If it weren't for Miss Bridgerton...

The first book in the "Roxby" series – the prehistory of the cult cycle "Bridgertons"!

For centuries, the Bridgertons and Roxbys lived next door and became good friends. Therefore, when the time came to choose a suitor for the young and independent Billie Bridgerton, both families agreed that the girl should marry one of the young Roxby brothers. Anyone except George – the heir to the title and fortune… and the arrogant upstart, an unbearable scoundrel – according to Billie.
But fate sometimes has a very peculiar sense of humor. When Billie and George met at the ball, they immediately realized that not only could they not stand each other, but living a day without each other was now beyond their strength…