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  1. Public Bookmark 30

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    Penelope Featherington always believed she knew the Bridgerton brothers. They were charming, protective, and loyal to their family above all else. However, she never imagined what lay beneath that charm, what lay beneath the Bridgerton house.

    When Penelope is brought to the basement, she discovers that the men she grew up trusting are far more dangerous than she ever realized. The brothers has waited longer than anyone knows, and now that they finally have their wives, they has no intention of letting them go.

    Now that Colin brought her here, Penelope must navigate a world where love is an obsession, possession and dangerous devotion, and escape may no longer be possible. She's not the only woman trapped in the houses, Sophie and Kate have been there for longer than her.

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    19 Mar 2026

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    Chp14

  2. Public Bookmark 90

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    She was raised to believe the world would destroy her. So she never questioned the walls. The rules. The quiet life her father built for her deep in the woods. But when he doesn't return, she has no choice but to step outside. Alone for the first time, she follows the forest further than she ever has before and finds a place where people live freely. Where no one is trapped. But something isn’t right. And the man who brought her there has taken a particular interest in her.

    “The forest isn't what you should be afraid of.”

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    09 Apr 2026

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    Chp4

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    When Penelope Featherington arrived at Rosemere Hall as a governess, she didn't expect that she'd get any attention from its cold, widowed master. But the Earl of Hawthorne has always gotten what he wants, and soon Penelope finds herself trapped in a dangerous arrangement that blurs the line between punishment and desire.

    Beneath his ruthless control lies a man shaped by neglect and impossible expectations. He is a self-proclaimed beast, and Penelope may be the only person capable of seeing him for what he truly is.

    A 'Beauty And The Beast' inspired gothic romance, but...the Polin edition

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    17 May 2026

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    Chp23

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    Simon Basset swore to his dying father that he would never marry and never sire an heir, but when fate places Penelope Featherington in his arms, he finds that he cannot say NO. This long fic (250K draft and counting) is the story of how two people with their own hurts, ghosts, and traumas make the most of their circumstances and find happiness.

    The Bridgerton family is featured heavily with lots of domestic fluff and support for the new couple. Simon and Anthony are as close as brothers and work through their father issues together, while Penelope has a sisterly relationship with all of the Bridgerton siblings. Lady Danbury and Lady Violet guide and mentor their adopted children.

    This is a RARE PAIR story with FIVE characters marrying differently from their canon spouses. Canon divergent from episode one. It's a fun ride if you're down for the adventure.

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    31 May 2025

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    Chp98

  5. Public Bookmark 56

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    Before she was a cop, Amelie Bird ran away from home, leaving her parents and her past behind her. Eight years and a lot of hard work later she finally lands her dream job in the FBI. Well, dream job adjacent. While Analyst isn't the position she dreamed of, Amelie is as ambitious as they come and will stop at nothing to make agent. When SSA Oliver Summers suggests her for an undercover operation, she jumps at the chance to prove herself. The assignment is simple. Pose as the entertainment, get close to the target, find out who is there on legitimate business, who is there in a criminal capacity, and bail. Should be fairly easy. A flattering dress, a little makeup, turn on the charm, and voila. Erik Stokes is not known for letting his guard down, but he has a soft spot for natural blondes who sing and from the moment he first hears Amelie sing, Erik knows he has to have her and he is not taking 'no' for an answer.

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    19 May 2026

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    Chp12