Dearest Readers, here are the best Bridgerton books (in order)

Back to where it all began, this is the story of how Simon and Daphne fell for each other. Their elaborate plan to pretend to be in love to avoid a marriage set-up turns into a real-life romance. This is the basis for series one of the hit show and where we first meet the popular Bridgertons, the Featheringtons, Queen Charlotte, Lady Danbury and of course, Lady Whistledown. It's a Jane Austen-esque romance, but with plenty of sauce.

Lady Whistledown promises that 1814 is going to be another eventful season, but no one expects the eldest Bridgerton, Anthony (the most elusive bachelor) to marry. After enjoying his twenties as a single man, Anthony knows that it's time to marry. He soon meets Edwina, the season's diamond debutante, a sweet girl who will make the ideal wife, but when her big sister Kate comes between them, will he start thinking with his heart instead of his head?

Sophie Beckett is the daughter of an earl. But after he died, her evil stepmother relegated her to a servant role. When the masquerade ball is in full swing, she sneaks in and soon meets her Prince Charming in the form of Benedict Bridgerton, but will they have their very own fairytale ending or will it all end in disaster?

For Penelope Featherington: it has always been Colin Bridgerton, her best friend Eloise's brother, that she's in love with. It is certainly not a short-lived infatuation on her behalf, but having never told him or anyone else of her feelings before, will she be able to be with the man of her dreams? Or will he stay just precisely that - only in her dreams?

Eloise Bridgerton is in love with a man that she has never met. Will it all be as it seems as she hires a carriage in the middle of the night to finally come together with what she hopes is her perfect match? Eloise has been turning down proposals all through the other books and almost resigned herself to a life of spinsterhood with her best friend, Penelope Featheringon. But with your friend now married, it's Eloise's time to find love, and we're here for it.

Join London's most infamous bachelor, Michael Stirling, as he falls head over heels for Francesca Bridgerton - from the moment he lays eyes on her. As the sixth book in the series, one could imagine that the romantic spark might fizzle out. However, the raunch factor is definitely upped in this book and will leave many wanting to read more.

Hyacinth, Lady Danbury's ideal protégée and the second youngest of the Bridgerton clan, finds herself falling for Gareth St. Clair. Although Gareth's inheritance is on the line, Hyacinth grabs him and won't quite let go. If you haven't taken much of an interest in Hyacinth before, don't worry - you certainly will now. This book follows young, blossoming love which has a very unexpected twist. We love it.

The last book in the series explores what it's like for Gregory Bridgerton when all of his other siblings have found their love match. Never fear - follow Gregory as he tries to win over the incompatible Hermione Watson and seeks advice from his dear friend, Lady Lucinda Abernathy. From the outset, it's pretty clear that Lucy is the one for him. That said, you'll love following the romance written in the stars.

Bridgerton is based on a book series, but Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story has been adapted for the page by Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes (the producer and screenwriter). It follows the Queen and King George as they navigate marriage and royal duties.

Originally written and sadly left unfinished by Jane Austen due to her death, Sanditon has been re-created for television and this book came soon after.

From the creator of Downton Abbey comes Belgravia, a Victorian-based novel that focuses on affluent families in London's upper-class society. It has been made into a TV show by ITV and stars Ella Purnell, Alice Eve, Tamsin Greig and Harriet Walter.