# 1 New York Times BestsellerThe 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 STORYThis 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...