Bridgerton Books in Order
Part ofJulia Quinn Books in OrderSee the Bridgerton books in order by Julia Quinn, with short summaries, connected reads, series background, and clear help on where to start.
Last updated: July 3, 2026
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Bridgerton books in publication order
14 books
The Duke and I
by Julia Quinn
2000
Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset fake a courtship to outmaneuver society's ambitious mothers. Pretending gets dangerous when real desire and an even more real future start to take shape.
The Viscount Who Loved Me
by Julia Quinn
2000
Anthony Bridgerton plans a practical marriage, but his intended bride's sharp-tongued sister, Kate Sheffield, keeps getting in the way. Their battle of wills turns into the one match neither of them expected.
An Offer from a Gentleman
by Julia Quinn
2001
A masked ball, a missing mystery woman, and a housemaid with a secret give this Regency romance a Cinderella spark. Benedict Bridgerton cannot forget Sophie Beckett, even when he fails to recognize her.
Romancing Mister Bridgerton
by Julia Quinn
2002
Penelope Featherington has loved Colin Bridgerton forever, but both are keeping bigger secrets than either expects. When friendship shifts, long-buried feelings and Lady Whistledown trouble everything.
To Sir Phillip, With Love
by Julia Quinn
2003
Eloise Bridgerton impulsively visits her longtime correspondent, expecting a sensible match. Instead she finds a moody widower, unruly children, and a life far messier, and warmer, than planned.
When He Was Wicked
by Julia Quinn
2004
Michael Stirling falls for Francesca Bridgerton at the worst possible moment and spends years burying it. After loss reshapes both their lives, friendship and desire become impossible to ignore.
It's in His Kiss
by Julia Quinn
2005
Hyacinth Bridgerton agrees to translate Gareth St. Clair's Italian diary and stumbles into family secrets, flirtation, and a possible treasure hunt. Their banter is half the fun, right up until the kisses land.
On the Way to the Wedding
by Julia Quinn
2006
Gregory Bridgerton thinks he has found true love, but the woman helping him win another lady is the one who truly understands him. Timing, engagements, and a looming wedding make everything harder.
Because of Miss Bridgerton
by Julia Quinn
2016
Billie Bridgerton has spent years clashing with George Rokesby, the one neighbor she cannot stand. Being forced together reveals that irritation and attraction can look an awful lot alike.
The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband
by Julia Quinn
2017
Cecilia Harcourt crosses the Atlantic to find her wounded brother and instead finds Edward Rokesby, unconscious and alone. One reckless lie, that she is his wife, changes everything once he wakes with missing memories.
The Other Miss Bridgerton
by Julia Quinn
2018
Poppy Bridgerton's curiosity lands her on the wrong ship with Captain Andrew Rokesby, a privateer on Crown business. A kidnapping, close quarters, and clashing tempers turn into a surprisingly tender voyage.
First Comes Scandal
by Julia Quinn
2020
After an abduction threatens Georgiana Bridgerton's reputation, childhood friend Nicholas Rokesby offers the one solution society will accept. Their sensible marriage plan gets far more complicated once feelings catch up.
The Wit and Wisdom of Bridgerton
by Julia Quinn
2021
This keepsake collection gathers memorable lines from the Bridgerton world, with fresh Lady Whistledown introductions for favorite characters. It is part quote book, part affectionate return visit.
Queen Charlotte
by Julia Quinn
2023
In 1761, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz marries King George III within hours of meeting him. Court politics, royal duty, and the king's hidden struggles give this Bridgerton-world romance unusual weight.
Bridgerton books in chronological order

Queen Charlotte
by Julia Quinn
2023Bridgerton, Book 1
The Duke and I
by Julia Quinn
2000Bridgerton, Book 2
The Viscount Who Loved Me
by Julia Quinn
2000Bridgerton, Book 3
An Offer from a Gentleman
by Julia Quinn
2001Bridgerton, Book 4
Romancing Mister Bridgerton
by Julia Quinn
2002Bridgerton, Book 5
To Sir Phillip, With Love
by Julia Quinn
2003Bridgerton, Book 6
When He Was Wicked
by Julia Quinn
2004Bridgerton, Book 7
It's in His Kiss
by Julia Quinn
2005Bridgerton, Book 8
On the Way to the Wedding
by Julia Quinn
2006Bridgerton, Book 9
Because of Miss Bridgerton
by Julia Quinn
2016Rokesbys, Book 1
The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband
by Julia Quinn
2017Rokesbys, Book 2
The Other Miss Bridgerton
by Julia Quinn
2018Rokesbys, Book 3
First Comes Scandal
by Julia Quinn
2020Rokesbys, Book 4
The Wit and Wisdom of Bridgerton
by Julia Quinn
2021Bridgerton, Book 14
Series background & context
This is the series that put Julia Quinn's name on a lot of shelves. Set between 1813 and 1827, the books follow the eight Bridgerton siblings as they make their way through the London marriage market, family expectations, and a steady stream of awkward, funny, and surprisingly tender romantic disasters. The world is full of balls, house parties, calling cards, and gossip, but the real draw is the family at the center of it.
Each novel focuses on one sibling, from The Duke and I through On the Way to the Wedding. That sounds neat and orderly on paper. In practice, the pleasure comes from watching a very unorderly family tease one another, interfere in one another's business, and close ranks the second any outsider becomes a problem.
Lady Whistledown helps give the series its shape, especially in the earlier books. Her society papers add humor, scandal, and an outsider's view of the ton, while the Bridgertons themselves keep the books grounded in sibling loyalty, long memory, and the kind of family rhythm that makes even a crowded drawing room feel personal.
The romances vary a lot from book to book. You get fake courtship, enemies who cannot stop sparring, a Cinderella-flavored love story, old friendship turning into something riskier, letter writing, grief, treasure-hunt energy, and a last-minute dash to stop the wrong wedding. Quinn keeps changing the setup, but the emotional promise stays the same: the couples will have to look past reputation, habit, and pride to see each other clearly.
It is also a series with a wider orbit. The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After revisits the family after the main love stories end, The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown and Lady Whistledown Strikes Back sit nearby as connected anthologies, and books like The Wit and Wisdom of Bridgerton, Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron, and Queen Charlotte expand the world in very different ways. The later Rokesby books even step backward into an earlier generation.
If you want a Regency romance series that feels social, funny, and deeply family-centered, this is the one. The stakes can be serious, but the books rarely lose their light touch, and that balance is a big part of why readers keep circling back.
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