In the heart of London's social season, a newcomer stirs the whispers of the ton. Lady Nora Louisaton, the second daughter of the Duke of Morocco and the French-born Duchess Zahra, arrives in London with her family, carrying grace, intellect, and a quiet strength that intrigues all who meet her. But what sets her apart is not just her noble lineage-it is her unwavering faith, her curiosity about the world, and the elegant headscarf that speaks of her heritage. As the Queen's ball opens the season, Anthony Bridgerton, Viscount and head of his family, finds himself captivated the moment his eyes fall upon her. A man bound by duty, weighed down by the expectations of society, Anthony has never been one to chase the impossible. Yet, with Lady Nora, everything feels inevitable. But London's high society is not kind to those who stand out. Differences in culture, faith, and tradition threaten to pull them apart before they can even begin. As Anthony battles the opinions of the ton and his own fears of scandal, Nora must navigate a world where she is both admired and scrutinized. In a season filled with longing glances, stolen moments, and whispered confessions, can love defy the expectations of society? Or will duty and tradition prove too great a chasm to cross?

Daphne Bridgerton might have been the 1813 debutant diamond, but she wasn't the only miss to stand out that season. Behind her was a close second, her best friend, Delilah Silvester. The only daughter and child of the Silvester family. With her mother's declining health, Delilah is left to manage her family's estate. When she discovers a letter from a father that shattered all hope. What will happen?

"...He resisted the urge to laugh bitterly. As if there was anything left to fix. The damage was done. His name had been dragged through society's cruel, whispering halls, and Elizabeth Kensington had delivered the final blow with a smile on her lips. He hated her..." "...And the worst part? He knew-knew-that the next time he saw her, she'd be smirking, triumphant, utterly insufferable. And he would hate her all over again." ~*~*~* In the dazzling world of modern aristocracy, where wealth and legacy reign supreme, Elizabeth Kensington and Anthony Bridgerton have nothing in common-except for the ironclad contract binding them in marriage. A decision made long ago by Anthony's late father now forces them into a union neither of them wants. But this isn't just an inconvenient arrangement-it's a war. Once childhood acquaintances turned bitter rivals, Anthony and Elizabeth have spent years avoiding each other, their animosity fueled by a long-standing misunderstanding neither dares to confront. But with their families watching and high society waiting for a scandal, they must play their parts to perfection-even as their shared resentment ignites into something far more dangerous. As passion and power collide, Anthony and Elizabeth will be forced to choose-fight against each other or stand together before the truth destroys them both. Enemies by circumstance. Lovers by fate. Bound by a past neither of them understands. Will they survive the fire, or will their love be A Striking Blow?

𝙄𝙉 𝙒𝙃𝙄𝘾𝙃 Benedict Bridgerton falls for the Queen's adopted daughter

❝ 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚'𝙨 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙮 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝙛𝙡𝙮 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙠𝙞𝙨𝙨 ❞

After spending years as one of the most sought-after bachelorette of the ton, Esmeralda Blackwood has decided one last time for the sake of her father to try to settle down and carry on the family line. She knows love exists because her parents were a shining example of a loving, happy marriage. Still, she has no intentions of falling in love with her intended groom. She meets the Sharmas and decided to help the young Sharma find a husband but she didn't count on her ex-childhood friend Anthony Bridgerton trying to court her. Esmeralda has no intention of allowing Anthony Bridgerton anywhere near her new friends. She vows to do whatever it takes to interfere with the rakish viscount's courtship, but in the process manages to unintentionally get herself into some outlandish situations, which also place her in close proximity with the man himself. When Esmeralda and the Sharmas are invited to a house party at the Bridgerton country estate, she discovers the old side of Anthony the side she fell in love with when they were kids.

After spending years as one of the most notorious rakes of the ton, Anthony Bridgerton has decided it's time to settle down and carry on the family line. He knows love exists, because his parents were a shining example of a loving, happy marriage. Still, he has no intentions of falling in love with his intended bride. Anthony's father died quite young, so Anthony believes, albeit irrationally, that he will die young too. Falling in love is a complication he doesn't need in his already too short life, so he sets out to court the beauty who is the latest toast of the ton. She is a woman who meets his requirements for a wife, but with whom he could never see himself falling in love. Anthony just didn't count on the infuriating lady stirring his desires in a way no other woman ever has. Amelia Windsor has no intention of allowing Anthony Bridgerton anywhere near herself. She vows to do whatever it takes to interfere with the rakish viscount's courtship, but in the process manages to unintentionally get herself into some outlandish situations, which also place her into close proximity with the man himself. Her encounters with Anthony leave her hot and bothered and feeling confused. But outside forces draw the two apart. Princess Amelia is engaged to King of Spain, while Anthony is forcefully engaged to Miss Edwina Sharma. Neither are a love match. Can the two break free of their chains and reunite? Or will they forever be held in place by their mistakes, regrets, and societal expectations? We shall find out, my gentle reader. #2 lovesquare

"𝑌𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑏𝑡𝑙𝑒𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑎 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑘 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑝𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑓 𝑎 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑡 𝑔𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑠." "𝖶𝗁𝖺𝗍?" "𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑏𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑜𝑜 𝑑𝑢𝑚𝑏 𝑡𝑜 𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡." 𝘪𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 the younger sister of Sherlock Holmes decides to go undercover in the high society of London 1813, unintentionally attracting the attention of a certain Viscount. _ Enola Holmes x Anthony Bridgerton (also a little Friedrich x Enola but only shortly) _ Part one of the Bridgerton series. ᴘᴀʀᴛ ᴛᴡᴏ: 𝔰𝔢𝔠𝔬𝔫𝔡 𝔟𝔬𝔯𝔫| ᴮᵉⁿᵉᵈᶦᶜᵗ ᴮʳᶦᵈᵍᵉʳᵗᵒⁿ ᴘᴀʀᴛ ᴛʜʀᴇᴇ: ᑲᥲs𝗍ᥲʀძ| ᴱˡᵒᶦˢᵉ ᴮʳᶦᵈᵍᵉʳᵗᵒⁿ → ᶜᵒᵐᶦⁿᵍ ˢᵒᵒⁿ

"һᥱіrs һᥲ᥎ᥱ 𝗍һᥱ rᥱs⍴᥆ᥒsіᑲіᥣі𝗍ᥡ, sᥱᥴ᥆ᥒძ s᥆ᥒs һᥲ᥎ᥱ 𝗍һᥱ 𝖿ᥙᥒ." 𝚒𝚗 𝚠𝚑𝚒𝚌𝚑 the second prince of Prussia goes to Great Britain seeking political support for the war in the midst of the social season, doing nothing to hide his infatuation with a certain second son. ⇲ TW: contains smut ;), also sickness and depression Part two of the Bridgerton sᴇʀɪᴇs ᴘᴀʀᴛ ᴏɴᴇ: ₚᵣᵢᵥₐₜₑ 𝒹ₑₜₑ𝒸ₜᵢᵥₑ| ᴬⁿᵗʰᵒⁿʸ ᴮʳᶦᵈᵍᵉʳᵗᵒⁿ ᴘᴀʀᴛ ᴛʜʀᴇᴇ: ᑲᥲs𝗍ᥲʀძ| ᴱˡᵒᶦˢᵉ ᴮʳᶦᵈᵍᵉʳᵗᵒⁿ → ᶜᵒᵐᶦⁿᵍ ˢᵒᵒⁿ

Phoebe Featherington hates everything that comes with her namesake. Her rude older sisters, her overbearing mother, her dismissive father, parties, balls, potential suitors, and don't even get her started on the colors of her gowns. As much as she hates everything to do with being a part of society, she knows that it might be up to her to save her family from the embarrassment of having 4 daughters still not wed by the end of the season. But how is she to do this when there is so much pain she has yet to deal with from her past? Anthony Bridgerton x OC **I DO NOT OWN BRIDGERTON, THE STORY OR THE CHARACTERS. Those belong to the brilliant Julia Quinn. I only own Phoebe Featherington and her story** [HIGHEST RANKING: - #3 in Anthony Bridgerton 3/21/22 - #7 in Bridgerton 3/30/22 - #1 in Lady Whistledown 8/17/22 ]