**Dearest Readers,** My quills have been sharpened in eager anticipation of the 1815 season, and I daresay it shall prove as thrilling as any before it. New faces grace our glittering ballrooms - most notably the daughters of the Earl of Somerset, presented to society for the very first time. Yours truly, **Lady Whistledown's Society Papers** ~ The Earl's daughters are opposites in every regard. Lady Marie, the younger, is softness and sweetness itself, earning the coveted title of Diamond of the Season. Her beauty and gentle charm quickly capture the admiration of Mr. Benedict Bridgerton, who appears every inch the attentive suitor. Yet it is her elder sister, Lady Esther - sharp-witted, bold, and far less inclined toward obedience - who truly unsettles him. With their father quietly pressing for a match to secure his own hidden interests, what begins as a season of promise soon becomes a matter of urgency. And when fate intervenes, it is not the sister meant to be chosen who must secure a husband before the final dance. For in matters of the heart, dear reader, desire rarely follows expectation.

It is said that second-born sons have all the fun. This much is certainly true for Benedict Bridgerton, free from the burdens held by his eldest brother, the Viscount. One must wonder, how does the second eldest Bridgerton spend his time? To the ton's surprise, it seems a certain lady may have captured his attention this evening. Could Benedict Bridgerton, the tortured artist of the clan, finally find himself a reason to settle down? And could Madeleine Sinclair, who has until now, been doomed for a future of spinsterhood, finally find herself in a love match? ** this story may not chronologically follow the events of the show and things may be switched around in order to compliment the storyline **

Welcome dear readers to an interesting story. A young girl is welcomed into society and into the Viscount's heart. Lady Katherine Basset of Hastings, the daughter of the late Duke and an unnamed mother, is now to be welcomed into society. The perfect daughter of the late Duke now finds herself wrapped up in scandal and love when sinful territory is explored with a certain Viscount. Will she find love or be exposed as ruined? Yours truly, Lady Whistledown ° Based on: Bridgerton season 1 °

"My final letters, were they read? Or were they written in vain?" Although born in France, Juliette Villeneuve often spent her childhood summers in London. With the passing of each summer, her adoration for a certain Bridgerton boy grew. During their months apart, the two would exchange lively letters. That is until a family tragedy kept Juliette from returning to London. Soon after, the letters to Juliette abruptly halted. Three years later, Juliette returns to London in midst of the social season, in search of a dear husband. Despite her efforts, she could not rid herself of Anthony Bridgerton and the bitterness that closely followed. Anthony Bridgerton was a demon that plagued her dreams as well as her reality. BRIDGERTON FANFICTION Anthony Bridgerton x OC [COMPLETED] 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝: 𝐣𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝐬𝐭, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝: 𝐣𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝: