A New York Times Bestseller From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Francesca Bridgerton in the sixth of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring the charming powerful Bridgerton family now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix. FRANCESCA S STORY In every life there is a turning point. A moment so tremendous so sharp and breathtaking that one knows one s life will never be the same. For Michael Stirling London s most infamous rake that moment came the first time he laid eyes on Francesca Bridgerton. After a lifetime of chasing women of smiling slyly as they chased him of allowing himself to be caught but never permitting his heart to become engaged he took one look at Francesca Bridgerton and fell so fast and hard into love it was a wonder he managed to remain standing. Unfortunately for Michael however Francesca s surname was to remain Bridgerton for only a mere thirty-six hours longer--the occasion of their meeting was lamentably a supper celebrating her imminent wedding to his cousin. But that was then . . . Now Michael is the earl and Francesca is free but still she thinks of him as nothing other than her dear friend and confidant. Michael dares not speak to her of his love . . . until one dangerous night when she steps innocently into his arms and passion proves stronger than even the most wicked of secrets . . .