1 - 20 of 306 Bookmarks by kerthomp
Navigation
List of Bookmarks
-
Tags
Summary
The Selkie was a rough old pub, only a stone's throw from east London's best brothels and the working men they both served. There wasn't anywhere quite like it though, not with Charlotte running the place and seizing every opportunity she could get - even if it meant making deals with a gangster and setting his favourite barmaid in his sights to keep him sweet.
Penelope had always been taught the Devil would have a handsome face - what she wasn't prepared for is for him to be a gentleman as well.
What does a poor working girl do when a dangerous man offers her what none ever has before: safety.
aka 1890s Barmaid!Penelope x Gangster!Colin
Bookmarked by kerthomp
25 Apr 2026
-
- Words:
- 189,878
- Works:
- 4
- Bookmarks:
- 14
Bookmarked by kerthomp
18 Mar 2026
-
Tags
Summary
“Mr Bridgerton? Colin?”
He almost did not recognise her. She looked very different — pretty red curls bobbed fashionably; cheeks and lips stained with a little rouge; a day dress in a lovely mauve colour that made her eyes seem bluer, somehow — but it was her scent that threw him off. Now that he thought about it, he could not quite recall what Penelope Featherington actually smelled like (he had not seen her in years, after all). She was so often at Bridgerton House that all he could summon was the same lilac smell that his mother and his siblings bore, but of course there must be other notes he was forgetting.
Still, he was fairly certain she had never smelled like this: vetiver and geranium, sharp and green and floral.
Not a bad smell by any means — just not Penelope’s. Even though he could not recall her scent, he knew certainly this was not it. She must be wearing perfume. It befuddled him so much that he realised he had been staring at her silently for a lot longer than was polite, especially for an old family friend he had not seen in ages.
OR: in 1920s paris, perfumer colin meets an old friend
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 54,691
- Chapters:
- 8/8
- Collections:
- 1
- Comments:
- 810
- Kudos:
- 1,777
- Bookmarks:
- 435
- Hits:
- 43,197
Bookmarked by kerthomp
07 Mar 2026
-
Tags
Summary
When a more or less innocent Kook event turns into a nightmare, our favorite Pogues end up on the run, where they are forced to rely on each other, and JJ and Kiara are forced to face that there might be more to their friendship than what they thought they'd ever admit to. In order to save their lives, and with a substantial reward on the line, how far will they go to clear their names, put the most powerful man on the Island behind bars, and figure out what comes next?
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 198,741
- Chapters:
- 22/22
- Comments:
- 212
- Kudos:
- 416
- Bookmarks:
- 65
- Hits:
- 22,968
Bookmarked by kerthomp
20 Nov 2024
-
Tags
Summary
The Pogues had always assumed it was impossible to lose the loose cannon of their group; but, upon JJ's mysterious disappearance, Kiara's deepest feelings are brought to light, Pope is forced to make some tough decisions, Sarah questions her dangerous lifestyle and John B discovers the significance of having the most amazing best friend.
Bookmarked by kerthomp
20 Nov 2024
-
Tags
Summary
Kiara and JJ have always had chemistry, it's part of their charming friendship. But one day it gets the better of both of them, and it leads to some cosmic tension relief. They decide that it's better for their friendship if it's only Friends with benefits, they get what they want and they get to keep their friendship. Except Kiara starts falling, quickly and shes left in a JJ Maybank rabbit hole. They soon learn that friends with benefits almost never works out, not when you're secretly in love. She cant seem to say no to something that makes her feel so good.
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 105,986
- Chapters:
- 28/28
- Comments:
- 163
- Kudos:
- 470
- Bookmarks:
- 45
- Hits:
- 26,286
Bookmarked by kerthomp
19 Nov 2024
-
- Words:
- 684,095
- Works:
- 2
- Bookmarks:
- 10
Bookmarked by kerthomp
12 Nov 2024
-
- Words:
- 205,329
- Works:
- 2
- Bookmarks:
- 15
Bookmarked by kerthomp
11 Nov 2024
-
Public Bookmark 247
Mystery Work
Part of Polin ABO
Summary
This is part of an ongoing challenge and will be revealed soon!
Bookmarked by kerthomp
23 Oct 2024
-
Tags
Summary
After Colin exposes Jack's schemes, the Featherington family faces financial ruin. Penelope is pressured into a marriage with a wealthy but old and cruel lord to save her family. Determined to help, Colin enlists his wealthy cousin Henry, who falls for Penelope, complicating matters further.
Who does Penelope's heart love and what new feelings is Colin discovering?Bookmarked by kerthomp
06 Oct 2024
-
Wildest Fantasies Do Not Compare by NeedingAnOutlet
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
15 Mar 2026
Tags
Summary
“I want a chance to earn my friend back.” He took a cautious step into the room. “I am whole-heartedly sorry for what I said! It was stupid and careless, and I wish I could undo it. Please let me make it up to you, to get us back to the confidence we shared before that thoughtless mistake?”
Her eyes hardened. “There is no going back, Colin.” She folded her arms across her chest. “I never asked you to court me-”
“I know, I-”
“I have not finished!”
Colin gaped at her. Pen could be sharp in her witticisms, and he now knew she could be vindictive and cold when wounded. But he’d never seen her speak with such self-possession before. He bowed his head apologetically and gestured for her to continue.
Or...
An alternative S3 based on the synopsis. Aimed to have it completed before S3 was released but took too long. It was fully plotted but only half-written when the show was released, so occasional influence from the show has crept in but I try to minimise this. Probably now a bit of 'fix fic' (sort of) for those who wanted it to take longer to rebuild their relationship, more Colin perspective, a different placing of the Whistledown reveal, and some Colin and Pen against the world! :-)
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 181,669
- Chapters:
- 33/39
- Comments:
- 282
- Kudos:
- 1,039
- Bookmarks:
- 329
- Hits:
- 55,725
Bookmarked by kerthomp
03 Oct 2024
-
The Scents of Longing by LillyWhitefield for shipperdetous
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
21 Sep 2024
Tags
Summary
Colin Bridgerton embarked on a grand tour with high hopes of triggering his first rut and presenting as an alpha. Despite his efforts and newfound experiences, he returns at the start of the new season unchanged—except for a bit more worldly wisdom. While the Ton spreads whispers that he is a beta and his family assures him of their support no matter his status, Colin cannot shake the feeling that something more lies dormant within him. His draw to Penelope Featherington and her scent only adds to his confusion.
With the season ahead, perhaps Colin will finally uncover the answers he seeks.
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 37,922
- Chapters:
- 6/6
- Collections:
- 1
- Comments:
- 510
- Kudos:
- 1,927
- Bookmarks:
- 464
- Hits:
- 43,878
Bookmarked by kerthomp
02 Oct 2024
-
Bookmarked by kerthomp
01 Oct 2024
-
Tags
Summary
A woman’s wedding night is both the most daunting but also the most exciting night of her life. Penelope Featherington, soon to be Bridgerton was no exception. It did not matter that she and Colin had already been intimate, she still felt her stomach twist with nerves every time she thought of their wedding night. But will her night be filled with love and heat, or will she be left disappointed?
Bookmarked by kerthomp
09 Sep 2024
-
Stained in Ink by canarysingingsweetly
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
27 Jul 2024
Tags
Summary
Penelope Featherington hadn't meant for anyone to see the hastily scribbled note where she listed her desired requirements of a husband. When she accidentally leaves the note in a flower bed outside the modiste, she is frantic to recover it the next day. Luckily, she finds it ... only to discover someone has replied.
Meanwhile, Colin Bridgerton is apathetic about the prospects of another marriage mart season in the ton; but when he discovers an intriguing note dropped by an anonymous, clever gentlewoman, the idea of replying to her suddenly breathes a bit more excitement into his life.
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 34,130
- Chapters:
- 8/8
- Collections:
- 1
- Comments:
- 301
- Kudos:
- 1,708
- Bookmarks:
- 432
- Hits:
- 30,755
Bookmarked by kerthomp
21 Aug 2024
-
Searching for the moon and sea by Seifdy
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
16 Aug 2025
Tags
Summary
What if Penelope reacted differently when Colin accused her of trapping him?
Penelope ran away from the Ton, giving Colin what she thought he desperately wanted: his freedom. She loves him too much to allow him to be trapped in a loveless marriage with her.
Colin never expected to lose Penelope; his anger towards her pushed her to leave him, promising he would never have to see her again.Thanks to the money she made as Lady Whisteldown, she fled to Greece, passing as a young widow named Anne Bridges. She is set to be a single mother and raise her child away from a society that never cared for her and from a father who would think the child is only a product of her "plan entrapment".
Thanks to the help of his brothers, Colin will do even the impossible to get his Pen back.
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 91,994
- Chapters:
- 18/18
- Comments:
- 963
- Kudos:
- 4,022
- Bookmarks:
- 719
- Hits:
- 151,179
Bookmarked by kerthomp
13 Aug 2024
-
profoundly unsuitable by talkfast
Fandoms: Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn, Bridgerton (TV)
16 Jan 2024
Tags
Summary
The course of a life can change in mere moments, as more than a few mismatched couples can attest...
- Lady Whistledown’s Society Papers
Penelope intervenes when a scheming young miss would have trapped Colin into marriage—by taking her place. The best that she can hope for is a marriage of avoidance, rather than outright resentment.
Colin is rescued from entrapment and considers himself the most fortunate of men. If only he could stop malicious gossipmongers such as Lady Whistledown from speaking so unkindly about his future wife.
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 17,266
- Chapters:
- 7/7
- Comments:
- 316
- Kudos:
- 3,435
- Bookmarks:
- 749
- Hits:
- 60,614
Bookmarked by kerthomp
07 Aug 2024
-
it's just that i'll always choose you by missparker
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
03 Jul 2024
Tags
Summary
When Colin Bridgerton returns to London for a social media sabbatical, Penelope suggests that he crash with her for the duration, however long it might be. Sure, she's been in love with him forever, and sure she has a full-time job, and sure she's a secret romance writer and nobody knows it, but she's really good at hiding things, so it should be fine, right? But when she also suggests that he work with her publisher, all of the secrets she's been so carefully tending start creeping into the light.
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 45,720
- Chapters:
- 7/7
- Comments:
- 725
- Kudos:
- 3,463
- Bookmarks:
- 1,028
- Hits:
- 75,001
Bookmarked by kerthomp
06 Aug 2024
-
Go Back To The Start by hpmaniac55
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
15 Apr 2026
Tags
Summary
This starts out the day after Colin reveals Whistledown at the Hastings Ball. The spouses all wake up in the same place they were on the day Daphne and Penelope debuted. So Kate in India, Pen in her room at Featherington House, Sophie in her maid room at Penwood house, and Simon at Hasting house. Will they realize the others have come back too? Will they change things for the better or will things get worse. And are they the only ones to come back? You’ll have to wait and find out.
So without further ado I present… Go Back To The Start!
Bookmarked by kerthomp
31 Jul 2024
-
City Lights by LazyTuesdayMorning
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
16 Dec 2023
Tags
Summary
Sometimes she wonders what people would say if they knew that Penelope Featherington was Colin Bridgerton's booty call. Felicity would probably spin it into some grand adventure, casting Penelope as the lonely figure stood on some moonlight shore as she waited for her lover to return. Eloise would undoubtedly be violently sick and then call her an idiot... and Penelope, well Penelope could hardly believe it herself.
It has to stop though.
It has to.
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 47,784
- Chapters:
- 6/6
- Comments:
- 375
- Kudos:
- 3,161
- Bookmarks:
- 807
- Hits:
- 71,461
Bookmarked by kerthomp
23 Jul 2024