivia representa é fazê-lo se apaixonar... Dez coisas que eu amo em você Annabel Winslow está em uma grande enrascada. Ela acabou de chegar a Londres para participar de sua primeira temporada e já chamou a atenção do conde de Newbury, que está atrás de uma mulher que lhe garanta um herdeiro. Com seus quadris largos, Annabel parece especialmente fértil, o que faz dela a candidata ideal. O problema é que o conde tem no mínimo 75 anos e ainda por cima é um grosseirão inveterado. Certamente ela não tem nenhuma vontade de se casar com ele, mas sente que não tem escolha. Seu pai morreu há pouco tempo e deixou a família inteira, incluindo os sete irmãos e a mãe de Annabel, praticamente na miséria. Então, durante uma festa, ela conhece Sebastian Grey, o charmoso sobrinho do conde. E de repente se vê cortejada não apenas pelo velho assanhado, mas também pelo irresistível e misterioso jovem. Agora ela precisa decidir entre se casar com um homem que acha repugnante, e com isso garantir o futuro de sua família, e seguir o próprio coração, dando a si mesma a chance de um final feliz.
A Sir Phillip, con amor (Bridgertons #5)
Julia Quinn
¿Es posible enamorarse de alguien a quien no has visto nunca? Eloise, la pequeña de la familia Bridgerton, está a punto de descubrirlo. Hasta que se casó Penélope, su íntima amiga, no había sentido sobre sus delicados hombros el peso de la soltería. Pero ahora, un impulso inexplicable la empuja a cometer una locura, dejar Londres y presentarse en casa de un hombre al que sólo conoce por carta... y que quiere casarse con ella. Claro que cuando conoce a Sir Phillip las ilusiones se vienen abajo como un castillo de naipes: su príncipe azul resulta algo rudo, serio... y además tiene dos hijos que son auténticos diablos. Pero Eloise ha detectado también una pasión latente bajo la piel, que no está dispuesta a dejar escapar, con un poco de ayuda de su extraordinaria familia.
O visconde que me amava (Os Bridgertons, #2)
Julia Quinn
A temporada de bailes e festas de 1814 acaba de começar em Londres. Como de costume, as mães ambiciosas já estão ávidas por encontrar um marido adequado para suas filhas. Ao que tudo indica, o solteiro mais cobiçado do ano será Anthony Bridgerton, um visconde charmoso, elegante e muito rico que, contrariando as probabilidades, resolve dar um basta na rotina de libertino e arranjar uma noiva.
Logo ele decide que Edwina Sheffield, a debutante mais linda da estação, é a candidata ideal. Mas, para levá-la ao altar, primeiro terá que convencer Kate, a irmã mais velha da jovem, de que merece se casar com ela.
Não será uma tarefa fácil, porque Kate não acredita que ex-libertinos possam se transformar em bons maridos e não deixará Edwina cair nas garras dele.
Enquanto faz de tudo para afastá-lo da irmã, Kate descobre que o visconde devasso é também um homem honesto e gentil. Ao mesmo tempo, Anthony começa a sonhar com ela, apesar de achá-la a criatura mais intrometida e irritante que já pisou nos salões de Londres. Aos poucos, os dois percebem que essa centelha de desejo pode ser mais do que uma simples atração.
Um perfeito cavalheiro (Os Bridgertons, #3)
Julia Quinn
Sophie sempre quis ir a um evento da sociedade londrina. Mas esse é um sonho impossível. Apesar de ser filha de um conde, é fruto de uma relação ilegítima e foi relegada ao papel de criada pela madrasta assim que o pai morreu.
Uma noite, ela consegue entrar às escondidas no baile de máscaras de Lady Bridgerton. Lá, conhece o charmoso Benedict, filho da anfitriã, e se sente parte da realeza. No mesmo instante, uma faísca se acende entre eles.
Infelizmente, o encantamento tem hora para acabar. À meia-noite, Sophie tem que sair correndo da festa e não revela sua identidade a Benedict. No dia seguinte, enquanto ele procura sua dama misteriosa por toda a cidade, Sophie é expulsa de casa pela madrasta e precisa deixar Londres.
O destino faz com que os dois só se reencontrem três anos depois, Benedict a salva das garras de um bêbado violento, mas, para decepção de Sophie, não a reconhece nos trajes de criada. No entanto, logo se apaixona por ela de novo. Como é inaceitável que um homem de sua posição se case com uma serviçal, ele lhe propõe que seja sua amante, o que para Sophie é inconcebível.
Agora os dois precisarão lutar contra o que sentem um pelo outro ou reconsiderar as próprias crenças para terem a chance de viver um amor de conto de fadas. Nesta deliciosa releitura de Cinderela, Julia Quinn comprova mais uma vez seu talento como escritora romântica.
Romancing Mr. Bridgerton: The Second Epilogue
Julia Quinn
Stop the Presses: Eloise finally learns the truth! Without giving away a big, fat spoiler, it turns out that: 1) Colin is a bit of a meddler, 2) Hyacinth is more of a meddler, and: 3) the only time all of the Bridgertons stop talking at once is when Penelope has something really embarrassing to say. Hey, no one ever said it was easy to marry a Bridgerton, just that it was fun...
Éloïse (La Chronique des Bridgerton, #5)
Julia Quinn
Sir Phillip Crane ne connaît d’Éloïse Bridgerton que les lettres charmantes qu’elle lui a envoyées. Mais il est veuf et elle, à vingt-huit ans, est encore célibataire. Aussi décide-t-il sans détour de l’inviter à lui rendre visite… et à l’épouser. Or il a tort de croire qu’Éloïse, la plus frondeuse des Bridgerton, est désespérée au point d’accepter la première proposition galante venue. Que sait-elle de lui ? Peu de choses, sinon qu’il aime la botanique, la couleur verte et n’a jamais quitté l’Angleterre. Rien pour fonder un mariage digne de ce nom, si ce n’est que l’amour se fiche de la raison. Surprise et troublée, Éloïse quitte Londres en secret pour rejoindre un homme qu’elle n’a jamais vu, mais dont elle espère tout.
Benedict (La chronique des Bridgerton #3)
Julia Quinn
Des salles de bal de Mayfair aux palais aristocratiques de Park Lane, plongez dans les intrigues de l’élite londonienne du XIXe siècle ! Un soir de bal masqué, le deuxième fils Bridgerton tombe sous le charme d’une mystérieuse demoiselle qui, telle Cendrillon, s’évanouit peu avant minuit. Sa magie reste toutefois gravée dans l’esprit de Benedict, qui se promet de la retrouver, de l’épouser, et ne semble plus en mesure de s’intéresser à aucune autre jeune fille. À l’exception peut-être d’une femme de chambre à laquelle il a dû porter secours dans une situation des plus embarrassantes. Le plus rêveur de la famille va-t-il sacrifier son amour de conte de fées à la tentation d’une aventure avec l’espiègle et insaisissable Sophie? Série phare de Julia Quinn, traduite partout et adaptée pour Netflix par Shonda Rhimes (Grey’s Anatomy et Scandal), La chronique des Bridgerton raconte l’entrée dans le monde des huit enfants de feu le vicomte Bridgerton : Anthony, Benedict, Colin, Daphné, Éloïse, Francesca, Gregory et Hyacinthe. Un clan uni comme les lettres de l’alphabet, dont les déboires sont épinglés par la savoureuse lady Whistledown, mystérieuse chroniqueuse de la vie mondaine.
Gregory (La chronique des Bridgerton #8)
Julia Quinn
Gregory, le dernier fils de la famille Bridgerton, est un incorrigible romantique. Il croit à l’amour véritable, au coup de foudre… et c’est exactement ce qui lui arrive un jour ! Malheureusement, l’éblouissante Hermione Watson s’apprête à épouser un autre homme. Pour la sauver d’une union désastreuse, sa meilleure amie, Lucinda Abernathy, accepte d’aider Gregory à la conquérir. Mais leur pacte secret les rapproche un peu trop, puisque Lucinda succombe au charme de Gregory, qui s’éprend à son tour de l’esprit vif et du sourire ensoleillé de cette généreuse amie. Or Lucinda est également promise à un autre et son oncle n’est pas disposé à laisser Gregory prendre la place de cet homme au pied de l’autel.
Des années plus tard (La chronique des Bridgerton, #9)
Julia Quinn
Un feu d’artifice de fins heureuses pour la famille la plus sympathique de la haute société londonienne du XIXe siècle
Avec Des années plus tard, Julia Quinn conclut sa grande saga en prolongeant de neuf courts récits les aventures de chaque membre du clan Bridgerton, y compris Violet, l’attachante veuve, qui a réussi à marier ses huit enfants chéris. Ce dénouement prend la forme de longs épilogues qui offrent des réponses aux questions restées en suspens et nous invitent à imaginer la vie des héritiers de cette grande et joyeuse lignée.
Vingt ans après leur mariage, quel événement imprévu surgit dans la vie de Daphné et Simon ? Comment Éloïse a-t-elle appris l’identité de Lady Whistledown ? Le rêve de maternité de Francesca s’est-il finalement réalisé ? Hyacinthe a-t-elle mis la main sur les diamants qu’elle a cherchés des années durant ? L’intarissable et pétillante Julia Quinn prolonge l’univers de ses personnages bien-aimés avec un plaisir manifeste et contagieux.
Daphné (La chronique des Bridgerton, #1)
Julia Quinn
Des salles de bal de Mayfair aux palais aristocratiques de Park Lane, plongez dans les intrigues de l’élite londonienne du XIXe siècle ! Renié par son père en raison de son bégaiement, Simon a eu une enfance solitaire. Après de brillantes études, il a bourlingué sur tous les continents jusqu’à la mort du duc, et c’est désormais porteur d’un titre prestigieux qu’il rentre en Angleterre. Aussitôt, il est assailli par une horde de mères prêtes à tout pour marier leurs filles. Mais il ne s’intéresse pas aux débutantes… sauf peut-être à Daphné Bridgerton. Comme Simon, elle voudrait juste qu’on la laisse en paix. Une idée machiavélique germe alors dans l’esprit des deux jeunes gens. Série phare de Julia Quinn, traduite partout et adaptée pour Netflix par Shonda Rhimes (Grey’s Anatomy et Scandal), La chronique des Bridgerton raconte l’entrée dans le monde des huit enfants de feu le vicomte Bridgerton : Anthony, Benedict, Colin, Daphné, Éloïse, Francesca, Gregory et Hyacinthe. Un clan uni comme les lettres de l’alphabet, dont les déboires sont épinglés par la savoureuse lady Whistledown, mystérieuse chroniqueuse de la vie mondaine.
Colin (La Chronique des Bridgerton, #4)
Julia Quinn
Depuis toujours, Pénélope Featherington est secrètement amoureuse de Colin Bridgerton, le frère de sa meilleure amie. Il est charmant, drôle et attire les regards ; elle est d’un tempérament timide et voudrait qu’on l’oublie. Malgré leurs différences, un défi pourrait pourtant les rapprocher : démasquer la mystérieuse lady Whistledown dont les chroniques ne laissent personne indifférent. Sauf peut-être Colin, qui porte un regard neuf sur ces mondanités depuis son retour de voyage et qui s’intéresse de plus en plus à la discrète, intelligente et surprenante Pénélope.
Série phare de Julia Quinn, traduite partout dans le monde et adaptée pour Netflix par Shonda Rhimes, La chronique des Bridgerton raconte l’entrée dans le monde de chacun des enfants de feu le vicomte Bridgerton : Anthony, Benedict, Colin, Daphné, Éloïse, Francesca, Gregory et Hyacinthe. Un clan uni comme les lettres de l’alphabet, dont les déboires sont épinglés par la savoureuse lady Whistledown, mystérieuse chroniqueuse de la vie mondain
Hyacinthe (La chronique des Bridgerton #7)
Julia Quinn
Au grand désespoir de sa mère, la cadette des Bridgerton semble condamnée au célibat. Diablement intelligente, beaucoup trop futée et affligée d’un regrettable franc-parler, Hyacinthe n’a rien de l’héritière soumise que prisent les hommes de la bonne société. Cela ne saurait toutefois effrayer Gareth Saint-Clair, qui jouit lui-même d’une réputation sulfureuse et espère qu’elle pourra l’aider à sortir d’une triste impasse. Son père, qui le déteste, est déterminé à ruiner son héritage. Son seul espoir se cache dans les pages d’un vieux journal de famille écrit en italien, une langue dont Gareth ne parle pas un mot. Or la clé de leurs problèmes se trouve moins dans la traduction complexe d’un texte ancien que dans l’expérience simple – ou compliquée – d’un baiser parfait.
À cause de Mlle Bridgerton (Les Rokesby, #1)
Julia Quinn
Tout le monde s’attend à ce que Sybilla Bridgerton épouse un Rokesby. Aînée de sa fratrie, elle a passé toute son enfance chez ses voisins immédiats. En fait, il n’y a qu’un seul Rokesby qu’elle ne peut pas supporter : George. Plus vieux de quelques années, il n’a pas souvent été leur compagnon de jeu. Il est peut-être l’héritier du comté, mais elle le trouve terriblement ennuyeux. Or, une succession d’événements les isole tous les deux sur un toit et fait jaillir une étincelle, qui pousse ces adversaires de toujours à s’embrasser enfin. Billie et George pourraient bien découvrir que la personne qu’ils ne peuvent pas supporter est celle sans laquelle ils ne peuvent pas vivre...
La chronique des Bridgerton 1&2 (Bridgertons, #1-2)
Julia Quinn
"Très chers lecteurs, quelle saison !
Au rythme des bals et des réceptions, je vous ai narré le feuilleton haletant de la folle romance entre Mlle Daphné Bridgerton et Simon, le ténébreux duc de Hastings. Valses langoureuses, rebondissements cocasses et bagarres mémorables nous auront tenus en haleine jusqu’à l’épilogue d’un romantisme échevelé.
Aurons-nous le temps de reprendre notre souffle ? Il est à craindre que non, car il se chuchote déjà dans Londres qu’Anthony, le frère de Daphné, serait décidé à convoler lui aussi. Hélas, l’élue a une sœur odieuse qui s’oppose catégoriquement à cette union en raison du passé libertin du vicomte.
Cela nous promet bien des péripéties.
Et comme il reste six Bridgerton à marier, votre dévouée chroniqueuse a de beaux jours devant elle. Ne perdez pas le fil, chers lecteurs, la saga ne fait que commencer !"
Rubrique mondaine de lady Whistledown, Londres, 1813
Amare un libertino
Julia Quinn
Quando Michael Stirling, il più audace libertino di Londra, incontra Francesca Bridgerton è amore a prima vista. Un amore non ricambiato: Francesca sta per sposare suo cugino John. E anche se un evento improvviso libera Francesca da qualunque vincolo, Michael non osa confessarle il proprio amore e per dimenticarla parte per l’India. Ma al suo rientro, inaspettatamente, Francesca gli chiede consiglio per trovare un buon marito: potrà Michael sopportare di gettarla tra le braccia di un altro?
La otra Miss Bridgerton (Rokesbys, #3)
Julia Quinn
Ella estaba en el lugar equivocado… Independiente y aventurera, Poppy Bridgerton solo se casará con un pretendiente cuyo agudo intelecto e intereses estén a su altura. Y, por desgracia, ninguno de los asistentes a la temporada londinense ha cumplido sus expectativas. Mientras visita a una amiga en la costa de Dorset, Poppy descubre el escondrijo de un contrabandista oculto en una cueva. Pero su emoción se transforma en sobresalto cuando dos piratas la secuestran y la suben a bordo de su barco, dejándola amordazada en la cama del capitán… Él la encontró en el momento equivocado… Con fama de granuja y marino temerario, el Capitán Andrew James Rockesby en realidad trabaja al servicio del gobierno británico transportando bienes esenciales y documentos. Al zarpar en misión urgente a Portugal, se queda atónito al encontrar a una mujer esperándolo en su camarote. Seguramente su imaginación le esté traicionando, pero… no, ella es muy real. Y si quiere cumplir su deber con la Corona, no tendrá más remedio que seguir atrapado con ella. ¿Pueden dos equivocaciones convertirse en el más perfecto acierto? Cuando Andrew descubre que Poppy es una Bridgerton, sabe que probablemente tendrá que casarse con ella para evitar un escándalo… aunque ella desconoce que Andrew es hijo de un conde y el vecino de sus aristocráticos primos de Kent. En alta mar, la batalla dialéctica entre ambos pronto deja paso a una pasión embriagadora. Pero cuando el secreto de Andrew salga a la luz, ¿será suficiente su declaración de amor para atrapar el corazón de Poppy?
Bridgerton Prequels Collection: Because of Miss Bridgerton, The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband, The Other Miss Bridgerton, First Comes Scandal (The Rokesbys)
Julia Quinn
An exclusive collection featuring the four novels of Julia Quinn’s Georgian-set Bridgerton prequel series, following the close friends and neighbors of the charming, powerful Bridgerton family—the Rokesbys. In her inimitable style – full of wit, wisdom, gossip, and romance – Julia Quinn introduces the charismatic Rokesby brothers 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, passion, and mischief—and love. In these four books, you will Billie Bridgerton and George Rokesby, family friends who cannot stand the sight of each other, in Because of Miss Bridgerton. Cecilia Harcourt and Edward Rokesby, the handsome—and amnesiac—best friend of Cecilia’s brother, in The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband. Poppy Bridgerton and Captain Andrew James Rokesby, a reckless privateer for the Crown, in The Other Miss Bridgerton. Georgina Bridgerton and Nicholas Rokesby, childhood friends forced to marry to avoid social ruin, in First Comes Scandal.
La chronique des Rokesby: Tomes 3 & 4-Édition reliée
Julia Quinn
Dans la famille Rokesby, il reste deux fils à marier. D'abord Andrew, qui cache sous ses allures d'impitoyable loup des mers son rôle d'agent secret au service de la Couronne. Puis Nicholas, le cadet, dont la vocation pour la médecine est plus forte que tout. Pas de temps pour l'amour ? Qui sait ? Lorsque Poppy Bridgerton, dont la curiosité n'a d'égal que le culot, croise la route d'Andrew, la détermination de l'aventurier prend le large. Et que dire des périls qui menacent la jeune Georgiana Bridgerton ? Seul le sens du devoir de Nicholas peut la sauver...
La chronique des Rokesby: Tomes 1 & 2-Édition reliée
Julia Quinn
1779. Tout commence à Aubrey Hall, une génération avant la naissance du premier des huit descendants d'Edmund et Violet Bridgerton. La demeure la plus proche, Crake House, est le fief des Rokesby et de leurs cinq enfants. Les deux familles se fréquentent depuis toujours. Sybilla, la soeur d'Edmund, véritable garçon manqué, sait bien qu'un jour elle épousera l'un des quatre fils Rokesby. Enfin, n'importe lequel sauf l'aîné, George, un insupportable raseur. Mais une facétie du destin va être à l'origine d'une saga familiale où les deux lignées vont s'unir pour le meilleur.
Primero llegó el escándalo (Rokesbys, #4)
Julia Quinn
Ella tenía dos opciones. Georgiana Bridgerton no está en contra de la idea del matrimonio. Simplemente pensaba que, cuando llegara el momento, podría decidir. Pero con su reputación pendiendo de un hilo tras haber sido secuestrada, Georgie solo tiene dos opciones: quedarse soltera para siempre o casarse con el canalla que le ha arruinado la vida. Pero entra en juego una tercera opción. Nicholas Rokesby, cuarto hijo de un conde, está preparado para labrarse su propio camino. Vive en Edimburgo, donde está a punto de acabar sus estudios de medicina, y no tiene ni tiempo ni interés por encontrar esposa. Pero cuando descubre que Georgie Bridgerton, su vecina de toda la vida, se enfrenta a un futuro incierto, sabe lo que tiene que hacer. Un matrimonio de conveniencia Quizás no ha sido la proposición matrimonial más romántica del mundo, pero Nicholas nunca pensó que ella diría que no. Georgie no quiere que nadie se sacrifique por ella, y además, ellos dos nunca pensaron el uno en el otro como nada más que amigos de la infancia. ¿o sí? Pero mientras se embarcan en un cortejo poco convencional, descubren un nuevo giro de su lejana relación. Primero llegó el escándalo, luego el matrimonio, pero después. después llegó el amor.
El vizconde que me amó
Julia Quinn
Los cotilleos de lady Whistledown no fallan nunca.
una vez más, Anthony Bridgerton es el soltero más codiciado de la temporada en la alta sociedad victoriana. Pero este año, el atractivo vizconde, amante de la diversión y enemigo del compromiso, sorprende a todos y decide buscar esposa y sentar cabeza. La joya más preciada, la joven y hermosa Edwina Sheffield, es su elección natural. Pero para conseguirla ha de obtener antes la aprobación de la hermana mayor de la muchacha, Kate. Anthony comprobará que convencer a esa mujer arrogante y decidida de que ha dejado de ser un vividor no es tarea fácil. Como tampoco lo es quitársela de la cabeza cuando llega la noche.
História De Um Grande Amor
Julia Quinn
“O timing perfeito de Julia Quinn para o humor permanece intacto. Este romance bem-escrito, divertido e delicado é diversão garantida.” – Publishers Weekly
Aos 10 anos, Miranda Cheever já dava sinais claros de que não seria nenhuma bela dama. E já nessa idade, aprendeu a aceitar o destino de solteirona que a sociedade lhe reservava.
Até que, numa tarde qualquer, Nigel Bevelstoke, o belo e atraente visconde de Turner, beijou solenemente sua mãozinha e lhe prometeu que, quando ela crescesse, seria tão bonita quanto já era inteligente. Nesse momento, Miranda não só se apaixonou, como teve certeza de que amaria aquele homem para sempre.
Os anos que se seguiram foram implacáveis com Nigel e generosos com Miranda. Ela se tornou a mulher linda e interessante que o visconde previu naquela tarde memorável, enquanto ele virou um homem solitário e amargo, como consequência de um acontecimento devastador.
Mas Miranda nunca esqueceu a verdade que anotou em seu diário tantos anos antes. E agora ela fará de tudo para salvar Nigel da pessoa que ele se tornou e impedir que seu grande amor lhe escape por entre os dedos.
Cómo casarse con un marqués (Agentes de la corona 2) (Spanish Edition)
Julia Quinn
She’s trying to follow the rules…
When Elizabeth Hotchkiss stumbles upon a copy of How to Marry a Marquis in her employer’s library, she’s convinced someone is playing a cruel joke. With three younger siblings to support, she knows she has to marry for money, but who might have guessed how desperate she’s become? A guidebook to seduction might be just the thing she needs—and what harm could there be in taking a little peek?
…But he’s making his own
James Sidwell, the Marquis of Riverdale, has been summoned to rescue his aunt from a blackmailer, a task that requires him to pose as the new estate manager, and his primary suspect is his aunt’s companion, Elizabeth. Intrigued by the alluring young woman with the curious little rulebook, he gallantly offers to help her find a husband… by practicing her wiles on him. But when practice becomes all too perfect, James decides that there is only one rule worth following—that Elizabeth marry her marquis.
Cómo atrapar a una heredera
Julia Quinn
Hasta que llegue a la mayoría de edad, la bella Caroline Trent vive a merced de Oliver Prewitt, su codicioso tutor, y de su repulsivo hijo Percy. Y justo cuando está a punto de alcanzar esa tan ansiada libertad, Percy intenta seducirla violentamente. Caroline le dispara y huye. Asustada, decide esconderse hasta la fecha en que pueda tomar legítima posesión de sus bienes. Pero no le será tan fácil; el apuesto Blake Ravenscroft la confunde con una espía de Prewitt y la secuestra. Al darse cuenta de la equivocación, ofrecerá refugio a la joven hasta que ella pueda regresar a su finca. No es fácil la convivencia entre una chica con temperamento y un hombre que está acostumbrado a que sus órdenes se cumplan. Pero las aparentes diferencias no impedirán el inevitable surgimiento de la pasión, que tal vez se convierta en un amor para toda la vida.
Bajo el brillo de la luna (Las hermanas Lyndon 1) (Spanish Edition)
Julia Quinn
It was indisputably love at first sight. But Victoria Lyndon was merely the teenaged daughter of a vicar. . .while Robert Kemble was the dashing young earl of Macclesfield. Surely what their meddlesome fathers insisted must have been true-that he was a reckless seducer determined to destroy her innocence. . . and she was a shameless fortune hunter. So it most certainly was for the best when their plans to elope went hopelessly awry.
Even after a seven-year separation, Victoria-now a governess-still leaves Robert breathless. But how could he ever again trust the raven-haired deceiver who had shattered his soul And Victoria could never give her heart a second time to the cad who so callously trampled on it the first. But a passion fated will not be denied, and vows of love yearn to be kept. . . even when one promises the moon.
Una mujer rebelde (Blydon, #3)
Julia Quinn
William Dunford, el soltero más escurridizo de Londres, recibe una noticia que lo dejará sin habla: ha heredado un título y la finca que lo acompaña, bienes que cambiarán su vida, pero no se imagina hasta qué punto. Porque resulta que Henry, el «administrador» de la propiedad, es en realidad Henrietta Barrett, una mujer bella y tenaz que jamás se ha adaptado a las normas de la sociedad. A pesar de la muerte de su tutor, la joven no desea cambiar en lo más mínimo su estilo de vida, por lo que está dispuesta a enviar al nuevo propietario de regreso a la ciudad lo antes posible. Sin embargo, el apuesto William tiene también su ambicioso proyecto: convertir a Henry en toda una dama, a pesar de que parece tener escasas posibilidades de lograrlo. Lo que comienza como un juego para el hombre que nunca cedió por completo ante ninguna mujer, hará tambalear sus creencias y sentimientos más profundos.
Un baile a medianoche (Blydon, #2)
Julia Quinn
Lady Arabella Lydon, Belle, está pasando unos días con sus primos, los duques de Ashbourne, cuando se tropieza con John Blackwood, un veterano de la guerra contra Napoleón propietario de las tierras vecinas. Belle está acostumbrada a impresionar y seducir a los hombres con su belleza y, también a espantarlos con su carácter fuerte y decidido. Sin embargo, John la rehúsa con brusquedad desde el principio. Naturalmente, eso no hace sino despertar el interés de la joven. La guerra ha dejado en John heridas físicas pero también una profunda herida en su espíritu que Belle está dispuesta a descubrir. El baile furtivo a la luz de la luna puede ser el principio del remedio para que un espíritu atormentado se abra por fin al amor.
Espléndida pasión (Blydon, #1)
Julia Quinn
Poco antes de la fiesta en que será presentada en sociedad, Emma sale a dar un paseo ataviada de sirvienta para que nadie la reconozca. La atrevida pelirroja ya ha decidido que no quiere casarse y que rechazará a cualquiera que se le acerque. Pero un accidente la hace conocer al duque Alex Ridgely, un hombre guapísimo y tan rebelde como ella, que le llega a lo más profundo de su corazón. Sin embargo, Emma sigue haciéndose pasar como una criada hasta que Alex descubre que en realidad es la misteriosa prima de la familia Blydon. A pesar de sus intentos para no caer en las redes de este incorregible mujeriego, Emma no podrá ocultar por mucho tiempo la pasión que le despierta Alex.
Mientras, el duque encuentra en Emma a una mujer valiente, inteligente y divertida, y le resulta cada vez más difícil resistirse a ella. ¿Podrá el verdadero amor atravesar la coraza que cubre su encallecido corazón?
Lady Whistledown contraataca (Lady Whistledown #2)
Julia Quinn
Llega otra brillante antología comentada por Lady Whistledown, la columnista más popular de la Regencia, popularizada por Julia Quinn en sus novelas sobre la familia Bridgerton.
«¿Quién robó la pulsera de Lady Neeley? ¿Fue el cazafortunas? ¿El amante de los juegos de azar? ¿Fue la criada? ¿O quizás el canalla? Todo Londres es un hervidero de especulaciones, pero está claro que una de las cuatro parejas está relacionada con el crimen.» La columna de Lady Whistledown, mayo de 1816
En la historia escrita por Julia Quinn, un apuesto cazafortunas cae hechizado ante la debutante más deseada de la Temporada… y debe demostrar que quiere conquistar su corazón, no su fortuna.
En el relato de Suzanne Enoch, una dama inocente que se ha pasado la vida evitando el escándalo empieza a ser cortejada por el canalla más conocido de Londres.
En la historia escrita por Karen Hawkins, un vizconde vuelve a casa tras 12 años para reavivar las llamas de su matrimonio… pero descubre que su bella y testaruda mujer no será tan fácil de reconquistar.
En el relato de Mia Ryan, una adorable criada de espíritu libre queda deslumbrada por las atenciones románticas de un encantador conde… que los lleva a vivir un escandaloso affair que podría arruinarlos a ambos.
¡Pero Lady Whistledown será la primera en contarlo!
El duque de Wyndham (Two Dukes of Wyndham, #1)
Julia Quinn
Grace Eversleigh tiene un trabajo de lo más ingrato: ser la acompañante y confidente de la viuda Augusta Cavendish, la poderosa duquesa de Wyndham, una mujer altiva y arrogante con un corazón de piedra. Por si eso fuera poco, ahora la duquesa le exige también que sea cómplice del secuestro de Jack Audley, ex capitán del ejército convertido en ladrón de caminos. Y es que la anciana está convencida de que Jack es, en realidad, su nieto, el vástago de su hijo más querido. Si está en lo cierto, Jack podría ser el verdadero duque de Wyndham, lo que echaría por tierra los planes de Thomas Cavendish, hasta ahora poseedor del título. Pero Jack siempre ha sido un alma libre y un poco canalla, y lo que menos desea en este mundo es pertenecer a la rancia nobleza británica. Hasta que su mirada se cruza con la de la bella Grace, y surge una pasión que ninguno de los dos preveía y que puede tener consecuencias devastadoras para ambos. Porque si Jack es el verdadero duque, Grace jamás podrá acceder a él.
El vizconde que me amó (Bridgerton, #2)
Julia Quinn
Los cotilleos de lady Whistledown no fallan nunca: una vez más, Anthony Bridgerton es el soltero más codiciado de la temporada en la alta sociedad victoriana. Pero este año, el atractivo vizconde, amante de la diversión y enemigo del compromiso, sorprende a todos y decide buscar esposa y sentar cabeza. La joya más preciada, la joven y hermosa Edwina Sheffield, es su elección natural. Pero para conseguirla ha de obtener antes la aprobación de la hermana mayor de la muchacha, Kate. Anthony comprobará que convencer a esa mujer arrogante y decidida de que ha dejado de ser un vividor no es tarea fácil. Como tampoco lo es quitársela de la cabeza cuando llega la noche.
El duque y yo (Bridgerton, #1)
Julia Quinn
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Todos parecían divertirse en aquel baile que reunía a lo más selecto de la sociedad londinense. Todos, excepto ellos dos. Daphne, una hermosa joven agobiada por su madre, y Simon, el huraño nuevo duque de Hastings, tenían el mismo problema: la continua presión para que encontraran pareja. Al conocerse, se les ocurrió el plan perfecto: fingir un compromiso que los liberara de más agobios. Pero no sería sencillo, ya que el hermano de Daphne, amigo de Simon, no es fácil de engañar, ni tampoco lo son las avezadas damas de la alta sociedad. Aunque lo que complicará de verdad las cosas será la aparición de un elemento que no estaba previsto en este juego a dos bandas: el amor.
Un marido inventado (Rokesbys, #2)
Julia Quinn
Tras la exitosa saga Bridgerton, que Netflix ha convertido en una serie, llega la segunda entrega de la serie Rokesby. Con su estilo inconfundible, Julia Quinn nos ofrece otra divertida serie, llena de diálogos ingeniosos, un colorido elenco de personajes y la cantidad perfecta de secretos y escándalos.
Mientras dormías.
Con su hermano Thomas herido en el frente de batalla y habiendo perdido a sus padres, Cecilia Harcourt tiene dos opciones no demasiado halagüeñas: mudarse junto a una tía soltera o casarse con un primo de mente retorcida. En lugar de eso, elige la tercera opción, y cruza el Atlántico dispuesta a cuidar de su hermano hasta su recuperación. Pero, tras una semana de búsqueda, no encuentra a Thomas, sino a su mejor amigo, el apuesto oficial Edward Rockesby. Está inconsciente y necesita urgentemente de sus cuidados, y Cecilia promete salvar la vida del soldado, aunque quedarse a su lado implique decir una pequeña mentira. Le dije a todo el mundo que era tu mujer. Cuando Edward vuelve en sí, está bastante confundido. La contusión en su cabeza le ha hecho perder la memoria de los tres últimos meses, pero sin duda recordaría haberse casado. Sabe quién es Cecilia Harcourt -aunque no recuerde su cara- pero, cuando todo el mundo se dirige a ella como su esposa, concluye que debe de ser cierto, aunque él siempre había pensado que se casaría con su vecina en Inglaterra. Ojalá fuera cierto. Cecilia arriesga su futuro entregándose por completo al hombre al que ama. Pero cuando la verdad sale a la luz, Edward quizás también guarde algunas sorpresas para la nueva señora Rockesby.
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To Sir Philip with Love (New Ed) [Paperback]
Julia Quinn
My dear Miss Bridgerton,We have been corresponding now for quite some time, and although we have never formally met, I feel as if I know you.Forgive me if I am too bold, but I am writing to invite you to visit me. It is my hope that we might decide that we will suit, and you will consent to be my wife. —Sir Phillip CraneSir Phillip Crane knew that Eloise Bridgerton was a spinster, and so he’d proposed, figuring that she’d be homely and unassuming, and more than a little desperate for an offer of marriage. Except… she wasn’t. The beautiful woman on his doorstep was anything but quiet, and when she stopped talking long enough to close her mouth, all he wanted to do was kiss her… and more.Did he think she was mad? Eloise Bridgerton couldn’t marry a man she had never met! But then she started thinking… and wondering… and before she knew it, she was in a hired carriage in the middle of the night, on her way to meet the man she hoped might be her perfect match. Except… he wasn’t. Her perfect husband wouldn’t be so moody and ill-mannered, and while Phillip was certainly handsome, he was a large brute of a man, rough and rugged, and totally unlike the London gentlemen vying for her hand. But when he smiled… and when he kissed her… the rest of the world simply fell away, and she couldn’t help but wonder… could this imperfect man be perfect for her?
Um beijo inesquecível (Os Bridgertons, #7)
Julia Quinn
Toda a alta sociedade concorda que não existe ninguém parecido com Hyacinth Bridgerton. Cruelmente inteligente e inesperadamente franca, ela já está em sua quarta temporada na vida social da elite, mas não consegue se impressionar com nenhum pretendente.
Num recital, Hyacinth conhece o belo e atraente Gareth St. Clair, neto de sua amiga Lady Danbury. Para sua surpresa, apesar da fama de libertino, ele é capaz de manter uma conversa adequada com ela e, às vezes, até deixá-la sem fala e com um frio na barriga.
Porém Hyacinth resiste à sedução do famoso conquistador. Para ela, cada palavra pronunciada por Gareth é um desafio que deve ser respondido à altura. Por isso, quando ele aparece na casa de Lady Danbury com um misterioso diário da avó italiana, ela resolve traduzir o texto, que pode conter segredos decisivos para o futuro dele.
Nessa tarefa, primeiro os dois se veem debatendo traduções, depois trocando confidências, até, por fim, quebrarem as regras sociais. E, ao passar o tempo juntos, eles vão descobrir que as respostas que buscam se encontram um no outro... e que não há nada de tão simples – e de tão complicado – quanto um beijo.
Uma noiva rebelde (Os Rokesbys, #4)
Julia Quinn
Antes dos oito irmãos nomeados em ordem alfabética, já havia outros Bridgertons protagonizando grandes histórias de amor.
Neste quarto livro da série Rokesbys – A origem dos Bridgertons, voltamos para onde tudo começou, acompanhando a emocionante história de Georgie Bridgerton.
Ela tinha duas opções…
Georgiana Bridgerton nunca foi contra a ideia de se casar. Ela só achava que sua opinião seria levada em conta na hora de escolher o noivo. Mas quando sua reputação está por um fio, Georgie precisa decidir: ou aceita ser uma solteirona pelo resto da vida ou se casa com o vigarista que a sequestrou de olho em seu dote.
Mas de repente surge uma terceira opção
Quarto filho de um conde, Nicholas Rokesby está estudando medicina em Edimburgo e não tem o menor interesse em arrumar uma esposa nesse momento. Mas quando descobre que Georgie, sua amiga de infância, corre o risco de ficar arruinada para sempre, ele sabe o que deve fazer.
Depois do escândalo...
Só que os dois sabem que nunca conseguiriam se ver como mais do que bons amigos. Não é?
Ao embarcarem num jogo de conquista nada convencional, repleto de diálogos impagáveis e coadjuvantes carismáticos – entre eles três gatos cheios de personalidade –, Nicholas e Georgie vão descobrir que muitos encantos da vida já estão bem na nossa frente.
História de um grande amor (Trilogia Bevelstoke, #1)
Julia Quinn
Aos 10 anos, Miranda Cheever já dava sinais claros de que não seria nenhuma bela dama. E já nessa idade, aprendeu a aceitar o destino de solteirona que a sociedade lhe reservava.
Até que, numa tarde qualquer, Nigel Bevelstoke, o belo e atraente visconde de Turner, beijou solenemente sua mãozinha e lhe prometeu que, quando ela crescesse, seria tão bonita quanto já era inteligente. Nesse momento, Miranda não só se apaixonou, como teve certeza de que amaria aquele homem para sempre.
Os anos que se seguiram foram implacáveis com Nigel e generosos com Miranda. Ela se tornou a mulher linda e interessante que o visconde previu naquela tarde memorável, enquanto ele virou um homem solitário e amargo, como consequência de um acontecimento devastador.
Mas Miranda nunca esqueceu a verdade que anotou em seu diário tantos anos antes. E agora ela fará de tudo para salvar Nigel da pessoa que ele se tornou e impedir que seu grande amor lhe escape por entre os dedos.
Um cavalheiro a bordo (Os Rokesbys, #3)
Julia Quinn
Neste livro, Julia Quinn dá sequência à série Rokesbys – A origem dos Bridgertons com uma deliciosa história sobre as aventuras e os romances das famílias Bridgerton e Rokesby.
Ela estava no lugar errado…
Durante um passeio pela costa, a independente e aventureira Poppy Bridgerton fica agradavelmente surpresa ao descobrir um esconderijo de contrabandistas dentro de uma caverna.
Mas seu deleite se transforma em desespero quando dois piratas a sequestram e a levam a bordo de seu navio, deixando-a amarrada e amordaçada na cama do capitão.
Ele a encontrou na hora errada…
Conhecido entre a alta sociedade como um cafajeste e um corsário inconsequente, o capitão Andrew James Rokesby na verdade transporta bens e documentos para o governo britânico.
No meio de uma viagem, ele fica assombrado ao encontrar uma mulher na sua cabine. Sem dúvida sua imaginação está lhe pregando peças. Mas, não, ela é bastante real – e sua missão para com a Coroa o deixa preso a ela.
Será que dois erros podem acabar no acerto mais maravilhoso de todos? Quando Andrew descobre que Poppy é uma Bridgerton, entende que provavelmente terá que se casar com ela para evitar um escândalo.
Em alto-mar, as disputas verbais entre os dois logo dão lugar a uma inebriante paixão. Mas depois que o segredo de Andrew for revelado, será que ele conseguirá conquistar o coração dela?
Um marido de faz de conta (Os Rokesbys, #2)
Julia Quinn
Antes dos oito irmãos nomeados em ordem alfabética, já havia outros Bridgertons protagonizando grandes histórias de amor.
Neste segundo livro da série Rokesbys – A origem dos Bridgertons, voltamos para onde tudo começou.
Enquanto você dormia…
Depois de perder o pai e ficar sabendo que o irmão Thomas foi ferido durante uma batalha, Cecilia Harcourt tem duas opções: se mudar para a casa de uma tia ou se casar com um vigarista. Para fugir desses destinos, ela cruza o Atlântico, determinada a cuidar do irmão. Após uma semana sem conseguir localizá-lo, ela encontra o melhor amigo dele, Edward Rokesby, inconsciente e precisando desesperadamente de cuidados. Mas, para permanecer a seu lado, Cecilia precisa contar uma pequena mentira...
Eu disse a todos que era sua esposa.
Quando Edward recobra a consciência, não entende nada. A pancada na cabeça o fez esquecer tudo que aconteceu nos últimos três meses, mas ele certamente se lembraria de ter se casado. Apesar de saber que Cecilia é irmã de Thomas, eles nunca foram apresentados. Mas, já que todo mundo a trata como esposa dele, deve ser verdade.
Quem dera fosse verdade…
Cecilia coloca o próprio futuro em risco ao se entregar ao homem que ama. Mas, quando a verdade vem à tona, Edward também pode ter algumas surpresas guardadas para a nova Sra. Rokesby.
E viveram felizes para sempre (Os Bridgertons, #9)
Julia Quinn
Alguns finais são apenas o começo...
Era uma vez uma família criada por uma autora de romances históricos...
Mas não era uma família comum. Oito irmãos e irmãs, seus maridos e esposas, filhos e filhas, sobrinhas e sobrinhos, além de uma irresistível matriarca. Esses são os Bridgertons: mais que uma família, uma força da natureza.
Ao longo de oito romances que foram sucesso de vendas, os leitores riram, choraram e se apaixonaram. Só que eles queriam mais. Então começaram a questionar a autora: O que aconteceu depois? Simon leu as cartas deixadas pelo pai? Francesca e Michael tiveram filhos? O que foi feito dos terríveis enteados de Eloise? Hyacinth finalmente encontrou os diamantes?
A última página de um livro realmente tem que ser o fim da história?
Julia Quinn acha que não e, em E viveram felizes para sempre, oferece oito epílogos extras, todos sensuais, engraçados e reconfortantes, e responde aos anseios dos leitores trazendo, ainda, um drama inesperado, um final feliz para um personagem muito merecedor e um delicioso conto no qual ficamos conhecendo melhor ninguém menos que a sábia e espirituosa matriarca Violet Bridgerton.
Veja como tudo começou e descubra o que veio depois do fim desta série que encantou leitores no mundo inteiro.
O duque e eu (Os Bridgertons, #1)
Julia Quinn
Simon Basset, o irresistível duque de Hastings, acaba de retornar a Londres depois de seis anos viajando pelo mundo. Rico, bonito e solteiro, ele é um prato cheio para as mães da alta sociedade, que só pensam em arrumar um bom partido para suas filhas.
Simon, porém, tem o firme propósito de nunca se casar. Assim, para se livrar das garras dessas mulheres, precisa de um plano infalível.
É quando entra em cena Daphne Bridgerton, a irmã mais nova de seu melhor amigo. Apesar de espirituosa e dona de uma personalidade marcante, todos os homens que se interessam por ela são velhos demais, pouco inteligentes ou destituídos de qualquer tipo de charme. E os que têm potencial para ser bons maridos só a veem como uma boa amiga.
A ideia de Simon é fingir que a corteja. Dessa forma, de uma tacada só, ele conseguirá afastar as jovens obcecadas por um marido e atrairá vários pretendentes para Daphne. Afinal, se um duque está interessado nela, a jovem deve ter mais atrativos do que aparenta.
Mas, à medida que a farsa dos dois se desenrola, o sorriso malicioso e os olhos cheios de desejo de Simon tornam cada vez mais difícil para Daphne lembrar que tudo não passa de fingimento. Agora, ela precisa fazer o impossível para não se apaixonar por esse conquistador inveterado que tem aversão a tudo o que ela mais quer na vida.
Mais forte que o sol (Irmãs Lyndon, #2)
Julia Quinn
Quando Charles Wycombe, o irresistível conde de Billington, cai de uma árvore – literalmente aos pés de Elllie Lyndon –, nenhum dos dois suspeita que esse encontro atrapalhado possa acabar em casamento.
Mas o conde precisa se casar antes de completar 30 anos, do contrário perderá sua fortuna. Ellie, por sua vez, tem que arranjar um marido ou a noiva intrometida e detestável de seu pai escolherá qualquer um para ela. Por isso o moço alto, bonito e galanteador que surge aparentemente do nada em sua vida parece ter caído do céu.
Charles e Ellie se entregam, então, a um casamento de conveniência, ela determinada a manter a independência e ele a continuar, na prática, como um homem solteiro.
No entanto, a química entre os dois é avassaladora e, enquanto um beijo leva a outro, a dupla improvável descobre que seu casamento não foi tão inconveniente assim, afinal...
Un romance adorable (Cuarteto Smythe-Smith, #1)
Julia Quinn
Marcus, un niño solitario, sin madre y alejado de su padre, es enviado a una exclusiva escuela como pupilo. Allí conoce a Daniel Smythe-Smith, quien enseguida lo adopta como amigo y lo invita a formar parte de su bulliciosa familia, de la que forma parte Honoria, su hermana menor, una niña muy molesta que no se separa nunca de ellos. Años más tarde, cuando Daniel debe huir a causa de un duelo, Marcus se compromete a cuidar de Honoria y, específicamente, a filtrar a todos esos hombres que, atraídos por su belleza y su fortuna, no dejan de hacerle propuestas de matrimonio.
Honoria se siente irritada por las intromisiones de Marcus, en especial porque su antiguo compañero de juegos se ha convertido en un joven de lo más interesante. Y cuando por fin encuentra a un pretendiente que le parece aceptable, deberá debatirse entre lo que la sociedad le dicta y lo que su corazón le exige...
En annorlunda allians (Familjen Bridgerton, #1)
Julia Quinn
Daphne Bridgerton är både smart och vacker - ändå blir hon bara uppvaktad av män hon inte vill ha. Men när broderns bästa vän, Simon Basset, kommer till London förändras allt. Tillsammans kommer de på en elegant plan - en fejkad förlovning dem emellan kan göra rätt typ av friare intresserade av Daphne, och hålla alla äktenskapstokiga societetsmödrar borta från Simon.
Men mitt i alla baler, promenader och båtturer, är det svårt att hålla reda på vad som är en bluff och inte. Och att hålla sina egna känslor i schack, visar det sig.
Para Sir Phillip, Com Amor (Bridgertons, #5)
Julia Quinn
Sir Phillip sabia que Eloise Bridgerton tinha já 28 anos e era, pois claro, uma solteirona. Foi por isso mesmo que pediu a sua mão em casamento. Sir Phillip partiu do princípio de que Eloise estaria desesperada por casar e não seria exigente ou caprichosa.
Só que… estava enganado. No dia em que ela lhe aparece à porta, torna-se óbvio que é tudo menos modesta e recatada.
E quando Eloise finalmente para de falar, ele percebe, rendido, que o que mais deseja é… beijá-la.
É que, quando recebeu a tão inesperada proposta, Eloise ficou perplexa. Afinal, nem sequer se conheciam pessoalmente. Mas depois… o seu coração levou a melhor e quando dá por si está numa carruagem alugada, rumo àquele que pensa poder ser o homem dos seus sonhos. Só que… estava enganada. Embora Sir Phillip seja atraente, é certo, é também um bruto, um rude e temperamental bruto, o oposto dos gentis cavalheiros que a cortejam em Londres.
Mas quando ele sorri… e quando a beija… o resto do mundo evapora-se e Eloise não consegue evitar a pergunta: será que este pesadelo de homem é, afinal, o homem dos seus sonhos?
Os segredos de Colin Bridgerton (Os Bridgertons, #4)
Julia Quinn
Há muitos anos Penelope Featherington frequenta a casa dos Bridgertons. E há muitos anos alimenta uma paixão secreta por Colin, irmão de sua melhor amiga e um dos solteiros mais encantadores e arredios de Londres.
Quando ele retorna de uma de suas longas viagens ao exterior, Penelope descobre seu maior segredo por acaso e chega à conclusão de que tudo o que pensava sobre seu objeto de desejo talvez não seja verdade.
Ele, por sua vez, também tem uma surpresa: Penelope se transformou, de uma jovem sem graça ignorada por toda a alta sociedade, numa mulher dona de um senso de humor afiado e de uma beleza incomum.
Ao deparar com tamanha mudança, Colin, que sempre a enxergara apenas como uma divertida companhia ocasional, começa a querer passar cada vez mais tempo a seu lado. Quando os dois trocam o primeiro beijo, ele não entende como nunca pôde ver o que sempre esteve bem à sua frente.
No entanto, quando fica sabendo que ela guarda um segredo ainda maior que o seu, precisa decidir se Penelope é sua maior ameaça ou a promessa de um final feliz.
Em Os segredos de Colin Bridgerton, quarto livro da série Os Bridgertons, que já vendeu mais de 3,5 milhões de exemplares, Julia Quinn constrói uma linda história que prova que de uma longa amizade pode nascer o amor mais profundo.
Un uomo da conquistare
Julia Quinn
Penelope Featherington è segretemente innamorata di Colin Bridgerton, il fratello della sua migliore amica. Da anni lo osserva da lontano ma all’improvviso si rende conto di non conoscerlo affatto. Lo stesso Colin, rientrando da un viaggio all’estero, scopre che molte cose sono cambiate. Soprattutto Penelope: ora non riesce a smettere di pensare a lei. È davvero la donna che potrà renderlo felice?
To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn (September 29,2015)
Julia Quinn
My dear Miss Bridgerton,We have been corresponding now for quite some time, and although we have never formally met, I feel as if I know you.Forgive me if I am too bold, but I am writing to invite you to visit me. It is my hope that we might decide that we will suit, and you will consent to be my wife. —Sir Phillip CraneSir Phillip Crane knew that Eloise Bridgerton was a spinster, and so he’d proposed, figuring that she’d be homely and unassuming, and more than a little desperate for an offer of marriage. Except… she wasn’t. The beautiful woman on his doorstep was anything but quiet, and when she stopped talking long enough to close her mouth, all he wanted to do was kiss her… and more.Did he think she was mad? Eloise Bridgerton couldn’t marry a man she had never met! But then she started thinking… and wondering… and before she knew it, she was in a hired carriage in the middle of the night, on her way to meet the man she hoped might be her perfect match. Except… he wasn’t. Her perfect husband wouldn’t be so moody and ill-mannered, and while Phillip was certainly handsome, he was a large brute of a man, rough and rugged, and totally unlike the London gentlemen vying for her hand. But when he smiled… and when he kissed her… the rest of the world simply fell away, and she couldn’t help but wonder… could this imperfect man be perfect for her?
Il duca e io
Julia Quinn
Londra, 1813. Simon Arthur Henry Fitzranulph Basset, nuovo duca di Hastings ed erede di uno dei titoli più antichi e prestigiosi d'Inghilterra, è uno scapolo assai desiderato. A dire il vero, è letteralmente perseguitato da schiere di madri dell'alta società che farebbero di tutto pur di combinare un buon matrimonio per le loro fanciulle in età da marito. E Simon, sempre alquanto riluttante, è in cima alla lista dei loro interessi. Anche la madre di Daphne Bridgerton è indaffaratissima e intende trovare il marito perfetto per la maggiore delle sue figlie femmine, che ha già debuttato in società da un paio d'anni e che rischia di rimanere - Dio non voglia! - zitella. Assillati ciascuno a suo modo dalle ferree leggi del "mercato matrimoniale", Daphne e Simon, vecchio amico di suo fratello Anthony, escogitano un piano: si fingeranno fidanzati e così saranno lasciati finalmente in pace. Ciò che non hanno messo in conto è che, ballo dopo ballo, conversazione dopo conversazione, ricordarsi che quanto li lega è solo finzione diventerà sempre più difficile. Quella che era iniziata come una recita sembra proprio trasformarsi in realtà. Una realtà tremendamente ricca di passione e coinvolgimento.
Bridgerton: Romancing Mr Bridgerton: Tie-In for Penelope and Colin's Story - The Inspiration for Bridgerton Series Three
Julia Quinn
The fourth book in Julia Quinn's globally bestselling, Regency-set, Bridgerton Family series, now the inspiration for the Netflix series Bridgerton by Shonda Rhimes. Welcome to Colin and Penelope's long-awaited story ...
Everyone knows that Colin Bridgerton is the most charming man in London. Penelope Featherington has secretly adored her best friend's brother for ... well, it feels like forever. After half a lifetime of watching Colin Bridgerton from afar, she thinks she knows everything about him, until she stumbles across his deepest secret ... and fears she doesn't know him at all.
Colin Bridgerton is tired of being thought of as nothing but an empty-headed charmer, tired of the notorious gossip columnist Lady Whistledown, who can't seem to publish an edition without mentioning him. But when Colin returns to London from a trip abroad, he discovers nothing in his life is quite the same - especially Penelope Featherington! The girl who was always simply there is suddenly the girl haunting his dreams. When he discovers that Penelope has secrets of her own, this elusive bachelor must decide ... is she his biggest threat - or his promise of a happy ending?
La reina Carlota
Julia Quinn
De Julia Quinn, la autora n.º 1 en ventas del New York Times, y Shonda Rhimes, pionera de la televisión, llega una novela poderosa y romántica sobre la épica historia de amor entre la reina Carlota y el rey Jorge III, de los Bridgerton y de cómo cambió la sociedad. Una historia inspirada en la serie original La reina Una historia de los Bridgerton, creada por Shondaland para Netflix.
«SOMOS UNA CORONA. EL PESO DE LA CORONA DEL REY ES MÍO, Y EL DE LA MÍA, ES SUYO».
En 1761, en un soleado día de septiembre, un rey y una reina se conocieron por primera vez. Se casaron en cuestión de horas.
La princesa alemana Carlota de Mecklemburgo-Strelitz era guapa y terca, y poseía una inteligencia feroz; unos atributos que no eran precisamente los que la corte británica buscaba para la esposa del rey Jorge III. Sin embargo, su ferocidad y su independencia eran justo lo que necesitaba, porque Jorge tenía secretos…, unos secretos capaces de sacudir los cimientos de la monarquía.
Sumergida de lleno en su nuevo papel como miembro de la familia real, Carlota debe aprender a moverse en la compleja política de la corte, al tiempo que protege su corazón, porque se está enamorando del rey, aunque él la aparta de su lado. Pero, sobre todo, debe aprender a regir y a comprender que le han otorgado el poder de rehacer la sociedad. Debe por ella, por su marido y por sus nuevos súbditos, que recurren a ella en busca de guía y de protección. Porque nunca volverá a ser Solo Carlota. Y debe cumplir con su destino… como reina.
La chronique des Bridgerton - Édition de luxe: Tomes 7 & 8
Julia Quinn
Les jeunes gens ne se bousculent pas pour demander la main de Hyacinthe, la cadette des Bridgerton, trop fine mouche, trop sincère.
Certes, mieux vaut être seule que mal accompagnée, il n'empêche qu'elle commence à se demander si elle ne va pas finir vieille fille. Et ce n'est pas la rencontre avec Gareth Saint-Clair, aristocrate à la réputation sulfureuse, qui risque d'y changer quoi que ce soit. Encore que... La découverte d'un journal intime en italien qu'elle se propose de lui traduire pourrait bien jouer un rôle inattendu.
Contrairement à la plupart de ses congénères, Gregory, le benjamin des Bridgerton, ne vit que dans l'attente du "grand amour". Il croit l'avoir trouvé en la personne de lady Hermione Watson, éblouissante beauté dont, hélas, le coeur est déjà pris. Qu'à cela ne tienne, Gregory va accepter l'aide de Lucinda Abertnathy, la meilleure amie de l'angélique Hermione, pour parvenir à ses fins.
Eu si ducele (Bridgertons, #1)
Julia Quinn
Fără îndoială, Simon Basset este pe cale să o ceară în căsătorie pe sora celui mai bun prieten – frumoasa Daphne Bridgerton, care nu mai are mult ca să fie considerată fată bătrână. Dar cei doi știu cum stă treaba de fapt: au făcut un pact ca să le păcălească pe mamele din înalta societate, care se dau peste cap să-l însoare pe Simon cu vreuna dintre fiicele lor. În ce o privește pe Daphne, ea își propune să atragă vreun pretendent bogat, dacă va părea că este curtată de un duce.
Vals după vals pe la balurile din Sezonul londonez, Daphne și Simon încep să uite că se prefac a fi logodiți. Poate că de vină este zâmbetul lui ștrengăresc sau privirea lui arzătoare când se uită la ea, Daphne nu știe exact, dar simte că se îndrăgostește cu adevărat de frumosul și elegantul duce. Iar acum trebuie să facă tot posibilul să-l convingă și pe el că planul lor merită schimbat pe ici pe colo, pentru că nimic nu este mai prețios decât dragostea împărtășită.
„Eu și ducele ne bucură cu umorul și dialogurile antrenante marca Julia Quinn, dar în profunzime, sub pojghița de farmec din perioada Regenței, se ascunde un filon serios, care explorează impactul traumelor din copilărie și puterea vindecătoare a dragostei.“ Lois Faye Dyer
Queen Charlotte: Before Bridgerton Came a Love Story That Changed the Ton…
Julia Quinn
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn and television pioneer Shonda Rhimes comes a powerful and romantic novel of Bridgerton's Queen Charlotte and King George III's great love story and how it sparked a societal shift, inspired by the original series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, created by Shondaland for Netflix.
“We are one crown. His weight is mine, and mine is his…”
In 1761, on a sunny day in September, a King and Queen met for the very first time. They were married within hours.
Born a German Princess, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was beautiful, headstrong, and fiercely intelligent… not precisely the attributes the British Court had been seeking in a spouse for the young King George III. But her fire and independence were exactly what she needed, because George had secrets… secrets with the potential to shake the very foundations of the monarchy.
Thrust into her new role as a royal, Charlotte must learn to navigate the intricate politics of the court… all the while guarding her heart, because she is falling in love with the King, even as he pushes her away. Above all she must learn to rule, and to understand that she has been given the power to remake society. She must fight—for herself, for her husband, and for all her new subjects who look to her for guidance and grace. For she will never be just Charlotte again. She must instead fulfill her destiny… as Queen.
Jej wszystkie bale
Julia Quinn
O Alexandrze Ridgeleyu wszyscy wiedzą dwie rzeczy: po pierwsze, że
jest księciem, po drugie, że nie zamierza się żenić…
Wszystko zmienia się, gdy płomiennoruda Amerykanka rzuca się pod
koła powozu, by uratować jego siostrzeńca. Alexander nigdy jeszcze
nie spotkał takiej kobiety: odważnej i pełnej temperamentu, stanowczej
i słodkiej zarazem. Ale piękna nieznajoma jest służącą, a zatem
kimś zupełnie nieodpowiednim dla wysoko urodzonego arystokraty...
Chyba że okazałoby się, że wcale nie jest tym, kim się wydaje...
Lecz dlaczego udaje kogoś, kim nie jest?
Propozycja dżentelmena
Julia Quinn
Sophie nawet nie marzyła, że znajdzie się na słynnym balu maskowym lady Bridgerton. Choć jest córką hrabiego, zła macocha uczyniła z niej swą służącą. Teraz, wirując w tańcu w ramionach Benedicta Bridgertona, Sophie czuje się jak księżniczka. Lecz wie, że czar musi prysnąć, gdy zegar wybije północ...
Kim była czarująca dama? Od tamtej magicznej nocy, gdy ją ujrzał, Benedict pozostaje nieczuły na uroki innych kobiet – może z wyjątkiem pewnej piękności w stroju służącej, która wydaje się tak niepokojąco znajoma...
Bridgerton: Felices para siempre (Bridgerton, #1.5-8.5; 8.6)
Julia Quinn
ÉRASE UNA VEZ, UNA AUTORA DE ROMANCE HISTÓRICO CREÓ UNA FAMILIA ...
Pero no cualquier familia. Ocho hermanos y hermanas, varios suegros, hijos e hijas, sobrinas y sobrinos, (sin mencionar un corgi con sobrepeso), además de una matriarca irreprimible que es rival para cualquiera de ellos ...
Estos son los Bridgertons.
A través de ocho novelas superventas, los lectores se rieron, lloraron y se enamoraron. Pero ellos querían más.
Y entonces los lectores le preguntaron a la autora...
¿"Fin" realmente tiene que ser el final?
Ahora, con Bridgertons: Felices para siempre, Julia Quinn ofrece ocho "segundos epílogos" sexys, divertidos y conmovedores.
Por culpa de Miss Bridgerton (Rokesbys, #1)
Julia Quinn
Tras la exitosa saga Bridgerton, que Netflix ha convertido en una serie, llega la precuela de esta familia con la serie Rokesby.
Con su estilo inconfundible, Julia Quinn nos ofrece otra divertida serie, llena de diálogos ingeniosos, un colorido elenco de personajes y la cantidad perfecta de secretos y escándalos.
Porque la familia Bridgerton va más allá de los ocho hijos de Violet Bridgerton. y todas nos quedamos con ganas de más.
A veces el amor se encuentra en el lugar más inesperado... Aunque esta no es una de esas veces.
Todo el mundo espera que Billie Bridgerton se case con uno de los hermanos Rokesby. Las dos familias han sido vecinas durante siglos y, durante la infancia, Billie se crió como una salvaje junto a Edward y Andrew. Cualquiera de ellos podría ser un marido perfecto para ella... algún día.
Y a veces te enamoras exactamente de la persona que crees que deberías. O no.
Solo hay un Rokesby que Billie no soporta en absoluto, y ese es George. Puede que sea el hijo mayor y el heredero del Condado, pero también es arrogante, insufrible, y ella está absolutamente segura de que lo detesta. ¡No puede ni verlo!
Pero, en ocasiones, el destino tiene un malvado sentido del humor...
Porque cuando Billie y George se encuentran y, literalmente, se ven obligados a estar juntos, algo nuevo sucede. La atracción surge y. si antes no podían ni verse, ahora tal vez no puedan vivir separados.
Buscando esposa (Bridgerton, #8)
Julia Quinn
El último Bridgerton soltero ha empezado la búsqueda de la mujer de sus sueños. Es el único de los hermanos que no ha pasado por el altar y, por su carácter romántico, jamás aceptaría un matrimonio por conveniencia. Pero Gregory se enamora de la mujer equivocada, mientras que la cauta y delicada Lucy Abernathy no se da cuenta de sus atenciones. Cuando, por fin, el joven escuche realmente el latir de sus sentimientos, ya será demasiado tarde: Lucy se encuentra a las puertas de la iglesia a punto de casarse con otro hombre. Gregory deberá recurrir a su ingenio y valentía si no quiere perder a la mujer de su vida. En esta entrega, Julia Quinn invita a sus lectores a asistir al último capítulo de su popular y aclamada serie sobre los Bridgerton, con un desenlace lleno de romance, humor y calidez. Una obra plagada de divertidos diálogos, finalista de dos importantes premios en el género romántico que hará las delicias de toda su legión de fans.
El corazón de una Bridgerton (Bridgerton, #6)
Julia Quinn
El día que conoció a Francesca Bridgerton, Michael probó por primera vez el dulce sabor del amor y el amargo gusto de la desesperación. Porque ella era la única de las muchas mujeres que había conocido que le inspiraba auténtica pasión, pero era también la mujer de su primo John, al que quería más que a un hermano. El destino interviene y John muere de forma repentina. Su desaparición proporciona a Michael riqueza y posición... pero lo único que siempre envidió de él sigue estando fuera de su alcance, tras la infranqueable barrera del remordimiento. Francesca no entiende por qué el mejor amigo de John y en quien ella misma siempre ha buscado apoyo, no está a su lado para consolarla. Algo en su interior le dice que debe dar un pequeño paso, apenas un gesto, para que el secreto de Michael salga por fin a la luz. Pero esa misma voz le dice también que cuando lo haga su propia vida cambiará para siempre.
El vizconde que me amó (Bridgertons, #2)
Julia Quinn
Los cotilleos de lady Whistledown no fallan nunca: una vez mas, Anthony Bridgerton es el soltero mas codiciado de la temporada en la alta sociedad victoriana. Pero este año, el atractivo  vizconde, amante de la diversion y enemigo del compromiso, sorprende a todos y decide buscar esposa y sentar cabeza. La joya mas preciada, la joven y hermosa Edwina Sheffield, es su eleccion natural. Pero para conseguirla ha de obtener antes la aprobacion de la hermana mayor de la muchacha, Kate. Anthony comprobara que convencer a esa mujer arrogante y decidida de que ha dejado de ser un vividor no es tarea facil. Como tampoco lo es quitarsela de la cabeza cuando llega la noche.
Uma Noite Como Esta (Quarteto Smythe-Smith, #2)
Julia Quinn
Daniel Smythe-Smith passou três anos exilado na Itália depois de um duelo com seu amigo, o gênio matemático Hugh Prentice, e quase o fez perder uma perna. Com isso o pai de Hugh, Lorde Ramsgate, o ameaçou dizendo que se ele não saísse do país seria morto, mas um dia ele recebe a visita de seu amigo, que o libera para voltar à Inglaterra...
Ele volta justamente no dia da apresentação do Quarteto, mas encontra uma pessoa diferente ao piano (já que sua prima Sarah fingiu estar doente para não participar, Anne Wynter, a governanta das irmãs dela a substituiu), ao olhar para ela, ele fica encantado e, ao final da tortura apresentação ele corre para encontrá-la. Ao vê-la, não resiste e a beija, mesmo sem conhecê-la direito e ela, depois de um tempo escapa dele e se esconde.
Por falar em se esconder, Anne Wynter (ou melhor, Annelise Shawcross) esconde seu passado de todos, pois ela teve que se afastar de sua família, após ser enganada e humilhada por seu amado, que prometeu se casar com ela, sendo que na verdade já estava comprometido com uma mulher mais rica. Além de ter perdido a virgindade, o que já era terrível, ainda leva toda a culpa pelo que aconteceu, e por isso, ela não pode mais ter contato com a família e ela é levada para viver como governanta numa residência na Ilha de Man. Depois de um tempo, Anne foi contratada para cuidar das meninas Pleinsworth, primas de Daniel. E apesar da tentativa de manter seu passado oculto, a Lady Pleinsworth desconfiava que ela era de origem nobre e tinha motivos para negar sua criação.
Daniel, ao saber que Anne é a governanta de suas primas, resolve ir sempre à casa Pleinsworth sob o pretexto de vê-las, e sempre ia passear com elas, porque sabia que ela iria junto. E, com isso eles vão ficando cada vez mais apaixonados, mesmo que ela não adimita. Mas, o que ele não sabe, é que os segredos de Anne, vão além do tipo de criação que teve, e que agora, mais do que nunca, precisará conhecer o seu passado, pois ambos estão correndo perigo, e, desta vez, não tem nada a ver com o Lorde Ramsgate ou o duelo.
A Soma de Todos os Beijos (Quarteto Smythe-Smith, #3)
Julia Quinn
Lorde Hugh Prentice é um gênio da matemática e teve sua perna (e sua vida) arruinada por causa de um duelo com seu amigo, Daniel Smythe-Smith.
Nesse livro, conheceremos um pouco da história de Hugh, antes e depois do acontecido. Sua família, o desespero de seu pai para conseguir que um de seus filhos lhe desse um herdeiro, visto que um não é chegado à mulheres e o outro, provavelmente terá dificuldades em encontrar uma esposa, e principalmente em ter filhos.
E, claro, sua relação de amor e ódio com Sarah Pleinsworth, prima mais velha de Daniel, que mesmo antes de conhecê-lo, já odiava Hugh por ter arruinado sua família através desse duelo.
Mas, as coisas começam a mudar quando Honoria, sua prima, pede para Hugh substituir seu padrinho no casamento e para Sarah ser sua acompanhante durante sua estadia, para que ele ficasse mais confortável diante dos familiares de Daniel. E esse tempo se prolonga, já que Daniel se casará duas semanas depois da irmã e resolve torná-los uma única festa...
É claro que eles não se dão no início, mas com o tempo, ainda mais depois do primeiro casamento, quando ela fica impossibilitada de andar, eles deixam as diferenças de lado e começam a se conhecer realmente, e, o que era ódio, acaba se tornando uma paixão avassaladora.
Mas as limitações de Hugh vão ser apenas um dos problemas que o casal enfrentará pelo caminho...
Os Mistérios de Sir Richard (Quarteto Smythe-Smith, #4)
Julia Quinn
Sir Richard Kenworthy
Tem menos de um mês para encontrar uma esposa.
Ele sabe que não pode ser muito exigente, mas quando vê Iris Smythe-Smith se escondendo atrás de seu violoncelo no musical anual das Smythe-Smith, Richard acha que conheceu alguém muito valiosa.
Ela é o tipo de mulher que passa despercebida até a realização de um segundo ou terceiro olhar de outra forma. Mas há algo nela abaixo da superfície, algo quente e ele sabe que ela é única. Iris Smythe-Smith...Ela está acostumada a ser subestimada, com seu cabelo claro e tranquila, mas há uma personalidade astuta que ela tende a esconder, e ela gosta dessa forma. Então, quando Richard Kenworthy se aproxima com galanteios e flertes, parece suspeito.
Dando a impressão de um homem que se rende ao amor, mas ela. não pode acreditar que tudo é verdade. Quando sua proposta de casamento se torna uma situação comprometedora obrigatória, você não pode deixar de pensar que há algo escondido por trás disso. . . mesmo que o seu coração diz sim.
Mój książę
Julia Quinn
From New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the first novel in the beloved Regency-set world of her charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shonda Rhimes for Netflix.
In the ballrooms and drawing rooms of Regency London, rules abound. From their earliest days, children of aristocrats learn how to address an earl and curtsey before a prince—while other dictates of the ton are unspoken yet universally understood. A proper duke should be imperious and aloof. A young, marriageable lady should be amiable…but not too amiable.
Daphne Bridgerton has always failed at the latter. The fourth of eight siblings in her close-knit family, she has formed friendships with the most eligible young men in London. Everyone likes Daphne for her kindness and wit. But no one truly desires her. She is simply too deuced honest for that, too unwilling to play the romantic games that captivate gentlemen.
Amiability is not a characteristic shared by Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings. Recently returned to England from abroad, he intends to shun both marriage and society—just as his callous father shunned Simon throughout his painful childhood. Yet an encounter with his best friend’s sister offers another option. If Daphne agrees to a fake courtship, Simon can deter the mamas who parade their daughters before him. Daphne, meanwhile, will see her prospects and her reputation soar.
The plan works like a charm—at first. But amid the glittering, gossipy, cut-throat world of London’s elite, there is only one certainty: love ignores every rule...
This novel includes the 2nd epilogue, a peek at the story after the story.
Uma dama fora dos padrões (Os Rokesbys, #1)
Julia Quinn
Antes dos oito irmãos nomeados em ordem alfabética, já havia outros Bridgertons protagonizando grandes histórias de amor.
Neste primeiro livro de uma nova série, voltamos para onde tudo começou, conhecendo Billie Bridgerton, uma dama fora dos padrões.
Às vezes você encontra o amor nos lugares mais inesperados...
Esta não é uma dessas vezes.
Todos esperam que Billie Bridgerton se case com um dos irmãos Rokesbys. As duas famílias são vizinhas há séculos e, quando criança, a levada Billie adorava brincar com Edward e Andrew. Qualquer um deles seria um marido perfeito... algum dia.
Às vezes você se apaixona exatamente pela pessoa que acha que deveria...
Ou não.
Há apenas um irmão Rokesby que Billie não suporta: George. Ele até pode ser o mais velho e herdeiro do condado, mas é arrogante e irritante. Billie tem certeza de que ele também não gosta nem um pouco dela, o que é perfeitamente conveniente.
Mas às vezes o destino tem um senso de humor perverso...
Porque quando Billie e George são obrigados a ficar juntos num lugar inusitado, um novo tipo de centelha começa a surgir. E no momento em que esses adversários da vida inteira finalmente se beijam, descobrem que a pessoa que detestam talvez seja a mesma sem a qual não conseguem viver.
Los secretos de Sir Richard Kenworthy (Smythe-Smith Quartet, #4)
Julia Quinn
Sir Richard Kenworthy tiene un mes para encontrar esposa. Sabe muy bien que no puede permitirse el lujo de ser exigente, pero cuando ve a Iris Smythe-Smith escondida detrás de un violonchelo en un concierto familiar, sabe que le ha tocado el premio gordo. Nadie repararía en ella a primera vista. su discreta belleza suele pasar desapercibida, pero no para Sir Richard. Él ya la ha descubierto: es la mujer perfecta para él. Iris Smythe-Smith está acostumbrada a que la subestimen. Su encanto natural suele estar en segundo plano, ni siquiera su ingenio y su picardía son entendidos, pero a ella no le importa. Por eso desconfía cuando Sir Richard Kenworthy le pide a su amigo que se la presente. Flirtea con ella, es encantador y da toda la impresión de ser un hombre enamorado, pero ella no acaba de creerlo. Y es que Sir Richard tiene secretos ocultos e Iris los sospecha. ¿Podrá Iris hacer caso a su corazón y aceptar a Sir Richard? ¿O los secretos son tan oscuros para rechazar una petición de matrimonio?
Peripécias do Coração (Bridgertons #2)
Julia Quinn
A sensata Kate Sheffield está decidida a encontrar para a sua meia-irmã Edwina um marido de reputação impecável. Mal ela sabe que o visconde Anthony Bridgerton já traçou um plano... que inclui a belíssima jovem! E ele não está habituado a ser contrariado... Embora Anthony seja o solteirão mais cobiçado da temporada, a sua reputação de mulherengo perturba Kate. Ela terá de agir rapidamente, pois Edwina vê com muito bons olhos os avanços do visconde. Mas Edwina fez uma promessa que não está disposta a quebrar: nunca casará sem a bênção de Kate. Cabe, pois, a Anthony convencer aquela que (espera) será a sua futura cunhada. Ele é um homem determinado e seguro de si... e não contava encontrar uma adversária à sua altura. Frente a frente, Kate e Anthony apercebem-se de que têm mais em comum do que imaginaram. Mas o que os une ameaça separá-los para sempre.
Amor e Enganos (Bridgertons, #3)
Julia Quinn
Sophie Beckett tinha um plano ousado: fugir de casa para ir ao famoso baile de máscaras de Lady Bridgerton. Apesar de ser filha de um conde, ela viu todos os privilégios a que estava habituada serem-lhe negados pela madrasta, que a relegou para o papel de criada. Mas na noite da festa, a sorte está do seu lado. Sophie não só consegue infiltrar-se no baile como conhece o seu Príncipe Encantado. Depois de tanto infortúnio, ao rodopiar nos braços fortes do encantador Benedict Bridgerton, ela sente-se de novo como uma rainha. Infelizmente, todos os encantamentos têm um fim, e o seu tem hora marcada: a meia-noite. Desde essa noite mágica, também Benedict se rendeu à paixão. O jovem ficou até imune aos encantos das outras mulheres, exceção feita... talvez... aos de uma certa criada, que ele galantemente salva de uma situação desagradável. Benedict tinha jurado tudo fazer para encontrar e casar com a misteriosa donzela do baile, mas esta criada arrebatadora fá-lo vacilar. Ele está perante a decisão mais importante da sua vida. Tem de escolher entre a realidade e o sonho, entre o que os seus olhos veem e o que o seu coração sente. Ou talvez não...
Crónica de Paixões e Caprichos (Bridgertons, #1)
Julia Quinn
Librarian note: See alternate cover editions here and here.
As mães casamenteiras da alta sociedade londrina, estão ao rubro. Simon Bassett, o atraente (e solteiro!) Duque de Hastings, está de volta Inglaterra. O jovem aristocrata mal sabe o que o espera pois a perseguição das enérgicas senhoras é implacável. Mas Simon não pretende abdicar da sua liberdade tão cedo…
Igualmente atormentada pela pressão social, a adorável Daphne Bridgerton sonha ainda com um casamento de amor, embora a sua espera por um príncipe encantado comece já a ser alvo de mexericos.
Juntos, os jovens decidem fugir de um noivado, o que garantirá paz e sossego a Simon e fará de Daphne a mais cobiçada jovem da temporada. Mas, entre salões de baile e passeios ao luar, a paixão entre ambos rapidamente deixa de ser ficção para se tornar bem real. E embora Daphne comece a pensar em alterar ligeiramente os seus planos inicais, Simon debate-se com um segredo que pode ser fatal.
Cómo atrapar a una heredera (Agentes de la Corona, #1)
Julia Quinn
Hasta que llegue a la mayoría de edad, la bella Caroline Trent vive a merced de Oliver Prewitt, su codicioso tutor, y de su repulsivo hijo Percy. Y justo cuando está a punto de alcanzar esa tan ansiada libertad, Percy intenta seducirla violentamente. Caroline le dispara y huye. Asustada, decide esconderse hasta la fecha en que pueda tomar legítima posesión de sus bienes. Pero no le será tan fácil; el apuesto Blake Ravenscroft la confunde con una espía de Prewitt y la secuestra. Al darse cuenta de la equivocación, ofrecerá refugio a la joven hasta que ella pueda regresar a su finca. No es fácil la convivencia entre una chica con temperamento y un hombre que está acostumbrado a que sus órdenes se cumplan. Pero las aparentes diferencias no impedirán el inevitable surgimiento de la pasión, que tal vez se convierta en un amor para toda la vida.
Een royale vergissing (Familie Bridgerton #6)
Julia Quinn
In every life there is a turning point.A moment so tremendous, so sharp and breathtaking, that one knows one's life will never be the same. For Michael Stirling, London's most infamous rake, that moment came the first time he laid eyes on Francesca Bridgerton.After a lifetime of chasing women, of smiling slyly as they chased him, of allowing himself to be caught but never permitting his heart to become engaged, he took one look at Francesca Bridgerton and fell so fast and hard into love it was a wonder he managed to remain standing. Unfortunately for Michael, however, Francesca's surname was to remain Bridgerton for only a mere thirty-six hours longer -- the occasion of their meeting was, lamentably, a supper celebrating her imminent wedding to his cousin.But that was then . . . Now Michael is the earl and Francesca is free, but still she thinks of him as nothing other than her dear friend and confidant. Michael dares not speak to her of his love . . . until one dangerous night, when she steps innocently into his arms, and passion proves stronger than even the most wicked of secrets . . .
De hand van de gravin
Julia Quinn
Eloise Bridgerton is achtentwintig en nog altijd ongehuwd. In de negentiende-eeuwse high society maakt dat haar al bijna een oude vrijster. Uit medelijden vraagt weduwnaar Sir Philip de “onhuwbare” vrouw om haar hand. Maar als hij Eloise eenmaal ontmoet en erachter komt hoe slim en aantrekkelijk ze is, vreest Philip dat hij meer redenen heeft om naar haar te verlangen dan zij naar hem.
Een nobel streven (Familie Bridgerton #4)
Julia Quinn
Librarian note: See alternate cover edition here
Londen, 1824. Rijkdom, lust en verraad zijn aan de orde van de dag in negentiende-eeuws Engeland. En de familie Bridgerton staat altijd vooraan.
Penelope Featherington bewondert de broer van haar beste vriendin al zolang ze zich kan herinneren, maar de kans dat deze knappe graaf haar ziet staan is klein. Bovendien maakt zijn schandalige reputatie hem bepaald geen ideale echtgenoot.
Colin Bridgerton is zwaar beledigd door het beeld dat lady Whistledown van hem schetst in haar roddelcolumn. Hij is helemaal geen charmant leeghoofd! Dat geroddel lijkt misschien onschuldig, maar wat als het Colin de liefde van zijn leven kost?
Een vorstelijk aanbod (Familie Bridgerton #3)
Julia Quinn
Sophie Beckett had niet durven dromen dat ze ooit zou binnenkomen op een van Lady Bridgertons befaamde gemaskerde bals. Laat staan dat ze daar haar droomprins zou ontmoeten. Hoewel ze de dochter van een graaf is, wordt Sophie door haar afschuwelijke stiefmoeder als een bediende behandeld. Maar nu, zwierend in de sterke armen van de hartverscheurend knappe Benedict Bridgerton, voelt ze zich net een prinses. Helaas weet ze maar al te goed dat de betovering verbroken zal zijn zodra de klok middernacht slaat. Kan ze Benedict voor zich winnen voor het te laat is?
De verliefde graaf
Julia Quinn
Librarian note: See alternate cover edition here.
De lente van 1814 belooft weer een veelbewogen huwelijksseizoen te worden, maar niet als het aan Anthony Bridgerton ligt. Deze begeerlijke graaf maakt nog geen enkele aanstalten zich te verloven. En waarom zou hij ook? Niemand speelt de onbereikbare vrijgezel beter dan hij…
Lady Whistledowns Society Papers, april 1814
Dit keer zitten de roddelbladen ernaast. Anthony Bridgerton heeft niet alleen besloten te trouwen, hij weet zelfs al met wie! Het enige obstakel is zijn aanstaande schoonzus, Kate Sheffield, de meest bemoeizieke vrouw die zich ooit in een Londense balzaal heeft gewaagd.
Wat de societydames ook mogen zeggen, Kate is ervan overtuigd dat Anthony een verschrikkelijke echtgenoot zal zijn. Ze is vastbesloten om haar zus te beschermen. Maar hoe beschermt ze haar eigen hart tegen de invloed van deze verleidelijke graaf?
The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After: Epilogues (Bridgerton Family Book 9)
Julia Quinn
For the first time in print, New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn presents a collection of "second epilogues" to her Bridgerton series, previously published as e-originals, plus a new bonus Bridgerton novella: "Violet in Bloom," a short story in which we finally meet Edmund Bridgerton.
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