Name: Priscilla Stanfield's review of The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After by Julia Quinn
Item: The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After
Rating: 4
Author: Priscilla Stanfield

Julia Quinn

#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.

The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After

Julia Hasselqvist 

Once upon a time, a historical romance author created a family . . . But not just any family. Eight brothers and sisters, assorted in-laws, sons and daughters, nieces and nephews (not to mention an overweight corgi) plus an irrepressible matriarch who's a match for any of them . . . These are the Bridgertons: less a family than a force of nature. Through eight bestselling novels, readers laughed, cried, and fell in love. But they wanted more. And so the readers asked the author . . . What happens next? Does Simon ever read his father's letters? Do Francesca and Michael become parents? Who would win in a Pall Mall grudge match? Does "The End" really have to be the end? Now, with The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After, Julia Quinn delivers eight sexy, funny, and heartwarming "2nd Epilogues" plus a bonus story about none other than the wise and witty matriarch Violet Bridgerton herself. So get to know the Bridgertons all over again—because Happily Ever After is a whole lot of fun.

This was honestly so cute and a fun way to help conclude the series. You saw so much of these characters lives throughout this series and to see them all come together one more time was so good. While some parts had me worried and some I was happy I enjoyed it all because it was real and authentic from the time period. A fun series to read this year!

Priscilla Stanfield

Lover of Romance 

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!!

Connor 

I'd read some of these before (Anthony, Benedict, and Colin) but it was fun to see everyone a few more times (and get some insight into little Violet before she was a Bridgerton).

Haley Murray

Already read all the other stories besides Violet’s last year. 

Violet in Bloom - 4/5

Tate

Rating: 3.5 stars


Favorite Quote:
	“He’d been waiting for a love fraught with passion; it hadn’t even occurred to him that true love might be something that was utterly comfortable and just plain easy.”

Summary:
	The Bridgertons have all found their happily ever afters. This collection of 2nd epilogues gives the loyal readers a glimpse into those happily ever afters and an additional novella following Violet and Edmund’s courtship and love story. 

Review:
Daphne & Simon 
		Daphne’s surprise pregnancy was fun to read about and an excellent conclusion to their story, but Colin and Penelope coming to Simon for parenting advice was so heartfelt and was a nice bow on Simon’s story. 
Anthony & Kate
		These two are so entertaining to read; their characters are so lively, and I swear their energy and presence come off the page. I loved getting to see them so in love after all this time and getting to experience another Bridgerton Pall Mall game!
Benedict & Sophie
	Posy’s story was sweet and I enjoyed the sisterly interactions after such a tumultuous history with each other, plus Posy getting her happily ever after tied up some loose ends from their book though admittedly I was not very interested. I would have preferred a focus on Benedict and Sophie’s life together. 
Colin & Penelope
	This was a nice addition and tied up some loose ends from their story, however, I felt Eloise’s reaction to the Lady Whistledown reveal was severely downplayed and minimized the significance of Penelope and Eloise’s friendship. Hyacinth is so sly and witty, and I loved her features within this novella. 
Eloise & Phillip
	Amanda’s story was romantic but I did not really connect with her story nor was very invested.
Francesca & Michael
	The epilogue explored Francesca’s infertility struggles. It was refreshing to read a novella of a more serious tone, though the topic of infertility could have been addressed in a way that did not involve a miracle cure or chance that is simply not the reality for many women who struggle with fertility. 
Hyacinth & Gareth
	SHE FOUND THEM! It wasn’t the most satisfying conclusion but it was still sweet. 
Gregory & Lucy
	Ouch. Spectacular angst and it was nice to get to see Gregory as an extraordinary father. I think it was also important to get to see Hyacinth and Lucy have mended the rift between them and have become true sisters-in-law. 
Violet In Bloom
		I loved getting Violet’s perspective and getting to see her and Edmund’s legendary love story but ultimately my high expectations weren’t met in the end. I wish we could have seen more of the two as a married couple and as parents.

Anna

This one was a bit of mixed bag. My favorites were 1st (Daphne's last child), 3rd (story of Posy's marriage) and 6th (Francesca).

Kendra Leigh 

I do wish that I had know that this book was just the second epilogues from the other books in the series plus violets story, but it was a very good read!

Sandra Gomes

The extra star is for the Violet Bridgerton novella.

Thank you, Julia Quinn. 

Thank you for writing it and for giving us a glimpse of Violet and Edmund.

Once upon a Regency time, an author created a family . . . But not just any family. Eight brothers and sisters, assorted in-laws, sons and daughters, nieces and nephews, (not to mention an overweight corgi), plus an irrepressible matriarch who's a match for any of them . . . These are the Bridgertons. Through eight bestselling novels, readers laughed, cried, and fell in love.But they wanted more. And so the readers asked the author . . . What happened next? Does Simon ever read his father's letters? Do Francesca and Michael become parents? Who would win in a Pall Mall grudge match? Does 'The End' really have to be the end? This is a collection of Julia Quinn's funny, heart-warming 'second epilogues,' which are included at the ends of each novel. This collection also includes plus a brand new novella about none other than the wise and witty matriarch: Violet Bridgerton herself. So get to know the Bridgertons all over again - because Happily Ever After is a whole lot of fun . . . *contains previously published material* Find out why readers love Julia Quinn . . . 'Light, pacy and full of feisty heroines' Guardian on the Bridgerton series 'Julia Quinn's Bridgerton books take all of the classic tropes we know and love . . . and gives them a thoroughly modern twist. I can't focus on anything else' Stylist 'Quinn is a master of historical romance' Entertainment Weekly 'A smart, funny touch' Time Magazine 'Like an episode of Downton Abbey mixed with a great rom-com' iBooks Best Books of March 'Powered by a surfeit of dazzling wit and graced with a cast of unforgettable characters' Booklist 'A romance readers will not want to put down . . . Hooray Julia!' Romance Reviews Today 'Quinn writes delightfully fast-paced, funny, sparkling and bright romance' Romantic Times 'The next best thing to Georgette Heyer' Gloss 'Julia Quinn is one of the best historical romance novelists of our time' Heroes and Heartbreakers 'Quinn excels in writing stories full of joy and delight, where laughter trembles on the edges' Happy Ever After 'Full of wit, charm and smouldering attraction . . . an unputdownable story that I think romance fans will treasure' Harlequin Junkie 'Quinn is incomparable! The latest addition to her beloved Bridgerton series is funny, charming, witty and wildly romantic' RT Book Reviews

Magalie Turcotte 

The characters did not evolve really. I was sad to read sex scene again and again. Yes they are happy married couple of ten years and more but it is not realistic. But for someone who’s wondering what happened with all of them, its a great book 

Maria Brogueira

Bridgerton family, is all I will say this time.

taryn

The kind of ridiculous indulgent stuff I love.

Epilogues

Arabella Mai Wallis

Despite my uncertain feelings towards the Bridgerton series (I loved half and was unsure about half), I loved this book and thought it was full of cute and adorable moments whilst letting me revisit the characters that I have read about over the last few months. I loved how the relationships played out in these epilogues, and I cried a lot I will admit (both happy and sad). I also felt so emotional whilst reading Violet's novella and I have grown deeply attached to the characters in this series and I do want to read more of Julia Quinn's work in the near future. 
(I may be biased but I have to say that Hyacinth and Anthony's epilogues were two of my favourites from this collection.)

Lucy

Always lovely to have an extra bit to each story. Loved Violet’s little story at the end was so lovely yet heartbreaking to go through such a loss.

Flavia

** spoiler alert **
           Básicamente son los segundos epílogos de los libros de la saga más la historia de Violet. Me parece que es un buen cierre a todas las historias. A continuación, un pequeño comentario de cada historia. 
Daphne: me decepcionó un poco, ya que pensaba que el gran misterio de las cartas sería algo más impactante, cosa que no fue así.
Anthony: me encantó que mostrara como un día natural en sus vidas, muy original.
Benedict: muy tierno, aunque se centró más en Posy que en la pareja real, pero está bien.
Colin: me pareció muy gracioso, aunque me lo esperaba tratándose de Colin y Eloise.
Eloise: Phillip no sale casi, así que eso fue un alivio, pero estuvo bien ver que fue de Amanda.
Francesa: sufrí mucho con esto, pero me alegré un montón cuando al final consiguió tener al hijo.
Hyacinth: al fin encontró las joyas, el final que se merece.
Gregory: lo pasé fatal pensando que Lucy se moría, pero por suerte está todo bien y feliz.
Violet: me gustó que hablaran un poco más de ella, ya que es un personaje super interesante y le tengo mucho cariño.

María | @AltroReader

Un mundo de Bridgerton

No hay manera de describir mi amor por esta serie. Desde el primer libro, con Daphe y su duque, hasta la historia y recorrido de Gregory con Lucy

Amé, reí, lloré (aunque no pensé que fuese posible) 

Los 2dos epílogos fueron la conclusión perfecta a esta serie. Nos dan más contenido, un que pasó después con nuestros queridos personajes.

Sé que volveré a leer la serie una y otra vez

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