“Bridgerton” is the popular Netflix series based on books by Julia Quinn. If you haven’t read the books, you can find them here.
The television series promises and delivers lots of romance, plenty of scandal and beautiful costumes in a reimagined version of 19th century England. The books offer clever plots and pitch perfect dialogue.
There are other fantastic historical romance series available for you to enjoy. Each of the titles below is the first of a series. And many of the authors have multiple romance series for you to dive into!
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Set in the late 1800s in California, this African American historical romance imagines a world where race and class are not as important as love and friendship. You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby or as eBook on Hoopla.
In order to save her eldest sister from a loveless marriage, Vanessa Huxtable offers herself to Elliott Wallace—and unexpectedly finds herself in wedded bliss. You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby.
The first of the “Victorian Rebels Series” introduces us to a powerful scoundrel, Dorian Blackwell, and an innocent widow, Farah Leigh Mackenzie, and illuminates the desire that follows. You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby.
Set in England and Scotland in the late 1880s, this saga of the Mackenzie family begins with the romance of Lord Ian Mackenzie and Beth, who is willing to risk her life for him. You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby or as eAudio on Hoopla.
Although a member of the privileged class in New York society, Mamie Green tries to help struggling families; her interactions with her father’s lawyer Frank cause sparks to fly! You can also check out this title as eBook on Hoopla or as eAudio on Hoopla.
Four best friends, all overlooked wallflowers, agree to help each other find love. You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby.
Book one of the “Maiden Lane Series” introduces Lazarus Huntington, Lord Claire, who is searching for a savage killer and alluring widow Temperance Dews. You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby or as eAudio on Hoopla.
Lord Alaric Wilde has no idea he is a celebrity until he returns home after year abroad to a screaming mob of ladies; but will Miss Willa Fynche recognize his charms? You can also check out this title as eAudio on Hoopla.