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Because of Miss Bridgerton

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RETURN TO THE WORLD OF THE BRIDGERTONS . . .
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A generation before the Bridgertons, there were the Rokesbys . . .

Everyone expects Billie Bridgerton to marry one of the Rokesby brothers, and she's not opposed: their families have been neighbours for centuries. There is only one Rokesby Billie absolutely cannot tolerate: George. He may be the eldest, and heir to the earldom, but he's arrogant, annoying and she's certain he detests her. Which is perfectly convenient, as she can't stand the sight of him, either.

But when Billie and George are quite literally thrown together, a whole new sort of sparks begin to fly. And when these lifelong adversaries finally kiss, they just might discover that the one person they can't abide is the one person they can't live without . . .

Return to the world of the Bridgertons with this first book in a dazzlingly witty prequel series from Sunday Times bestselling author Julia Quinn, featuring the ancestors of the Bridgertons you know and love.

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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

'Powered by a surfeit of dazzling wit and graced with a cast of unforgettable characters' Booklist

'A smart, funny touch. . . reminiscent of Helen Fielding' Time Magazine

'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

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ISBN9780349430133
PublisherLittle, Brown Book Group
Publication Date02/25/21
Pages384

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  • 1lele
    1lele

    833 Followers

    4.0

    Spannung, eine etwas andere Art von Dame und Romance - Hörbuch

    Tatsächlich hab ich etwas gebraucht um mich in dieser ähnlichen, aber doch so anderen Welt - im Vergleich zu Bridgerton - zurechtzufinden. Aubrey Hall kannte man natürlich schon, aber die Horde neuer Personen hat mich anfangs etwas überfordert. Umso besser wurde es dann... Billie ist wild, untypisch für die Zeit und absolut herzlich - und George dagegen erst ernst und abweisend, aber über die Zeit dann kümmernd und liebevoll. Ein toller Start in eine neue Bridgerton-ähnliche-Reihe. ✨

    Apr 17, 2026

  • liz2112
    liz2112

    449 Followers

    5.0

    100% Highlight

    May 4, 2024

  • ash_reads_books
    ash_reads_books

    318 Followers

    4.0

    Ich lieeebe guten Kitsch. Und das war guter Kitsch. ❤️

    Julia Quinn kanns einfach. (Ich glaube meine Meinung ist daher selbsterklärend 😂)

    Aug 8, 2024

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