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  • By: Maya Rodale
  • Narrator: Saskia Maarleveld
  • Length: 8 hours 12 minutes
  • Publisher: HarperAudio
  • Publish date: February 23, 2016
  • Language: English
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Lady Bridget’s Diary Audiobook Summary

In the first novel of Maya Rodale’s stunning new series, an American heiress must learn to navigate London society and an infuriatingly irresistible rake . . .

Lord Darcy is the quintessential Englishman: wealthy, titled, impossibly proper, and horrified that a pack of Americans has inherited one of England’s most respected dukedoms. But his manners, his infamous self-restraint, and his better judgment fly out the window when he finds himself with the maddening American girl next door.

Lady Bridget Cavendish has grand–but thwarted–plans to become a Perfect Lady and take the haute ton by storm. In her diary, Bridget records her disastrous attempts to assimilate into London high society, her adoration of the handsome rogue next door, her disdain for the Dreadful Lord Darcy, and some truly scandalous secrets that could ruin them all.

It was loathing at first sight for Lady Bridget and Lord Darcy. But their paths keep crossing . . . and somehow involve kissing. When Lady Bridget’s diary goes missing, both Darcy and Bridget must decide what matters most of all–a sterling reputation or a perfectly imperfect love.

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Saskia Maarleveld is the narrator of Lady Bridget’s Diary audiobook that was written by Maya Rodale

Maya Rodale began reading romance novels in college at her mother's insistence. She is now the bestselling and award-winning author of smart and sassy romances. She lives in New York City with her darling dog and a rogue of her own.

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Narrator Saskia Maarleveld
Length 8 hours 12 minutes
Author Maya Rodale
Publisher HarperAudio
Release date February 23, 2016
ISBN 9780062448804

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Nissa | Of Pens and Pages Book Blog

June 06, 2016

Lady Bridget's Diary felt so meta! I've always wondered what it was like if Bridget Jones' Diary and Pride and Prejudice were mixed together, and this story was it for me. It was quite entertaining to see a hint of Mean Girls somewhere in there, too!After the Duke of Durham passed away, American James Cavendish, son of the duke's brother and the closest living male relative, inherits the dukedom and moves from their horse farm in Maryland, USA to the upper echelons of English society with his three sisters, Amelia, Claire, and Bridget. Their Aunt Josephine trains the girls to become proper Ladies, but between their arrival and their debut, there just wasn't enough time. And the girls were more stubborn than Lady Josephine expected.The haute ton is curious about the imports, some excited to rub elbows with them and form a connection, and some disdainful of their American roots. Among the latter is Colin Fitzwilliam Wright a.k.a. Loooord Darcy. Upon seeing the Cavendishes and Lady Bridget's unfortunate fall during their debut, Lord Darcy is convinced that they are bad news and does his best to avoid them, especially Lady Bridget. Despite his disdain, he takes an interest in her anyway. Lady Francesca, the woman expected to tie down Lord Darcy, notices his uncharacteristic interest in Bridget, and keeps Bridget close to make sure things don't go out of hand.All throughout the story, Lady Bridget writes prodigiously in her diary about her family's adventure in London, her plans to become the Perfect Lady, her crush on Rupert Wright, the Dreadful Darcy and his kisses, the rejected proposal, and secrets that would surely scandalize the whole Ton. When she ends up losing her diary, the Canvendish household is in an uproar. If the diary falls into the wrong hands, not only would they lose their reputation, the secret might cause someone's life.Lady Bridget Cavendish is somewhere in between Elizabeth Bennet and Bridget Jones. Impertinent, self-deprecating, charming, funny, and a bit of a mess, really. She's such an endearing character, not because of her clumsiness and her novelty for being a carefree American in such a proper English society, but because of her lack of pretentious airs. Yes, she wanted to be a Perfect Lady to fit in, but she stayed loyal to her family, and she didn't act differently to make the men fall in love with her. I loved how Lord Darcy's real name is Colin Fitzwilliam Wright. I couldn't stop thinking about Colin Firth because of it. Haha! Lord Darcy is every bit of Darcy there is, but more, um, carnal, I suppose? Lady Bridget's personality is a breath of fresh air for him, but he is also immensely attracted to her, evidenced by his constant thoughts of her fine assets *wink wink*. I just have to say that Lady Francesca is Regina George and Caroline Bingley personified. I disliked Caroline Bingley in Pride and Prejudice, but bah, I hated Lady Francesca. You just know there's something not right with someone that perfect.All in all, this book was such a delightful and entertaining read. I can't wait to read Amelia's story in "Chasing Lady Amelia".

Alyssa

January 12, 2016

ALL THE STARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!***Review posted on The Eater of Books! blog***Lady Bridget's Diary by Maya RodaleBook One of the Cavendish seriesPublisher: AvonPublication Date: February 23, 2016Rating: 5 starsSource: ARC sent by the publisher***Warning: this is an adult book, and for the eyes of mature readers***Summary (from Goodreads):In the first novel of Maya Rodale's stunning new series, an American heiress must learn to navigate London society and an infuriatingly irresistible rake . . .Lord Darcy is the quintessential Englishman: wealthy, titled, impossibly proper, and horrified that a pack of Americans has inherited one of England's most respected dukedoms. But his manners, his infamous self-restraint, and his better judgment fly out the window when he finds himself with the maddening American girl next door.Lady Bridget Cavendish has grand—but thwarted—plans to become a Perfect Lady and take the haute ton by storm. In her diary, Bridget records her disastrous attempts to assimilate into London high society, her adoration of the handsome rogue next door, her disdain for the Dreadful Lord Darcy, and some truly scandalous secrets that could ruin them all.It was loathing at first sight for Lady Bridget and Lord Darcy. But their paths keep crossing . . . and somehow involve kissing. When Lady Bridget's diary goes missing, both Darcy and Bridget must decide what matters most of all—a sterling reputation or a perfectly imperfect love.What I Liked:I received an ARC of this from Avon, for the Avon Addicts program. I also received an eARC from Avon via Edelweiss. Both were for free. This in no way affected my opinion.I ADORED THIS BOOK SO MUCH! I had a feeling, because it's Maya Rodale and she is sooooo good (I love her Wallflower series!). This book is definitely my favorite of the ones I've read by her, and in running for favorite romance novel of 2016! (Obviously I have eleven and a half more months for this to stay put or change.) I do not think I will be able to do this book justice, so please forgive the possibly short review! Bridget and her older brother, older sister, and younger sister are leaving America and joining the haute ton of England. As it would turn out, James is the new Duke of Durham, inherited from his deceased uncle. The three sisters as well the as new Duke must learn (quickly) how to fit into society - but every attempt is a complete disaster, especially when it comes to Bridget. Bridget writes down her family's disasters, from falling in the middle of a ballroom, to Amelia's brief disappearance... to Bridget's scandalously delicious kiss with Lord Darcy ("Dreadful Darcy"). But when the diary goes missing, Bridget and Darcy must decide what to do about the impending scandal and ruination.I haven't read too many books involving American heirs/heiresses (if any at all?), so this was a new experience. I love how "American" and different the Cavendish family is! The three girls are simply too wild for English society; all the hasty lessons in manners and deportment have done nothing to ease or slow the disasters that follow the girls. Bridget falls at their first ball, Claire is much more interested in mathematics, and Amelia tells someone that she likes to ride horses. And James - he prefers to be riding horses than navigating through a sea of social-climbing young women.Bridget is probably one of my favorite historical romance heroines, at least in the least year or two. I can't remember giggling so much while reading an HR novel! Bridget isn't necessarily clumsy, but she doesn't have the grace and hardness that the English noblewomen have drilled into them since birth. Bridget has so much character and wit and charm and wickedness. She is the only one of the sisters that really wants to try to fit into polite society; but I hoped that she would never become like those stuffy, shallow girls in society.Lord Darcy (whose lovely given name is Colin Wright - I love the name Colin!) is the paragon of an English nobleman. He's a very important earl with lots of power, money, and a spotless reputation. He's stiff and completely expressionless and emotionless, at least in terms of outward appearances. Since he was little, his father and tutors taught him how to properly be a gentleman and the heir to a very powerful title. So, Darcy is extremely stiff and immobile and emotionless, and it's shocking to him when the teasing of an impertinent American sister of a duke actually gets to him. Despite Darcy being very hard to read, he's very swoony in his own way! I mean, physically, he's supposed to be very attractive, but the whole silent thing really works in his favor, and he's one of the most eligible bachelors.At first, it seems like Bridget will marry Darcy's younger brother, Rupert. Rupert it charming and handsome and comes to Bridget's rescue many times. But there are circumstances that Bridget knows nothing of, which makes Rupert an ineligible match. But for a good portion of the book, Bridget is convinced that Rupert will propose to her... all the while, she can't keep her eyes (and interest) off Darcy. Ahhh, the romance. Watching these two interact is SO precious. Darcy is practically a robot (it's cute, really!), and Bridget is an impertinent, witty not-quite-yet-a-lady. Darcy's like a block of ice, whereas Bridget is a wildfire - she thaws him out. First there is lust, but Darcy doesn't want to act on it because he thinks his brother will propose (again, this CAN'T happen, but Bridget doesn't know that), as well as Darcy is supposed to be looking for a perfect English lady (not an uncivilized American!). So it's a lot of push and pull, a hate-to-love type of relationship (apathy-to-love?). I LOVED seeing these two interact, and fall in love!The chemistry between them is a slow-burn chemistry, just like the romance. There is tension between them from the start. but Bridget doesn't really pay attention to Darcy (she doesn't really notice that he is an attractive man) until A Certain Event occurs - and same for Darcy. So cute! And hilarious - definitely one of my favorite scenes of the book.If any of you is wondering about a love triangle - nope! It's all Darcy and Bridget, and they are ridiculously cute and hilarious. It takes a while for Darcy to thaw, but when he does... *fans self* There is only one real love scene in this book, but it was pretty steamy! It seems to be Rodale's style, to only have one sex scene in her books. Which is fine, but this book could have benefited from many more of those scenes! However, the one scene really fit, especially in terms of how Darcy and Bridget are, and the circumstances of their relationship (semi forbidden, as Darcy doesn't expect to fall for the American, and Bridget was still foolishly waiting for Rupert to propose, not for the entire book though). I adore Bridget, and Darcy and Bridget and Darcy. I love the Cavendish siblings and their family dynamic! They are very true to each other and very devoted to each other. Darcy is also very committed to helping his brother - he doesn't want Rupert to be a thing like him, or their father. I love how important family is, in this book.Overall, I am a HUGE fan of this book. It wouldn't have gotten the rare five-star rating from me otherwise. I can't wait to read Amelia's book next!What I Did Not Like:Come on, Maya - more love scenes, please! There was only one sex scene, and it could have been much more drawn out. Maybe another one at the very end or something! I did love the thick tension and chemistry between the characters though!Would I Recommend It:I soooo recommend this book to historical romance fans. Like, definitively, YES. Don't miss this book. I had a "miss" book just a few days ago (The Rogue by Katharine Ashe) but this book was a HUGE hit. Like I may go reread it right now because the whole book was hilarious and swoony and enjoyable and not filled with angst! No heartbreaking stretches or crazy climax/ending. And yet the story (outside of the romance) captured my attention entirely. Ah! You need this book!Rating:4.5 stars -> rounded up to 5 stars. This is my first five-star rating of 2016! That really did not take long (it's my eighth read of the year). So much love for this gorgeous book! I can't wait to read Amelia's side of things, in Chasing Lady Amelia!

Lisa (Remarkablylisa)

December 22, 2020

** spoiler alert ** - second time reading this in years- bridget jones diary and pride and prejudice fans - his brother rupert 'likes' Bridget and is courting her but tbh Rupert likes dukes more than her.- rupert is being blackmailed for his secret and decides to marry bridget to stop it but Bridget and the main hero shared a kiss and like each other-they are both too proud to admit their feelings for each other- MY HEART MY BABY DARCY who struggles with himself because he's rude and cold since his father trained him from the very beginning to be that way and when he finally realizes he loves Bridget and want to marry her, she rejects him since he proposed like a brute.- SHE FINALLY REALIZES he's a good guy after her sister says that he saved her and didn't have her reputation get ruined from a mistake and that maybe she thought wrong all along- The ending had a bit more potential for a bigger slap in the face to our evil character but I still really enjoyed it and loved it so much especially the ending and knowing theyre having the best happily ever after- darcy just told the wicked bitch to shut up or else her reputation would be ruined for knowing so many rumors - HOW DID I NOT READ THE SECOND BOOK OF THE SERIES --CHASING AMELIA??? After Darcy comes and rescues Amelia from her reputation being RUINED after running away, we finally get to see a second chance romance for her and her lord that she fell in love with

Beth

January 14, 2016

I have to admit that I always enjoy a great historical romance but I don’t normally love them. Lady Bridget’s Diary broke that proverbial mold because I flat out loved it.Searching for long lost heirs thrust the “uncivilized” and disinherited Americans, The Cavendish Family, into British high society and a dukedom. Trying their best to fit the Cavendish family still causes quite a stir. Some things just aren’t done and it seems Lady Bridget is having the worst time adjusting to this new life. Every where Bridget goes a gaggle of gossip follows her wake.Lord Darcy is the perfect poster child for high society. Nothing about Bridget should entice Lord Darcy, but he just can’t seem to stay away. He is torn between his reputation and his desire for the spitfire, Lady Bridget, that keeps driving him mad. In my opinion, Lady Bridget steals the show with her chutzpah while blundering her way into Lord Darcy’s heart.Absolutely adorable, completely cute and utterly endearing, you can’t help but fall in love with Lady Bridget’s Diary.I received this ARC copy Lady Bridget's Diary from Avon in exchange for a honest review. This book is set for publication January 26, 2015.My Rating: 5 StarsWritten by: Maya RodaleSeries: Keeping Up with the Cavendishes Sequence in Series: Book 1Mass Market Paperback: 384 pagesPublisher: Avon Publication Date: February 23, 2016ISBN-10: 0062386735ISBN-13: 978-0062386731Genre: Historical RomanceAmazon | Barnes & NobleFor Reviews and More Check out: http://tometender.blogspot.com

Jessica

July 01, 2016

I loved it. I didn't quite finish Pride and Prejudice (I began to wonder if it was one of those books everyone says they love even if they don't just so no one will judge them) and while I've seen the movie, I haven't read Bridget Jones's Diary. It was very similar to both but this wasn't a deterrent for me at all. I would definitely put this in the category of light historical because a few phrases that seemed a bit modern were in there but I'm perfectly happy reading a light historical, especially one that is so much fun. I loved reading from Darcy's POV and Colin Firth was constantly popping into my head, which cannot be a bad thing. Looking forward to Amelia's story!!

Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)

February 23, 2016

4.5 StarsBridget Cavendish never expected to be Lady Bridget Cavendish, but after her brother inherits a Dukedom, that’s exactly who she becomes. Only…she doesn’t quite know how Lady Bridget Cavendish ought to behave, she always seems to be getting it all wrong. And Lord Darcy always seems to be their to witness it. Lord Darcy, the perfect English gentleman, with impeccable manners and a superior attitude that never fails to leave Bridget angry, unsure…and ever since she saw him emerge wet from that lake, she may have accidentally tumbled him in to, he also leaves her feeling hot and bothered in an entirely different way.How could I resist a book based on Pride and Prejudice and Bridge Jones Diary? I couldn’t, and thank goodness for that. Retellings are always popular and although I don’t go out my way to find them I think, if done well, they can add something to a story. I enjoyed both Pride and Prejudice and Bridget Jones Diary and I loved it when I saw the parallels in this book, I am more familiar with P&P so I saw the most similarities there, including a very insulting marriage proposal, a few choice lines and of course Darcy. I also enjoyed Maya Rodale’s rendition of the “Lake” scene; seeing Darcy emerge gloriously wet is always a treat.As you can imagine from the title, this is a fairly light-hearted and funny romance, readers who like Julia Quinn’s style (such as myself!) will also enjoy Lady Bridget’s Diary as they have a similar type of humour. Rodale’s characters were also very likable, Bridget has three other siblings, her two sister of which she is the middle child and their older brother, the new duke. I hope all of the Cavendish’s get their own book, as each one from what we saw of them have their own quirks and that would seem to make an interesting read. As for Bridget, her unsuccessful attempts at trying to fit into the ton although amusing, make her seem very relateable, and I very much liked her.Then we come to Darcy, it was a brave move using not only the “Darcy Template” as a hero but his name as well, he is such a beloved and well known romantic hero from literature that their will inevitably be high expectations. Now, I did enjoy Lord Darcy in this book, I do like an arrogant stuffy hero, which I think stems from my love of Mr Darcy ironically enough; however, he wasn’t THE Darcy of my imagination, so I didn’t really fall in love with him. Would it have made a difference if she didn’t use the Darcy name, thus putting him up for comparison? Maybe.Lady Bridget’s Diary was a great read, funny, romantic and packed full of characters that I can’t wait to read more about, the next book in this series is one I am highly anticipating and will be pouncing on as soon as I can.

Ang

March 07, 2018

THIS book is going on my top 10 list for sure. This was such a fun and enjoyable read - I highly recommend reading it.I was amazed at how the author kept the flow so similar to Bridget Jones' Diary and Pride and Prejudice, which is what the former is based on. I would imagine it was extremely complicated to replicate both stories. And then on top of that, all the siblings in this story overlap and there stories are told in separate books and occurring within the same timeframe without one hiccup! Incredibly impressive. The Cavendishes' are a fiercely protective and close family thrown into the shark invested waters of the Haute Ton. Bridget so wants to fit in and everything she does meets with hilarity. Darcy is depicted perfectly and I loved his fascination with Bridget. All the characters are witty and some of the situations so comical, I was laughing out loud.I would read this again and again. If I had a complaint, it would be that there were not enough romantic encounters (translation - sex). It's in there, don't get me wrong, but I would have liked more. You must read this and go onto read the next three in the series. I got through them only to have to wait for the 4th - agony! And while you are at it, read all of Maya Rodale's books - they are all good.

Lexie

April 18, 2018

I LOVED THIS BOOK! Like almost everything. I loved Darcy, I loved Bridget, I loved her sisters and brother and Rupert and oh guys while I almost always adore Rodale's books I have never been so ecstatically over the moon with prsctically all facets since...oh I can't remember and it doesn't really matter.

Under the Covers

February 23, 2016

Bridget Cavendish never expected to be Lady Bridget Cavendish, but after her brother inherits a Dukedom, that's exactly who she becomes. Only...she doesn't quite know how Lady Bridget Cavendish ought to behave, she always seems to be getting it all wrong. And Lord Darcy always seems to be their to witness it. Lord Darcy, the perfect English gentleman, with impeccable manners and a superior attitude that never fails to leave Bridget angry, unsure...and ever since she saw him emerge wet from that lake, she may have accidentally tumbled him in to, he also leaves her feeling hot and bothered in an entirely different way.How could I resist a book based on Pride and Prejudice and Bridge Jones Diary? I couldn't, and thank goodness for that. Retellings are always popular and although I don't go out my way to find them I think, if done well, they can add something to a story. I enjoyed both Pride and Prejudice and Bridget Jones Diary and I loved it when I saw the parallels in this book, I am more familiar with P&P so I saw the most similarities there, including a very insulting marriage proposal, a few choice lines and of course Darcy. I also enjoyed Maya Rodale's rendition of the "Lake" scene; seeing Darcy emerge gloriously wet is always a treat.As you can imagine from the title, this is a fairly light-hearted and funny romance, readers who like Julia Quinn's style (such as myself!) will also enjoy Lady Bridget's Diary as they have a similar type of humour. Rodale's characters were also very likable, Bridget has three other siblings, her two sister of which she is the middle child and their older brother, the new duke. I hope all of the Cavendish's get their own book, as each one from what we saw of them have their own quirks and that would seem to make an interesting read. As for Bridget, her unsuccessful attempts at trying to fit into the ton although amusing, make her seem very relateable, and I very much liked her.Then we come to Darcy, it was a brave move using not only the "Darcy Template" as a hero but his name as well, he is such a beloved and well known romantic hero from literature that their will inevitably be high expectations. Now, I did enjoy Lord Darcy in this book, I do like an arrogant stuffy hero, which I think stems from my love of Mr Darcy ironically enough; however, he wasn't THE Darcy of my imagination, so I didn't really fall in love with him. Would it have made a difference if she didn't use the Darcy name, thus putting him up for comparison? Maybe.Lady Bridget's Diary was a great read, funny, romantic and packed full of characters that I can't wait to read more about, the next book in this series is one I am highly anticipating and will be pouncing on as soon as I can.*ARC provided by publisherReviewed by Suzanne❤ ♡ Don't want to miss any of our posts? Subscribe to our blog by email! ♡ ❤

Njkinny

February 24, 2016

http://www.njkinnysblog.com/2016/02/a...Lady Bridget's Diary is the first book by Maya Rodale that I have read and I am so glad that I picked this one up! The cover is just beautiful and combined with the title and blurb this package is sure to attract readers, like it did me.The plot is a mix of Pride and Prejudice and Bridget Jones' Diary and somewhat Mean Girls too. This similarity may sometimes feel too repetitive for ones taste but still Maya has expertly executed the plot to give us a story which has laugh-out-loud moments, some intense romantic ones, quite a few emotionally charged ones with a healthy dose of family drama and fun.The author's writing style is engaging and she had me engrossed in the story right from the start. The world building is admirable. I could imagine the drastic differences between the English life and the American way of living. I could empathize with the characters and could feel the excitement of stepping into the glittering ball rooms decked in beautiful ball gowns!The Cavendish family is a fun family with all sorts of members ranging from Klutzy Bridget to the troublemaker Amelia to the maths loving Claire to the horse loving James. Their struggles in adapting to the English life are both endearing and too funny. I really enjoyed their strong bonds with each other and their interactions with each other and other members of the ton. Darcy is our same Darcy from Pride and Prejudice and so already my favourite. Mr. Collins is also the same from Jane Austen's classic, Pride and Prejudice. But the character that had me intrigued and impressed was Duchess Josephine. She is both shrewd, intelligent and a caring person. I would love to meet and know more about her in the future. Lady Francesca is our typical jealous, nose-in-the-air and haughty "Mean Girl".All in all, Lady Bridget's Diary is an entertainer through and through. I really enjoyed reading it and recommend it everyone. 4 out of 5 to it and look forward to reading the next book in this series, Chasing Lady Amelia and the other books by Maya Rodale. I would have given this book full 5 stars had the plot not been so same as the ones in the above mentioned lovely books.I received an ARC from the publishers and the tour organizers via Edelweiss and I am very thankful to them. The above review is my honest and unbiased opinion and in no way influenced.

Beau

February 29, 2016

The first book I read by Maya Rodale was her vindicating nonfiction book "Dangerous Books For Girls: The Bad Reputation of Romance Novels Explained" and I'm happy to say I enjoy her work as a romance author as much as her work as a romance defender. Lady Bridget's Diary was a premise that I as an Austen-inspired author found too intriguing. I was not in the least bit disappointed, though I know enough of the Austen crowd to know that some will not enjoy some of the anachronistic language and situations, but I found it to be charming. It was a little bit like Pride & Prejudice-meets-Mean Girls-meets-Bridget Jones-meets Baz Luhrmann. It was a quick read, I read it in under 4 hours, nicely paced with enjoyable characters. I wanted more of Lady Josephine trading barbs with "Lady Witchcraft" and hope that is something we see in the continuing Cavendish series. Most importantly, Ms. Rodale has given us one of the most swoon-worthy versions of Darcy yet, with flashes of humor and passion. He is at once intrigued and tempted by our heroine, torn as always between duty and desire, with desire winning out in a few delicious scenarios. If you are overly exacting as to regency language and situations, consider relaxing your standards for this book, one of the most enjoyable reads I've had lately.

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