12 Books to Read for Fans of 'Bridgerton'

The Bridgerton Series by Julia Quinn

If you just can't get enough of the Bridgerton clan on TV, go ahead and pick up all nine books of Quinn's series. From the drama surrounding Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington to the adventures of new heroine Hyacinth Bridgerton, you'll obsess over recognizable favorites and new family members, chapter after chapter.

Mr. Malcolm's List by Suzanne Allain

Travel to 19th-century London where the honorable Jeremy Malcolm implements a long list of qualifications to search for a wife. Namely, he wants someone who isn't concerned with climbing the social ladder. Enter: Selina, the daughter of a vicar who visits London with a friend, whose goal is to get revenge on Mr. Malcolm. That plan is compromised when Selina meets Mr. Malcolm and finds him quite charming.

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A Duke, the Lady, and a Baby by Vanessa Riley

In this Regency Era-novel, West Indian heiress Patience Jordan loses her husband, only to find herself wrongfully imprisoned for questioning the context of his death. To be near her child, she puts her own life at risk and ends up falling in love with her son's new guardian.

Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore

Set in 1879 England, this historical romance tells of Annabelle Archer, a member of the first female class admitted to the University of Oxford. Tasked with finding men of influence willing to support the women's suffrage movement, she lands upon Sebastian Devereux, the handsome Duke of Montgomery. Already involved in politics, his support could mean the world; but he happens to oppose of all of Annabelle's beliefs.

To Have and to Hoax: A Novel by Martha Waters

Set in Regency England, Lady Violet Grey and Lord James Audley were madly in love when they got married; but after a life-changing fight, they didn't speak for four years. When James sees through Lady Violet's feigned illness, it leads to a flirtation that could reignite their relationship.

A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem by Manda Collins

Based in 1865, this page-turner follows as Lady Katherine Bascomb reports on a series of murders taking place across London. Unfortunately, she runs into a detective who is less than pleased with her interference in his investigation. The duo eventually determine that their best chance of finding the murderer is by working together… something they end up minding less than they anticipated.

The Magpie Lord: A Charm of Magpies Book 1 by KJ Charles

If you're looking for another heart-stealing series, this answers the call. Lucien Vaudrey returns early from his 20-year exile in China after the mysterious deaths of his father and brother. To fend off his family's enemies, Vaudrey ends up enlisting the help of a handsome magician. Unfortunately for Vaudrey, the magician isn't too fond of his family but, fortunately for both of them, the magician's grudges fall to the wayside in favor of his newfound love interest.

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

In Victorian London, Celia and Marco grew up in a world of magic—literally. Both are the finest magicians of their time and, without their knowing, were raised to take the other down. This plan is thrown into turmoil when they fall in love and end up waging war against their own fates.

Wild Women and the Blues by Denny S. Bryce

On her deathbed, Honoree Dalcour tells her story of dancing at a club in Chicago during the heart of the Jazz Age of the 1920s. Listening is film student Sawyer Hayes, who's determined to learn more about one of his heroes. Dalcour's tale ends up taking far more turns than Hayes anticipated.

The Venice Sketchbook by Rhys Bowen

Follow along as Caroline Grant travels to Venice at the direction of her late great aunt. Caroline is tasked with scattering her great aunt's ashes and uncovering the secrets of her romance with a man whose future was secured due to his noble family. This deliciously compelling story arcs from 1928 to 2001; combining history, travel, and romance.

The Paris Wife by Paula McLain

If you ever imagined moving to Paris, this book is for you. Set in the Jazz Era, it follows Hadley as she meets and falls in love with none other than Ernest Hemmingway. Look for other historic characters from the 1920s to pop up as the couple stays together despite fast parties, wealth, and a little deceit.

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

Instead of revisiting the past, imagine the drama of living in the White House today, and you have yourself a winner. A fight between America's first son and Britain's Prince of Wales forces them to feign a friendship to save their parents' reputations. Let's just say, it turns into a bit more than a friendship.