Bridgerton books in order
If you’ve fallen down the Regency romance rabbit hole like I have, then you already know there’s something irresistible about the Bridgerton books. Written by #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn, this beloved historical romance series delivers sharp wit, swoony love stories, and unforgettable sibling dynamics set in London’s high society.
When I first picked up a Bridgerton novel, I expected light, frothy romance. What I found was layered characters, laugh-out-loud banter, and slow-burn relationships that genuinely tug at the heart. Each of the eight main novels follows one Bridgerton sibling, which makes reading the Bridgerton books in order the most satisfying way to experience the series. You get the full arc of the family: the inside jokes, the meddling mothers, the scandal sheets, and the emotional payoffs.
Why You Should Read the Bridgerton Books in Order
Yes, each Bridgerton book can technically stand alone. But in my experience, the magic really builds when you follow the official Bridgerton reading order. Watching the siblings grow up, fall in love, and appear in one another’s stories adds depth and continuity that you just don’t get skipping around.
The Complete Bridgerton Books in Order
(Including Prequels & Spin-Offs)
Below you’ll find the full list of the Bridgerton books in order, from Daphne’s story through Gregory’s, plus information on the prequels and spin-offs that have since expanded the Bridgerton universe. In addition to the core eight novels, Julia Quinn has published related series and companion books that connect to the Bridgerton family world.
Enjoy delving into this regency universe!
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Book 1
The Duke and I
(Daphne & Simon’s story)
Book 2
The Viscount Who Loved Me
(Kate & Anthony’s story)
Book 3
An Offer From a Gentleman
(Benedict & Sophie’s story)
Book 4
Romancing Mister Bridgerton
(Colin & Penelope’s story)
Book 5
To Sir Phillip, With Love
(Eloise & Phillip’s story)
Book 6
When He Was Wicked
(Francesca & Michael’s story)
Book 7
It’s In His Kiss
(Hyancinth & Gareth’s story)
Book 8
On The Way to the Wedding
(Gregory & Lucy’s story)
Epilogues (Book 9)
The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After
(family epilogues & Violet’s novella)
Prequels
Prequel (Book 1)
Because of Miss Bridgerton
(Billie’s story)
Prequel (Book 2)
The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband
(Cecilia’s story)
Prequel (Book 3)
The Other Miss Bridgerton
(Poppy’s story)
Prequel (Book 4)
First Comes Scandal
(Poppy’s story)
Prequel spin-off
Queen Charlotte
(Charlotte & Henry’s story)
About 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.