23+ Deliciously Steamy Books Like Bridgerton
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If you’ve binged Bridgerton and are already missing the ballroom banter, the glare of scandalous glances across the ton, and that delicious tension of want-me, won’t-you-look-at-me – then this list is your next stop.
Whether you’re craving witty duels, sweeping regency dresses, or dukes who refuse to behave, the picks here bring that same frothy, flirtatious, flame-lit fun – just on fresh turf. Pop on the music, pour yourself a spritz, and grab your reading fan. You’re about to be betrothed to a brand new TBR list.
Key Takeaways: Books Like Bridgerton
- Tone, setting & style matter: think bonnets, balls, scandal, and star-crossed love.
- Includes pure regency romance, plus “bridge” picks that bend the rules (slightly later era, different social constraints) but deliver the same vibe.
- Best for readers who loved the Bridgerton mix of wit, charm, high stakes and lush setting – but want something a little different each time.
- Ideal for book clubs and cozy reading nights: these picks sparkle with social intrigue, romance, and a hint of delicious danger.
Books Like Bridgerton: Romance & Scandal from Favorite Authors
Eloisa James’ Desperate Duchesses Series
If you loved Bridgerton, you’ll love Eloisa’s Desperate Duchesses, a historical romance series set in Regency-era England. Filled with passion, intrigue, and societal complexities, the series follows the lives and romances of several powerful and independent women, all of whom happen to be Duchesses.
In the first book, Desperate Duchesses, we are introduced to a group of Duchesses who navigate the intricate world of London’s high society. The series continues with each book focusing on a different duchess and her romantic adventures.
From unexpected love affairs and secret trysts to scandalous encounters and unexpected alliances, the duchesses of this series prove that they are more than just figureheads in the aristocracy. They are strong, intelligent, and fiercely independent women who are not afraid to follow their hearts.
There are nine books in this series and here they are in the order of publication.
- Desperate Duchesses
- An Affair Before Christmas
- Duchess By Night
- When The Duke Returns
- This Duchess Of Mine
- A Duke Of Her Own
- Three Weeks With Lady X
- Four Nights With The Duke
- Seven Minutes In Heaven
Tessa Dare’s Castles Ever After Series
Next on my list of books like Bridgerton comes Tessa Dare’s Castles Ever After is a captivating series of three books.
In the first book, a mysterious fortress is the setting for an unlikely love. In the second book, another castle (and a wedding) will surely enchant you. And finally, in the last one, a scot ties a knot. What could possibly be any better 🙂
- Romancing the Duke
- Say Yes To The Marquess
- When A Scot Ties The Knot
Eloisa James’ Duchess Quartet Series
Yes, another Eloisa James series! Because we just can’t get enough of Eloisa’s Duchesses.
These Duchesses (and Dukes) are no less divine than the Desperate Duchesses.
This is a four-book series.
- Duchess In Love
- Fool For Love
- A Wild Pursuit
- Your Wicked Ways
Mary Balogh’s Huxtable Quintet Series
If you’re a Bridgerton fan but haven’t yet read anything by Mary Balogh, let me be the one to introduce you. Mary Balogh was actually born Mary Jenkins in post-war Wales. She writes fabulous romance novels!
Amidst the scandal and seduction of Regency England, Book 1 of the Huxtable Quintet series introduces us to an extraordinary family – the fiery, sensual Huxtables. Vanessa, the second daughter is a proud and daring young widow who has her own reason for pursuing the most eligible bachelor in London. And it really doesn’t have anything to do with love. Or does it?
More Huxtables appear in Books 2-5, and here is the order of publication.
- First Comes Marriage
- Then Comes Seduction
- At Last Comes Love
- Seducing An Angel
- A Secret Affair
Sabrina Jeffries’ Designing Debutantes Series
Sabrina Jeffries’ Designing Debutantes series couldn’t be more tailor-made for all of us Bridgerton fans. In this series, we meet a trio of remarkable young women, the talk-of-the-ton, who have chosen a different path than the traditional roles of governesses. Instead, they channel their talents for fashion, culinary arts, and music into a thriving party-planning venture called Elegant Occasions.
And if they happen to find love along the way somewhere in the middle of their next party-planning endeavor? That’s all the better.
- A Duke For Diana
- What Happens In The Ballroom
- Accidentally His
FAQs About Books Like Bridgerton
What should I read if I like Bridgerton?
If you’re looking for another book with a similar vibe to Bridgerton, then read another Regency-era romance. Some suggestions for specific books would be the Desperate Duchesses series by Eloisa James, or the Huxtable Quintet series by Mary Balogh.
Do the Bridgerton books have spice?
Yes! I would say they are a little above average on the heat scale.
How is Rokesby related to Bridgerton?
The Rokesby series is set in the late 1700s and follows the aristocratic Rokesby family who are close friends and neighbors of the Bridgertons.
How did you choose these books?
By capturing the Bridgerton spirit: smart heroines who bend the rules, dashing lords with secrets, and high-society settings alive with whispers, wagers and waltzes.
Are any of these books good for book club?
Absolutely. These novels are rich in character, conflict and society-driven tension – perfect for lively discussion, themed snacks and maybe even a cameo tea party.
Books Like Bridgerton – Conclusion
I hope you like this list of books similar to the Bridgerton books by Julia Quinn.
There are certainly many more great romance books that could go on this list, but these are some of my favorite authors and series and I think the books I’ve mentioned here are perfect for fans of Bridgerton.
Whether you’re longing for a stroll through London’s drawing rooms or a daring escapade on the moors with a handsome rogue – these “Books Like Bridgerton” deliver. Choose your next reading partner, pop on that fan-favourite outfit (even if only in your mind), and settle in for romance, scandal and sparkle.
When you’re ready for more, explore more of our Read-Alikes for more thematic pairings, or check out our Author Guides to pick your next favourite writer – and maybe invite them to the next ball.
Happy reading – and may your next duke be unforgettable!
