The Duke and I (Bridgerton Series #1)

Witty Regency romance

In 1813, Simon Basset, the duke of Hastings, is prime meat for the mothers of débutantes and is front-page news for the gossipmongers of the ton. Everyone seems to need to read the recurring installments of Simon¿s non-matrimonial life as described by columnist Lady Whistledown. Rumors abound that the bachelor has selected a fiancee, a veritable nobody named Daphne Bridgerton.

Actually, Simon and Daphne have cut a deal to pretend they will be getting married. He is no longer a candidate for every mother and she has the opportunity of meeting beaus since she has been relegated upward by a duke. Daphne does not want to marry anyone except the love of her life. Simon wants to marry no one. However, neither one accounted for love exploding between them when they first made their agreement.

Very few writers are on a par with witty Julia Quinn (see HOW TO MARRY A MARQUIS) when it comes to a humorous, entertaining Regency romance. The mighty Quinn¿s latest novel, THE DUKE AND I is a jocular tale that will leave sub-genre fans fully satiated yet desiring more works, especially starring Lady Whistledown and her column.

Harriet Klausner

3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Scenes were too graphic. Not necessary - Otherwise a great story!

I can not recommend this book due to the graphic sex scenes. Ruins the book.

2 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Outstanding

I have been sampling historical romances (about fifty authors in all) and this easily changed my views that the genre contains content not worthy of commentary. With multi-dimensional main characters, a simple yet thoroughly engaging plot, and excellent writing, this first 'Bridgerton' has captivated me enough to get a Nook, simply to be able to access the entire series. Julia Quinn is easily one of my favorite authors.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

A reviewer

This is the first book that I read by Julia Quinn! And I fell in love with her writing, it is soooo good. The story line was interesting and very enjoyable. The characters were funny and felt like real people. It was just amazing and I have been trying to get my hands on all of Julia Quinns books!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

One of my Faves

this was a very good romance novel, that introduced us to the Bridgertons. Wonderful family. Simon has a lot of issues but I was glad that Daphne was there to help him.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Highly Recommend

What else is there to say?! Reading a book by Julia Quinn is absolutely heaven! Good story here, great writing; humorous, witty, fun. I laugh til I cry at times. Wonderful book! Wonderful author!

must read

i love this book its funny and exciting

Best of the Bridgerton Series

This is my favorite of this series series because the hero and heroine are actually friends before they fall in love (Romancing Mr. Bridgerton is a really close second for the same reason). Quinn does a beautiful job of fleshing out Simon and Daphne's characters, and I really cared what happened to each of them. Nothing felt forced or too rushed. It's a really enjoyable, fun read.

Highly Recommended

If you like Series Books these are the books for you. With a infamous author who writes down everything about everyone at every ball to the oldest daugther of the Bridgerton Family to the Duke of Hastings. A good love story is in here also and friendship and love for the family. I have also read: The Duke And I 2nd Epilogue, The Viscount Who Loved Me, The Viscount Who Loved Me 2nd Epilogue, An Offer From A Gentlemen, An Offer From A Gentlemen 2nd Epilogue.

AvidReader

I LOVE Julia Quinn. This was a fabulous read. Cant wait to read about the rest of the family!!!!!

recommend highly

This is the beginning story about the Bridgerton family, Julia Quinn writes with humor, sadness, and great happy endings. This book is a pleasure to read and makes you want to read about the rest of the Bridgerton family.

Enjoyable read

Creative and enjoyable story for romance genre. I would read other books by this author.

Light-hearted and fun

I enjoyed the dynamics between the characters.

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Good Enough

This romance is highly favored, although it is not awful I found it a rather bland reading. This is a rather tedious, trite Disney-esque novel. Yawn

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

The best of the Bridgerton series

This story was interesting from the beginning. This book is for the lighthearted, comedy, romance novelist that enjoy a little sizzle in the story as well.

Superb!

This book is absolutely superb. I started reading this morning and I am hooked. Sadly, I have no battery power on my nook (ahhhhhhhh!!!!) so I will have to finish when I get home. No more ad hoc break from work ;)
Ms. Quinn writing style is captivating. I immediately fell in love with the characters; their strength and wittiness. Thus far one of the best books I've read in a while. Can't wait to finish!

I LOVE the Bridgerton Series!

Simon Bassett and Daphne Bridgerton were just meant for each other! Forbidden love, of course, because Simon is Daphne's older brother Anthony's best friend. And best friends do NOT lust after another's sister...well, Simon just had to do the wrong thing and fall in love with Daphne (and visa versa), and the story is truly witting, sensual, and breathtakingly romantic. I loved the entire Bridgerton family series of romances and can only hope that Julia Quinn will continue on and write more about them.

Our First Introduction to the Bridgertons

The Duke and I is a wonderful beginning to Julia Quinn's marvelous series featuring the Bridgerton family. Daphne is a strong heroine; she's smart, funny, and willing to do almost anything to save the man she loves. Simon Basset is a good man still battling the scars of an abusive childhood. Their mock courtship that develops into true love is a joy to read, written with humor and emotional depth. However, the true heart of this novel lies in the Bridgerton family, especially with Daphne's interactions with her brothers. An excellent book, guaranteed to please all people who love books, regardless of how you feel about romance novels in general!