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The inspiration for season two of BRIDGERTON, a series created by Shondaland for Netflix, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn: the story of Anthony Bridgerton in the second of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family.
ANTHONYโS STORY
This time the gossip columnists have it wrong. Londonโs most elusive bachelor Anthony Bridgerton hasnโt just decided to marryโheโs even chosen a wife! The only obstacle is his intendedโs older sister, Kate Sheffieldโthe 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, Kateโs the woman haunting his increasingly erotic dreams…
Contrary to popular belief, Kate is quite sure that reformed rakes do not make the best husbandsโand Anthony Bridgerton is the most wicked rogue of them all. Kateโs determined to protect her sisterโbut she fears her own heart is vulnerable. And when Anthonyโs lips touch hers, sheโs suddenly afraid she might not be able to resist the reprehensible rake herself…