The Duke and I (Bridgerton Series, Book 1)

The Duke and I (Bridgerton Series, Book 1)
by Julia Quinn

The Duke and I (Bridgerton Series, Book 1)
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Author: Julia Quinn
Edition: Mass Market Paperback
Published: 2000-01-01
ISBN: 0380800829
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: Avon

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Book Review: It is the reason i fell in love with books
Summary: 5 Stars

Every time i write a review on a historical romance, i tend to mention this particular book as one of my favorites. it is not one of my favorites, but my main. Honestly, it has been the best story i have ever read, a breath of fresh air. A book that allows you to dream that love and happily-ever afters actually exists. How wonderfully written, what a great creation of characters. This book, made me fall in love with historical's and made me Julia Quinn's most devoted fan. I love every page, every word, every kiss. The main characters have such a chemistry that you can feel it through the pages. It is extremely well-written, and the romance is believable. I just do not have enough words to express how enamored iam with this story. I only know that i have read it more than a couple of times, and every time, i find myself enjoying the story even more. A work well done Mrs JULIA !!!!!!!! Thank you.

Summary of The Duke and I (Bridgerton Series, Book 1)

Setting: Regency England
Sensuality Rating: 7

Relentlessly pursued by match-making mamas and their charges, Simon Bassett, the handsome Duke of Hastings, has grown tired of the societal chase. Tired too is the lovely Daphne Bridgerton, whose matrimonially minded mother is set on finding her daughter the perfect husband. Neither Simon nor Daphne is happy with this annoying state of affairs and both would give anything for a little peace and quiet. Their mutual wish for a respite from the ton's marriage mart leads to a pretend engagement--a scheme that is threatened with exposure by Daphne's suspicious older brother, who happens to know Simon's way with women very well. The two never anticipated that a mutual attraction would lead to the very thing they set out to avoid--a wedding. But Simon fears that his painful past may keep him from being able to truly love anyone. And though Daphne cares for him deeply, she won't settle for anything less than his heart.

The Duke and I is rich with author Julia Quinn's trademark humor and engaging dialogue. Beneath the Regency charm of this novel, however, dwells an insightful exploration of the impact of childhood trauma and the healing power of love. Quinn just keeps getting better and better, a fact that's sure to delight readers. --Lois Faye Dyer


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.

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 . . . but somehow Daphne is falling for the dashing duke . . . for real! And now she must do the impossible and convince the handsome rogue that their clever little scheme deserves a slight alteration, and that nothing makes quite as much sense as falling in love . . .

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