

With high tension, whirlwind romances, and steamy scenes (sometimes way more X-rated than what’s in the TV show), they’re great for people who think the gentle hand-caresses of Austen’s work are just too tame. Quinn’s original Bridgerton series has eight novels that follow the trials and tribulations, and of course, the romantic lives of the other Bridgerton siblings. However, if you devoured all the episodes of the second season like a delicious tea pastry and are hungry for more, look no further.


Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is a story completely unique to the Netflix series, so there aren’t any book equivalents to catch up on before you stream. It was originally published in 2001, by HarperCollins. The story follows the love story of Benedict Bridgerton, the second Bridgerton child. Netflix has announced that they will renew Bridgerton for a third (and fouth!) season, but another swoon-worthy batch of episodes is available now. Julia Quinn Published on 2001 Publisher HarperCollins An Offer from a Gentleman is the third novel of the Bridgerton series, by Julia Quinn. What Are the Best Bridgerton Books in Order? The show was an immediate hit with both royal watchers and drama fans alike, propelling the cast to rising star status, while taking the original book series to the top of the bestsellers list. Based on Julia Quinn’s bestselling series of historical romance novels, the second season of the Shonda Rhimes-produced Netflix show covered the second book, The Viscount Who Loved Me, which follows the battle of wits (and whirlwind courtship) between of upper-class socialite Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathon Bailey) and Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley).
