The Viscount Who Loved Me: Anthony's Story, The Inspiration for Bridgerton Season Two

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The inspiration for season two of BRIDGERTON, a series created by Shondaland for Netflix, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn: the story of Anthony Bridgerton in the second of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family.

ANTHONY’S STORY

This time the gossip columnists have it wrong. London’s most elusive bachelor Anthony Bridgerton hasn’t just decided to marry—he’s even chosen a wife! The only obstacle is his intended’s older sister, Kate Sheffield—the most meddlesome woman ever to grace a London ballroom. The spirited schemer is driving Anthony mad with her determination to stop the betrothal, but when he closes his eyes at night, Kate’s the woman haunting his increasingly erotic dreams...

Contrary to popular belief, Kate is quite sure that reformed rakes do not make the best husbands—and Anthony Bridgerton is the most wicked rogue of them all. Kate’s determined to protect her sister—but she fears her own heart is vulnerable. And when Anthony’s lips touch hers, she’s suddenly afraid she might not be able to resist the reprehensible rake herself...

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Published Apr 27, 2021

480 pages

Average rating: 7.84

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ljzsreadsandreviews

Feb 19, 2025

8/10 stars

Similar to the Netflix show, where I enjoyed season 2 more than season 1, book 2 has the first one beat in my eyes! I think this primarily has to do with the characters. I love Kate. I find her relateable and likeable and Anthony is just the right amount of “bad” to get me attached. Plus, it’s no secret I love an enemies to lovers trope as well as banter so of course I was all about their love story. I enjoyed seeing more of each of their fears and I loved that there is no secret with how Anthony felt about Kate from the beginning. I was enthralled and although I knew the outcome there was still so much to be surprised by. Again, I was a huge fan of the audiobook and would more than recommend diving into this series. Cannot wait to rent book 3!

Shawna K88

Dec 29, 2024

8/10 stars

abookwanderer

Oct 09, 2025

8/10 stars

I enjoyed the second installment in the Bridgertons series as much as the first. There were still some cringe-worthy statements and situations that could use some updating, but I loved our unflappable heroine Kate. The rake/good girl theme did seem a bit repetitive. I'm hoping the third book gives us something different. Anthony WAS giving me strong Will Herondale (from the Infernal Devices) vibes. And Will remains one of my favorite fictional heroes ever. And yes, I'm aware that Anthony technically came before Will, but not for me!

lavender_bloom

Sep 19, 2025

8/10 stars

"And then there was Kate Sheffield. The bane of his existence. And the object of all his desires. All at once."

Michaela

May 21, 2025

8/10 stars

4.5 stars