Thorne
The Hating Game
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The Hating Game
Sally Thorne - Novel books
Enemies-to-lovers in an office setting. The same sharp banter and slow-burn tension as Bridgerton's best pairings.
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Adaptation guide
Julia Quinn books & movies in order
Every essential book matched to its screen version - 4 adaptations - Updated June 2026
Netflix turned Julia Quinn's Regency romance novels into a cultural phenomenon. The show follows the eight Bridgerton siblings, each of whom gets their own love story in the books. The series adapts them out of order, so matching books to seasons requires a guide.
Quinn
The Duke and I
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Quinn
The Duke and I
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Read the book behind Season 1
Start with The Duke and I by Julia Quinn, then follow the full reading order.Listen on Audible
Book to screen, by book publication
| Book | Pub. | Adaptation | Released | Type | Score | Watch on | Get the book |
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The Duke and I | 2000 | Bridgerton Season 1 | 2020 | Series | 89% | Netflix | Read on Kindle→ |
The Viscount Who Loved Me | 2000 | Bridgerton Season 2 | 2022 | Series | 83% | Netflix | Read on Kindle→ |
Romancing Mister Bridgerton | 2002 | Bridgerton Season 3 | 2024 | Series | 73% | Netflix | Read on Kindle→ |
An Offer from a Gentleman | 2001 | Bridgerton Season 4 (announced) | 2026 | Series | TBD | Netflix | Read on Kindle→ |
To Sir Phillip, With Love | 2003 | Not yet adapted | TBD | Series | TBD | TBD | Read on Kindle→ |
When He Was Wicked | 2004 | Not yet adapted | TBD | Series | TBD | TBD | Read on Kindle→ |
It's in His Kiss | 2005 | Not yet adapted | TBD | Series | TBD | TBD | Read on Kindle→ |
On the Way to the Wedding | 2006 | Not yet adapted | TBD | Series | TBD | TBD | Read on Kindle→ |
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Read on Kindle→Best way to read and watch
Watch the show in season order (1, 2, 3). Each season stands alone as a romance, but the Bridgerton family develops across seasons. The books can be read in publication order independently of the show.
Where to watch
Netflix4 titles
Streaming availability changes monthly. We re-check this table regularly.
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Frequently asked questions
The core romances are faithful, but the show adds subplots (Queen Charlotte's backstory, the Featherington family drama) and changes some details. Season 3 skipped ahead to Penelope and Colin's story from book 4.
The show adapted book 4 (Romancing Mister Bridgerton) for Season 3 because Penelope and Colin's slow-burn had been building since Season 1. Benedict's story (book 3) will be Season 4.
Either order works. The books are lighter and faster reads than the show suggests. Reading the corresponding book before each season gives you more insight into the romance, but the show works perfectly on its own.
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Downton Abbey
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Ready to start reading?
Start with The Duke and I, then follow the full reading order when you are ready to keep going.
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