A Reader's Opinion: ROMANCING MR. BRIDGERTON by Julia Quinn

The Book

Penelope Featherington has secretly adored her best friend's brother for . . . well, it feels like forever. After half a lifetime of watching Colin Bridgerton from afar, she thinks she knows everything about him, until she stumbles across his deepest secret . . . and fears she doesn't know him at all.

Colin Bridgerton is tired of being thought nothing but an empty-headed charmer, tired of everyone's preoccupation with the notorious gossip columnist Lady Whistledown, who can't seem to publish an edition without mentioning him in the first paragraph. But when Colin returns to London from a trip aboard he discovers nothing in his life is quite the same—especially Penelope Featherington! The girl haunting his dreams. 

But when he discovers that Penelope has secrets of her own, this elusive bachelor must decide . . . is she his biggest threat—or his promise of a happy ending?

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A Reader's Opinion

I've read this particular Bridgerton book twice now and found it just as delightful the second time around.  Colin Bridgerton is charming, playful, and such a sweetheart. Penelope is the girl not everyone may notice at a party, but when they do, realize they'd missed out on making a great friend. Quinn writes witty dialogue and enjoyable characters who offer up steady banter, plenty of smiles, and even a few "ahhh" moments. I highly recommend the Bridgerton series for anyone who enjoys a light read and plenty of romance. You won't be disappointed!

Series Note: It should be mentioned that I've read up through On the Way to the Wedding. My last "favorite" in this series was When He Was Wicked.

2nd Note: I picked up the latest edition which contains the 2nd epilogue. I hadn't read this before, nor did I finish it, but I must say the story could have done without it. The original ending is perfect and needed nothing more . . . in this reader's opinion. 

Book Source: Reader's personal library

Edition Read: Mass Market Paperback (370 without 2nd epilogue)

Publisher: Avon

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A Reader's Opinion: THE DUKE AND I by Julia Quinn

The Book

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.

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… but somehow Daphne is falling for the dashing duke… for real! And now she must do the impossible and convince the handsome rogue that their clever little scheme deserves a slight alteration, and that nothing makes quite as much sense as falling in love…

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A Reader's Opinion

The Bridgertons are some of my favorite fictional characters - right up there with Johanna Lindsey's Mallory family. The Duke and I does a wonderful job laying the groundwork for the entire series. In this book the reader has a chance to fall in love with the family. Simon and Daphne have just enough friction to make the reader sit back and want to enjoy the unraveling of what proves to be an enjoyable relationship. Sure, they aren't without their issues and they come together initially for all the wrong reasons, but it's a fun journey. What I like best about the Bridgertons is the escape they give a reader from everything. One wouldn't read these books for a history lesson or because you want a drama riddled with angst-these are just good fun books. These are all delightful stories and I recommend them for pure enjoyment.

Content: The books all have up close and personal scenes in one form or another. When He Was Wicked has the most graphic content in my opinion. Nothing raunchy, but it's there. 

Edition: Mass Market Paperback

Source: Reader's personal library  

 

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