Julia Quinn Books In Order

Dancing at Midnight

Lady Arabella Blydon has beauty and a brain, and she’s tired of men who can see only one without the other. When a suitor tells Arabella he’s willing to overlook her appalling bluestocking tendencies on account of her looks and fortune, she decides to take a break from the Marriage Mart. During an extended stay in the country, she never expects to meet Lord John Blackwood, a wounded war hero who intrigues her like no other man. Lord John has lived through the worst horros of war…
but nothing could have been as terrifying to his tormented heart as Lady Arabella. She is intoxicating, infuriating…
and she makes him want to live again. Suddenly he’s writing bad poetry and climbing trees in the pitch dark night…
just so he can dance with her as the clock strikes midnight. And even though he knows he can never be the sort of man she deserves, he can’t help wanting her. But when the harsh light of day replaces the magic of midnight, can this tormented soul learn to love again?

Splendid

American heiress Emma Dunster has always been fun loving and independent with no wish to settle into marriage. She plans to enjoy her Season in London in more conventional ways than husband hunting. But this time Emma’s high jinks lead her into dangerous temptation…
Alexander Ridgely, the Duke of Ashbourne, is a notorious rake who carefully avoids the risk of love…
until he plants one reckless kiss on the sensuous lips of this high spirited innocent…
and condemns himself to delicious torment. Little does he know that his passion has touched the very soul of the lovely enchantress…
and committed them both to a lifetime of Splendid ecstasy.

Minx

It Takes a Minx to Tempt a Rogue…
Beautiful and feisty Henrietta Barrett has never followed the dictates of society. She manages her elderly guardian’s estate, prefers to wear breeches rather than dresses, and answers to the unlikely name of Henry. But when her guardian pas*ses away, her beloved home falls into the hands of a distant cousin. And it Takes a Rogue to Tame HerWilliam Dunford, London’s most elusive bachelor, is stunned to learn that he’s inherited property, a title…
and a ward bent on making his first visit his last. Henry is determined to continue running the Cornwall estate without help from the handsome new lord, but Dunford is just as sure he can change things…
starting with his wild young ward. But turning Henry into a lady makes her not only the darling of the ton, but an irresistible attraction to the man who thought he could never be tempted.

Brighter Than the Sun

SWEETER THAN A DREAM Charles Wycombe, the dashing if incorrigible Earl of Billington, needs a bride before his upcoming thirtieth birthday if he hopes to earn his inheritance. The vicar’s vivacious, determined daughter, Miss Eleanor Lyndon, needs a new home, since her father’s insufferable fiancee is making her old one intolerable. Destiny has brought Charles and Ellie together though their match at the outset appears to have been made somewhere rather hotter than heaven. Brighter Than the Sun Their first meeting is less than auspicious with a somewhat soused Charles falling from a tree and landing at Eleanor’s feet. While they agree to marry for their mutual convenience, Charles is not prepared to let a woman command his household. And certainly strong willed Ellie refuses to let a rogue run her life. Yet the rakish earl can be quite charming and even tender when he puts his mind to it. And there’s no denying the sensuous allure of his enchanting, innocent, yet utterly stubborn wife. Even though mad mishaps and very real dangers threaten their fragile union, they must follow where passion leads to the rapturous warmth and brilliance of love.

Everything and the Moon

STARCROSSEDIt was indisputably love at first sight. But Victoria Lyndon was merely the teenaged daughter of a vicar…
while Robert Kemble was the dashing young earl of Macclesfield. Surely what their meddlesome fathers insisted must have been true that he was a reckless seducer determined to destroy her innocence…
and she was a shameless fortune hunter. So it most certainly was for the best when their plans to elope went hopelessly awry. MOONSTRUCKEven after a seven year separation, Victoria now a governess still leaves Robert breathless. But how could he ever again trust the raven haired deceiver who had shattered his soul? And Victoria could never give her heart a second time to the cad who so callously trampled on it the first. But a passion fated will not be denied, and vows of love yearn to be kept…
even when one promises the moon.

To Catch an Heiress

When Caroline Trent is kidnapped by Blake Ravenscroft, she doesn t even try to elude this dangerously handsome agent of the crown. After all, she’s been running from unwanted marriage proposals. Yes, Blake believes she s a notorious spy named Carlotta De Leon, but for six weeks until her twenty first birthday, when she ll gain control of her fortune, hiding out in the titillating company of a mysterious captor is awfully convenient and maybe just a little romantic, too. Blake Ravenscroft s mission is to bring ‘Carlotta’ to justice, not to fall in love. His heart has been hardened by years of intrigue, but this little temptress proves oddly disarming and thoroughly kissable. And suddenly the unthinkable becomes possible that this mismatched Couple might be destined for love.

How to Marry a Marquis

When James Sidwell, Marquis of Riverdale, offered to help Elizabeth Hotchkiss find herself a husband, he never dreamed that the only candidate he could propose would be himself..

The Duke and I

Simon Basset, the irresistible Duke of Hastings, has hatched a plan to keep himself free from the town’s marriage minded society mothers. He pretends to be engaged to the lovely Daphne Bridgerton. After all, it isn’t as if the brooding rogue has any real plans to marry though there is something about the alluring Miss Bridgerton that sets Simon’s heart beating a bit faster. And as for Daphne, surely the clever debutante will attract some very worthy suitors now that is seems a duke has declared her desirable. But as Daphne waltzes across ballroom after ballroom with Simon, she soon forgets that their courtship is a complete sham. And now she has to do the impossible and keep herself from losing her heart and soul completely to the handsome hell raiser who has sworn off marriage forever!Simon Basset, the irresistible Duke of Hastings, has hatched a plan to keep himself free from the town’s marriage minded society mothers. He pretends to be engaged to the lovely Daphne Bridgerton. After all, it isn’t as if the brooding rogue has any real plans to marry though there is something about the alluring Miss Bridgerton that sets Simon’s heart beating a bit faster. And as for Daphne, surely the clever debutante will attract some very worthy suitors now that is seems a duke has declared her desirable. But as Daphne waltzes across ballroom after ballroom with Simon, she soon forgets that their courtship is a complete sham. And now she has to do the impossible and keep herself from losing her heart and soul completely to the handsome hell raiser who has sworn off marriage forever!Simon Basset, the irresistible Duke of Hastings, has hatched a plan to keep himself free from the town’s marriage minded society mothers. He pretends to be engaged to the lovely Daphne Bridgerton. After all, it isn’t as if the brooding rogue has any real plans to marry though there is something about the alluring Miss Bridgerton that sets Simon’s heart beating a bit faster. And as for Daphne, surely the clever debutante will attract some very worthy suitors now that is seems a duke has declared her desirable. But as Daphne waltzes across ballroom after ballroom with Simon, she soon forgets that their courtship is a complete sham. And now she has to do the impossible and keep herself from losing her heart and soul completely to the handsome hell raiser who has sworn off marriage forever!

The Viscount Who Loved Me

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 But this time the gossip columnists have it wrong. Anthony Bridgerton hasn’t just decided to marry he’s even chosen a wife! The only obstacle is his intended’s older sister, Kate Sheffield the most meddlesome woman ever to grace a London ballroom. The spirited schemer is driving Anthony mad with her determination to stop the betrothal, but when he closes his eyes at night, Kate’s the woman haunting his increasingly erotic dreams…
Contrary to popular belief, Kate is quite sure that reformed rakes do not make the best husbands and Anthony Bridgerton is the most wicked rogue of them all. Kate’s determined to protect her sister but she fears her own heart is vulnerable. And when Anthony’s lips touch hers, she’s suddenly afraid she might not be able to resist the reprehensible rake herself…

An Offer from a Gentleman

Sophie Beckett never dreamed she’d be able to sneak into Lady Bridgerton’s famed masquerade ball or that ‘Prince Charming’ would be waiting there for her! Though the daughter of an earl, Sophie has been relegated to the role of servant by her disdainful stepmother. But now, spinning in the strong arms of the debonair and devastatingly handsome Benedict Bridgerton, she feels like royalty. Alas, she knows all enchantments must end when the clock strikes midnight. Who was that extraordinary woman? Ever since that magical night, a radiant vision in silver has blinded Benedict to the attractions of any other except, perhaps, this alluring and oddly familiar beauty dressed in housemaid’s garb whom he feels compelled to rescue from a most disagreeable situation. He has sworn to find and wed his mystery miss, but this breathtaking maid makes him weak with wanting her. Yet, if he offers her his heart, will Benedict sacrifice his only chance for a fairy tale love?

Romancing Mister Bridgerton

Penelope Featherington has secretly adored her best friend’s brother for…
well, it feels like forever. After half a lifetime of watching Colin Bridgerton from afar, she thinks she knows everything about him, until she stumbles across his deepest secret…
and fears she doesn’t know him at all. Colin Bridgerton is tired of being thought nothing but an empty headed charmer, tired of everyone’s preoccupation with the notorious gossip columnist Lady Whistledown, who can’t seem to publish an edition without mentioning him in the first paragraph. But when Colin returns to London from a trop aboard he discovers notyhing in his life is quite the same especially Penelope Featherington! The girl haunting his dreams. But when he discovers that Penelope has secrets of her own, this elusive bachelor must decide…
is she his biggest threat or his promise of a happy ending?

To Sir Phillip, With Love

Sir Phillip knew that Eloise Bridgerton was a spinster, and so he’d proposed, figuring that she’d be homely and unassuming, and more than a little desperate for an offer of marriage. Except she wasn’t. The beautiful woman on his doorstep was anything but quiet, and when she stopped talking long enough to close her mouth, all he wanted to do was kiss her and more. Did he think she was mad? Eloise Bridgerton couldn’t marry a man she had never met! But then she started thinking and wondering and before she knew it, she was in a hired carriage in the middle of the night, on her way to meet the man she hoped might be her perfect match. Except he wasn’t. Her perfect husband wouldn’t be so moody and ill mannered, and while Phillip was certainly handsome, he was a large brute of a man, rough and rugged, and totally unlike the London gentlemen vying for her hand. But when he smiled and when he kissed her the rest of the world simply fell away, and she couldn’t help but wonder could this imperfect man be perfect for her?

When He Was Wicked

Everything was so much simpler 133; When He Was Wicked. In every life there is a turning point. A moment so tremendous, so sharp and breathtaking, that one knows one’s life will never be the same. For Michael Stirling, London’s most infamous rake, 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. But that was then 133;Now Michael is the earl and Francesca is free, but still she thinks of him as nothing other than her dear friend and confidant. Michael dares not speak to her of his love 133;until one dangerous night, when she steps innocently into his arms, and passion proves stronger than even the most wicked of secrets 133;

It’s in His Kiss

Meet Our Hero…
Gareth St. Clair is in a bind. His father, who detests him, is determined to beggar the St. Clair estates and ruin his inheritance. Gareth’s sole bequest is an old family diary, which may or may not contain the secrets of his past…
and the key to his future. The problem is it’s written in Italian, of which Gareth speaks not a word. Meet Our Hero*ine…
All the ton agreed: there was no one quite like Hyacinth Bridgerton. She’s fiendishly smart, devilishly outspoken, and according to Gareth, probably best in small doses. But there’s something about her something charming and vexing that grabs him and won’t quite let go…
Meet Poor Mr. Mozart…
Or don’t. But rest assured, he’s spinning in his grave when Gareth and Hyacinth cross paths at the annual and annually discordant Smythe Smith musicale. To Hyacinth, Gareth’s every word seems a dare, and she offers to translate his diary, even though her Italian is slightly less than perfect. But as they delve into the mysterious text, they discover that the answers they seek lie not in the diary, but in each other…
and that there is nothing as simple or as complicated as a single, perfect kiss.

On the Way to the Wedding

Unlike most men of his acquaintance, Gregory Bridgerton believes in true love. And he is convinced that when he finds the woman of his dreams, he will know in an instant that she is the one. And that is exactly what happened. Except…

She wasn t the one. In fact, the ravishing Miss Hermione Watson is in love with another. But her best friend, the ever practical Lady Lucinda Abernathy, wants to save Hermione from a disastrous alliance, so she offers to help Gregory win her over. But in the process, Lucy falls in love. With Gregory! Except…

Lucy is engaged. And her uncle is not inclined to let her back out of the betrothal, even once Gregory comes to his senses and realizes that it is Lucy, with her sharp wit and sunny smile, who makes his heart sing. And now, On the Way to the Wedding, Gregory must risk everything to ensure that when it comes time to kiss the bride, he is the only man standing at the altar…

The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever

2 March 1810…
Today, I fell in love. At the age of ten, Miranda Cheever showed no signs of Great Beauty. And even at ten, Miranda learned to accept the expectations society held for her until the afternoon when Nigel Bevelstoke, the handsome and dashing Viscount Turner, solemnly kissed her hand and promised her that one day she would grow into herself, that one day she would be as beautiful as she already was smart. And even at ten, Miranda knew she would love him forever. But the years that followed were as cruel to Turner as they were kind to Miranda. She is as intriguing as the viscount boldly predicted on that memorable day while he is a lonely, bitter man, crushed by a devastating loss. But Miranda has never forgotten the truth she set down on paper all those years earlier and she will not allow the love that is her destiny to slip lightly through her fingers…

What Happens in London

Rumors and Gossip…
The lifeblood of London When Olivia Bevelstoke is told that her new neighbor may have killed his fianc e, she doesn’t believe it for a second, but, still, how can she help spying on him, just to be sure? So she stakes out a spot near her bedroom window, cleverly concealed by curtains, watches, and waits…
and discovers a most intriguing man, who is definitely up to something. Sir Harry Valentine works for the boring branch of the War Office, translating documents vital to national security. He’s not a spy, but he’s had all the training, and when a gorgeous blonde begins to watch him from her window, he is instantly suspicious. But just when he decides that she’s nothing more than an annoyingly nosy debutante, he discovers that she might be engaged to a foreign prince, who might be plotting against England. And when Harry is roped into spying on Olivia, he discovers that he might be falling for her himself…

Ten Things I Love About You

Ten Things You Should Know About This Book 1. Sebastian Grey is a devilishly handsome rogue with a secret. 2. Annabel Winslow’s family voted her The Winslow Most Likely to Speak Her Mind and The Winslow Most Likely to Fall Asleep in Church. 3. Sebastian’s uncle is the Earl of Newbury, and if he dies without siring an heir, Sebastian inherits everything. 4. Lord Newbury detests Sebastian and will stop at nothing to prevent this from happening. 5. Lord Newbury has decided that Annabel is the answer to all of his problems. 6. Annabel does not want to marry Lord Newbury, especially when she finds out he once romanced her grandmother. 7 is shocking, 8 is delicious, and 9 is downright wicked, all of which lead the way to 10. Happily. Ever. After.

The Lost Duke of Wyndham

Jack Audley has been a highwayman. A soldier. And he has always been a rogue. What he is not, and never wanted to be, is a peer of the realm, responsible for an ancient heritage and the livelihood of hundreds. But when he is recognized as the long lost son of the House of Wyndham, his carefree life is over. And if his birth proves to be legitimate, then he will find himself with the one title he never wanted: Duke of Wyndham. Grace Eversleigh has spent the last five years toiling as the companion to the dowager Duchess of Wyndham. It is a thankless job, with very little break from the routine…
until Jack Audley lands in her life, all rakish smiles and debonair charm. He is not a man who takes no for an answer, and when she is in his arms, she’s not a woman who wants to say no. But if he is the true duke, then he is the one man she can never have…

Mr. Cavendish, I Presume

Amelia Willoughby has been engaged to the Duke of Wyndham for as long as she can remember. Literally. A mere six months old when the contracts were signed, she has spent the rest of her life waiting. And waiting. And waiting…
for Thomas Cavendish, the oh so lofty duke, to finally get around to marrying her. But as she watches him from afar, she has a sneaking suspicion that he never thinks about her at all…
It’s true. He doesn’t. Thomas rather likes having a fianc e all the better to keep the husband hunters at bay and he does intend to marry her…
eventually. But just when he begins to realize that his bride might be something more than convenient, Thomas’s world is rocked by the arrival of his long lost cousin, who may or may not be the true Duke of Wyndham. And if Thomas is not the duke, then he’s not engaged to Amelia. Which is the cruelest joke of all, because this arrogant and illustrious duke has made the mistake of falling in love…
with his own fianc e!

The Lady Most Likely… (With: Connie Brockway,Eloisa James)

Three of the brightest stars of historical romance invite you to a party at the country home of the Honorable Marquess of Finchley

Hugh Dunne, the Earl of Briarly, needs a wife, so his sister hands him a list of delectable damsels and promises to invite them- and a few other gentlemen-to her country house for what is sure to be the event of the season.

Hugh will have time to woo whichever lady he most desires…
Unless someone else snatches her first.

The invitation list includes:

• The horse-mad but irresistibly handsome Earl of Briarly
• The always outspoken Miss Katherine Peyton
• The dashing war hero Captain Neill Oakes
• The impossibly beautiful and painfully shy Miss Gwendolyn Passmore
• The terribly eligible new Earl of Charters
• The widowed Lady Georgina Sorrell who has no plans to marry, ever

And your hostess, Lady Carolyn Finchley, an irrepressible matchmaker who plans to find the lady most likely…
to capture her brother’s untamed heart.

Just Like Heaven

Honoria Smythe Smith is: A a really bad violinist B still miffed at being nicknamed ‘Bug’ as a child C not in love with her older brother’s best friend D all of the above Marcus Holroyd is: A the Earl of Chatteris B regrettably prone to sprained ankles C not in love with his best friend’s younger sister D all of the above Together they: A eat quite a bit of chocolate cake B survive a deadly fever and the world’s worst musical performance C fall quite desperately in love It’s Julia Quinn at her best, so you know the answer is…
D all of the above

Then Came You (By:Lisa Kleypas)

Reckless, wild, and beautiful, Lily Lawson delights in shocking proper London society – and now she is determined to rescue her sister from an unwanted impending marriage to the notorious Alex, Lord Raiford, by fair means or foul. But while she succeeds outrageously, Alex is a master gamesman who is not to be undone. Alex has lost one bride, yet he is enchanted by this remarkable lady who is willing to break any rule to flaunt her independence. When Lily offers him only scorn, he counters with kindness, and he parries her blistering barbs with gentle words and a soft, tender touch. The spirited miss will pay dearly for her interference – with her body, her soul, and her stubborn, unyielding heart. But will Alex’s own heart be the prize to be won in this sensuous game of love?

Dreaming of You (By:Lisa Kleypas)

She stood at danger’s threshold then love beckoned her in. In the shelter of her country cottage, Sara Feilding puts pen to paper to create dreams. But curiosity has enticed the prim, well bred gentlewoman out of her safe haven and into Derek Craven s dangerous world. A handsome, tough and tenacious Co*ckney, he rose from, poverty to become lord of London s most exclusive gambling house a struggle that has left Derek Craven fabulously wealthy, but hardened and suspicious. And now duty demands he allow Sara Fielding into his world with her impeccable manners and her infuriating innocence. But here, in a perilous shadow realm of ever shifting fortunes, even a proper ‘mouse’ can be transformed into a breathtaking enchantress and a world weary gambler can be shaken to his cynical core by the power of passion…
and the promise of love. ‘A Real Joy…
Hard To Put Down’ Kathleen E. Woodiwiss ‘Wonderfully Refreshing…
I Enjoyed It From Beggining To End.’ Johanna Lindsey ‘Lisa Kleypas is more than just a fine writer of rich and passionate historical romances, she s a genuine phenomenon.’ Heart to Heart

The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown

Lady Whistledown Tells All! Society is abuzz when the Season’s most promising debutante is jilted by her intended only to be swept away by the deceitful rogue’s dashing older brother in New York Times bestseller Julia Quinn’s witty, charming, and heartfelt tale. When the scandalous actions of his beautiful fianc e are recorded in Lady Whistledown’s column, a concerned groom to be rushes back to London to win his lady’s heart once and forever, in Suzanne Enoch’s enchanting romantic gem. Karen Hawkins captivates with an enduring story of a handsome rogue whose lifelong friendship and his heart are tested when the lovely lady in question sets her cap for someone else. A dazzling and delightful tale by Mia Ryan has a young woman cast out of her home by an insufferable yet charming marquis who intends to take possession not only of the house…
but its former occupant as well!

Lady Whistledown Strikes Back (With: Suzanne Enoch,Karen Hawkins,Mia Ryan)

Who Stole Lady Neeley’s Bracelet? Was it the fortune hunter, the gambler, the servant, or the rogue? All of London is abuzz with speculation, but it is clear that one of four couples is connected to the crime. Lady Whistledown’s Society Papers, May 1816 Julia Quinn enchants: A dashing fortune hunter is captivated by the Season’s most desired debutante…
and must prove he is out to steal the lady’s heart, not her dowry. Suzanne Enoch tantalizes: An innocent miss who has spent her life scrupulously avoiding scandal is suddenly and secretly courted by London’s most notorious rogue. Karen Hawkins seduces: A roving viscount comes home to rekindle the passionate fires of his marriage…
only to discover that his beautiful, headstrong bride will not be so easily won. Mia Ryan delights: A lovely, free spirited servant is dazzled by the romantic attentions of a charming earl…
sparking a scandalous affair that could ruin them both. You’ll hear it first from Lady Whistledown

Scottish Brides

A land of legend and wild beauty of clans, lairds, honour, and passion Scotland forever stirs the soul of romance. Now, in one incomparable volume, four of Avon Romance’s bestselling authors present stirring tales of hearts won and weddings to be, featuring a quartet of unforgettable hero*ines about to discover the rapture of love in a world as untamed as the men they will one day marry