Bridgerton: To Sir Phillip, With Love (Bridgertons Book 5): Inspiration for the Netflix Original Series Bridgerton: Eloise's story (Bridgerton Family) Paperback – 4 Feb. 2021

I've read two other books from the Bridgerton series, but this one is by far the best one. Eloise is one of my favourite characters as she seems to live by her own rules. It was no surprise that she would be suited to someone like Sir Philip who is older, a widower and has two unruly children. Their romance was far removed from the other Bridgerton's romances, but this is what appeals to so many readers. Every book is so different and not the same. I found this book to be well written, exceeding my expectations and made me love Lady Eloise even more.

This is the first book I have read by this author, I have seen the TV series normally I always like book best (still do) so I stay away from books that I have seen movie or tv series first, because I enjoy the TV series better if I haven't read book.once I read book the TV or movie is not the same (I'm a book worm) but I saw this on offer and was in the mood for 1800 old English drama love story. I was not disappointed but sadly it does not totally link with tv series but that's not uncommon most books to movies don't follow to letter, unless author sticks there heels in or works with tv writers (always better when the do) this book has not got to film yet so thought it was ok, but other characters etc dont link to film. (Or spoiler for another season to come relationships kids etc)But it was a good read poor Phillip I did drop a tear.

Eloise Bridgerton has always liked writing letters, so following the death of a distant cousin, it's only natural to send a letter of condolence. When Sir Phillip's reply includes a pressed flower Eloise is intrigued. It seems only natural for them to correspond, but after a year of writing to each other, Sir Phillip suggests the possibility of marraige - and Eloise doesn't know what to think.At eight and twenty, Eloise is considered a spinster by the ton, but until recently that hasn't bothered her. It's not like she hasn't had the opportunity to marry - six rejected proposals attest to that - she has simply chosen not to. Not that she doesn't want to, but seeing the love her siblings have found, how can she possibly settle for anything less?So, when her discontent rises up, Eloise sneaks out of London and travels to meet a man she has never met, but might, possibly, decide to marry.Sir Phillip Crane has become something of a recluse following the death of his wife, he knows that, but in truth prefers the company of his plants to anything people have to offer. And then there are his children.Eight-year old twins, Oliver and Amanda, are not the best behaved of children, and do their best to drive out any visitors to the house. When Eloise shows up unexpectedly it is soon clear all round that nothing is what anyone else expected.Then, just as things begin to settle down, four very angry Bridgerton men come to call...It's difficult to know what to expect from the first post-Lady Whistledown novel, because for me her columns have always been a vital part of what the Bridgertons are about. However, JQ admirably fills the void with excerpts of the many, many letters Eloise had written throughout her life. It's a perfect insight into the way this member of the family thinks.She's headstrong, tenacious, curious and never afraid to speak her mind. The one thing she truly lacks is patience, and once she's made up her mind about something woebetide any who stand in her way.Yet this book isn't really about Eloise, it's about Phillip. True, she has her fair share of point of view scenes, and the showdown with her brothers is both hilarious and touching, but she's essentially the same person from beginning to end.In Phillip, however, we see a hero whose everyday is ruled by his past. He's a father who doesn't know how to treat his children, and only too happy to ignore their misdemeanours because he's terrified of what his temper might do. And yet he wants to remarry for his children's sake. His guilt over the death of his first wife and his reaction to it is so tightly wound within him that he doesn't speare a thought for himself. Until he meets Eloise, of course, and then everything changes.Phillip's personal journey is what makes this story special, culminating in a beautifully touching final chapter that definitely pulls on the heartstrings.Not that this book is merely sentimental - this is JQ after all. So we have the inclusion of the Bridgerton siblings, which always produces amusement. One of the best touches is the return of Colin's voracious appetite. Then there's the shooting match. It's also nice to finally meet Gregory again, last seen knocking Simon and Anthony into the Thames in 'The Duke and I'. Violet returns too, bringing that special magic of hers that never fails to make her appearences special.Away from the Bridgertons, JQ once again introduces a wonderful pair of children - not that 'wonderful' refers to their behaviour. One of the recurring joys of JQ's books is the way she writes small children, and these two are no exception. At times it's almost more important that they get their happy ending than it is for Eloise.Yet another fabulous tale from Julia Quinn, with delightful characters and an epilogue that is perfectly gorgeous.

Really enjoyed this bookI’ve read the whole series and enjoyed each book

This is my favourite Birdgerton book so far in the series.It is simply a fact that despite the various inner struggles that the Bridgerton boys have, they live relatively charmed, uncomplicated lives. They are bachelors with wealth, with opportunities, who are well-liked and can get away with not settling down, should they choose to. Apart from Anthony being forced into the role of patriarch, the rest of them don't really have any responsibilities weighing them down at the start of their stories. This is not a criticism of the Bridgerton boys, because I do love them all, but I need to highlight this before we get into Phillip.Now Phillip, he's got all the baggage in the world. And I love him. Phillip is a single father of two naughty young children he just doesn't understand (and it hurts his heart that he can't), he was in a loveless marriage with Marina (a woman who was his deceased brother's fiancee), the emotional and physical distance between them was giant because she was suffering from depression for most (if not all) of their marriage. The nature of her death weighs heavily on him, and his priority is to ensure the kids have a loving mother. At least if he can't understand his children maybe he can find someone who can give them the love and affection they deserve.But how does an incredibly introverted man, with two kids, who uses his work as a botanist as an emotional coping mechanism, find a wife?Enter Eloise.I love Eloise and always will. She is determined, talks a lot and means well. She will push too hard sometimes but her intentions are usually good (charming pranking aside). She makes a poorly thought-out decision at the end of the previous bridgerton novel, and here we see it play out with Phillip.Phillip and Eloise bring out the best and worst in each other as they push the buttons that the other had been hiding for years, but as any good romance novel does, the characters grow together and become better, more understanding people.I enjoyed this book, even though it has some pretty heavy subject matter at times and the characters make decisions that we might not agree with.

I’m sure great for the sentimentalists