The second book in the globally bestselling Bridgerton Family series, the inspiration behind the Netflix series Bridgerton. Welcome to Anthony's story . . .

'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

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 . . .

Kate is quite sure that, contrary to popular belief, reformed rakes do not make the best husbands - and Anthony Bridgerton is the most wicked rogue of 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 worried she might not be able to resist the reprehensible rake herself . . .

From New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Anthony Bridgerton, from her beloved Regency-set novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix

'Quinn is a master of historical romance' Entertainment Weekly

Two more perfect characters...a quirky, irrepressible heroine...a romance readers will not want to put down...Hooray Julia!