To Be Briefly, Yours
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Last published Tue, May 27, 2025
Sharp tongues and sharper secrets collide when Eloise Bridgerton forms an unlikely alliance with her fiercest rival, Cressida Cowper.
As their game of insults turns dangerously intimate, Eloise's hunt for Lady Whistledown's identity uncovers something far more scandalous: the fire beneath Cressida's ice.
Now, with society watching and Penelope's betrayal fresh, these enemies must decide-will they tear each other apart, or tear down the rules that chain them?
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Dearest gentle reader, it has been bought to my attention a certain Miss Bridgerton is back in town. In the hallowed halls of Regency London, where whispers of romance and scandal intertwine like the delicate tendrils of a climbing rose, Lady Elliana Bridgerton returns to society with the weight of familial expectation upon her shoulders. Fresh from the jubilant nuptials of her sister, she embarks upon her own debutante season, a time when her heart and aspirations dance precariously on the precipice of high society's demands. Yet, as she dons her finest gowns and steps into the glittering ballroom, longing for a match that would elevate her standing, fate conspires to divert her course. For in the midst of swirling gowns and the cadence of laughter, she encounters the enigmatic Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings. With his brooding charm and an allure that ignites a fire within her, Elliana finds herself irresistibly drawn to the very man her heart had sworn to avoid. As the pair navigate the treacherous waters of societal expectation and personal desire, Elliana must confront her own heart's inclinations, discovering that true love often lies in the most unexpected of places. Will she dare to defy the conventions that bind her, or will she succumb to the pressures of propriety? In this tale of passion and intrigue, secrets shall be unveiled, and the bonds of love tested, as Lady Elliana learns that sometimes the most enticing romance is the one that finds you when you least expect it.Complete
Talk of the Ton | S. Basset DoH
Grosvenor Square, 1813 The London Social Season has only just begun. With presentations before Her Majesty and new scandals simmering beneath the surface, one must wonder-how will this season unfold? This author, for one, cannot wait to find out. Consider, dear reader, the household of the Dowager Viscountess Bridgerton-who shall not only be shepherding her eldest daughter, Miss Daphne Bridgerton, but also her younger daughter, Miss Elena Bridgerton, through the dizzying whirl of the ton's festivities. Will they find their perfect matches? }~~~~~~~~~~~{ Miss Elena Bridgerton, though perhaps more open to the notion of marriage than her younger twin, Miss Eloise, remains a creature of intellect and curiosity. Her passion for knowledge-and for freedom-burns as brightly as any candle in the Bridgerton library. Follow her as she navigates the intricate waltz between love and liberty, striving to hold onto what little independence society allows her. Simon Basset, the newly minted Duke of Hastings, has but one purpose in London: to settle his late father's affairs before returning to Clyvedon. In no need-and even less desire-of a wife, the Duke has sworn never to marry. But will his resolve remain unshaken once he encounters the spirited and deceptively innocent Miss Bridgerton? Note: This story may include a touch of Daphne-bashing, as her role fades to the periphery while Elena takes center stage. Many familiar scenes will be reimagined and altered to fit this new narrative. Thank you, dear reader, for joining me on this journey. I do hope you enjoy.Complete
Things We Have in Common
"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. :)Complete
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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. Β© @whimsicalbbydollComplete
Bridgerton - A Girl To Remember
Olivia Borough (17) is Lady Bridgerton's niece who got abandoned after her mother passed away. Now that her father has died too, there is no other option than to move in with the Bridgertons and take her place in society. Yet, Olivia has secrets to hide and stories she cannot tell, a true prince arrives in London and things get difficult. She will have to choose, will she stay true to herself and break the bonds she's made or shall she pretend forever?Complete
The Duchess | Anthony Bridgertonβ
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.Complete
Bridgerton: Ode To The Heart |Anthony Bridgerton|
He swore he would never love. She swore she could never feel again. Viscount Anthony Bridgerton wears duty like armor- every step calculated, every feeling silenced. Lady Isolde Ashbourne lives behind glass- untouched, uninterested, unreachable. Grief has made strangers of them both. And yet- in quiet glances and words unspoken,something begins to bloom. In the space between silence and scandal, they find something neither dared to hope for- A reason to feel. A reason to live. Perhaps even a reason to love. This is a story of two broken hearts, learning how to beat again, together.Complete
Duty & Desire - Eloise and Theo Reimagined
Eloise has always been different-too opinionated, too restless, too unwilling to accept the life society has laid out for her. She has watched her siblings marry for love and duty, yet she has never been able to picture herself in the same fate. Until now. It starts with a letter. And then another. And another. A reckless, undeniable exchange between her and Theo, a man she should never have met, never have sought out, never have fallen for. A man whose hands are stained with ink, whose wit is sharper than any blade, and whose presence lights something inside her she cannot name. But when Eloise is sent to Sir Phillip's estate-a man far more suitable, far more accepted by society-she is forced to question everything. Sir Phillip is kind, gentle, and wholly devoted to the idea of winning her heart. The only problem? It is not his to win. As Eloise battles between what is right and what is real, she must make a choice: a life of comfort with a man who could offer her everything-or the fire of a love that could ruin them both. Because Theo was never meant to be an option. And yet, he is the only choice she wants to make. π₯ A story of stolen letters, forbidden love, and the kind of desire that refuses to be denied.Complete
The Artist's Muse
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.Complete
A Bet Worth Losing | Eloise Bridgerton
When the fiercely independent Eloise Bridgerton finally makes her long-delayed debut into society, the ton waits with bated breath to see which suitor will dare attempt to win her heart. But Eloise has made one thing abundantly clear-she has no interest in marriage, courtship, or any of the pomp that comes with it. Enter Viscount Cedric Lancaster: a charming, scandalous rake with a reputation as dazzling as his smile. Bored by the Season's predictability, Cedric and his equally rakish friends make a wager-he must accomplish the impossible: swoon Miss Bridgerton. But what begins as a game quickly becomes far more complicated. Cedric didn't count on Eloise's wit, her fire, or the way she sees through his carefully crafted mask. And to make matters worse, her fiercely protective brother Anthony Bridgerton will stop at nothing to keep men like Cedric far from his sister. As Cedric finds himself tangled in a web of banter, desire, and unexpected affection, he must decide if he's still playing the game-or if he's already lost his heart. Because the greatest scandal of all? Falling truly, deeply in love.Complete
Dearest gentle reader, it has been bought to my attention a certain Miss Bridgerton is back in town. In the hallowed halls of Regency London, where whispers of romance and scandal intertwine like the delicate tendrils of a climbing rose, Lady Elliana Bridgerton returns to society with the weight of familial expectation upon her shoulders. Fresh from the jubilant nuptials of her sister, she embarks upon her own debutante season, a time when her heart and aspirations dance precariously on the precipice of high society's demands. Yet, as she dons her finest gowns and steps into the glittering ballroom, longing for a match that would elevate her standing, fate conspires to divert her course. For in the midst of swirling gowns and the cadence of laughter, she encounters the enigmatic Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings. With his brooding charm and an allure that ignites a fire within her, Elliana finds herself irresistibly drawn to the very man her heart had sworn to avoid. As the pair navigate the treacherous waters of societal expectation and personal desire, Elliana must confront her own heart's inclinations, discovering that true love often lies in the most unexpected of places. Will she dare to defy the conventions that bind her, or will she succumb to the pressures of propriety? In this tale of passion and intrigue, secrets shall be unveiled, and the bonds of love tested, as Lady Elliana learns that sometimes the most enticing romance is the one that finds you when you least expect it.
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