There were Bridgertons before the eight alphabetically named siblings. In the third of the Bridgerton Prequel series, we go back to where it all began. . . from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn She was in the wrong place... Fiercely independent and adventurous, Poppy Bridgerton will only wed a suitor whose keen intellect and interests match her own. Sadly, none of the fools from her London season qualify. While visiting a friend on the Dorset coast, Poppy is pleasantly surprised to discover a smugglers’ hideaway tucked inside a cave. But her delight turns to dismay when two pirates kidnap her and take her aboard a ship, leaving her bound and gagged on the captain’s bed… He found her at the wrong time... Known to society as a rascal and reckless privateer, Captain Andrew James Rokesby actually transports essential goods and documents for the British government. Setting sail on a time-sensitive voyage to Portugal, he’s stunned to find a woman waiting for him in his cabin. Surely, his imagination is getting the better of him. But no, she is very real—and his duty to the Crown means he's stuck with her. Can two wrongs make the most perfect right? When Andrew learns that she is a Bridgerton, he knows he will likely have to wed her to avert a scandal—though Poppy has no idea that he is the son of an earl and neighbor to her aristocratic cousins in Kent. On the high seas, their war of words soon gives way to an intoxicating passion. But when Andrew’s secret is revealed, will his declaration of love be enough to capture her heart…?

Sebagai wanita yang sangat mandiri dan senang bertualang, Poppy Bridgerton hanya bersedia menikah dengan pria yang memiliki kecerdasan serta hobi yang sesuai dengannya. Sayangnya, tak satu pun pria terhormat di London memenuhi kriterianya. Selagi mengunjungi teman di Selat Dorset, Poppy menemukan salah satu tempat persembunyian bajak laut di gua. Tapi petualangannya ini berakhir bencana ketika ia diculik dan dijadikan hadiah untuk sang kapten kapal... Meski dikenal masyarakat sebagai berandal, Kapten Andrew James Rokesby sesungguhnya menyelundupkan barang-barang dan dokumen-dokumen penting bagi pemerintah Inggris. Dalam perjalanan penting ke Portugal, ia tertegun ketika mendapati wanita di kabinnya. Tapi, kewajibannya kepada Kerajaan Inggris berarti ia tak bisa mengembalikan wanita itu hingga tugasnya selesai. Ketika Andrew mengatahui bahwa wanita itu anggota keluarga Bridgerton, ia tahu kemungkinan besar ia harus menikahi wanita itu demi menghindari skandalÑmeski Poppy tak tahu bahwa ia putra earl dan tetangga para sepupu bangsawan wanita itu di Kent. Di tengah samudra, peperangan kata mereka berubah menjadi ketertarikan tak terelakkan. Tapi saat rahasia Andrew terungkap, akankah pernyatan cintanya cukup untuk mendapatkan hati Poppy?

'Wonderful. . . whether you're a Bridgerton superfan or new to Quinn's work, you're guaranteed an uplifting, captivating read' Red From No.1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn, comes her first illustrated graphic novel. Based on story snippets that are peppered throughout a number of her novels and enjoyed by her characters who read them, this is that tale in its entirety - an irresistible treat for her fans who are in the know and pure entertainment for all others. Born into a happy family that is tragically ravaged by smallpox, Miss Priscilla Butterworth must use her wits to survive a series of outlandish trials . . . Cruelly separated from her beloved mother and grandmother, the young girl is sent to live with a callous aunt who forces her to work for her keep. Eventually, the clever and tenderhearted Miss Butterworth makes her escape . . . a daring journey into the unknown that unexpectedly leads her to the "mad" baron and a lifetime of love. Delightfully illustrated by Violet Charles, and told in Julia Quinn's playful voice, Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron is a high-spirited nineteenth-century romp that will entertain and enchant modern readers.

RETURN TO THE WORLD OF THE BRIDGERTONS . . . ________________________________________ Go back to where it all began with the second book in Sunday Times bestselling author Julia Quinn's dazzlingly witty Bridgerton prequel series. A generation before the Bridgertons, there were the Rokesbys . . . While you were sleeping . . . With her brother Thomas injured on the battlefront in the Colonies, orphaned Cecilia Harcourt has two unbearable choices: move in with a maiden aunt or marry a scheming cousin. Instead, she chooses option three and travels across the Atlantic, determined to nurse her brother back to health. But after a week of searching, she finds not her brother but his best friend, the handsome officer Edward Rokesby. He's unconscious and in desperate need of her care, and Cecilia vows that she will save this soldier's life, even if staying by his side means telling one little lie . . . I told everyone I was your wife When Edward comes to, he's more than a little confused. The blow to his head knocked out six months of his memory, but surely he would recall getting married. He knows who Cecilia Harcourt is - even if he does not recall her face - and with everyone calling her his wife, he decides it must be true, even though he'd always assumed he'd marry his neighbor back in England. If only it were true . . . Cecilia risks her entire future by giving herself - completely - to the man she loves. But when the truth comes out, Edward may have a few surprises of his own for the new Mrs Rokesby. Return to the world of the Bridgertons with The Rokesbys, featuring the ancestors of the Bridgerton characters we know and love . . . _______________ Find out why readers love Julia Quinn . . . "Quinn writes delightfully fast-paced, funny, sparkling and bright romance' Romantic Times 'The next best thing to Georgette Heyer' Gloss 'A smart, funny touch. . . reminiscent of Helen Fielding' Time Magazine 'Julia Quinn's Bridgerton books take all of the classic tropes we know and love... and gives them a thoroughly modern twist...they're hot, crazy, and full of feisty women relishing in the carnal delights that come from bedding rakish aristocrats... I can't focus on anything else.' - Stylist 'Powered by a surfeit of dazzling wit and graced with a cast of unforgettable characters' Booklist 'Quinn is incomparable! The latest addition to her beloved Bridgerton series is funny, charming, witty and wildly romantic' RT Book Reviews 'Like an episode of Downtown Abbey mixed with a great rom-com' iBooks Best Books of March 'Julia Quinn is one of the best historical romance novelists of our time' Heroes and Heartbreakers 'Quinn excels in writing stories full of joy and delight, where laughter trembles on the edges' Happy Ever After 'Quinn is a master of historical romance' Entertainment Weekly 'Full of wit, charm and smouldering attraction . . . an unputdownable story that I think romance fans will treasure' Harlequin Junkie 'This book was an utter delight . . . I just loved it' Love in a time of Feminism

The Other Bennet Sister: A captivating tale of love and self-discovery in Jane Austen's world Soon to be a BBC TV series. 'Will delight Pride and Prejudice fans' – Independent A wonderfully warm homage to Jane Austen and a delightful new story in its own right, Janice Hadlow's The Other Bennet Sister is a life-affirming tale of a young woman finding her place in the world. This is Mary Bennet's story . . . In Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Mary is the middle of the five Bennet girls and the plainest of them all, so what hope does she have? Prim and pious, with no redeeming features, she is unloved and seemingly unlovable. The Other Bennet Sister, though, shows another side to Mary. An introvert in a family of extroverts; a constant disappointment to her mother who values beauty above all else; fearful of her father's sharp tongue; with little in common with her siblings – is it any wonder she turns to books for both company and guidance? And, if she finds her life lonely or lacking, that she determines to try harder at the one thing she can be: right. One by one, her sisters marry – Jane and Lizzy for love; Lydia for some semblance of respectability – but Mary, it seems, is destined to remain single and live out her life at Longbourn, at least until her father dies and the house is bequeathed to the reviled Mr Collins. But when that fateful day finally comes, she slowly discovers that perhaps there is hope for her, after all. Set in the enchanting world of Regency England, The Other Bennet Sister is a captivating tale of love, self-discovery, and the true meaning of happiness. Perfect for fans of Jane Austen and historical romance, this witty and uplifting novel will make you feel – and cheer – for Mary as you never have before. 'It's difficult not to race through those final pages' – Jo Baker, author of Longbourn

Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood, this “sweet and funny” (Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks) teen rom-com is hopelessly romantic with enemies to lovers and grumpy x sunshine energy! Liz hates her annoyingly attractive neighbour but he’s the only in with her long-term crush… Perpetual daydreamer and hopeless romantic Liz Buxbaum gave her heart to Michael a long time ago. But her cool, aloof forever crush never really saw her before he moved away. Now that he’s back in town, Liz will do whatever it takes to get on his radar—and maybe snag him as a prom date—even befriend Wes Bennet. The annoyingly attractive next-door neighbour might seem like a prime candidate for romantic comedy fantasies, but Wes has only been a pain in Liz’s butt since they were kids. Pranks involving frogs and decapitated lawn gnomes do not a potential boyfriend make. Yet, somehow, Wes and Michael are hitting it off, which means Wes is Liz’s in. But as Liz and Wes scheme to get Liz noticed by Michael so she can have her magical prom moment, she’s shocked to discover that she likes being around Wes. And as they continue to grow closer, she must re-examine everything she thought she knew about love—and rethink her own ideas of what Happily Ever After should look like. Better Than the Movies features quotes from the best-loved rom-coms of cinema and takes you on a rollercoaster of romance that isn’t movie-perfect but jaw-dropping and heart-stopping in unexpected ways. Pre-order Nothing Like the Movies, the swoony sequel to Better than the Movies and don't miss out on The Do-Over and Betting On You from Lynn Painter!

TIKTOK MADE ME BUY IT! The THRILLING Victorian fantasy romance that you didn't realise you needed in your life . . . 'SPECTACULAR. just the sort of absolute madness which one needs in a book!' 5***** Reader Review 'Victorian lady assassins fighting the patriarchy, flying houses, AND...an ONLY ONE BED trope?! Fun fun fun' 5***** Reader Review ______ The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels are no ordinary women . . . Pirates, thieves and ne'er-do-wells, these ladies spend their days pickpocketing and blackmailing their way around the country - all before afternoon tea. But when Lady Cecilia Bassingwaite meets Ned Lightbourne, her world is set to change forever. Because he's a paid assassin and she's his next hit. Yet when he lays eyes on the feisty, beautiful Cecilia he's faced with a conundrum: Does he kill her . . . or fall in love with her? Bridgerton meets Peaky Blinders in this swashbuckling tale of scoundrels and society, crime and crumpets. As these enemies turn to allies and might just fall in love along the way . . . ______ 'Witty, entertaining, laugh-out-loud funny and adventurous . . . Everything I need in a historical romance' 5***** Reader Review 'The best romantic humorous adventure fantasy of manners you will ever read!' 5***** Reader Review

A gorgeous Regency romp of a novel from Eliza Austin, perfect for fans of Bridgerton! Pemberley Presents... After an absence of twelve years, Dominic Sanford returns to his dilapidated estate on the borders of Pemberley a troubled man. Journals have recently come into his possession that bring into question the accident that killed both of his parents and suggests they could have been murdered. Dominic will know no peace until he discovers the truth. Georgiana Darcy feels an immediate attraction towards her brother’s engaging friend. Determined to be of service to her neighbour, Georgiana scours her own father’s diaries and discovers disquieting information about illegal activities at the time of the Sanfords’ demise. As Dominic and Georgiana delve deeper, they uncover a fiendish web of organised criminality fuelled by thirst for revenge against Dominic. Georgiana unwittingly plays a major role in the miscreants’ plans and by involving her, Dominic has placed her directly in danger’s path. Can he save the woman whom he has come to admire, or will Georgina's daring have pushed her too far into danger? A sparkling continuation of Pride and Prejudice perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Eloisa James and Mary Balogh. Readers are loving Eliza Austin's stories: 'An exciting read with an intrepid heroine, a strong and caring hero, a big dog with a heart of gold but a scary appearance, revenge, deception and last but not least, romance!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'This book is such a brilliant continuation of the Jane Austen classic' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'It's well written and the story flows along. A must read' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'Unputdownable! Thrilling read with an undertow of dread that kept turning the pages' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'I’m really enjoying being back with all the characters I love from the original and indeed the ones we took a thorough disliking to!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review Please note: This book was previously published as Miss Darcy's Passion.

Read the most captivating historical novel of the year!'If you're girding your loins for Bridgerton, you may want to indulge in this Regency romp' - THE TIMES Autumn, 1816... Lady Ashby is grieving the death of her beloved husband, just two years earlier. Although still young and beautiful, Isabella is resolved never to marry again, and plans to leave London, return to her parents’ Yorkshire house, and resign from society before the year is over. But first, she wants one more taste of life... Isabella has written a list, the contents of which, if discovered, would create a scandal that neither she nor her family would recover from. A list of things she would like to experience, just once more, before she surrenders herself to the life of a widow. And she knows just the man to help her: her friend, handsome and honourable Captain Leo Winterton. But Captain Winterton has a secret of his own. He is in love with Isabella – and when she makes her most improper proposal to him, he is powerless to resist her, even if she is resolved never to love again. Can he persuade her they are destined to be together? Or will their impropriety be discovered, to the ruin of both? Readers can't get enough of Emma Orchard's books: 'If you're girding your loins for Bridgerton, you may want to indulge in this Regency romp' - THE TIMES 'An exciting new talent' - KATIE FFORDE 'Hot stuff. I loved it!' - FERN BRITTON 'Absolutely glorious' - SOPHIE IRWIN 'A delicious Regency romp' - ALAN TITCHMARSH 'Sensual and exciting' - HEIDI SWAIN 'Heyer with spice!' - LIZ FENWICK 'Witty, heartfelt, deeply emotionally authentic and incredibly sexy' - KATY MORAN 'Sexy, seductive and swoon worthy' - SARAH BENNETT 'Witty, spicy, seductive' - HANNAH DOLBY 'Perfect for fans of Bridgerton' - DARCIE BOLEYN 'Fans of Heyer and Bridgerton rejoice!' - CHARLOTTE BUTTERFIELD 'A delicious slice of escapism' - LAURA WOOD 'Heart-thumping romance' - JENNI KEER

Bridgerton meets Jilly Cooper in this feminist historical romance that will have you swooning! 'Unflinching, tender and moving.' EVIE DUNMORE 'A rare treat to enjoy and savour.' KATE PEARCE 'A moving love story and a vivid recreation of Victorian life.' Anna Campbell The marriage mart is calling, and Evelyn must answer . . . Evelyn Maltravers longs for her perfect match. But with her family tumbling toward ruin. Her only hope is to distinguish herself is on horseback and to succeed she'll need a habit-maker who's not afraid to take risks. Ahmad Malik have always made women beautiful - but no one compares to Evelyn. Her unbridled spirit enchants him, awakening a depth of feeling he never thought possible. But pushing boundaries comes at a cost and not everyone is pleased to welcome Evelyn and Ahmad into fashionable society. The indomitable pair must decide which hurdles they can jump and what matters most: Making their mark or following their hearts? ___________ 'A well written and innovative story . . . Fascinating characters and a captivating romance' 5* Reader Review 'Mimi is the indisputable Queen of writing Victorian and Regency novels. A delightful read' 5* Reader Review 'This is a beautiful novel about self-discovery and the power of pure love' 5* Reader Review