![]() I babbled, of course, about how much I loved all the Bridgertons and asked her to sign my stack of paperbacks. Julia Quinn was there, and I couldn’t wait to meet her. As an aspiring fiction writer in July 2003-and still five years away from getting my debut book contract with Kensington-I attended my very first Romance Writers of America’s National Conference in New York City where one of the week’s highlights was a huge multi-author book signing. Immediately upon finishing this fourth book, though, I went back to devour the three earlier stories, and then I snapped up the subsequent books in the series as soon as they were released. I’d initially come across Romancing Mister Bridgerton just a few months after its publication in 2002 and before I knew of the existence of the prior novels. Of course, as a writer of romance-albeit contemporary, not historical-I’ll admit to being pretty biased. I hope the enthusiasm for the genre will continue. ![]() While it’s been exciting as a longtime fan of the books to hear of the warm reception the Netflix series has received, I’m also pleased that such attention has turned to popular romance fiction. is she his biggest threat-or his promise of a happy ending? When he discovers that Penelope has secrets of her own, this elusive bachelor must decide. But when Colin returns to London from a trip abroad, he discovers nothing in his life is quite the same-especially Penelope Featherington! The girl who was always simply there is suddenly the girl haunting his dreams. and fears she doesn’t know him at all.Ĭolin Bridgerton is tired of being thought of as nothing but an empty-headed charmer, tired of the notorious gossip columnist Lady Whistledown, who can’t seem to publish an edition without mentioning him. After half a lifetime of watching Colin Bridgerton from afar, she thinks she knows everything about him, until she stumbles across his deepest secret. Penelope Featherington has secretly adored her best friend’s brother for. Take a peek below at the back cover copy:Įveryone knows that Colin Bridgerton is the most charming man in London. This particular novel, Romancing Mister Bridgerton, is the fourth in the series, and it happens to be my personal favorite. Fans of the new Netflix TV series (season one is based on the first of the Bridgerton books, The Duke and I, and a forthcoming second season has been confirmed) will likely enjoy the novels, too, even while noting the differences between the books and the television adaptation.įor novelists and screenwriters who share my love of Blake Snyder’s beat sheet, Quinn’s books have stellar pacing and strong story structure, which make them tremendously fun to break down. While the original “Bridgerton” book series isn’t nearly as G-rated as, say, your Jane Austen’s brand of historical romance, for readers who love to escape into the Regency/Georgian period, there’s wit, charm, family drama, and oh so many sizzling scenes to be found across the novels. Publisher: Avon Books, mass market paperback, copyright 2002ĭear Reader, it’s time to peel off your white gloves, put down your fan or untie your cravat (don’t worry, I’ll wait), and delve into the story structure of Julia Quinn’s delightful novel, Romancing Mister Bridgerton! Marilyn Brant’s personalized autographed copy of Romancing Mister Bridgerton
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