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In brief: The first in the Bridgerton prequel series finds Billie Bridgerton stuck on a roof after falling out of a tree. The only person who can rescue her is her nemesis, George Rokesby. The good: Julia Quinn always infuses a lot of humour into her novels. The not-so-good: It starts off a little slowly... Continue Reading →
In brief: The final novel in the Bridgerton series which focuses on youngest son Gregory. The good: The second half is very dramatic. The not-so-good: The first half is quite slow at times. Why I chose it: I’m reading all the Bridgerton novels in preparation for the new seasons of the TV series. Year: 2006... Continue Reading →
In brief: Hyacinth Bridgerton is all grown up and she’s the smartest and most outspoken Bridgerton of them all. Will she meet her match in Lady Danbury’s grandson Gareth? The good: Hyacinth is a riot! The not-so-good: The second last in the series! Why I chose it: I’m reading all the Bridgerton novels in preparation... Continue Reading →
It’s been a week of extremes here – rainy, cold, dry and warm. No parcels so I bought a few books: First Comes Scandal by Julia Quinn has Georgiana Bridgerton in a quandary – marry the rogue who ruined her, or remain a spinster? Nicholas Rokesby offers a third option – she can marry the... Continue Reading →
In brief: The story of the ‘quiet’ Bridgerton, Francesca. She’s a young widow who decides she wants a baby. The new earl is desperately in love with her and also happens to be a good friend of her and her husband’s… The good: Getting to know Francesca, who has been an enigma in both the... Continue Reading →
In brief: This is Eloise Bridgerton’s story, where she runs away from London to possibly marry a man she’s never met. The good: Eloise is always fun. The not-so-good: I kind of missed London and the ton. Why I chose it: The fifth book in the Bridgerton series. Year: 2002 Pages: 372 Publisher: Harper Collins... Continue Reading →
It was an eventful week, with ANZAC Day and long weekend plans being cancelled due to lockdown. Here’s some books that arrived beforehand. We’ll see where this weekend takes us… It’s in His Kiss by Julia Quinn is Hyacinth Bridgerton’s story. To Gareth, Hyacinth is best in small doses until he finds out that she... Continue Reading →
A short week is always a very busy week! Even my poor postie had to deliver books on the weekend. Here’s what arrived: Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour (available 27th April) arrived thanks to Hachette. Buck is the hottest salesman in New York, but before that he was Darren who works at Starbucks. His reinvention... Continue Reading →
In brief: The fourth story in the Bridgerton series sees two favourite characters, Penelope and Colin, finally realising their feelings for each other. But it’s not what you expected… The good: Yay Penelope! The not-so-good: I kind of felt for Eloise here. Why I chose it: Continuing my reading of the Bridgerton series, which is... Continue Reading →
Last week went by very quickly in a blue of emails, phone calls and in the evening, turning off from it all. Here are the books I received recently: The Hope Flower by Joy Dettman (available tomorrow) was a surprise from Pan Macmillan. Lori is one of 12 siblings and to make things more difficult,... Continue Reading →
