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The Duchess | Anthony Bridgerton

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Parts 33
Time 4h 33m

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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.All Rights Reserved

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THE LOVE WAGER by geenagreen06

☆゜・。。・゜゜・。。・゜★ ・✦▭▭▭✧◦✦◦✧▭▭▭✦ ・ The Montgomerys and the Bridgertons are close aquaintances . Amelia Montgomery has two secretes in her life , the first one will ruin her in society , and the second has something to do with her secrete affection towards Benedict bridgerton , but accepting it would be like losing to Benedict .And she would rather drink chamber pot water than lose to him . why ? because he is also her arch nemesis , since childhood. Benedict Bridgerton , the most charming bachelor of mayfair is back in ton after his educating himself in art at Eton , just in time for his sisters debut . Now back in ton , he is set on enjoying his time back , creating some art and have a few flirtasious acquaintances . He made it clear that he was not going to settle down much to his mothers dismay but that is slowly to change because of Amelia. but soon does he realise that there is more to her than he thought . ☆゜・。。・゜゜・。。・゜★ ・✦▭▭▭✧◦✦◦✧▭▭▭✦ ・ "you drew stars around my scars and now i'm bleeding" ☆゜・。。・゜゜・。。・゜★ ・✦▭▭▭✧◦✦◦✧▭▭▭✦ ・

𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙞 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪. bridgerton by norasnetflix

"You can't scare away every man who shows up at my door!" "I can damn well try." He kept his tone quiet as he stepped closer to her. "You have no idea of the grip you have on me Hanford and I'll be damned if you fall in love with someone who isn't me." Aurora Hanford was just hoping for the best outcome for her debut season. She didn't account for Benjamin Bridgerton to make a mess out of her life with little to no words. He presented himself in her life very prominently and the girl quickly grew fond of his watchful gaze and hushed words. Aurora found herself falling for the brooding man and he realized he was falling just as deeply. Neither expected their love to form as something more or to blossom as it quickly did. Their love was a fairytale in a world where true love unions were extremely rare. They had their naysayers, their supporters, but most importantly they had each other. Even if in the beginning, neither knew it just yet. FEM! OC x MALE! BRIDGERTON OC

Remembrance by enaganda

After the unfortunate events at her mama's ball, Penelope had decided it was time for her to leave London. As she heard Colin uttered disparaging words about her towards his friends, Penelope had lost her respect towards the man she had silently loved all these years. As if that is not enough, her dearest friend Eloise had found out her identity as Lady Whistledown and had broken off their friendship not without saying harsh and hurtful words towards her. Now without reason to be fond of high society, Penelope Featherington decided to leave the country and settle down for good in Scotland. Until an accident happens.

𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐔𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓; 𝐈'𝐌 𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒; eloise bridgerton ² by hexterya

𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐋𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 that some bonds are as inevitable as the tides, drawing one and one together despite the constraints that bind them away from each other. Some cannot be escaped, others do not want to escape. But then there is society, and though evolving, it is certainly demanding of compliance. I ask you, from an unopened letter: Can the gravity of an undeniable connection be labeled as wrong? As fruit of insanity? Perhaps some truths are destined to remain shrouded in mystery, but Siena DeLuca and Eloise Bridgerton cannot, for crying out loud, endure ignorance, and much less impotence. If the world refuses to see them through gentle eyes- or accepting ones, simply- then they would damn right assure that they would find a way to wreak havoc raucous enough to earn the disdain. Because to love in secrecy is a burden, an exhausting endeavor even for those restless as them. But it is also a world too old to remain unchanging, a world too entrenched in tradition. So, when does one seize the moment to ignite revolution? When does one know it is the right moment to set in motion a scheme so grand it is meant to redefine existence as we know it? BOOK 2 OF THE: 『 BETWEEN THE FOLDS OF MY LETTERS 』SERIES!

Dare - Lily Bridgerton's story by miss_islemeadow

Miss Lily Mary Violet Bridgerton, the youngest one of her siblings, had eagerly waited for her first social season, but as it finally arrived, she was simply thoroughly disappointed that she was not allowed to pursue her dreams as a painter - as well as the poor and misogynistic supply of unmarried men. Only her family's arch nemesis, Lord Percy Lumley, seems to be irritatingly interested in her... When Percy proves out to be not as disagreeable and as much of a villain as Lily first had thought, quite the opposite really, she soon decides that he is the only possible match for her. But Percy is already promised to another woman, his vile father wants nothing to do with the Bridgertons and to make matters even worse, Lily's brother Miles seems to have some secret reason to blatantly hate the future earl. Nevertheless, after an unforgettable midsummer in Dover with Percy, their fates seemed to be as much intertwined as they are being pulled apart. How do you love someone who keeps pushing you away? How do you help someone whose pain you cannot even begin to understand? And most importantly - can love truly conquer all, or is that just something happening in fairy tales?

[2] The Queen Mother of Württemberg | A. Bridgerton by f1royalty

All Is Fair In Love And War. Lord Anthony Bridgerton, the formidable head of the Bridgerton family, sets forth on a quest to secure a worthy spouse, driven solely by his unyielding duty to preserve the family's esteemed name. His pursuit of a debutante who can meet his exacting standards appears destined for failure until the arrival of the Sharma sisters from the exotic lands of India. Yet, as the Viscount endeavors to court Edwina, his heart and mind are ensnared by an unexpected distraction-the Queen Dowager of Württemberg, now globally recognized as the Queen Mother, Charlotte. Unbeknownst to Anthony, Charlotte harbors a conflicted heart; while she yearns for him to marry, she can't escape the fervent desire that it were her he chose. A lifetime of unspoken love lingers, and she regrets the moment she turned him away when he bared his feelings. As Anthony's courtship of Edwina unfolds, Kate uncovers the stark reality of his intentions-a genuine love match isn't high on his list of priorities-certainly not when she discovers of the Viscount and Queen Mother's past. Determined to shield her sister, Kate resolves to thwart the impending union. Amidst everyone's efforts, every encounter between Charlotte and Anthony draws them irresistibly closer, entwining their destinies in a complex web of emotions. This fanfic follows Season 2 of the Bridgerton Netflix series, based on the novel "The Viscount Who Love Me" by Julia Quinn. Book 1: The Queen Dowager of Württemberg - Book 2: The Queen Mother of Württemberg Disclaimer: All original rights and credits of this amazing series goes to its creators. And of course, the original creator of all characters and books, Julia Quinn and to Chris Van Duden, the creator/showrunner/executive producer of the Netflix Original Series: Bridgerton. The only new/added characters are Charlotte, etc, and its ideas belong to me.

It is wrong...to love you? ~ E. Bridgerton by alondratrevi

In which Isabela runs from her home in search of quiet and a new mindset. In search of hope and love. She finds herself in her aunt's home, the Queen of England, hoping that her aunt and her 'subjetcs' will be quiet and loving enough to accept the heir as she goes through the mourning of her family, and prepares herself to her new life as the Queen of Spain. What the Princess was looking for was for guidance in how to become true royalty form her Aunt Charlotte, but she also yearned to find her one true love, as her mother hoped for her to do. What she did not intend to find was a stubborn girl who thought she was above anyone else and thought of love and marriage as something compared to sending cattle off to slaughter. She especially did not expect to be quite fond of this certain girl. THIS IS A GXG STORY THE OC AND BENEDICT WILL HAVE A SLIGHT RELATIONSHIP THIS IS OC X ELOISE BRIDGERTON THERE WILL BE SEXUAL SCENES LATER ON IN THE STORY FRIENDS TO LOVERS

The Wallflower by Polin1824

After a night of wonder under flowers and fireworks, Penelope Featherington thought she was on top of the world. Things seemed to go perfectly for once in her life. Until, her best friend discovers something she's been hiding for years. And to top it all off she overhears a conversation she was never meant to hear. And for the first time in her life Penelope truly feels like she's alone in the world. Penelope must look inside herself and decide once and for all if she will continue her usual wallflower ways or if it's time for her to step into the spotlight and claim the life she has always dreamed of having. Colin Bridgerton was, in his own estimation, perfectly happy being single. He enjoyed the occasional dance with the beautiful debutantes and his charming ways lead him to be quite a flirt. However he knew deep down it meant nothing. He was not in search of a wife, in fact he wasn't even ready to entertain the idea of finding one. He did however find himself involved in a rather deep and genuine friendship with one, Miss Penelope Featherington. But when his own foolish remarks threaten to ruin there relationship forever, he must decide whether he can let her go or if there is maybe something he hadn't seen in her before. Could Prince Charming (or rather Mr. Charming) truly set aside his rakish ways for one wallflower? Or will the secrets she's hiding tear them even farther apart? What happens when a wallflower blossoms?

A Wallflower's Discoveren by enaganda

At the start of the 1814 season, Viscount Anthony Bridgerton had decided that he'll finally look for and take in a wife. Having interviewed most of the ladies of the ton and found none deserving, his interest was piqued whilst at the Danbury Ball when he overhears his mother and sister speak of a lady in high regard; and in their comments found that this woman shares the same qualities he had been looking for in a prospect. What will happen if he finds out that the same lady in question was no other than his sister's best friend and their long time neighbor, Penelope Featherington?

[1] The Queen Dowager of Württemberg | A. Bridgerton by f1royalty

The tale of Her Majesty The Queen Dowager of Württemberg unfolds not as a fairy-tale love story with a happily ever after but as a narrative of growth and resilience. Returning to London with her youngest children after her husband's demise, she steps back into the swirl of the 1813 social season. Life demanded many sacrifices from Charlotte, but none weighed as heavily as the sacrifice of her enduring love, especially for one man-a particular Viscount. Thirteen years after burying the echoes of their first love, fate orchestrates a poignant reunion between Charlotte and the Viscount, Anthony Bridgerton. What they believed to be entombed emotions rise to the surface with each encounter, proving that some feelings, no matter how deeply buried, refuse to remain silent. Love crashes onto their souls once again, defying the passage of time and stirring the embers of a connection they thought had long faded away. The 1813 social season will definitely be as unexpected as it will be beautiful and scandalous. Lady Whistledown shall have to purchase more ink... Disclaimer: All original rights and credits of this amazing series goes to its creators. And of course, the original creator of all characters and books, Julia Quinn and to Chris Van Duden, the creator/showrunner/executive producer of the Netflix Original Series: Bridgerton. The only new/added characters are Princess Charlotte, etc, and its ideas belong to me.

The Artist's Muse by HarmonysLoveHP

Dearest Gentle Readers: It appears that not every match follows a traditional path despite the wishes of society. Sometimes, love is more powerful than the fear of death ***** Benedict Bridgerton has longed to be known as an individual, not by his last name. As the new season begins, members of the ton continue to pursue Benedict as a future husband. He has no intentions of marrying this season. However, when he meets a fellow artist, Benedict realizes he has finally found someone who sees him how he wishes to be seen. There is only one problem: the artist is also a male. While Benedict has known others like the artist, he also understands the risks associated with beginning a secret relationship with someone of the same sex. As the artist and Benedict's relationship grows more impassioned, they must devise a plan to protect one another. Enter the mysterious woman in which Benedict and the artist have both known. Will she be able to prevent their relationship from being discovered? In a story of heartbreak, secrets, and self-discovery, Benedict must decide if love is worth risking everything, including his own life.

An Eternity with You (Bridgerton oc x oc) by NatashaD2967

If you were to ask anyone in the ton about the Lady with a Fan, even an errand boy could give you an answer. That's the name Anastasia Bridgerton had built for herself to protect her family after their father's passing. As the oldest sister and twin of Anthony Bridgerton, Anastasia lived and breathed to keep her family safe. Marriage was the last thing on her mind when her brother, the Viscount had yet to mature enough to handle the responsibilities of being a head. Anastasia, despite being the Diamond of her Season, devoted her efforts towards the stability of the Bridgertons, leaving no room for romance. However, this may change with the arrival of the Dashing Prince of the North, Nicholas Alexander, who returned to London's high society many years later. With her sister's debut, her brother's ignorance, and her family's stability weighing her down, can the girl find it in her heart to love another? It is said that love concurs all, but can it stand the furious winds of a scandal?

Falling for a Bridgerton : a Bridgerton fanfic by violetknightly

Falling for a Bridgerton Dear readers, The season of courting has long come to an end. Many of this season's hopefuls have found their match and have joined their families in holy matrimony, whether it was for love, for money, or worst of all, for lack of other options. It's clear to anyone with an eye that the duchess and duke chose to marry for love, but shall we be able to say the same for her siblings? Yours Truly, Lady Whistledown ~~~~~~~ a ff where anthony, colin & eloise fall in love 🥺🥺 Hi! I'm Violet! I hope you enjoy my fanfiction :) THEMES * love * romance * fantasy * sexuality * self esteem / image ✨ #1 in Eloise ✨

A Loveless Marriage: A Bridgerton Story by mrsfredweasley22

Kathryn Bishop had a great life. She grew up with loving and supportive parents and a younger sister who she got along with. Mr and Mrs. Bishop were lucky enough to marry for love and Kathryn could not wait until she was old enough to marry someone that she loved. True love was what she looked for and she would not settle for less. That's why when she found herself in a loveless marriage with Viscount Bridgerton she could not have been more confused and somewhat angry. How did her life end up like that? What had gone wrong? And more importantly what could she do to fix it? {fem oc x Anthony Bridgerton} {Season 1} This story will take place in season 1 but most likely will have its own story line that's doesn't necessarily follow the show *I do not know the Bridgerton characters or the Bridgerton story line. I do however own Kathryn Bishop, her parents, her sister, and any storyline I write* May 9, 2023-May 26, 2023 Rankings #10 anthony 5/19/23 #9 1800s 5/19/23 #1 francescabridgerton 5/24/23 #1 viscountess 6/3/23 #3 gregorybridgerton 6/3/23 #3 benedictbridgerton 6/3/23 #7 anthonybridgerton 6/3/23

First Impressions // A Bridgerton Story by Audelia01

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

Things We Have in Common by bridgerton_swiftie

"My heart ached for her when she wasn't near, but it skipped a beat when I saw her." It is Elizabeth Johnston's second debutante, she finds it pressuring that even the Queen is sending her hope in finding a suitable husband. While experiencing every possible emotion you could before be presented to society a second time, she finds herself falling for someone that she can't have. At least not in public for all eyes to see. ________________________________________________ eloise x fem oc I do not own any of Netflix's Bridgerton characters. I only own the ones in this story that are not in the show or books. before you read, i will warn you, i changed around the timeline of the siblings getting married just a little bit. :)

The Emerald Viscountess by supremexx381

Eleanora Fitzwilliam had known Anthony Bridgerton since they were both merely three and ten years of age. Eleanora's unexpected marriage to another man drifted the two apart, cutting them off from communication for ten years. That is, until the marriage ended tragically. A pivotal reunion, trials and tribulations of Daphne's debuting season, unrequited affection, and Eleanora's entering of her season with her terminally ill condition known as "the spinster" all challenge her bond with Anthony as he's in the midst of searching for a viscountess. ~~~ "Let us stop for a second," Eleanora suggested, smiling. Anthony couldn't help but feel panic rise inside him. "Am I doing something wrong?" "No," she said softly. "You are doing everything right." ~~~ Anthony Bridgerton x fem!OC Trope: childhood friends to lovers, enemies to lovers Began writing: 4/14/22 Began publishing: 6/26/22 Finished publishing: 7/18/22

TWO ALONG THEIR WAY ┃a. bridgerton by ren_the_witch

Inanna Sharma always felt the weight of the world on her shoulders. From protecting her younger sisters to struggling against her inner demons, every act felt like an impossibility. Life did not equate to living, until someone from her a past life set her heart alight, joined the battle against her demons, and showed her just how powerful love can be. - anthony bridgerton x oc

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Eloise Bridgerton forced to go out into society..this season to find a husband, she is to court with Ambrose Harrington with no interest she quickly realized why she did not want to marry and decided the both of them have a fake marriage alliance to keep the mothers off their back. That is until a terrible tragedy happens and out of this comes a beautiful relationship beginning with Eloise and Valerie Ambrose's oldest sister..read to find out..what shall happen..next. Started: June 6th, 2024. Ended: June 14th, 2024. © @JustAnotherB3BE

Tales of a Heart ▪︎ Anthony Bridgerton by eternallyale

•It was originally posted on tumblr, my tumblr is @alewritesfics▪︎ ♡Anthony Bridgerton x reader♡ Anthony Bridgerton has declared he's looking for a wife, his future viscountess. With every debutante competing to capture his attention, although there is not a lot from whom to choose from. However, with a new season also means new comers, and the Sharma family has entered this season. *This follows Bridgerton season 2*

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☆゜・。。・゜゜・。。・゜★ ・✦▭▭▭✧◦✦◦✧▭▭▭✦ ・ The Montgomerys and the Bridgertons are close aquaintances . Amelia Montgomery has two secretes in her life , the first one will ruin her in society , and the second has something to do with her secrete affection towards Benedict bridgerton , but accepting it would be like losing to Benedict .And she would rather drink chamber pot water than lose to him . why ? because he is also her arch nemesis , since childhood. Benedict Bridgerton , the most charming bachelor of mayfair is back in ton after his educating himself in art at Eton , just in time for his sisters debut . Now back in ton , he is set on enjoying his time back , creating some art and have a few flirtasious acquaintances . He made it clear that he was not going to settle down much to his mothers dismay but that is slowly to change because of Amelia. but soon does he realise that there is more to her than he thought . ☆゜・。。・゜゜・。。・゜★ ・✦▭▭▭✧◦✦◦✧▭▭▭✦ ・ "you drew stars around my scars and now i'm bleeding" ☆゜・。。・゜゜・。。・゜★ ・✦▭▭▭✧◦✦◦✧▭▭▭✦ ・