The Duke and I
Julia Quinn · Book 1 of 8 in Bridgertons
Spice 3/5 · SteamyA duke who never wants to marry and a Bridgerton who needs suitors. Fake courtship, very real feelings.
- Fake dating
- Regency
Setting & world
Romance books with: regency
Ballrooms, dukes, scandal and one forbidden waltz. Bridgerton vibes. 5 books so far, including The Duke and I and A Lady for a Duke.
Spice
The Viscount Who Loved Me
Julia Quinn · Book 2 of 8 in Bridgertons
Spice 3/5 · SteamyAnthony Bridgerton and Kate Sheffield: enemies to lovers, a bee and the fan-favourite season.
- Enemies to lovers
- Marriage of convenience
- Regency
Romancing Mister Bridgerton
Julia Quinn · Book 4 of 8 in Bridgertons
Spice 3/5 · SteamyPenelope and Colin: years of unrequited love and a big gossip-column secret.
- Friends to lovers
- Secret identity
- Regency
A Lady for a Duke
Alexis Hall
Spice 3/5 · SteamyA trans woman who let the world think she died at Waterloo, and the best friend who never stopped grieving her.
- Friends to lovers
- Hurt / comfort
- Regency
A Week to Be Wicked
Tessa Dare · Book 2 of 5 in Spindle Cove
Spice 4/5 · SpicyA geologist and a rakish lord fake an elopement to Scotland. Fossils and banter.
- Road trip / vacation
- Opposites attract
- Smart / nerdy heroine
Often paired with regency
Regency books: FAQ
What are the best regency books?
Reader favourites include The Duke and I by Julia Quinn; A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall. Use the spice filter above to narrow it to your heat level.
Are there standalone regency books?
If you do not want to commit to a series, try A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall.