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Across a Crowded Room

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Parts 11
Time 58m

ChaptersofCharm

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Penelope Featherington has always been the wallflower in the bustling city of London, easily overlooked in the crowded rooms of high society. But no one knows that Penelope is the voice behind a wildly popular anonymous blog, capturing the hidden stories of London's elite while secretly nursing a long-held crush on her best friend's brother, Colin Bridgerton.

Colin Bridgerton, a globe-trotting photographer, is used to seeing the world through his lens, yet somehow he's missed the quiet brilliance of Penelope, who has always been just across the crowded rooms they've shared. Upon his return to London, Colin begins to see Penelope in a new light, drawn to her in ways he never expected.

As their paths cross more frequently, Colin realizes that the woman who has been right in front of him all these years might be the one person who truly understands him. However, with Penelope's anonymous blog gaining attention and her hidden feelings for Colin threatening to surface, both must face the truth about what they see when they look across a crowded room.

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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?

Happiness Begins // polin A.U. by atlafan-tumblr

Penelope didn't choose to have a crush on her best friend's older brother. She didn't choose for that crush to turn into pure, unadulterated love. If she had any choices, she would have chosen for Colin to love her back. To notice her. That's not fair. He does notice her, just not in the way she'd like him to. polin AU

California Dreaming - Polin by BurtonBridge04

Penelope Featherington is in love with Colin Bridgerton and he's too stupid to realise. He was getting married & she didn't want to watch him grow old with someone else. Enough was enough. She travels to LA for her dreams & her life is transformed. The new confident, sexy Penelope is here & Colin can't stand it. Romantic story, Modern ERA based on Polin 🐝 PART 1 (1/7 uploaded) PART 2 (7/14 uploaded) PART 3 (will be uploaded regularly this week) Thanks JQ for this couple. We love you💗

The Courtship Scheme by JennieoftheValley

Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton grew up together as neighbors and best friends. Now at the ages of twenty two and twenty seven, propriety and their families dictate that they part ways, and settle into their roles as a Gentleman and Lady of the ton. Refusing to give up on their friendship, Colin comes up with a plan that will keep Penelope in his life.

A Wallflower's Bloom by enaganda

"Are you mad? I would never dream of courting Penelope Featherington." Brokenhearted from the words she heard from her childhood love, Penelope Featherington had decided to change her ways and prove herself worthy of being loved. As the 1815 London season starts, she comes back at the ton with determination, confidence and charms enough to find a husband to marry.

Forever My Girl by BurtonBridge04

This Fic is a modern era based on the story of the movie, 'Forever my Girl'. It will obviously have some differences with a deeper storyline, but the idea stems from the movie. Colin & Penelope are essentially teenage sweethearts who were destined, Their love story is complicated, heart-breaking & raw. .... A story where Colin becomes a successful singer, and decides to return to his hometown 8 years later, where he encounters his high school sweetheart Penelope Featherington who he once left at the altar. Thing's have changed, she has changed, but his heart hasn't. Notes: Inspired by Forever My Girl by Bethany Ashton Wolf

Never Be The Same. by BurtonBridge04

Modern Polin Love Story 💗 FIC UPDATED - 23/12/24 (Grammar and story updated a little with some extras) Penelope hasn't been in contact with Colin Bridgerton for four years, her relationships with the Bridgerton's had became strained after her 18th birthday. Eloise was drifting away and she finally found her independence... Until, She receives an invitation to her old friend's wedding and new feelings and old feelings come to light. Will Italy be the destination of dreams, failures or love? Penelope has changed, and everyone is going to notice. It was now or never.

Love me not by JoannaWorldLove

Colin Bridgerton finds himself stuck in a marriage to Penelope Featherington-someone he never would have considered pursuing in the first place. She was his best friend, the one person who understands him, but having to marry her because they were caught in a compromising situation, makes him feel anger towards her! Will they find a way to coexist together? Will they find their way to each other in the end?

We Can't Be Friends by JoannaWorldLove

Penelope Featherington has been good friends with the Bridgertons since she was a teenager. She met Eloise Bridgerton in high school and they were like sisters; as a result of their strong relationship, she got close to the entire Bridgerton family. She became a close friend of Colin, Eloise's brother, and their shared passion for writing bonded them. Colin was a successful writer for a travel magazine, and his position required him to travel much. Penelope was a successful writer who worked in the film industry, developing stories for television shows in general. She was always welcomed to travel everywhere with the Bridgertons and treated like a member of the family. When the Bridgertons prepare a family vacation to Italy, Penelope accepts their invitation to accompany the entire family, unaware that the experience will completely transform her life.

The Traveling Bridgerton by Emily_Caulfield

Colin continues his tour with a trip to Italy. However, when his letters to his dear friend, Penelope, go unanswered, he returns home early to see her. Penelope makes it clear that she does not wish to see him, leaving him quite distraught. In his room, Colin finds a love letter addressed to him, the traveling Bridgerton. He now has two goals this season; to get back into Penelope's good graces, and to find who wrote the letter. Penelope has goals this season as well; to find a husband, to get Eloise to forgive her, and to continue her role as Lady Whistledown.

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The Wallflower cover

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The Courtship Scheme cover

A Wallflower's Bloom cover

Forever My Girl cover

Never Be The Same. cover

Love me not cover

We Can't Be Friends cover

The Traveling Bridgerton cover

The Wallflower

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?