Bridgerton has become one of the most popular series on Netflix, captivating audiences worldwide with its romance, drama, and stunning Regency-era setting. However, what many people don’t realize is that the show is actually based on a beloved book series, and those books are absolutely worth reading.
The original franchise begins with five prequel novels that explore the history of the Bridgerton world, followed by nine main books. Each of these focuses on the characters we’ve come to know and love from the series, offering deeper insights into their stories, relationships, and personalities.
- Because of Miss Bridgerton (prequel – Billie’s story)
- The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband (prequel – Cecilia’s story)
- The other Miss Bridgerton (prequel – Poppy’s story)
- First Comes Scandal (prequel – Poppy’s story)
- Queen Charlotte (prequel spin-off – Charlotte & Henry’s story)
- Bridgerton: The Duke & I (Daphne & Simon’s story)
- Bridgerton: The Viscount Who Loved Me (Kate & Anthony’s story)
- Bridgerton: An Offer From a Gentleman (Benedict & Sophie’s story)
- Bridgerton: Romancing Mister Bridgerton (Colin & Penelope’s story)
- Bridgerton: To Sir Phillip, With Love (Eloise & Phillip’s story)
- Bridgerton: When He Was Wicked (Francesca & Michael’s story)
- Bridgerton: It’s In His Kiss (Hyancinth & Gareth’s story)
- Bridgerton: On The Way to the Wedding (Gregory & Lucy’s story)
- The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After (family epilogues & Violet’s novella)