Julia Quinn

Can there be any greater challenge to London's Ambitious Mamas than an unmarried duke? Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, April 1813 By all accounts, Simon Basset is on the verge of proposing to his best friend's sister, the lovely - and almost-on-the-shelf - Daphne Bridgerton. But the two of them know the truth - it's 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, it's hard to remember that their courtship is a complete sham. Maybe it's his devilish smile, certainly it's the way his eyes seem to burn every time he looks at her. It wasn't the plan, but it seems she's falling for the duke, for real. And amidst the glittering, gossipy, cut-throat world of London's elite, there is only one certainty: love ignores every rule .

Book 1 in the Bridgerton series.

Victoria's father explained that an earl would never marry a vicar's daughter - and he was right. Robert Kemble had offered her marriage, then fled to London leaving her to face the shame after a foiled elopement. Seven years later they meet again, but can they ever love and trust each other again?

Book 1 in the Lyndon Sisters series.

Sophie Beckett never dreamed she’d be able to sneak into Lady Bridgerton’s famed masquerade ball—or that “Prince Charming” would be waiting there for her! Though the daughter of an earl, Sophie has been relegated to the role of servant by her disdainful stepmother. But now, spinning in the strong arms of the debonair and devastatingly handsome Benedict Bridgerton, she feels like royalty. Alas, she knows all enchantments must end when the clock strikes midnight.

Book 3 in the Bridgerton series.

Penelope Featherington had known , and secretly adored, her friend's brother for years. Thinking she knows everything about him she is surprised when she discovers his deepest secret, but Penelope has secrets of her own, and is taking every care that they should not be found out!

Book 4 in the Bridgerton series.

Anthony Bridgerton needs a wife. Having spent his 20s in a rakish pursuit of pleasure he knows it's high time he settled down. Edwina Sheffield is considered the most beautiful debutante of the current season. She is also sweet, innocent and eminently biddable - Anthony is sure she'll make a perfectly acceptable wife and vows to make her his. The only obstacle in his way is Edwina's older sister, Kate who is determined to do all she can to allow her sister the chance to marry for love rather than convenience.

Book 2 in the Bridgerton series.