Bridgerton Books in Order
By the Ember team · Updated July 2026
Julia Quinn wrote 8 Bridgerton novels between 2000 and 2006, one for each sibling. The books follow the Bridgerton children in alphabetical order by first name: Anthony, Benedict, Colin, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca, Gregory, Hyacinth. The pattern was intentional and makes the reading order easy to remember.
Read the main series in publication order starting with The Duke and I (Daphne). The books are standalone romances, but they reference past siblings and set up future ones, so publication order gives you the full family arc. Quinn also wrote 4 Rokesby prequels set two generations earlier. Those can be read after the main series.
Short answer
Julia Quinn wrote 8 Bridgerton sibling books (2000-2006) following each sibling alphabetically: Anthony, Benedict, Colin, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca, Gregory, Hyacinth. Read them in publication order starting with The Duke and I (Daphne). The 4 Rokesby prequels (set two generations earlier) can be read after the main series.
Where to start with Bridgerton books
If you want to start where Netflix started
The Duke and I
Daphne and Simon's fake courtship turned real romance is the book that launched the series. It introduces the Bridgerton family dynamics and the Regency world.
If you want enemies to lovers with the oldest brother
The Viscount Who Loved Me
Anthony and Kate start as sparring partners. The banter is sharp, the chemistry is undeniable, and many fans consider this the best book in the series.
If you want a Cinderella retelling
An Offer from a Gentleman
Benedict meets Sophie at a masked ball, she vanishes at midnight, and he searches for her for years. It is a fairy tale set in Regency England.
If you want friends to lovers and the Lady Whistledown reveal
Romancing Mister Bridgerton
Colin and Penelope have known each other forever. The slow burn is delicious, and the book finally reveals who Lady Whistledown is.
Bridgerton main series (in order)
The Duke and I
2000Daphne
Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, enter a fake courtship to ward off unwanted suitors. Their arrangement becomes real, but Simon has sworn he will never marry.
The Viscount Who Loved Me
2000Anthony
Anthony Bridgerton, the eldest sibling, decides to marry the most accomplished young lady of the season. He settles on Edwina Sharma, but her older sister Kate stands in his way.
An Offer from a Gentleman
2001Benedict
Benedict Bridgerton meets Sophie Beckett at a masked ball. She disappears at midnight like Cinderella, and he spends years trying to find her.
Romancing Mister Bridgerton
2002Colin
Colin Bridgerton has always seen Penelope Featherington as his younger sister's best friend. When he finally sees her as a woman, everything changes. Also: the reveal of Lady Whistledown's identity.
To Sir Phillip, With Love
2003Eloise
Eloise Bridgerton begins corresponding with Sir Phillip Crane after his wife dies. She decides to meet him in person, and discovers he is nothing like his letters suggested.
When He Was Wicked
2004Francesca
Francesca Bridgerton is widowed after a brief, happy marriage. Michael Stirling, her late husband's cousin, has been in love with her for years, but she was always off-limits. Now she is free, and he must decide whether to tell her the truth.
It's In His Kiss
2005Hyacinth
Hyacinth Bridgerton is the youngest daughter and notorious for speaking her mind. Gareth St. Clair needs her help translating his grandmother's old diary, and the two form an unlikely partnership.
On the Way to the Wedding
2006Gregory
Gregory Bridgerton, the youngest sibling, falls for Hermione Watson. Her friend Lucy Abernathy tries to help him, but complications arise when Gregory realizes he might have fallen for the wrong woman.
Rokesby prequels
Set two generations before the main series in the 1770s-1780s. The Rokesbys are the ancestors of the Bridgertons. Read these after the main series.
Because of Miss Bridgerton
2016Set in the 1770s, two generations before the main series. Billie Bridgerton (George's older sister) and George Rokesby's younger brother Edward fall for each other.
The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband
2017Cecilia Harcourt travels to New York during the Revolutionary War to find the man she loves, only to discover he has been injured and has no memory of her. She pretends to be his wife.
The Other Miss Bridgerton
2018Poppy Bridgerton is accidentally kidnapped by a privateer captain. Romance on the high seas follows.
First Comes Scandal
2020Georgiana Bridgerton and Nicholas Rokesby have been friends forever. When scandal threatens her, they decide to marry for convenience.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Bridgerton books?
Julia Quinn wrote 8 Bridgerton sibling books (2000-2006) following each sibling alphabetically: Anthony, Benedict, Colin, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca, Gregory, Hyacinth. Read them in publication order starting with The Duke and I (Daphne). The 4 Rokesby prequels (set two generations earlier) can be read after the main series.
How many Bridgerton books are there?
Julia Quinn wrote 8 main Bridgerton novels (2000-2006), one for each sibling. She also wrote 4 Rokesby prequels (2016-2020) set two generations earlier. So 12 books total in the Bridgerton universe.
How do the Bridgerton siblings go in order?
The Bridgerton siblings go in alphabetical order by first name: Anthony, Benedict, Colin, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca, Gregory, Hyacinth. The alphabetical pattern (A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H) was intentional and makes it easy to remember the reading order.
Which Bridgerton book should I read first?
Start with The Duke and I (Daphne's book). It introduces the Bridgerton family and sets up the world. If you have watched the Netflix series, you might want to start with Season 1's book (The Duke and I / Daphne) or skip to the season that brought you to the books.
What Netflix season matches which Bridgerton book?
Season 1 adapted The Duke and I (Daphne). Season 2 adapted The Viscount Who Loved Me (Anthony). Season 3 adapted Romancing Mister Bridgerton (Colin and Penelope). Season 4 (2026) adapted An Offer from a Gentleman (Benedict). The show does not follow the books exactly and sometimes reorders events.
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Sources
Bibliography and series order verified as of July 2026.
- Julia Quinn Official SiteUsed for official book list and series information.
- Goodreads Bridgerton SeriesUsed for publication dates and reader context.
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