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    Colin to Pen
    9 Dec
    [07:03]

    Colin: I need a favour
    Colin: also hi
    Colin: good morning

    The phone vibrates against the bathroom counter, and Penelope hates the way her heart does this little flip in her chest at the sight of his name flickering at the top of her notifications. She stills, eyeliner poised in her hand, and contemplates answering. He never texts this early, so it is likely whatever he needs is important.

    But she is running late.

    And, more importantly, she is trying to be better about these sorts of things.

    OR: A Hallmark Move Christmas Special featuring two idiots in love and ALLLLLLLL the tropes.

    UPDATE 2/6/26 WITH AN EPILOGUE THAT NOBODY ASKED FOR.

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    07 Feb 2026

  2. Public Bookmark 18

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    Pen wakes up hungover with Colin Bridgerton’s hand on her ass—and a hazy memory of announcing to his entire family that her orgasms are “subtle.”
    Now Colin can’t stop thinking about it… and he definitely can’t let it stand. Her best friend is suddenly offering to prove—meticulously—that the only subtle thing here was her taste in men.
    Or.

    “What the fuck,” he says, enunciating each word like he’s tasting it, “is a ‘subtle orgasm’?”
    I choke—coffee, air, and my dignity all at once.
    “Colin,” I hiss, palms over my face. “We are not discussing my orga—this in a public diner.”
    He leans in anyway, infuriatingly earnest. “Explain it to me, Pen.”
    And because tequila is the devil, my brain chooses that exact moment to remember everything.

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    24 Jan 2026

  3. Public Bookmark 56

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    Amongst the chaos of raising four children, Colin and Penelope, now 45 and 42, struggle to find time for each other and balance their busy careers, while also doing their best to give their kids the attention they deserve as they grow up. A little bit of a mid-life crisis and mid-life reflection cause the two to reevaluate their priorities.

    Sequel to He Fell Harder

    Can easily be read as a standalone fic too!

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    Colin stopped short when he re-entered the bedroom at the sight of his wife sitting at the edge of the bed, her legs crossed in front of her.

    “God, you’re so fucking hot.”

    When he reached her, he dropped down to his knees and leaned forward to kiss her. She spread her thighs to accommodate him, sliding her hands behind his neck and pulling him closer.

    “What do you want?” he asked, his voice gravelly.

    “Absolutely anything.”

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    24 Jan 2026

  4. Public Bookmark 47

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    Penelope is tired of her frustrating and lacking life and decides she wants what the Bridgertons have and comes up with a plan to get it.

    She's going to fuck her way through the whole of the family for their money. Why should she not live just as comfortably as they do?

    The more she studies them to learn their weaknesses, the more she learns how very many secrets they all have and how easy it is bend them to her will.

    Whether its through mutually beneficial discreet arrangements, blackmail or becoming a mistress she's going to get her hands on as much of their money as she can while being spoiled in their riches and elaborate gifts.

     

     

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    This is M/F, F/F so please read accordingly - Penelope doesn't care who she fucks to get what she wants.

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    23 Jan 2026

  5. Public Bookmark 48

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    Penelope Featherington is unlucky in love—and painfully aware of it.
    After yet another breakup, she does what she always does: drinks too much with her friends, laughs it off, and goes home with someone who won’t stay.

    It’s a pattern Francesca Bridgerton has noticed.
    It’s a pattern Colin Bridgerton never knew about—until he does.

    When Colin realises Penelope has been seeking comfort everywhere except the one place it’s always existed, he makes a quiet decision: next time, he’ll be there. Not to take advantage. Not to fix her. Just to stay.

    A modern London AU about bad habits, good friends, and learning that being chosen while sober means more than being wanted while drunk.

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    19 Jan 2026