The Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn follows eight siblings, each getting their own romance novel, set in Regency-era London society. Audiobooks are a perfect fit here because the narrators, especially Rosalyn Landor, bring the sharp wit and breathless tension of Quinn’s writing to life in a way that feels almost theatrical. These stories reward listening, particularly the banter.

If you binged the Netflix show and want more depth, the books deliver it. Start with “The duke and I,” the first in the series, and you’ll immediately notice how much richer Simon and Daphne’s story is on the page. Fans of romance who enjoy social comedy, scheming mothers, and satisfying slow burns will feel completely at home here.