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Simon Basset, vévoda z Hastingsu, vymyslel plán, jak se zbavit všech dohazovačů a vdavekchtivých dívek ze společnosti. Předstírá náklonnost k půvabné Daphne Bridgertonové, mladší sestře svého přítele, s níž uzavře dohodu, že se jí bude naoko dvořit. Přestože nemá v úmyslu se oženit, na té dívce je něco, co mu zrychluje srdeční tep. Daphne brzy zapomene, že jejich námluvy jsou pouhá přetvářka. Postupem času se do temperamentního šlechtice doopravdy zamiluje. Musí však za každou cenu zabránit tomu, aby jí pohledný vévoda, který se zapřisáhl, že zůstane navždy svobodný, nezlomil srdce. Osudy hlavních hrdinů můžete nyní sledovat i ve velkolepě pojatém a doslova návykovém seriálu Bridgertonovi, který vysílá stanice Netflix.

Lovecká sezóna roku 1814 bola zahájená a existuje len malá nádej, že oproti roku 1813 uvidíme nejaké veľké zmeny. Spoločenské večierky znovu zaplnili Ctižiadostivé matky, ktorých cieľom je vydať svoje drahé dcérenky za Odhodlaných starých mládencov. Za úlovok tejto sezóny je považovaný vikomt Anthony Bridgerton. Vlasy tohto chudáka vyzerajú často rozstrapatené a neupravené – je to kvôli tomu, že sa nikde nepohne bez toho, aby naňho nežmurkala nejaká mladá slečna s takou rýchlosťou, až to vytvára vietor o sile hurikánu. Jedinou slušnou dámou, ktorá sa o Bridgertona nezaujíma, je slečna Katharine Sheffieldová. Jej správanie k nemu niekedy dokonca hraničí s nepriateľstvom. A naša autorka si myslí, že súperenie medzi Bridgertonom a slečnou Sheffieldovou bude presne tým, čo oživí túto ináč nudnú sezónu. Spoločenské noviny Lady Whistledownovej, 13. apríla 1814

Mindenki tudja, hogy Colin Bridgerton a legelbűvölőbb férfi egész Londonban. Lady Whistledown társasági lapja, 1824. március Penelope Featherington titokban imádta legjobb barátnője bátyját, már… nos, már egy örökkévalóságnak tűnő ideje. Miután fél életét azzal töltötte, hogy távolról csodálta Colin Bridgertont, azt hiszi, mindent tud róla, mígnem véletlenül megismeri a férfi legféltettebb titkát… Colin Bridgertonnak elege van abból, hogy a társaság csak üresfejű szépfiúnak tartja, elege van az élet soha véget nem érő egyhangúságából és legfőképp abból, hogy mindenki folyton a hírhedt pletykalapszerző Lady Whistledownnal foglalkozik, aki soha egyetlen lapszámban sem hagyja őt említés nélkül. De amikor Colin hazatér külföldi útjáról Londonba, rájön, hogy életében már semmi sem ugyanaz, mint volt… különösen Penelope Featherington változott meg.

RETURN TO THE WORLD OF THE BRIDGERTONS . . . 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. 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

RETURN TO THE WORLD OF THE BRIDGERTONS . . . Go back to where it all began with the third book in Sunday Times bestselling author Julia Quinn's dazzlingly witty Bridgerton prequel series, featuring the ancestors of the Bridgerton characters we all know and love. A generation before the Bridgertons, there were the Rokesbys . . . She was in the wrong place . . . Poppy Bridgerton may be fiercely independent and adventurous but even she was not prepared to be kidnapped by pirates from the Dorset coast! He found her at the wrong time . . . Despite his reputation as a rascal and reckless privateer, Captain Andrew James Rokesby is stunned to find Poppy tied up and waiting for him in his cabin. Can two wrongs make the most perfect right? Poppy has no idea that Andrew is actually the son of an earl, but when he learns that she is a Bridgerton, he knows he will likely have to wed her to avert a scandal. On the high seas, their war of words soon gives way to an intoxicating passion. But when Andrew's secrets are revealed, will his declaration of love be enough to capture her heart . . . ? _______________ Find out why readers love Julia Quinn . . . 'Julia Quinn's Bridgerton books take all of the classic tropes we know and love... and gives them a thoroughly modern twist...they're hot, crazy, and full of feisty women relishing in the carnal delights that come from bedding rakish aristocrats... I can't focus on anything else.' - Stylist '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

RETURN TO THE WORLD OF THE BRIDGERTONS . . . Go back to where it all began with the second book in Sunday Times bestselling author Julia Quinn's dazzlingly witty Bridgerton prequel series. A generation before the Bridgertons, there were the Rokesbys . . . While you were sleeping . . . With her brother Thomas injured on the battlefront in the Colonies, orphaned Cecilia Harcourt has two unbearable choices: move in with a maiden aunt or marry a scheming cousin. Instead, she chooses option three and travels across the Atlantic, determined to nurse her brother back to health. But after a week of searching, she finds not her brother but his best friend, the handsome officer Edward Rokesby. He's unconscious and in desperate need of her care, and Cecilia vows that she will save this soldier's life, even if staying by his side means telling one little lie . . . I told everyone I was your wife. When Edward comes to, he's more than a little confused. The blow to his head knocked out six months of his memory, but surely he would recall getting married. He knows who Cecilia Harcourt is - even if he does not recall her face - and with everyone calling her his wife, he decides it must be true, even though he'd always assumed he'd marry his neighbor back in England. If only it were true . . . Cecilia risks her entire future by giving herself - completely - to the man she loves. But when the truth comes out, Edward may have a few surprises of his own for the new Mrs Rokesby. Return to the world of the Bridgertons with The Rokesbys, featuring the ancestors of the Bridgerton characters we know and love . . . _______________ 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 'Julia Quinn's Bridgerton books take all of the classic tropes we know and love... and gives them a thoroughly modern twist...they're hot, crazy, and full of feisty women relishing in the carnal delights that come from bedding rakish aristocrats... I can't focus on anything else.' - Stylist 'Powered by a surfeit of dazzling wit and graced with a cast of unforgettable characters' Booklist '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

RETURN TO THE WORLD OF THE BRIDGERTONS . . . ________________________________________ Go back to where it all began with the fourth book in Sunday Times bestselling author Julia Quinn's dazzlingly witty Bridgerton prequel series, featuring the ancestors of the Bridgerton characters we all know and love. A generation before the Bridgertons, there were the Rokesbys . . She was given two choices . . . Georgiana Bridgerton isn't against the idea of marriage. She'd just thought she'd have some say in the matter. But with her reputation hanging by a thread after she's abducted for her dowry, Georgie is given two options: live out her life as a spinster or marry the rogue who has ruined her life. Enter Option #3 As the fourth son of an earl, Nicholas Rokesby is prepared to chart his own course. He has a life in Edinburgh, where he's close to completing his medical studies, and he has no time - or interest - to find a wife. But when he discovers that Georgie Bridgerton - his literal girl-next-door - is facing ruin, he knows what he must do. A Marriage of Convenience It might not have been the most romantic of proposals, but Nicholas never thought she'd say no. Georgie doesn't want to be anyone's sacrifice, and besides, they could never think of each other as anything more than childhood friends . . . could they? As they embark upon their unorthodox courtship they discover a new twist to the age-old rhyme. First comes scandal, then comes marriage. Could after that come . . . love? Return to the world of the Bridgertons with The Rokesbys, featuring the ancestors of the Bridgerton characters we know and love . . . Find out why readers love Julia Quinn . . . 'A smart, funny touch. . . reminiscent of Helen Fielding' Time Magazine 'Julia Quinn's Bridgerton books take all of the classic tropes we know and love... and gives them a thoroughly modern twist...they're hot, crazy, and full of feisty women relishing in the carnal delights that come from bedding rakish aristocrats... I can't focus on anything else.' Stylist 'Quinn writes delightfully fast-paced, funny, sparkling and bright romance' Romantic Times 'The next best thing to Georgette Heyer' Gloss'Powered by a surfeit of dazzling wit and graced with a cast of unforgettable characters' Booklist '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

The second book in the beloved and globally bestselling Bridgerton Family, now a series created by Shonda Rhimes for Netflix. Welcome to Anthony's story . . . 1814 promises to be another eventful season, but not, This Author believes, for Anthony Bridgerton, London's most elusive bachelor, who has shown no indication that he plans to marry. And in all truth, why should he? When it comes to playing the consummate rake, nobody does it better... Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, April 1814 Anthony Bridgerton needs a wife. Having spent his twenties in a rakish pursuit of pleasure (whilst taking care to ensure the financial security of his mother and seven younger siblings and mother) he knows it's high time he settled down and ensured the continuation of the Bridgerton line. Edwina Sheffield is considered the most beautiful debutante of the current season. She is also sweet, innocent and eminently biddable - Anthony is sure she'll make a perfectly acceptable wife and vows to make her his. The only obstacle in his way is Edwina's older sister, Kate. Kate is determined to do all she can to allow her sister the chance to marry for love rather than convenience. And the roguish viscount is beginning to think he may have met his match in Kate's keen wit and sharp tongue. Until, that is, he makes the mistake of kissing her...

New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn presents a collection of 'second epilogues' to her bestselling Bridgerton series, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix, and also includes a bonus novella, 'Violet in Bloom', about the Bridgerton matriarch. 'A veritable treat' Daily Mail Once upon a Regency time, an author created a family . . . But not just any family. Eight brothers and sisters, assorted in-laws, sons and daughters, nieces and nephews, (not to mention an overweight corgi), plus an irrepressible matriarch who's a match for any of them . . . These are the Bridgertons. Through eight bestselling novels, readers laughed, cried, and fell in love.But they wanted more. And so the readers asked the author . . . What happened next? Does Simon ever read his father's letters? Do Francesca and Michael become parents? Who would win in a Pall Mall grudge match? Does 'The End' really have to be the end? This is a collection of Julia Quinn's funny, heart-warming 'second epilogues,' which are included at the ends of each novel. This collection also includes plus a brand new novella about none other than the wise and witty matriarch: Violet Bridgerton herself. So get to know the Bridgertons all over again - because Happily Ever After is a whole lot of fun . . . *contains previously published material* Find out why readers love Julia Quinn . . . 'Light, pacy and full of feisty heroines' Guardian on the Bridgerton series 'Julia Quinn's Bridgerton books take all of the classic tropes we know and love . . . and gives them a thoroughly modern twist. I can't focus on anything else' Stylist 'Quinn is a master of historical romance' Entertainment Weekly 'A smart, funny touch' Time Magazine 'Like an episode of Downton Abbey mixed with a great rom-com' iBooks Best Books of March 'Powered by a surfeit of dazzling wit and graced with a cast of unforgettable characters' Booklist 'A romance readers will not want to put down . . . Hooray Julia!' Romance Reviews Today 'Quinn writes delightfully fast-paced, funny, sparkling and bright romance' Romantic Times 'The next best thing to Georgette Heyer' Gloss '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 'Full of wit, charm and smouldering attraction . . . an unputdownable story that I think romance fans will treasure' Harlequin Junkie 'Quinn is incomparable! The latest addition to her beloved Bridgerton series is funny, charming, witty and wildly romantic' RT Book Reviews

The sixth novel in Julia Quinn's globally beloved and bestselling Bridgerton Family series, set in Regency times and now a series created by Shonda Rhimes for Netflix. Welcome to Francesca's story . . . ________________________________________ In every life there is a turning point. A moment so tremendous, so sharp and breath-taking, that one knows one's life will never be the same. For Michael Stirling, London's most infamous bachelor, that moment came the first time he laid eyes on Francesca Bridgerton. After a lifetime of chasing women, of smiling slyly as they chased him, of allowing himself to be caught but never permitting his heart to become engaged, he took one look at Francesca Bridgerton and fell so fast and hard into love it was a wonder he managed to remain standing. Unfortunately for Michael, however, Francesca's surname was to remain Bridgerton for only a mere thirty-six hours longer - the occasion of their meeting was, lamentably, a supper celebrating her imminent wedding to his cousin . . . Find out why readers love Julia Quinn . . . 'Light, pacy and full of feisty heroines' Guardian on the Bridgerton series 'Julia Quinn's Bridgerton books take all of the classic tropes we know and love . . . and gives them a thoroughly modern twist. I can't focus on anything else' Stylist 'Quinn is a master of historical romance' Entertainment Weekly 'A smart, funny touch' Time Magazine 'Like an episode of Downton Abbey mixed with a great rom-com' iBooks Best Books of March 'Powered by a surfeit of dazzling wit and graced with a cast of unforgettable characters' Booklist 'A romance readers will not want to put down . . . Hooray Julia!' Romance Reviews Today 'Quinn writes delightfully fast-paced, funny, sparkling and bright romance' Romantic Times 'The next best thing to Georgette Heyer' Gloss '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 'Full of wit, charm and smouldering attraction . . . an unputdownable story that I think romance fans will treasure' Harlequin Junkie 'Quinn is incomparable! The latest addition to her beloved Bridgerton series is funny, charming, witty and wildly romantic' RT Book Reviews

The eighth novel in Julia Quinn's globally beloved and bestselling Bridgerton Family series, set in Regency times and now a series created by Shonda Rhimes for Netflix. Finally, this is Gregory's story . . . ________________________________________ Unlike most men of his acquaintance, Gregory Bridgerton is a firm believer in true love. He'd have to be an idiot not to be: all seven of his siblings are happily married. Gregory figures he is just biding his time until the right woman comes along. And so when he sees Hermione Watson, he knows with every fibre of his being, that she is meant to be his. But through Hermione's closest - and slightly less beautiful - friend, Lucy Abernathy, he finds out that Hermione is desperately in love with another man. Sadly, by the time Gregory figures out the right girl is actually the wrong girl, and the right girl was Lucy all along, it's too late. Lucy is to marry another! Now - on the way to the wedding - Gregory must figure out how to thwart the nuptials and convince Lucy that she was always meant to be his... Find out why readers love Julia Quinn . . . 'Light, pacy and full of feisty heroines' Guardian on the Bridgerton series 'Julia Quinn's Bridgerton books take all of the classic tropes we know and love . . . and gives them a thoroughly modern twist. I can't focus on anything else' Stylist 'Quinn is a master of historical romance' Entertainment Weekly 'A smart, funny touch' Time Magazine 'Like an episode of Downton Abbey mixed with a great rom-com' iBooks Best Books of March 'Powered by a surfeit of dazzling wit and graced with a cast of unforgettable characters' Booklist 'A romance readers will not want to put down . . . Hooray Julia!' Romance Reviews Today 'Quinn writes delightfully fast-paced, funny, sparkling and bright romance' Romantic Times 'The next best thing to Georgette Heyer' Gloss '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 'Full of wit, charm and smouldering attraction . . . an unputdownable story that I think romance fans will treasure' Harlequin Junkie 'Quinn is incomparable! The latest addition to her beloved Bridgerton series is funny, charming, witty and wildly romantic' RT Book Reviews

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER The first novel in Julia Quinn's worldwide bestselling Bridgerton novels, now a series created by Shonda Rhimes for Netflix. This is the story of Daphne Bridgerton and the Duke: welcome to the ballrooms of Regency London . . . ________________________________________ Can there be any greater challenge to London's Ambitious Mamas than an unmarried duke? Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, April 1813 By all accounts, Simon Basset is on the verge of proposing to his best friend's sister, the lovely - and almost-on-the-shelf - Daphne Bridgerton. But the two of them know the truth - it's all an elaborate plan to keep Simon free from marriage-minded society mothers. And as for Daphne, surely she will attract some worthy suitors now that it seems a duke has declared her desirable . . . Their ruse works like a charm - at first. But as Daphne waltzes across ballroom after ballroom with Simon, it's hard to remember that their courtship is a complete sham. Maybe it's his devilish smile, certainly it's the way his eyes seem to burn every time he looks at her. It wasn't the plan, but it seems she's falling for the duke, for real. And amidst the glittering, gossipy, cut-throat world of London's elite, there is only one certainty: love ignores every rule . . . Find out why readers love Julia Quinn . . . 'Light, pacy and full of feisty heroines' Guardian on the Bridgerton series 'Julia Quinn's Bridgerton books take all of the classic tropes we know and love . . . and gives them a thoroughly modern twist. I can't focus on anything else' Stylist 'Quinn is a master of historical romance' Entertainment Weekly 'A smart, funny touch' Time Magazine 'Like an episode of Downton Abbey mixed with a great rom-com' iBooks Best Books of March 'Powered by a surfeit of dazzling wit and graced with a cast of unforgettable characters' Booklist 'A romance readers will not want to put down . . . Hooray Julia!' Romance Reviews Today 'Quinn writes delightfully fast-paced, funny, sparkling and bright romance' Romantic Times 'The next best thing to Georgette Heyer' Gloss '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 'Full of wit, charm and smouldering attraction . . . an unputdownable story that I think romance fans will treasure' Harlequin Junkie 'Quinn is incomparable! The latest addition to her beloved Bridgerton series is funny, charming, witty and wildly romantic' RT Book Reviews

1814 is eseménydús szezonnak ígérkezik, de e sorok írójának véleménye szerint ez nem igaz Anthony Bridgertonra, London legkívánatosabb agglegényére, aki ezidáig semmi jelét nem mutatta házasulási szándékának. És az igazat megvallva, miért is mutatná? Nála jobban senki nem játssza a tökéletes élvhajhászt. Lady Whistledown társasági lapja, 1814. április De a pletykalap szerzője ezúttal téved. Anthony Bridgerton nemcsak hogy elszánta magát a nősülésre, de már ki is választotta magának a feleségjelöltet. Az egyetlen akadály a hölgy nővére, Kate Sheffield, a legalkalmatlankodóbb nőszemély, aki valaha londoni bálterembe tette a lábát. A tüzes intrikus megőrjíti Anthonyt elszántságával, hogy megakadályozza a házasságot. De amikor Anthony Bridgerton éjszakánként lehunyja a szemét, Kate igen erotikus álmokban jelenik meg neki... A közvélekedéssel ellentétben Kate biztosra veszi, hogy nem a megjavult szoknyavadászokból lesz a legjobb férj; Anthony Bridgerton pedig a legnagyobb élvhajhász. Kate elszántan védelmezi a férfitól húgát, de fél, hogy éppen az ő szíve sebezhető. Amikor Anthony ajka az ajkához ér, hirtelen attól tart, ő maga sem képes ellenállni ennek a megvetendő élvhajhásznak.

Vajon a hölgy elfogadja, mielőtt éjfélt üt az óra? Sophie Beckett nem is álmodta volna, hogy bejuthat Lady Bridgerton álarcosbáljára, és ott a mesebeli herceg várja! Bár gróf leánya, Sophie-t gonosz nevelőanyja szolgálósorba kényszerítette. De ezen a bálon a fess és elképesztően szép Benedict Bridgerton ölelésében keringőzve hercegnőnek érzi magát. Sajnos azonban a varázslatnak éjfélkor véget kell érnie. Ki ez a páratlan hölgy? A varázslatos báli éjszaka óta Benedict Bridgerton másra sem tud gondolni, mint a ragyogó jelenségre, aki ezüstszín ruhában jelent meg a bálon, és aki miatt vakká vált más nők szépsége iránt... talán csak egy szép, és furcsán ismerős szobalány iránt érez vonzalmat, akit a legkínosabb helyzetből szabadít ki. Megfogadta, hogy megkeresi a titokzatos ezüstruhás hölgyet, de a szép és kedves szobalány közelségében ez a fogadalma gyengének bizonyult. Ha neki adja szívét, vajon eljátssza-e esélyét a mesébe illő szerelemre?

Mindenki életében van egy fordulópont. Egy olyan éles, tiszta pillanat, amikor az ember úgy érzi, mintha mellbe vágták volna, és teljes bizonyossággal, a kétség legkisebb árnyéka nélkül tudja, hogy élete már sohasem lesz olyan, mint addig volt. Michael Stirling életében ez a pillanat akkor jött el, amikor megpillantotta Franceska Bridgertont. Egész addigi életében nők után kajtatott vagy kajánul hagyta magát utolérni, ha a hölgyek üldözték, ölelte, csókolta őket, szeretkezett velük, de soha, egyetlen egyszer sem hagyta, hogy a szívét is dédelgessék. És ő, éppen ő, egyetlen pillantást vetett Francesca Bridgertonra és egy szempillantás alatt szerelembe esett. Michael szerencsétlenségére azonban Francesca vezetékneve ez után a pillanat után már nem sokáig maradt Bridgerton; sajnálatos módon azon okból találkoztak, hogy együtt vegyenek részt egy vacsorán, melyen a hölgy, és Michael unokaöccsének közelgő házasságát ünnepelték. De ez akkor volt... Most Michael a gróf és Francesca szabad, de Michaelra még mindig csak bizalmas jó barátként gondol. Michael nem meri felfedni neki szerelmét... egészen egy veszélyes éjszakáig, amikor Francesca ártatlanul Michael ölelésébe lép, és a szenvedély a legtitkosabb titkoknál is nagyobb erőnek bizonyul.

Egyszer volt, hol nem volt, volt egyszer egy történelmi romantikus regényeket jegyző írónő, aki megalkotott egy családot... Illetve nem csak egy családot. Nyolc testvért, számos sógort, sógornőt, vőt, menyet, fiút, lányt, unokahúgokat, unokanővéreket, unokaöcsöket, unokabátyokat (nem is szólva egy túlsúlyos corgi kutyáról), plusz egy ellenállhatatlan matriarchát, aki mindannyiukkal felér... Ők a Bridgerton család: nem is család, inkább elemi erő. Az olvasók nyolc könyvön át nevettek, sírtak, szerették őket. De többet akartak. Ezért az olvasók azt kérdezték a szerzőtől: Mi történt azután? Simon elolvassa apja leveleit? Francescának és Michaelnek végre lesz gyermeke? Ki nyeri a Pall Mall-visszavágót? A „Vége” tényleg a történet végét jelenti? Ebben a kötetben Julia Quinn nyolc érdekes, mulatságos, szívmelengető „második epilógust” írt, és egy bónusztörténetet nem másról, mint magáról a bölcs és szellemes matriarcháról, Violet Bridgertonról. Ismerjék meg újra a Bridgerton család tagjait!