Bøker av Julia Quinn

Den fjerde og avsluttende boken i Smythe-Smith-kvartetten, en herlig, romantisk og sjarmerende serie fra forfatteren av de bestselgende bøkene om familien Bridgerton.Sir Richard Kenworthy har mindre enn én måned på seg til å finne en egnet brud - han har med andre ord verken tid til å være spesielt kresen ellers spille uoppnåelig. Men når han ser kvinnen som sitter bak celloen på Smythe-Smith-familiens årlige, og musikalsk ulidelige, musikkaften, vet han at hun er den rette.Iris Smythe-Smith er vant til å gå ubemerket hen med sitt blyge vesen og sin tørre og underfundige humor. Derfor blir hun umiddelbart mistenksom når sir Richard introduserer seg og begynner å oppvarte henne. Han oppfører seg som om han er forelsket. Når han frir til henne, kan hun ikke slippe tanken på at det er noe han skjuler. Men hjertet hennes vil ingenting annet enn å få bli hans.«Quinn er en mester i historisk romanse.»Entertainment Weekly«Lett, tempofylt og fullt av heftige heltinner.»Guardian, om Bridgerton-serien.

Den tredje boken i Smythe-Smith-kvartetten, en herlig, romantisk og sjarmerende serie fra forfatteren av de bestselgende bøkene om familien Bridgerton.Hugh Prentice er både smart, praktisk og teoretisk anlagt, men har ingen tålmodighet med dramatikk og følelser. Spesielt ikke etter den skjebnesvangre duellen som ødela det ene benet hans for noen år siden.Sarah Pleinsworth er kvikk, følelsesstyrt og utadvendt, og det er ingen hemmelighet at hun aldri har tilgitt Hugh for duellen som nesten splittet hele hennes familie. Og om hun skulle tilgi ham, hadde det uansett ikke spilt noen rolle, ettersom hun ikke holder ut personligheten hans.Når de ufrivillig tvinges til å omgås i en hel uke, og et første kyss leder til to, tre og fire, mister Hugh tellingen. Og Sarah, for første gang, taleevnen ...«Quinn er en mester i historisk romanse.»Entertainment Weekly«Lett, tempofylt og fullt av heftige heltinner.»Guardian, om Bridgerton-serien.

Historien før familien Bridgerton. Hvordan prinsesse Charlotte møtte den unge kong Georg og ble dronning. En solfylt septemberdag i 1761 møter det unge paret hverandre for første gang. Innen få timer er de gift. Charlotte, opprinnelig tysk prinsesse, er vakker, men også egenrådig og rasende intelligent. Ikke akkurat de egenskapene de britiske domstolene ønsker seg da de endelig finner en passende brud for sin konge. Men Charlottes sterke selvstendighet er det som redder henne, for George har hemmeligheter ... hemmeligheter som kan ryste monarkiets grunnvoller. Kastet inn i rollen som dronning, må Charlotte lære seg å navigere det politiske spillet. Og selv om hun blir forelsket i George, prøver han å holde henne på avstand. Hun må derfor ta vare på seg selv og lære seg å regjere og forstå at hun har fått makt til å endre samfunnet. Hun blir aldri mer bare Charlotte, nå må hun følge skjebnen som dronning.

Title: Queen Charlotte: Before Bridgerton Came an Epic Love Story, Author: Julia Quinn, Publication Year: 2023-05-09, Publisher: HarperLuxe, Language: eng

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 wifeWhen Edward comes to, he's more than a little confused. The blow to his head knocked out three 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.

At the behest of three of the most talented historical romance authors writing today, you are cordially invited to a ball. No, a party. No . . . a kidnapping.Taran Ferguson, laird of his clan, is determined that his ancient (if not so honorable) birthright be secured before he dies. When both his nephews refuse to wed, the old reprobate takes matters into his own hands: he raids a ball and makes off with four likely brides . . .Miss Marilla Chisholm?the bonniest lass in Scotland, and an heiress to boot.Miss Fiona Chisholm?her older sister, another fine choice (but for that tiny stain on her reputation).Lady Cecily Tarleton?true, she's an English beauty, but very, very rich.Miss Catriona Burns?without name or fortune, clearly someone made a mistake.Oh, yes. And one very irate duke.Because somewhere there must be one lady most willing to love a Scottish lord.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn presents a novella featuring Violet Bridgerton along with a collection of ?second epilogues? to her Bridgerton series?her beloved Regency-set novels featuring her charming, powerful Bridgerton family?now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix.Ever wonder what happens after the Happily Ever After? Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series remains one of the most beloved among historical romance readers, and this collection of ?second epilogues??stories that take place after the original books end?offers fans more from their favorite characters. Also unique to this volume is a novella featuring Violet Bridgerton, beloved mother of the eight Bridgerton siblings, in addition to second epilogues for The Duke and I; The Viscount Who Loved Me; An Offer from a Gentleman; Romancing Mister Bridgerton; To Sir Phillip, With Love; When He Was Wicked, It's in His Kiss; and On the Way to the Wedding sure to satisfy the legions of Julia Quinn fans.

A New York Times BestsellerFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Gregory Bridgerton, in the final installment of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix.GREGORY'S STORYUnlike 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 ...

Rumors and Gossip . . . The lifeblood of LondonWhen Olivia Bevelstoke is told that her new neighbor may have killed his fiance, 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 . . .

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 . . .

It 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. Even 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.

Based on the phenomenal growth of Quinn′s popularity, and her four-week stint on the New York Times bestseller list with Romancing Mr Bridgerton, it′s the perfect time to revisit Ms Quinn′s ′splendid′ storytelling.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 unconventional 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.

Første bok i romansemesteren Julia Quinns serie om familien Rokesby, historien før Bridgerton. Alle forventer at Billie Bridgerton skal gifte seg med en av Rokesby-brødrene - de har tross alt vært naboer i århundrer - men Billie selv er ikke ute etter noen ektemann. I hvert fall ikke om det blir George, Rokesbyen hun liker minst av dem alle. George er den eldste av brødrene og kommende jarl, men han er også arrogant og plagsom. Billie er dessuten helt sikker på at han ikke liker henne. Og det passer henne aldeles utmerket.Men da Billie og George nærmest kastes mot hverandre, begynner det å slå en ny form for gnister. Og da leppene deres møtes for første gang, oppdager de raskt at den personen de trodde de ikke tålte, ganske enkelt er den personen de ikke kan leve uten.Tre inn i familien Rokesbys fortryllende verden og nyt fortellingen om generasjonen før familien Bridgerton. Vittig, herlig og svært, svært romantisk. Den perfekte virkelighetsflukt.

Sir Richard Kenworthy has less than a month to find a bride. He knows he can't be too picky, but when he sees Iris Smythe-Smith hiding behind her cello at her family's infamous musicale, he thinks he might have struck gold. She's the type of girl you don't notice until the second?or third?look, but there's something about her, something simmering under the surface, and he knows she's the one.Iris Smythe?Smith is used to being underestimated. With her pale hair and quiet, sly wit she tends to blend into the background, and she likes it that way. So when Richard Kenworthy demands an introduction, she is suspicious. He flirts, he charms, he gives every impression of a man falling in love, but she can't quite believe it's all true. When his proposal of marriage turns into a compromising position that forces the issue, she can't help thinking that he's hiding something . . . even as her heart tells her to say yes.