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    The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After: Includes Violet's Story

    By Julia Quinn

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    #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn presents a novella featuring Violet Bridgerton along with a collection of “second epilogues” to her Bridgerton series—her beloved Regency-set novels featuring her charming, powerful Bridgerton family—now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix.

    Ever wonder what happens after the Happily Ever After?

     

    Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton series remains one of the most beloved among historical romance readers, and this collection of “second epilogues”—stories that take place after the original books end—offers fans more from their favorite characters. 

     

    Also unique to this volume is a novella featuring Violet Bridgerton, beloved mother of the eight Bridgerton siblings, in addition to second epilogues for The Duke and I; The Viscount Who Loved Me; An Offer from a Gentleman; Romancing Mister Bridgerton; To Sir Phillip, With Love; When He Was Wicked, It’s in His Kiss; and On the Way to the Wedding sure to satisfy the legions of Julia Quinn fans.

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    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateApr 2, 2013
    ISBN9780062096531
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    The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After: Includes Violet's Story
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    Julia Quinn

    #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn began writing one month after graduating from college and, aside from a brief stint in medical school, she has been tapping away at her keyboard ever since. Her novels have been translated into 43 languages and are beloved the world over. A graduate of Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges, she lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest.  Look for BRIDGERTON, based on her popular series of novels about the Bridgerton family, on Netflix.

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    • 4/5
      Oh, such satisfying codas to the Bridgerton stories. Very enjoyable.
    • 5/5
      Love this. Couldn't ask for more
    • 5/5
      Lou
    • 3/5
      It was nice to read the epilogues to the Bridgerton series. I enjoyed some more than others.
    • 4/5
      The Bridgertons are back! As a huge fan of the Bridgerton series, I was very excited to hear that Julia Quinn was coming out with a book of second epilogues for the Bridgerton family. I relished the idea of revisiting these characters and was excited to also see that the Bridgerton matriarch was getting a story as well. The stories range in time from immediately after the original books end to many years after. Each story comes with a brief intro by Quinn which gives the reader some fun insight into the story. These were all (except for Violet’s story) previously published as short e-originals and are collected here for the first time.Please note that I have read all off the Bridgerton books except for two (which I’ll note below). That did not take away from my enjoyment of these stories at all, though, as you will see. The Duke and I: The Second Epilogue (Daphne & Simon)Simon and Daphne’s story takes place many years after The Duke and I. Daphne finds herself unexpectedly pregnant again and is waiting for just to right time to tell Simon. We also finally learn what is in the packet of letters that Simon’s father left him. Such a fun, sweet story! Daphne and Simon were always one of my favorite couples and I loved seeing them living happily years later. You really get the feel of the Bridgteron family dynamic in this one and the affection between Simon and Daphne is clear. Funny, sweet, and touching, the second epilogue for Simon and Daphne was one of my favorites.The Viscount Who Loved Me: The Second Epilogue (Kate & Anthony)This story re-visits the infamous Pall Mall game from The Viscount Who Loved Me. Each year the players of the original game get together to play it again, with Anthony and Kate vying for the mallet of death. This story is hilarious and I love how each player continues to try and one up the other. This one made me laugh.An Offer From A Gentleman: The Second Epilogue (Sophie & Benedict)The second epilogue from Sophie and Benedict focuses on Sophie’s half sister Posy. Posy was the only non-awful family member that Sophie had and this story is about her finally finding her happily ever after. This is a really cute story. I always liked Posy and it was nice to see her find love. We also get a bit of an update on Sophie and Benedict, who are living happily in the country with their children. A very sweet story.Romancing Mr. Bridgerton: The Second Epilogue (Penelope & Colin)Colin and Penelope were always my favorite couple and this was the story I was looking forward to the most. To keep things spoiler free I will just say that this story is about how Eloise finds out about the big secret that was revealed in the book. I was a little bit disappointed that the story didn’t really focus on them and their relationship, but I still liked it. To Sir Phillip With Love: The Second Epilogue (Eloise & Phillip)This story is a bit different than the others. It’s told in first person and is from the point of view of Amanda Crane, one of the troublesome Crane twins from Eloise and Phillip’s story. This story wasn’t my favorite only because I didn’t have a lot invested in Amanda’s character. It was nice to see what happened to her as she got older but I think I would have preferred something focusing on Eloise and Phillip. I enjoyed the first person point of view though and it was a cute story.When He Was Wicked: The Second Epilogue (Francesca & Michael)This is one of the epilogues whose accompanying book I have not read. This epilogue takes place three years after Francesca and Michael’s story ends. The two have not been able to conceive any children thus far and the story focuses on Francesca and how she is dealing with the fact that she may never have her own children. Despite having never read their story, I found this epilogue to be one of the most emotional and moving in the whole collection. You can really see the family dynamic at play here with appearances by Violet, Eloise and many nieces and nephews. I don’t know Francesca and Michael’s story but this makes me really want to read it. They have a really playful and sweet relationship and the ending of this story left me with a smile on my face. It’s In His Kiss: The Second Epilogue (Hyacinth & Gareth)This epilogue answers the question about whether or not Hyacinth ever finds the diamond necklace that she is searching for in It’s In His Kiss. It’s 22 years later and Hyacinth and Gareth are still happily married. Hyacinth is determined to see her daughter Isabella married during the season and finds that she has a difficult job ahead of her. This is a really fun story that shows of Hyacinth’s personality well. The tables have turned and she now knows what it’s like to have a daughter just like herself. Gareth and Hyacinth are a great couple and I liked seeing them again. Isabella is a fun new character and was fun to read about. I thought the ending was fitting and am happy to know what finally became of the necklace. On The Way To The Wedding: The Second Epilogue (Gregory & Lucy)This is the other book that I have not read yet. It takes place right after the events of the book when Lucy gives birth for the last time - only the birth doesn’t go quite as planned. Even though I did not know much about Lucy and Gregory’s story, I found myself emotionally invested in this one right away. It’s a bit harrowing but, don’t worry, it still has a happy ending. Violet In Bloom: A NovellaViolet’s story is both wonderful and bittersweet. If you’ve read any of the books in the series (spoiler alert!) you know that Edmund Bridgerton dies at a young age from a reaction from a bee sting. Though he has been gone for quite a while before the first book begins, his character’s presence can be felt in every book. I loved this brief glimpse into the past to see how Violet and Edmund meet and come to be married. We mourn with Violet as she deals with the sudden and devastating loss of her husband and go with her as she learns to move on to embrace life with her children. This is a really wonderful and touching story that gives great insight into the Bridgerton matriarch.I would not recommend this for anyone who has not read most, if not all, of the Bridgerton books. If you haven’t read this series yet, do yourself a favor and try it. If you are already a fan of the Bridgertons, Happily Ever After is a must read. It has all of the humor and heart that I’ve come to expect of Quinn’s writing. The Bridgertons are like old, familiar friends and I had a lot of fun visiting them again. Most of these stories were previously released as short story ebooks. I had not read any of them, so it was nice to have them all in one place. Even if you already own a few of the stories, it may be worth it to buy the collection and have them all in one volume, depending on whether or not you plan to re-read them (which I totally do). The story about Violet is also a nice bonus. I really enjoyed this one. The Bridgertons never fail to put a smile on my face and I was glad to see them one more time. *I received this book free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This, in no way, affected my opinion or review of this book.
    • 3/5
      i enjoyed this i wish Eloise and Philip's 2nd epilouge was actually about them and not the duaghter though. Lucy and Gregory's was my fave.
    • 3/5
      When you read those romances that end with the "Happily Ever After" somehow there's always a few questions left unanswered. In this book, Julia Quinn writes the 2nd epilogue to the 8 books in the Bridgerton series bringing all the characters back to life but showing us the ever after.Great fun!
    • 3/5
      Okay, this book isn't quite a proper novel. Its a collection of second epilogue of all the Bridgerton books series first published online or attached to newer edition of the books and all of it was compiled into this paperback with some extra novella at the end. I've read the Bridgerton series through my secondary high school. I like the earlier books more than the rest after "To Sir Phillip with Love".

      I've read most of the first two book's secondary epilogue and on repeated reading, it does feel a bit far-fetched to not anticipate more. But with the prevalent theme of "Happily Ever After", the book don't make a good reading on its own. So far, I still enjoy The Duke and I's epilogue which wound up with closing the open ended storylines which was the letters Simon father left him. The second book is plain silly about married couples and some gaming tradition and mallet stealing and fighting. I did enjoy the closing story with Posey. As for Romancing Mister Bridgerton, I end up skipping through the story because there's less story and more nonsense dialogue in it. I hardly remember anything with the next epilogue although the later Francesca's story does make everything a bit worthwhile. By the time I reach, It's In His Kiss and It's In His Kiss, I lost interest whatsoever in the series. Quinn's Bridgerton family are too big and the story can go out of fuse easily with too many similar stick characterization and of course, the kids. But Violet's novella is a bit rewarding at the end although it is frustrating that she didn't get another chance at love at all.
      If you really love the series and finish the series, get this book. But if you're like me, who have read the books and fall out of love with the repetitive genre; it is tiresome to ask your readers to re-buy your books just because you add an extra epilogue behind it. Its just a marketing ploy for you to buy the older series and recomplete your collection or something.
    • 4/5
      I will review about Simon and Daphne's, Gregory and Lucy's, and Violet's happily ever afters only. As I have read, rated, and reviewed the rest before the release of this book.I was sad with the end of Bridgertons series because it is one of the best series I've ever read. And with amazing, wonderful stories in it. With this book, I am once again, fill with happiness! I've missed them so much!Duke and I: The 2nd Epilogue - 4 starsI wasn't expecting to laugh out loud reading the story. Of course, it has got to be something about Simon and Daphne. And Colin and his family made appearances too.On the Way to the Wedding: The 2nd Epilogue - 4 starsFor this story, all I can say is that what happened to Lucy makes Gregory's and my hair turn gray in fast pace. Violet in Bloom: Novella - 5 starsI had mixed feelings for this story. It is so beautiful but at the same time, heart wrenching! Finally, I got to know the late Edmund.[Edmund] was so happy. He made her happy.He was her other half [...] They would be young together, and then they would grow old together."And he laughed," Eloise said. "He loved to laugh. He had the very best laugh, our papa..."Oh I cried. Cried in the inside. I cried for Violet because she lost her dear beloved husband. I cried for Hyacinth because she wouldn't know her father in different approach. The story is happy at first, not at the middle but okay in the end. But I felt sorrowful during my entire reading because I knew what happened then. It's just so sad, really.I was left again yet by another mystery. I wonder, who is the man dancing with Violet on the masquerade ball?I think this is truly the end of Bridgertons series, huh. I love and miss the family. Always.Recommended.
    • 3/5
      As a collective, this is really fun. All of these great epilogues all in one place. But Violet's story isn't very happy. (Of course her time with Edmund- too brief!! Is wonderful.) Why can't she have a little late romance too? Who was that dashing masked man that she dances with? I had hoped for so much more for her. So for that, I was disappointed.
    • 4/5
      Is it too much to ask for 3rd epilogues?
    • 4/5
      "2nd epilogues" to Quinn's Bridgerton novels, previously published in e-editions, plus a bonus original story about matriarch Violet.Enjoyable and satisfying if you've read the novels, would make no sense if to someone who hasn't.
    • 4/5
      I was given a copy of Happily Ever After by Edelweiss for a review. When I saw the title, I was beyond pleased. I have just really enjoyed reading this series. I hadn't a chance to read the epilogue novella's that have come out for some of the books in the series. For me though, I had such a fun time reading this, and read it in one evening, I liked it so much. I think my favorite novella of them all would have to be from "The Duke and I". I think that novel was my favorite...I just fell in love with Daphne and Simon from the beginning. I really liked seeing more of them, and the rest of the Bridgertons. I really loved seeing a happy ending for Violet Bridgerton (the mother). I think I had always been hoping for a story for her as I read the series and we got to know her better. There was such a fun and playful aspect to these novella's, that keeps you engaged with every short story. I also liked the way this author did each novella, they were at various periods of time in their lives. It definitely kept me on my toes and unable to put it down. Such a delightful end to a fabulous and great series. I would recommend this to any lover of the Bridgerton series. A Perfect Ending!!
    • 5/5
      This was an Edelweiss ARC. I have long been a fan of the Bridgerton Family Series by [[Julia Quinn]]. Funny, smart, warm, and presenting a family in the best possible way, the Regency era series has presented memorable characters and stories through 8 books. This newest addition is actually a collection of "2nd epilogues" all previously released exclusively in e-book format. Gathered together for the first time and available in mass market as well as e-book, the collection very nicely offers peeks into the HEA of the 8 Bridgertons and their spouses and children, sometimes well into the future. The Bridgerton books are keepers for me; I go back and reread them periodically and they never fail to entertain and make me smile. After reading [The Viscount Who Loved Me] you will never look at the game of croquet quite the same ever again. And Hyacinth Bridgerton (from [It's In His Kiss]) is in my own personal Heroine Hall of Fame.The nicest surpise within the covers of [The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After] is the ninth offering at the end of the book: Violet in Bloom, a Novella. Fans have loved the Bridgerton Matriarch from book 1, and while Violet's story is still bittersweet, the glimpses of her life offer insight into her drive to see her children happily married, and her deep love and joy she finds in her family. Have a hankie ready, as the "bitter" and the "sweet" merge throughout this lovely tale.