The Duke and I by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 1)

Ready to Be Romanced: A Romance Novel Podcast

In chapter 5, Torry (she/her) and Haley Strong (she/her) from the Bachelor RHAP-ups recap, The Duke and I by Julia Quinn (14:24). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:07:51).

Next they discuss season 1 of Bridgerton (1:13:09). Finally, Torry and Haley get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:36:15) of the tv show.

Content Warning: Discussion about sexual assault and colour-blind casting between 1:00:25-1:26:56. Take care!

Spoiler Warning: While we explore every aspect of The Duke and I (and its tv adaptation) in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.

Check out the colour-blind casting article mentioned in the episode and check out Torry’s other Bridgerton coverage on Ready to Be Petty (Episode 47, Episode 49, Bonus 18 [Season 2 Recap], Episode 91, Episode 126).

Haley’s Previous Appearances

• Patreon 45: The 1989 World Tour Guest List
• Episode 138: Petty about the Barbie Trailer, ‘Til Death Do Us Part, and Bravo Binges
• Episode 88: Petty about Bachelor Nation News and and the Bennifer Engagement

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.

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