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So, you want more Bridgerton after bingeing on season 2? More stories like Anthony and Kate, Daphne and Simon? Fortunately, readers don’t have to wait as all eight siblings have their story in book form thanks to Julia Quinn’s amazing mind and writing skills. Click on each title to read my review for more detail.... Continue Reading →
2021 has been a mixed bag for a number of reasons, and many of my reading choices have been driven by mood – to zone out, to learn more or to have a good time. Here are ten reads chosen for their feels this year… Fun with a happy ending Romancing Mr Bridgerton by Julia Quinn... Continue Reading →
In brief: The second in the Bridgerton prequels takes the reader to America, where Cecilia Harcourt is looking for her brother. Oh, and she might have accidentally said she’s married to his best friend… The good: Great idea for a story. The not-so-good: I missed reading about all the other characters back in England. Why... Continue Reading →
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 →
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