Because of Miss Bridgerton

#1New York Timesbestselling author Julia Quinn presents the first novel of the delightful Bridgerton Prequel series in a stunning new package.

There were Bridgertons before the eight alphabetically named siblings, and in this novel, we go back to where it all began. . .

Sometimes you find love in the most unexpected of places...

This is not one of those times.

Everyone expects Billie Bridgerton to marry one of the Rokesby brothers. The two families have been neighbors for centuries, and as a child the tomboyish Billie ran wild with Edward and Andrew. Either one would make a perfect husband... someday.

Sometimes you fall in love with exactly the person you think you should...

Or not.

There is only one Rokesby Billie absolutely cannot tolerate, and that is George. He may be the eldest and heir to the earldom, but in this delightful enemies to lovers historical romance, he's also arrogant, annoying, and she's absolutely certain he detests her. Which is perfectly convenient, as she can't stand the sight of him, either.

But sometimes fate has a wicked sense of humor...

Because when Billie and George are thrown together in a classic case of forced proximity, a whole new sort of sparks begins to fly. And as their witty banter turns to something more, these lifelong adversaries finally kiss... and just might discover that the one person they can't abide is the one person they can't live without...

One tomboyish heroine. One arrogant heir. And one very small roof that changes everything.

• Childhood Adversaries: She can't stand George Rokesby, the arrogant heir to the earldom. He can't tolerate the tomboyish Billie Bridgerton. Their families have been neighbors for centuries, giving them a lifetime of practice at getting on each other's nerves.
• Neighbors to Lovers: Everyone expects Billie to marry a Rokesby... just not this one. But when a damsel-in-distress moment involving a cat and a roof leaves them stranded together, they discover an attraction they can't deny.
• A Bridgerton Prequel: Travel back in time to the Georgian era, before the eight famous siblings, and discover where the Bridgerton dynasty truly began in this first book of a new series.
• Laugh-Out-Loud Humor: Fall in love with a historical romantic comedy filled with the sharp, funny dialogue and hilarious situations that have made Julia Quinn a #1 New York Times bestselling author.