For fans of the Netflix series and books, dive into the stories of the Rokesbys, the prequel of the beloved "Bridgerton" series. With her engaging prequel series "Rokesby," beloved author Julia Quinn of the "Bridgerton" series encourages readers to travel back in time.

Set a generation earlier, these books explore the lives of the Bridgertons' extended family before the "Bridgerton" stories started, providing interesting backstories and an insight into the family that produced the cherished characters we know. 

Fans of Regency romance will appreciate the "Rokesby" trilogy, which is full of drama, love, and adventure. Join us as we explore the incredible tales of this extraordinary family.

Because of Miss Bridgerton (Book 1)

Billie Bridgerton existed before the eight Bridgerton siblings. Expected to marry one of the Rokesby brothers, Edward or Andrew, Billie has always run wild with them. Yet, the one Rokesby she cannot stand is George, the eldest and heir to the earldom.

Arrogant and annoying, George seems to detest Billie as much as she detests him. However, when fate throws them together, unexpected sparks fly. Billie and George despise each other but find that their worst enemy may be the ideal match for them.

The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband (Book 2)

There was Cecilia Harcourt before there were the eight Bridgerton siblings. With her brother Thomas injured on the battlefront, Cecilia faces two unbearable choices: move in with a maiden aunt or marry a scheming cousin. Instead, she travels across the Atlantic to nurse her brother back to health. She finds not Thomas but his best friend, Edward Rokesby, unconscious and in need of care.

Cecilia claims to be his wife to stay by his side. When Edward wakes up with memory loss, he believes her, though he had always expected to marry someone else. As Cecilia sacrifices everything for love, Edward may have his own surprises for her.

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The Other Miss Bridgerton (Book 3)

Fiercely independent, Poppy Bridgerton seeks a suitor with a keen intellect matching her own. Disappointed by London's eligible bachelors, she stumbles upon a smugglers' hideaway on the Dorset coast. Her adventure takes a turn when pirates kidnap her and leave her bound on a ship captain's bed.

Captain Andrew James Rokesby, a privateer on a mission for the British government, discovers Poppy in his cabin. Duty-bound, he must protect her, knowing a scandal looms. As their journey unfolds, their banter turns to passion. When Andrew's true identity is revealed, will love prevail?

First Comes Scandal (Book 4)

After her reputation is damaged, Georgiana Bridgerton must decide whether to live as a spinster or wed her kidnapper. Enter Nicholas Rokesby, the fourth son of an earl, who is focused on his medical studies in Edinburgh.

Upon learning of Georgie's plight, he proposes a marriage of convenience to save her. Though initially reluctant, Georgie and Nicholas' unconventional courtship reveals unexpected love, transforming their childhood friendship into a deeper connection.

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