The Duke and I. Bridgertons #1

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A veritable treat Daily MailThe first novel in Julia Quinns worldwide bestselling Bridgerton novels, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix. This is the story of Daphne Bridgerton and the Duke: welcome to the ballrooms of Regency London . . . ________________________________________Can there be any greater challenge to Londons Ambitious Mamas than an unmarried duke? Lady Whistledowns Society Papers, April 1813By all accounts, Simon Basset is on the verge of proposing to his best friends sister, the lovely - and almost-on-the-shelf - Daphne Bridgerton. But the two of them know the truth - its all an elaborate plan to keep Simon free from marriage-minded society mothers. And as for Daphne, surely she will attract some worthy suitors now that it seems a duke has declared her desirable . . . Their ruse works like a charm - at first. But as Daphne waltzes across ballroom after ballroom with Simon, its hard to remember that their courtship is a complete sham. Maybe its his devilish smile, certainly its the way his eyes seem to burn every time he looks at her. It wasnt the plan, but it seems shes falling for the duke, for real. And amidst the glittering, gossipy, cut-throat world of Londons elite, there is only one certainty: love ignores every rule . . . Find out why readers love Julia Quinn . . . Light, pacy and full of feisty heroines Guardian on the Bridgerton seriesJulia Quinns Bridgerton books take all of the classic tropes we know and love . . . and gives them a thoroughly modern twist. I cant focus on anything else StylistQuinn is a master of historical romance Entertainment WeeklyA smart, funny touch Time MagazineLike an episode of Downton Abbey mixed with a great rom-com iBooks Best Books of MarchPowered by a surfeit of dazzling wit and graced with a cast of unforgettable characters BooklistA romance readers will not want to put down . . . Hooray Julia! Romance Reviews TodayQuinn writes delightfully fast-paced, funny, sparkling and bright romance Romantic TimesThe next best thing to Georgette Heyer GlossJulia Quinn is one of the best historical romance novelists of our time Heroes and HeartbreakersQuinn excels in writing stories full of joy and delight, where laughter trembles on the edges Happy Ever AfterFull of wit, charm and smouldering attraction . . . an unputdownable story that I think romance fans will treasure Harlequin JunkieQuinn is incomparable! The latest addition to her beloved Bridgerton series is funny, charming, witty and wildly romantic RT Book Reviews