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On the Way to the Wedding Mass Market Paperback – June 30, 2006

by Julia Quinn (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 25,558 ratings
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  1. RITA Award by Romance Writers of AmericaWinner, 2007
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A New York Times Bestseller

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Gregory Bridgerton, in the final installment of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix.

GREGORY’S STORY

Unlike most men of his acquaintance, Gregory Bridgerton believes in true love. And he is convinced that when he finds the woman of his dreams, he will know in an instant that she is the one. And that is exactly what happened. Except ...

She wasn’t the one. In fact, the ravishing Miss Hermione Watson is in love with another. But her best friend, the ever-practical Lady Lucinda Abernathy, wants to save Hermione from a disastrous alliance, so she offers to help Gregory win her over. But in the process, Lucy falls in love. With Gregory! Except ...

Lucy is engaged. And her uncle is not inclined to let her back out of the betrothal, even once Gregory comes to his senses and realizes that it is Lucy, with her sharp wit and sunny smile, who makes his heart sing. And now, on the way to the wedding, Gregory must risk everything to ensure that when it comes time to kiss the bride, he is the only man standing at the altar …

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  1. Book 8 of 8
    Bridgertons
  2. Print length
    371 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Avon
  5. Publication date
    June 30, 2006
  6. Dimensions
    4.19 x 0.96 x 6.75 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0060531258
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0060531256
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In her spirited, witty, inimitable style, Quinn (It's in His Kiss) wraps up her Regency era Bridgerton series with a tale that takes to task the notion of love at first sight. Gregory Bridgerton's six siblings have all fallen prey to love, so he figures he need only sit back and wait for "the one" to waltz into his life. Then he meets Hermione Watson. The "breathtakingly perfect curve of her neck" convinces Gregory that she's destined to be his, but Hermione's practical, plainspoken friend Lucy Abernathy throws cold water on his aspirations when she informs him that Hermione's heart belongs to another. Quinn's final Bridgerton romance brings the series to a gratifying close. Although some readers will wish that it contained more of the sibling camaraderie that has propelled the series so ably—and less repetitive description of the protagonists' flaws—this tale is as frothy and festive as a glass of bubbly, and more than worthy of a toast. (July)
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“If you’ve never read romance novels, start here.”  — Washington Post

“Quinn is . . . a romance master. [She] has created a family so likable and attractive, a community so vibrant and engaging, that we want to crawl into the pages and know them.”  — NPR Books

“Julia Quinn is truly our contemporary Jane Austen.” — Jill Barnett

“Quinn is a consummate storyteller. Her prose is spry and assured, and she excels at creating indelible characters.”  — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Simply delightful, filled with charm, humor, and wit.”  — Kirkus Reviews

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon; First Edition (June 30, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 371 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0060531258
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060531256
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.19 x 0.96 x 6.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 25,558 ratings

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn loves to dispel the myth that smart women don't read (or write) romance, and in 2001 she did so in grand fashion, appearing on the game show The Weakest Link and walking away with the $79,000 jackpot. She displayed a decided lack of knowledge about baseball, country music, and plush toys, but she is proud to say that she aced all things British and literary, answered all of her history and geography questions correctly, and knew that there was a Da Vinci long before there was a code. Ms. Quinn is one of only sixteen members of Romance Writers of America's Hall of Fame, her books have been translated into 29 languages, and she currently lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest.

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4.5 out of 5 stars
25,558 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find the storyline fantastic and enjoyable with unexpected twists and turns. They enjoy the witty banter between the characters and find the series compelling and satisfying. The characters are likable and fun to watch change over time. Readers praise the author's writing style and consider it one of the best in the series. However, some feel the pacing is too slow at times.

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125 customers mention "Story quality"98 positive27 negative

Customers enjoy the story's quality. They find the storyline fantastic with unexpected twists and turns that keep them engaged. The finale is dramatic and heartbreaking, yet fun and lighthearted. Readers appreciate the relatable characters and adventure mixed with romance and mystery.

"Mystery, romance, humor and an excellent understanding of the human nature. I really enjoyed. Lucy and Gregory are a favorite couple." Read more

"What a thrilling end to a wonderful world that I’ve grown very fond of these last 2 years. Must read!" Read more

"...She isn't bold, daring, outspoken, and mysterious. She believes in order, loyalty, and duty above all else...." Read more

"Not the best of bridgerton stories but still a great ending and sad to end the bridgerton series at all , as this is the last one I had to read...." Read more

82 customers mention "Enjoyment"82 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it entertaining, suspenseful, and satisfying. Readers describe the series as lovely and comforting.

"...She is one of my favorite authors. Every moment is a thrill." Read more

"...But then, many interesting things happen in rapid succession, and it's fun!..." Read more

"...If this is all one has to read on a plane flight, it is entertaining; but not Julia Quinn's best effort." Read more

"And with that, my Bridgerton season is finished. A truly lovely adventure, a comfort series I fell in love with, a delightful journey. Thank you Julia" Read more

43 customers mention "Humor"40 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They find the dialogue and banter witty and fun. The characters are believable and the dialogue is snappy. Readers appreciate the descriptive writing style with a unique flow. Overall, the book is described as an easy read and great for a rainy weekend.

"Mystery, romance, humor and an excellent understanding of the human nature. I really enjoyed. Lucy and Gregory are a favorite couple." Read more

"...She's also unlike most other heroines. She isn't bold, daring, outspoken, and mysterious. She believes in order, loyalty, and duty above all else...." Read more

"...Lady Lucinda or Lucy to her friends is beautiful, funny, outgoing, and not afraid to be herself if she would just give herself the chance to shine...." Read more

"...I loved Gregory and thought he was amazing and very funny...." Read more

25 customers mention "Character development"22 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the book's character development. They find the heroine likable and appreciate the characters' growth throughout the story. Readers praise the author's ability to create unique characters and entertaining plots. However, some feel that the dialogue between the hero and heroine is missing from this book.

"...the things I love best about her other books is the witty dialogue between the hero and heroine. It's missing from this book...." Read more

"...I found Lucy’s character to be very relatable. She was very apologetic and worried more about her friend’s happiness than her own...." Read more

"...Especially the Bridgerton Clan. Relatable, lovable characters. Unique unto themselves, finding and romancing the perfect mates." Read more

"...This book has plot and lots of it. There are interesting secondary characters, twists and turns, plenty of London gossip, and a stellar heroine...." Read more

19 customers mention "Series quality"19 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book series. They find it easy to read and enjoyable, with an engaging first half. Some say it's the best Bridgerton story.

"I found this to be one of the better novels in this series...." Read more

"...Hyacinth didn't let us down. Sorry I'm finished. This was a Great series." Read more

"...The first half is good. It's enjoyable, I didn't get bored or annoyed. But the second half is really exciting!..." Read more

"Every time I leave a review, I say this was the best book in the series yet. And again, that’s not wrong." Read more

9 customers mention "Writer"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the author's writing style and find the book entertaining. They appreciate the humor and characters, especially Gregory Bridgerton.

"Another great read from Julia Quinn!!! Can't wait for the next one. She is one of my favorite authors. Every moment is a thrill." Read more

"Gregory Bridgerton is quite a delight. A rather absent-minded sweetheart of a guy. I really enjoyed his character...." Read more

"...I feel like I didn't REALLY get to know him at all. Lucy was OK, but definitely not my favorite heroine of this series." Read more

"...Lucy was great, don’t get me wrong. She was probably my third favorite heroine in this series after Kate and Penelope...." Read more

7 customers mention "Creativity"4 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's creativity. Some find it unique, creative, and varied. Others feel it lacks ambition and doesn't have the same appeal as other books.

"I did like the plot, which was quite creative, but there is quite a bit of padding in this book...." Read more

"...has been educated and is clothed like the gentleman he is, but he lacks ambition...." Read more

"All of these stories were so varied and beautifully crafted. Ms. Quinn understands love and that's a splendid thing indeed." Read more

"...loved all of the Bridgerton Series books, but this one just did not have the same appeal that the others did...." Read more

8 customers mention "Pacing"0 positive8 negative

Customers find the book's pacing slow at first. They say it takes them the longest to read, but they consider it worth reading.

"I adored the second half of this book. The first was a bit slow, but once Gregory stopped being an idiot, it improved...." Read more

"...its witty moments & intrigue, but out of all the books it took me the longest to read. It is worth reading though." Read more

"This book starts out kind of slow but the the very end has so much action packed into it." Read more

"Slow start. Stick with it, it gets really good after chapter 9. (And the first 9 chapters don’t stink, even if they are slow moving)." Read more

A strong conclusion to the Bridgerton series!
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A strong conclusion to the Bridgerton series!
Initially, I was nervous about reading this novel because it involves a love triangle. Reviewers on Goodreads saying this book should be skipped altogether also contributed to that nervousness. Determined to read the entire series, I read “On the Way to the Wedding” and found that I actually enjoyed this book more than some of the others in the series.I found Lucy’s character to be very relatable. She was very apologetic and worried more about her friend’s happiness than her own. In fact, she was under the impression that Hermione would be better off with Gregory Bridgerton. Even though she had developed feelings towards him, she still put Hermione first. I feel as though many readers including myself have been in this position before (prioritizing others before ourselves). Perhaps that is the reason why I like her character so much. She is flawed, which makes her all the more realistic.I quite enjoyed Lucy and Gregory’s romance, which communicates that love can be found in the most unexpected people. Gregory believed that Hermione was meant to be his perfect match. Because of this, he refused view Lucy as more than a friend. But the more he spent time with her to get insight on Hermione, the more he began to realize that Lucy was the one. By the time he came to this conclusion, Lucy stood at the alter, prepared to marry another. Gregory would not let her say “I do” without a fight.To all my Bridgerton readers, please do not skip this book. It is very much worth your while.Jess Approved?: ✓
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A romantic thriller
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2024
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    Mystery, romance, humor and an excellent understanding of the human nature. I really enjoyed. Lucy and Gregory are a favorite couple.
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  • Amy, Alabama
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great read!
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    Another great read from Julia Quinn!!! Can't wait for the next one. She is one of my favorite authors. Every moment is a thrill.
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  • Brenda Salazar
    4.0 out of 5 stars thrilling ending
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    What a thrilling end to a wonderful world that I’ve grown very fond of these last 2 years. Must read!
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  • Bobbie M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
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    Although I enjoy watching Bridgerton on Netflix, I have been enjoying the books even more! I really can’t get enough.
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  • Kari
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love them…
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    Each book in the Bridgestone series I read I think this one is my favorite, then I read the next book and love it just as much if not more. I’ve bought and read them all.
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  • teacher mom
    3.0 out of 5 stars The Bridgertons deserve better
    Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2011
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    Brief Summary: Gregory Bridgerton is the last of the Bridgerton siblings to get married. Having seen his 7 siblings fall madly in love, he is a romantic at heart who definitely believes in true love. When he sees Hermione, he knows without a doubt that he has fallen in love-at-first-sight. However, he's baffled when she doesn't feel the same way and even imagines herself to be in love with someone else. Her friend Lucinda offers to help Gregory woo Hermione, but instead she falls in love with him. Hermione ends up marrying someone else, and Gregory realizes it doesn't bother him as much as it should, which leads him to the realization that he never loved her in the first place. A conversation or two later with Lucinda ("Lucy," as he calls her), and Gregory is now madly in love with Lucinda. But we are to believe it isn't flighty and frivolous like his infatuation with Hermione. No, it is true love...deep, gut-wrenching, eternal love. However, Lucy is engaged to be married. The papers are signed, and although her heart belongs to Gregory, duty calls her to marry another man. If she refuses, her brother and best friend face certain ruin. Whom will she choose?

    The Good: Julia Quinn is an exceptional author, and for this reason, even a book with such a weak plot as this one deserves at least 2.5 stars. A lesser writer could not have pulled it off. Although I knew right away how it would end, there were unpredictable moments that truly shocked me. Every book should contain a few surprises, and this one certainly does. Some of Quinn's heroines behave in a manner which is utterly inconsistent with the times, but I felt Lucy's behavior was characteristic with an earl's daughter. She's also unlike most other heroines. She isn't bold, daring, outspoken, and mysterious. She believes in order, loyalty, and duty above all else. I found her to be a realistic character.

    The Bad: Gregory falls in love twice...once with Hermione, and finally with Lucy. He believes in this lightning bolt recognition of true love which is absurd. (He fell in love with the back of Hermione's head, for crying out loud.) It was hard to take him seriously when he behaved like a lovesick pup after one glance at her. The main story here should have been the love story between Gregory and Lucy, however too much time was spent on his infatuation with Hermione and then his and Lucy's separation from each other. Quite simply, Gregory and Lucy were not together enough for their romance to really come alive on the page. You don't experience them falling in love, and that is what I love best about a romance. They rarely speak to one another (except about Hermione), and they just aren't given enough time for a real relationship to develop. One of the things I love best about her other books is the witty dialogue between the hero and heroine. It's missing from this book. There's no spark, no chemistry. They are lacking passion as well. (Yes, there is one steamy scene, but you wonder how they got there. There's no build up.) At the end, Lucy misleads Gregory. It was unforgivable and selfish for a character who is selflessly marrying a man she's not interested in to save her family.

    The Verdict: I would rate this book a solid 3 star rating. It's just OK. Having read 9 other works by Julia Quinn, I was tempted to give it only 2 stars, because I know she's capable of much more. If you're a fan of the Bridgertons, you'll most likely find yourself a bit disappointed that Ms. Quinn did not give the family the send-off they deserve.
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  • Meghan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2024
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    Better than the show
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  • Baroness Book Trove
    4.0 out of 5 stars Will Gregory find love or heartache? Will Lucy find happiness in her arranged marriage?
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2022
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    On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn is the last of the eight Bridgerton children's stories.

    Will Gregory find love or heartache? Will Lucy find happiness in her arranged marriage?

    Lady Lucinda Abernathy
    Lady Lucinda or Lucy to her friends is beautiful, funny, outgoing, and not afraid to be herself if she would just give herself the chance to shine. How Lucy thinks of herself:

    Lucy was, in almost every visible way, just a little bit less than Hermione. A little less blond. A little less slender. A little less tall. Her eyes were a little less vivid in color- bluish-gray, actually, quite attractive when compared with anyone other than Hermione, but that did her little good, as she never went anywhere without Hermoine.

    Lucy was a little bit less. Or perhaps, if one wanted to put a nicer sheen on it, she was simply not quite.

    I like Lucy, but she takes her duty and love for her family to the extreme. She should have spoken to her brother before agreeing to something she honestly didn't want to do. But alas, we wouldn't have our story then, would we?

    Mr. Gregory Bridgerton
    Gregory is the youngest Bridgerton son. He is separated from his brothers by three sisters. He is not the heir, but he is not without financial stability. Anthony takes care of his siblings. Gregory has been educated and is clothed like the gentleman he is, but he lacks ambition. He doesn't like to do anything without a purpose, and for now, his only goal is to find a wife and start a family.

    My thoughts on Gregory, in the beginning, he comes across as a spoiled young man. He doesn't listen to his family and just likes to party. However, he indeed grows, but he needs Lucy's love to help him become a man. Is that the way it works? I don't know, but that is how it is for Gregory.

    Kate Bridgerton
    This is the first time that we have seen Kate in a while. She throws a house party at Bridgerton Hall in Kent, where Lucy and Gregory meet. Kate helps chaperone some of the young ladies, but as you know, there is always a scandal at a house party. However, Kate helps Gregory see that there is more to Lucy than he realizes. So, if it weren’t for Kate, our heroine and hero may not have found each other.

    Four Stars
    I enjoyed this installment, but I found that Gregory is my least favorite Bridgerton. He seems to lack something that his brothers have; I couldn't quite nail it down. However, I was immediately on Lucy's side. My rating for On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn is four stars. I do recommend this book and the series.

    I hope you have time to check out the Bridgerton series on Netflix too.

    Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn.

    Until the next time,
    ~Jen

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  • Christine Warren
    5.0 out of 5 stars Anything Bridgerton! 😍
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    Anything Bridgerton! 😍
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  • Mar
    5.0 out of 5 stars unique
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    unexpected
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  • Renate Sk
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
    Reviewed in Germany on November 14, 2024
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    Wonderfull collection! Great books. Recommend.
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  • Veronica
    5.0 out of 5 stars Adictivo
    Reviewed in Spain on October 27, 2024
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    No puedes parar de leer como en las demás historias de la saga
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  • Tom Livesey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2024
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    I loved Gregory's story. Another great Bridgerton book, slightly disappointed there are no more Bridgerton children to read about now.
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