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In the quiet aftermath of a scandalous London season, Theo struggles to navigate his crumbling marriage to Nan, whose heart may never have truly belonged to him. Haunted by the lingering shadow of Guy’s love, Theo begins to question not just his place in Nan’s life, but his place in the world he’s built around her.
When Lizzy Elmsworth comes to stay, what begins as shared concern for Nan slowly unfolds into something deeper. As letters go unread and truths remain unspoken, Theo finds unexpected solace in the one person he never thought to see clearly: Lizzy Elmsworth.
A slow-burn, forbidden connection takes root in the unlikeliest of places, between grief and hope, duty and desire.
Starts out as Teen and Up, may turn Mature, we shall see
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Let Me Love You by The_Messanger
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
20 Jun 2024
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Colin Bridgerton blames himself for the death of his wife, Marina. Though he did not love her, perhaps if pretended to care for her things would have been different. He takes comfort in the one person who has always cared for him.
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wild, wild thoughts by zireaels
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
22 Mar 2025
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After a carriage accident on their way to Aubrey Hall leaves them stranded in the middle of nowhere, Colin and Penelope must resort to staying at a nearby inn as they wait for help. Sharing such an enclosed space is difficult enough, but matters only grow worse as Penelope—whether unwittingly or not—seems intent on making him lose every shred of gentlemanly restraint instilled in him.
Or: two pent up virgins + one bed.
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16 Mar 2025
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A Dance in the Orangery by judgemyvow
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
21 Feb 2026
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Penelope had been certain — certain! — that Colin would one day return her affections.
When his head is turned instead by her cousin Marina, Penelope must admit she was wrong.
After no small amount of crying, Penelope decides she will move on. That she will find a husband. That she will be kissed.
One question lingers in the back of her mind — why on earth does Colin look so stricken to find her doing just that?
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15 Mar 2025
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The Long Road from Ruin by LazyTuesdayMorning
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
29 Nov 2024
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Colin returns from another grand-tour to find that all is not as he has left it.
A midnight flit, scandal and the long road to Gretna Green. Colin is determined to weather it all so long as he can see his dearest friend Penelope safe from the clutches of her would be husband.
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21 Jun 2024
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What if the servants had arrived a little later?
What if Penelope had found the courage to tell Colin her secret that day on the settee?
What if Colin, Penelope, and Eloise had been able to work together to solve the Whistledown problem of Part 2?
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21 Jun 2024
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a spare heart by penelopecolin (sexymonk)
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
24 Jul 2024
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A month before Penelope's presentation to the Queen, she and Colin share a vulnerable moment that leads to a brilliant idea. He is determined to see this idea through, despite Penelope's reservations.
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06 Jun 2024