Kitchen is King Fic Recs

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I hope you guys have been enjoying the recs the last few days, sadly this will be the last Polin rec for a while. I have a ton of unread sterek fics waiting for me and a kindle stuffed full just waiting to be read. I hope everyone is having a relaxing weekend. love you guys❤️

I Was Ill-Prepared by ashleyfanfic - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 2,045)

What should have happened after Polin’s argument in the street of season 3 episode 7.

For The Children We'll Have by ahopelessromantic - (Rating: T, Words: 966)

[Spoilers if you've not watched S3].

Penelope discovers she is pregnant shortly after she has revealed herself as Whistledown and frets over her husband's potential reaction to the news.

Colin is startled that Penelope is so anxious about his reaction until he realises why.

Outside the Modiste by ghost_writer1357 - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 1,409)

***SPOILERS SEASON 3 PART 2*****

I’m in denial after seeing part 2 and I feel angry which feels strange. I really didn’t like it and the direction it took. I felt the reconciliation should have been mid episode 7 latest. This is my way of trying to help myself really. If you feel disappointed by the episodes know you’re not alone. This was nothing to doing with the actors or acting but the direction the show was taken in. It makes me sad to be honest.

*****

This is what I think should have happened when Colin bumped into Penelope on the way back from us stag outside the Modiste

i didn't wanna believe that i could lose you by ladywhistleblower (sunsetcurbed) - (Rating: G, Words: 1,977)

Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2 Spoilers

“Are you going to call off the wedding?”

A jolt of pain goes through Penelope’s heart as she vocalizes the words she has been wondering for days now.

(*)

or: a fix-it of sorts after Colin accuses Penelope of entrapment.

The Great War by usuallysunny - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 5,003)

The revelation hangs heavy in the air, so thick it feels like choking. “What am I supposed to do now?” he whispers, breath catching on a painful inhale. He flattens a palm over his chest, as though it physically aches, and Penelope can no longer hold back the tears, “I hate Whistledown… but I cannot hate you. Not when I have already fallen in love with you.”

Colin leaves his brothers after a night of drinking - only to stumble into Lady Whistledown herself.

Interlude by DominikaDecember - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 1,105)

A missing scene from S03E07 where Colin and Penelope have a steamy make-out session outside of Genevieve's.

Spoiler alert, they have angry sex instead.

An Engagement Party gone wrong by Mz_birdi3 - (Rating: Not Rated, Words: 7,688)

Penelope Featherington- soon to be Bridgeton- has stepped out to take in fresh air at her engagement party to one Colin Bridgeton when her nights rather joyous plans are shattered as a fight breaks out in the Bridgeton homes garden.

(I’m sorry I'm shit at summery’s. I swear it’s at least a little interesting despite this summery. Or title for that matter. This story is completely finisher and just needs to be polished as I post so I’ll be planning a schedule of some sorts. All mistakes are my own and I hope you enjoy!

testimony by abvj - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 4,459)

It is jarring to miss someone who is physically right there. To go from a constant state of physical contact to absolutely nothing.

My obligatory Post-Lady Whistledown reveal speculation fic. Wherein they have a necessary conversation and subsequently make up - with makeouts and sex. Obviously.

What might have been. by berry__blue - (Rating: G, Words: 19,692)

What happens when Penelope, from the beginning of the third season, time travels to the night Colin was set to elope with her cousin? The only thing she wants is to not jeopardize her relationship with Eloise, so she vows to stay clear of Colin and Marina.

This next fic is part of a series 😇

My Heart Is Thrilled By The Still Of Your Hand by ShirlyGallagher - (Your Secret Is Safe With Me) - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 6,722)

In the weeks leading up to their wedding Colin scales a tree in the middle of the night to sneak into Penelope's bedroom...

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Veneration by MinxySix - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 3,698)

He lifted his eyes up slowly to meet hers; the feeling of her above him shifted something deep within him. There was sadness in her gaze, but there was something unfamiliar too.

It was power.

(Whistledown reveal fic, first chapter is mature/explicit, second chapter will definitely be explicit)

just as you are by abvj - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 2,717)

Everything is surreal after.

Penelope in the immediate aftermath of 3x04.

Don’t you dare… by Polinolicity - (Rating: Not Rated, Words: 2,608)

Colin and Penelope are a few weeks into their marriage when they have their first major “fight”, it resolves with quite an unexpected twist

Romancing Lady Whistledown by PsychedelicHoneyBadger - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 4,445)

Colin has lots of feelings upon learning that Penelope is Lady Whistledown. Anger. Hurt. Worry. Protectiveness. Pride. But mostly... Desire.

Pure smut. Don't come here looking for a plot.

aphrodite incarnate by BananaChef  - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 3,121)

“I do not know if I can ever forgive you. And I do not know if there will ever be a day where thinking of your recklessness will not stir anger in me. But I need neither of those things to love you, to be happy with you, to want a future with you and our children. Our life together as one is so much greater than the sum of its parts. It is everything I am, everything you are; everything we have ever been and everything we ever will be. I love you for my past, I love you for my future. I love you as my north star, forever guiding me home. I love you as my home, as the person who holds my heart in her gentle hands and cradles it with a tenderness I do not know if I have ever experienced before.” Colin takes one of Penelope’s hands and slips it under his waistcoat and shirt to rest over his heart. “Do you feel it?”

(Or: Interpreting Colin and Pen's first time in the book into the showverse minus 99% of the angst. The show's got a lifetime's worth of angst, anyways! Let's revel in post-carriage bliss while we can.)

Love You With My Past & for My Future by At_the_Gates - (Rating: G, Words: 4,930)

“Colin?!” Anthony asked, bewildered, looking at a man who was unmistakably his brother, but an utterly transformed version. For starters, this Colin appeared to be several years older than the 20-year-old he knew – and certainly broader across the shoulders. Beyond that, everything from his clothing to his deportment was more mature in a way that couldn’t occur overnight. And then, as if the universe was determined to prove Anthony even more insane – the younger brother he was used to also appeared in the entryway, lured by the sound of his name. “Yes, Anthony, what is it?” the more-familiar Colin asked impatiently before he caught sight of his double, and his neck whipped around. “You’re –” “You,” the older Colin agreed, his forehead furrowing as he took in his other self. Standing across from each other, their differences were even more apparent. “As I think you’ve surmised by now, I’m the same Colin you know – only misplaced a little. By about three years, based on the context.” ///// Happily married Colin time travels back to Season 1, Episode 2.

Just Let Me Love You by MissusFroots - (Rating: G, Words: 5,908)

“If this is an idea of a joke, Pen, it is not funny.” Colin said, his face frozen in a mask.

“I am sorry Colin, but it is not a joke. I am Lady Whistledown.”

Eloise Bridgerton has given her a deadline, one that Penelope Featherington has no choice but to fulfill.

(Or, Eloise gives Penelope an ultimatum, Penelope wants to cling to Whistledown, and Colin loves his wife)

Silent Solace by LightLeadingMe - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 1,262)

Their fight was still fresh in her mind, the words they shouted at each other cutting deep and hurting worse than any insult Penelope had received over the years. She threw just as hurtful words back at him and as she rounded the sofa, she noticed he was reliving the moments of their fight still, his eyes red and lashes wet with tears.

Her heart broke.

be still my foolish heart by forgettingthedetails - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 4,285)

Penelope needs an answer to a burning question, so she goes to her betrothed's home the day before their wedding.

What Happens in the Garden… by blossombabes - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 3,030)

Penelope Featherington, rejected by Lord Debling, leaves the party with no prospects, no title, and no engagement, thanks to Colin Bridgerton’s interference. When the man she wants to see least emerges from her garden grounds, what’s a girl to do?

Tldr; slightly smuttier rewrite of season three episode 4 in a new setting

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I Want to Be Worthy of You by nerdyfangirl23 - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 2,506)

A one-shot of a second carriage scene that occurs after that heartbreaking moonlit moment in the trailer for part two of Bridgerton season 3.

Stand and Deliver by thebodydies - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 2,189)

Colin backed her against the stone wall with a groan. “The number of times that I have had you here in my dreams…"

Penelope knew that her cheeks would have been glowing, had there been light enough to see. She stroked up the columns of his arms, which seemed sturdier to her than the stone at her back. “Don’t make me jealous of myself,” she said.

“If anyone has cause to be jealous, it is my dream self.”

Efflorescence by The_Readers_Muse - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 1,583)

"Because I am not the type of person someone falls in love with!"

'Til the Day I Die by Browneyesandhair - (Rating: T, Words: 7,245)

No, Penelope had never been more scared in her life than when she entered the study and found her husband sprawled on the floor bleeding from his head.

Bridgerton Mothers by ForASecondThereWedWon  - (Rating: T, Words: 1,114)

Colin has brought Penelope (now his fiancée!) to Aubrey Hall with a secret. Violet believes she knows what it is.

Show Don't Tell by zaffrin - (Rating: T, Words: 2,312)

During Penelope and Colin's Engagement ball, they overhear some unkind words being said about Penelope. Colin takes matters into his own hands.

Special license by Ninjakitty8862 - (Rating: G, Words: 622)

Just a fun short Drabble of Ben telling Anthony about Pen and Colin. Possible spelling errors so I apologize ahead of time!

midnight by Vellinae - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 1,765)

Colin holds his hand out. Penelope takes it.

Penelope takes everything.

(Or - what could happen directly after the carriage scene)

Violet’s Fifth Daughter by kermitthefrogstanaccount - (Rating: G, Words: 4,626)

“Why do you continue to love and fuss over her after knowing everything she’s done?” Eloise asked desperately, anger at her old friend clear in her voice.

Violet looked up at the break in silence, her usual constant composure slipping as she lashed out.

“Because someone’s got to, Eloise!”

—-

Penelope faints at her and Colin’s engagement dinner and Violet gives a piece of her mind to Eloise about continuing to love Penelope after everything that’s happened.

Desperate times by Luna1994 - (Rating: Mature, Words: 6,447)

Colin had not said a word since he had read those papers, and she was trying to not look at him.

She was preparing herself to hear him say horrible things to her, she knew how much he despised Lady Whistledown, she didn’t doubt that was the end of any friendship they may have had.

“Marry me, and I won’t tell a single soul about this.”

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Friends to Lovers by At_the_Gates - (Rating: Mature, Words: 1,741)

“I was so nearly devastated when you called us ‘friends’ in the carriage,” Colin murmured, moving his hand to her back to draw wistful shapes across her bare skin.

He expected her to chuckle, maybe – to tease him. Or maybe for her to gasp a breath at the still-unfamiliar sensation of being touched so familiarly. Instead, her body tensed, the plush mouth that had been barely skimming the area below his collarbone retreating from him, as if she were biting her lip.

“Penelope?” he asked, curiously, his arms tightening in response.

///

Colin discovers how long Penelope has loved him.

Give me Everything by zaffrin - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 4,730)

“The coast is clear,” he whispers, giving her hand another tug. “Come.” “Colin!” She whispers back as loudly as she dare as he ushers her in, heart pounding as he shuts the grand door soundly behind her. “Where are we going!?” “Where do you think?” Colin leans in to murmur into her ear. His form towers over her, caging her in with the solid door at her back, and he smells so good it is all Penelope can do not to whimper as he sets his free hand on the small of her back. “I am not finished with you yet.”

Heaven at the Break of Day by BlissfulSolitude - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 1,800)

Colin and Penelope Bridgerton mean the world to one another. At home in each other’s arms, their love is infinite and constantly growing. Now happily married, they always find time to share special moments. They soon find there is no time more special than dawn.

Only One Week by soo_beanie - (Rating: T, Words: 2,166)

[Extract from Romancing Mr Bridgerton]

"It was not very difficult to get the wedding date pushed forward.

It occurred to Colin as he was returning to his home in Bloomsbury (after sneaking an extremely disheveled Penelope into her own house in Mayfair), that there might be a very good reason why they should be married sooner rather than later.

Of course, it was quite unlikely that she would become pregnant after only one encounter. [...]

So really, there was no urgent need to move up the wedding.

Except that he wanted to."

OR

Colin Bridgerton is very good at convincing both the mamas and Penelope Featherington that he needs to marry her as soon as he possibly can.

No Room for Doubt by Aryn - (Rating: T, Words: 2,519)

"Was any of it real to you, or was it all just a ploy to get a little extra gossip to write about?”

And Penelope couldn’t help it, she laughed. It was a weak, sad little thing — one that could almost be mistaken for a sob if you weren’t paying attention. But Colin was paying attention.

“What about this could possibly be funny to you?”

“I am only laughing at your audacity,” she said, continuing on even as Colin reeled back with offense at her accusation. “To question my feelings for you is laughable, indeed. Especially when I cannot remember a time in my life when I wasn’t in love with you.”

Or: One way the Lady Whistledown confrontation could go

Married Life by Marlena_7_7 - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 1,994)

Penelope rides Colin. And he simps for that.

That's it. I think it says enough.

you’ve got that one thing by BananaChef - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 12,143)

Colin casts his eyes about the room for Penelope, gaze primed for the fiery red of her hair near some wall of the room, but they reach the queen before he can spot her. Or rather, to his great surprise, he reaches the queen and proceeds to finally land his gaze on Penelope Featherington after months of having no contact with her. It feels as though time slows as Colin drinks in the sight of her.

She is dressed in a fine, deep blue gown with silver thread meandering through the gauzy outer layer of her skirt. The coloring brings out a rosy hue to her skin, his eyes trailing from the cap of her sleeve to her shoulder and up her bare neck. Her usual ringlets clustered atop her head are nowhere to be seen; instead, two gorgeous curls frame her supple face, her remaining hair swept up in a braided bun, though some well-placed curls hang down from it and just barely avoid kissing her skin. A shimmering silver ribbon winds its way through Penelope’s updo, complimenting the silver of her dress, though Colin loses sight of it as the object of his attention turns to face him.

History repeats... or does it? by IAmTheBadWolf1990  - (Rating: G, Words: 600)

Penelope once again has to witness Lord Fife's cruel hazing. And at her own engagement ball no less! This time, however, Colin is not letting his pride get in the way, and he finally gives a reason for why he said those horrible words last season.

Upon My Return by astr0ism - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 2,271)

Penelope receives a love letter from her husband while he is traveling. She longs for him to return home.

...

“Pen.”

Her eyes lifted ever so gracefully up to meet him. He felt as if those eyes had gravity, drawing him towards her. God she was stunning.

“Colin.”

He had gotten more tan since he left. Travel wore on his face as well, a light shadow had appeared on his jaw and upper lip. How handsome he was.

Get It Right by hbur08 - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 2,963)

The carriage scene, told from Colin's point of view, because I need to get it out of my system.

He took a steadying breath, willing himself to be brave, strong, just as his father had been. She had given him the foundation to confess, opening the door to release all of the longing that had plagued him so, and he simply could not hold back any longer. He looked up at her through his lashes as he finally said, “What if I did have feelings for you?”

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Hi Everyone!!!!!! Life had been insane recently and I've finally found the time to sit and make my recs😅🤩 hope you guys enjoy and please don't forget to give love to our amazing authors😘

no one’s ever had me (not like you) by inlovewithimpossibility - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 3,476)

“I am fine, more than, actually. Truthfully, I was seeking a moment alone with you,” She breathes out, her cheeks flushing deep red as a grin paints its way across Colin’s face. He twists the key in the door and moves towards her, wasting no time in grasping her hand to tug her closer.

“Kate was the correct ally, I shall have to pick up her favourite chocolate next time I am out,” He grins, but before Penelope can comment, he captures her lips in a kiss that steals all the air from her lungs.

“Colin…” She breathes as they pull away, only far enough for their chests to have slight room to heave.

[pen sneaks away during a bridgerton family tea and discovers her fiancé still has plenty to teach her - a plot-ignorant 3b speculation]

presumptuous flight by burnhamofvulcan - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 2,786)

“Look, Pen. Look!” Her eyes flew open, unable to stop from locking with his. That sharp bite of frustration crept again into his voice. “I see you. Don’t you understand?”

In the middle of Penelope and Colin's engagement ball, Colin has a realization.

Foot in Mouth by ritebeforeyoureyes - (Rating: Not Rated, Words: 3,113)

When Colin finds out about Lady Whistledown's true identity, he lashes out and says things he doesn't mean and is quickly reminded that his actions have consequences and that he could lose Penelope forever.

Exposed by msmglove - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 1,226)

After Colin proposes, Penelope decides to do something she never thought she would.

Smut piece with very little plot.

Love You With My Past & for My Future by At_the_Gates - (Rating: G, Words: 4,930)

“Colin?!” Anthony asked, bewildered, looking at a man who was unmistakably his brother, but an utterly transformed version. For starters, this Colin appeared to be several years older than the 20-year-old he knew – and certainly broader across the shoulders. Beyond that, everything from his clothing to his deportment was more mature in a way that couldn’t occur overnight.

And then, as if the universe was determined to prove Anthony even more insane – the younger brother he was used to also appeared in the entryway, lured by the sound of his name.

“Yes, Anthony, what is it?” the more-familiar Colin asked impatiently before he caught sight of his double, and his neck whipped around. “You’re –”

“You,” the older Colin agreed, his forehead furrowing as he took in his other self. Standing across from each other, their differences were even more apparent. “As I think you’ve surmised by now, I’m the same Colin you know – only misplaced a little. By about three years, based on the context.”

/////

Happily married Colin time travels back to Season 1, Episode 2.

Tales of loneliness by sofiyathealmostwriter - (Rating: G, Words: 2,053)

Colin and Penelope always seem to find solace in each other, whether knowingly or not.

push it by DollyPop - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 21,966)

"What have you done to me, Penelope?"

“I–but I have not done anything!"

“Then that is the problem! Because I want you to do so much, and have written of you, endlessly written of you, and wrapped myself in thoughts of you and it has done nothing to ease me. Day and night and morning and evening, all I can think about– all I can think about– is you. You have haunted me. So do not talk of how– how I have avoided you out of revulsion, when it could not be farther from the truth. When all I want and all I have wanted is you.”

“Me?” she asked, almost dumbly. Feeling as though a lamb for slaughter and he were the knife, how he would sink into the soft underbelly of her, spill her loose. And how she yearned for it.

“You.”

OR:

Instead of writing travel logs, Colin's entries in his journal are erotica. And, of course, Penelope finds out.

i chose this cyclone with you (my heart exploding) by Vryalys - (Rating: G, Words: 977)

“Well perchance it is I who do not wish to marry you any longer,” she hissed furiously at him, her eyes prickling as she moved away from him to the farthest end of the coach bench. She pulled at his mother’s ring from her finger, where she was sure it no longer belonged. “I will not marry a man who loathes to even look at me.”

----- Season 3 Part 2 Trailer inspired

say my name and everything just stops by BekkaChaos - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 8,406)

Penelope tells Colin her secret, expecting him to call off their engagement. Instead, he shows her the depths of his love and their relationship grows all the stronger for it.

title from Dress by Taylor Swift

Forgiveness by LillyWhitefield - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 4,243)

Penelope comes home after dropping off her latest Lady Whistledown column. Colin, still coming to terms with his wife's profession, demands one thing of her.

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“The cloak stays on.”

Pen’s fingers froze on the clasp, looking up to see her husband’s dark eyes boring into her.

“Do…do you mean…” Pen stammered, her hands moving to her skirts and starting to hike them up. They’d done that before, left most of their clothes on, but she much preferred to be naked, to feel his skin against hers.

“No. Just the cloak,” he ordered. “Take the rest off.”

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Only a Kiss by Sea_Dragonfly - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 5,823)

“You want to kiss me?”

Colin merely nodded in response, that confident, deadly smile still firmly in place. “As a thank you.”

Penelope’s eyes darted from his face to the door, which was still firmly shut.

Locked.

Veneration by MinxySix - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 3,698)

He lifted his eyes up slowly to meet hers; the feeling of her above him shifted something deep within him. There was sadness in her gaze, but there was something unfamiliar too.

It was power.

(Whistledown reveal fic, first chapter is mature/explicit, second chapter will definitely be explicit)

seven thousand, three hundred, and five days. by deanxcasxlove - (Rating: Mature, Words: 12,507)

Colin Bridgerton was just six years old, but he was already full of charm, and boy, did he know it.

So did his mother.

“I’m going to marry Penelope.”

Violet’s mouth dropped open.

An Anatomy Lesson by SugMak - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 5,950)

"Everyone talks in circles and everything is a euphemism. I don’t even know the proper names for things.”

Colin helps Pen through the vocabulary of sex.

(Smut with an earnest premise, and with humor and fluff sprinkled throughout)

There is no sofa tonight by hapunan - (Rating: Mature, Words: 1,565)

When he looked down, he saw that his hand must have already dried moments ago, and that his fingers curled around hers. It was a habit of his, to reach for her hand whenever he was anxious. He always reached for her when he was a little scared. It must have been why he chose a sofa so close to the bedroom.

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A rewrite of the scene in S3E08 where Colin walks in their bedroom to get a blanket, and he sees Penelope.

Alternatively: Colin misses his wife and does not want to sleep on the sofa anymore.

so won't you let me know? (if i'm not alone) by twentysomethingg - (Rating: G, Words: 9,145)

"How do you not see that it is precisely because I love you that I am so angry?" Colin's words come out sharp, and yet, somehow almost pleading. It is taking everything in him to not raise his voice. "Perhaps if I loved you less, it would be easier to forgive you."

Colin Bridgerton is angry. So, very angry. And yet, there is still no one else he would rather be his wife.

S3Pt2 compliant, "fix-it" of sorts. All the moments in between that we didn't get to see.

I Want to Be Worthy of You by nerdyfangirl23 - (Rating: Mature, Words: 1,973)

What if Colin joined Penelope when he put her in the carriage in episode 7?

Mothers know everything by Vivichan10 - (Rating: G, Words: 1,805)

Violet Bridgerton knows that Colin and Penelope are in love for a long time. She never interfered, but when Colin is acting stupid, she has to step up and put some senses into him.

In Daylight by BardicPhoenix - (Rating: G, Words: 1,000)

Colin and Pen wake up together in their marriage bed for the first time.

The first night of the rest of their life by lafleurdumal - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 1,490)

An alternative as to how Penelope and Colin spend their first night as husband and wife.

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Sweetest Respite by DominikaDecember - (Rating:Explicit, Words: 3,217)

When Colin saw her in that night gown in S03E08, he wanted to get on his knees but his stupid pride got in the way. I fixed that.

Forget pride. Go fuck your gorgeous wife, moron. 😊

Stay with me tonight by Themaskedwritress - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 2,234)

Attention – contains major spoilers for Bridgerton season 3, part 2. Scene is set in season 3, episode 8 – the evening after Colins tried to call on Cressida for her blackmailing Penelope and failed.

He and Penelope spend the night in their new house in Bloomsbury and Penelope just got ready for bed, while was unpacking his belongings in their working room.

I just felt betrayed by the writers for this was THE perfect opportunity for a good make-up spicy scene and maybe Colin opening up emotionally a bit sooner. So if they do not, I have to write one myself. As always excuse any mistakes made, English is not my first language and unfortunately I have no beta. – POV is Colins.

Finally as one by princesspola - (Rating: Mature, Words: 1,280)

After watching episode 8, I felt like sometjing was missing after the Butterfly Ball. I decided to add a cute Polin moment. Colin and Penelope put everything aside and he FINALLY touches his wife. I hope you guys enjoy this and happy Bridgerton days.

In the Shadows by MissusTarq - (Rating: T, Words: 290)

A reimagining of the night before Polin's wedding, when they meet on the street in front of the modiste.

souvenirs of the grand tour by Cinnamonbookworm - (Rating: Mature, Words: 12,994)

Something about her words seemed so familiar. Like a song that had already been stuck in his head.

Or: writers fall in love as readers do -- through words.

The Window by randomfandomstuff - (Rating: G, Words: 1,052 )

Afterglow by pinkishtea - (Rating: T, Words: 2,217)

Penelope is pregnant, so her and Colin tell the Bridgertons and Featheringtons after the Dankworth-Finch ball.

Fix You by ashleyfanfic - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 4,351)

Fix it fic for Season 3, Episode 8 in which Colin sees his new bride in her nightgown and short circuits. But what if he stayed up a little later, wonder what he would hear from inside the bedroom.

I Don't Want Perfect (I Want You) by Lovelymagnolia - (Rating: G, Words: 1,974)

“I never apologised to you.”

She looked up, slightly startled, to see her husband standing at the door frame. “What?”

“I never apologised to you.” He repeated, coming to sit next to her. “For how I treated you in the beginning of our marriage, before our marriage as well.”

“Oh, Colin,” Penelope began, putting the manuscript down and taking his hands in his own. “You do not need to apologise, you were angry, I understand-”

“It is not my anger that I apologise for.” Colin interrupted. “But rather, how I handled it.”

“Colin, my love-”

“I… Should not have slept on the sofa during our wedding night, or any night afterwards for that matter. I should have slept in our marital bed, and not maintained that dreadful distance that killed us both. Before and after our wedding, I was colder to you than you deserved and I- I said many things that I did not mean. Including my accusation that you… Entrapped me.”

Colin and Penelope discuss the entrapment comment. Set between the butterfly ball and the epilogue.

After the ball by cxptainswans - (Rating: Mature, Words: 4,158)

With all secrets and hurt feelings finally put to rest, can Colin finally take his wife to bed?

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Marital Relations by Carriages_and_Mirrors - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 1,960)

Here are a selection of private spicy moments with our favourite couple

The Goddess Penelope by sadgirl517 - (Rating: Mature, Words: 5,224)

This is a reimagining of the scene from Bridgerton Season 3 Ep 8 when he comes in briefly to their room, see’s Pen’s shoulder and looks at her longingly before taking a blanket to sleep on the couch. AGAIN. Ugh. SO disappointed that we didn’t get more of a back and forth between these two so Pen could at least have a good wedding night with Colin and we could get to see them more passionate for each other! I must heal from this tragedy by posting my own fanfic.

Anyways, this is my version with some smuts (obviously) and a bit of angst between Colin and Pen <3

I hope you guys enjoy it! Please let me know if you would like more!

For the Falls and the Frivolities by Crumpled_Hakui - (Rating: T, Words: 1,981)

When Penelope fled that night after failing to receive Lord Debling's proposal, the next-to-last thing she ever thought would happen was Colin coming after her. The actual last thing she thought would happen was that he would propose after confessing his unyielding love for her and giving her the most life-changing experience right there on the rear quarter of her family's carriage. So, when they arrive at Bridgerton House and he steps out to escort her inside, she never expected to hear the one thing that would make all her childhood dreams come true.

It's just unfortunate that her legs weren't going to allow her any dignity following her response. But at least Colin pays it no mind... not in a serious way, anyway.

[A near 2,000 word ficlet/one-shot on the What-if scenario of when Penelope falls out of the carriage in the book but in the vein of the show. Feelings, playfulness, unintentional double entendres, and a micro-dose of disbelief bordering close to disillusionment on Penelope's part ensue.]

A Melody of Laughter by lasnitama - (Rating: Not Rated, Words: 1,619)

In a charming tale of love and laughter, follows the blossoming romance between Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington. Colin, captivated by Penelope's infectious giggle, realizes his feelings for her as they navigate the intricacies of friendship, societal expectations, and unspoken emotions. Their bond deepens into a profound love, marked by a shared joy that ultimately leads to a lifetime of happiness together.

Breathlessness by ravenpuff1956 - (Rating: Mature, Words: 5,092)

All of Mr and Mrs Bridgerton’s staff knows that their Lord and Lady are at odds with one another. That despite their recent marriage all their conversations are short and perfunctory.

If Penelope had room in her mind to be embarrassed she knows she would be, but truthfully she doesn’t have the energy.

faking glory by maxmayfield - (Rating: T, Words: 2,062)

“I found Whistledown very helpful last season, when I was choosing eligible suitors for Edwina,” Kate says. “How else could I have known to avoid Anthony?”

In which Anthony must grapple with the fact that the sweetest girl of his acquaintance called him a rake.

Rush by msawprince - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 1,086)

If Colin had known his best friend less, he could have dismissed her look as something lesser, something sweeter and softer, something that could wait, that didn’t burn. If he had loved her less, he could have been reasonable, he would have weighed the risks of the situation they were in and he would have put the safety of her reputation above her desire.

S03E07 - This was supposed to be the "Nick and Jess" kiss and the whole thing was less than 15 seconds. This is my attempt to stave off my horny withdrawal symptoms. Pray for me.

how sweet it is (to be loved by you) by usuallysunny - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 3,304)

She gasps as he flips them until she’s sitting astride him. Her cheeks explode into heat while his mouth tips into a lopsided smirk. “I want to be ridden by Lady Whistledown,” he purrs.

Penelope follows Colin’s revelation at the butterfly ball with one of her own… she is with child. They rush home to properly reconcile.

So Move Me Gentle, Darling by takemesweetly - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 1,673)

Colin lives his wife, he shows her as much.

The Aftermath by Themaskedwritress - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 3,574)

What should I say, another scene was missing at the very end for me, so I wrote it myself. Pen and Colin go home after the butterfly ball and find each other physically and emotionally again. Pen is more confident then she was before, I felt like this was true to her development in the last episodes. Hope you enjoy and tell me what you think!

Disclaimer: Of course I do not own Bridgerton, sadly. And English is not my first language + no beta, so all mistakes are mine, sorry for that!

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Sweet Nothings by gray_autumn_sky - (Rating: G, Words: 7,790)

Sweet little moments between Colin and Penelope in the first year of their marriage.

In this installment, Penelope encourages Colin to publish his manuscript.

Eloise gets a mention here and will appear in upcoming installments - other characters will too and will be tagged as they are added to the story. 😊

under the moon's own gaze by VPB2396 - (Rating: Mature, Words: 2,069)

“I have no room in my heart to be angry with you Pen.” She interlaces their hands together as they walk along the cobblestones. “Then be free of it.” Colin licks his lips and she flushes not from the chill in the air. “I am trying.” He squeezes her hand. “Truly I am.” 

Added scene from s3 e7 during Pen and Colin's argument.

to have and to hold by Demisexual Colin Bridgerton (karawrites) - (Rating: Mature, Words: 2,147)

After the butterfly ball, Colin knows, and he tells her, and he knows. Here, in the quiet intimacy of their home, things feel slightly less sure.

Yours Truly, Mr. Bridgerton by nuckertuck - (Rating: G, Words: 2,410)

He’s swept up in her gaze, joy pouring through his veins as he twirls her around on the dance floor.

“I will never forgive you,” his harsh words echo in his ears, weaving jagged stitches through his broken soul as he fiercely tries to deny the fact that his Penelope is Lady Whistledown. 

Lady Whistledown curses with damnation. Penelope had always been his salvation. 

Understanding Colin Bridgerton’s POV through the events of S3 part 2

Pleas and Promises by darya_hornet - (Rating: Not Rated, Words: 2,224)

‘I am a man of honour. And we were… intimate. Perhaps, that was another part of your planned entrapment.’

There was silence at that. It went on and on, and finally Colin could no longer bear it. He turned his head to the side slightly, just enough to look at Penelope from the corner of his eye.

Penelope was pale, and her face was… empty. There were no emotions showing, good or bad — no tears, no angry frown, no demandingly raised brows. It looked as if her features were devoid of any feeling whatsoever, like a marble statue one can find in a garden. Then, with her expression remaining the same, she finally spoke:

‘I think I’m going to be sick.’

Baby Secret by Jujuba001 - (Rating: T, Words: 4,582)

“Any possibility the miss might be with child?” Eloise's eyes bulge at the doctor's words.

“There might be… a possibility” Colin firmly avoids his mother's eyes.

Lady Featherington seems perplexed. Violet stares at Colin with a disappointed look she has never given to her third, lovable son before. And Eloise tries to wrap her mind around the fact that Penelope knows the baby secret and she does not.

such small words by TheSushiMonster - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 2,147)

“I am not proud of the way I used my body to disguise my loneliness.” His thumb circles the side of her knee and Penelope feels that familiar heat rise again, already sparked by his words. “But now that I know what beauty there is when love is sewn into the fabric of the pleasure…” Penelope feels her breath leave her when Colin’s hand squeezes her thigh. “You cannot blame me for craving more.”

Alternative S3 Epilogue. Colin interrupts Penelope as she reads his journals.

pretty as a vine, as sweet as a grape by missparker - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 5,507)

Penelope repeats her concerns to Daphne, though with much less comfort than she did to Kate. She regrets now bringing it up. While she’s always been able to afford to purchase new books thanks to her Whistledown money, splurging often would have been suspicious. She can buy freely now and perhaps should have tried to discreetly find a book on the subject rather than explaining to Daphne that she finds her younger brother’s lovemaking to be a little predictable.

A lot predictable. The same every time, in fact.

Mrs. Bridgerton, We Can Do Whatever We Like by bumbershootindeed - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 2,012)

"After that kiss with Penelope in the Featherington garden it became completely unbearable to ignore.

That's what was missing.

Her.

Penelope.

Now she is his wife. And it is almost entirely impossible to describe the magnitude of difference between what he experienced before to what he has experienced with her."

Someone on Tumblr mentioned that Colin "Boob Man" Bridgerton would want to Titty Fuck. They were right. This is for that person, whoever they are. Sorry I'll never find that post again!!

In other words, Colin's obsession with Penelope's wonderful... personality... was enough to get me back into writing after five years.

A Sliver of Sunlight by kcberries - (Rating: G, Words: 1,940)

Colin's POV as Penelope walks down the aisle on their wedding day.

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Soulbound by Crystalrose11 - (Rating: T, Words: 3,641)

A Reincarnation + Soulmates AU because Polin is so “I’ll find you in every lifetime” coded

Ever chapter is a different version of them finding each other

I have plenty of ideas so no definite chapters amount yet! If you want to see a version, feel free to comment and I will try to include it!

first day of my life by irene_addling - (Rating: T, Words: 6,407)

Colin Bridgerton wakes up the afternoon of his thirtieth birthday knowing two things - that he kissed his future wife last night, and that he cannot remember a single thing about her.

Your hand in my pocket (to keep us both warm) by writergirl8 - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 5,414)

“May I ask you something?” she asks. He nods, seeming to sense the seriousness of her tone. “Why did you marry me? ”

Colin is startled by the question. That much Penelope knows, even though she does not know how he is going to answer it. 

Or, Colin and Penelope talk after the Butterfly Ball.

picture perfect by iwishiwasdreaming - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 6,042)

Fuck, fuck, fuck, shit, shit, shit, fucking shit.

So yeah, Colin was royally fucked. He checked every corner of his single bedroom apartment and there was no sign of his wallet.

or: Colin has been caring a picture of Penelope and him in his wallet for three years and she finds out about it

By Tomorrow’s Light (You Will Not See My Face) by lindsey_grissom - (Rating: Explicit , Words: 12,682)

Eloise issues her ultimatum and Penelope knows what she must do. Neither of them planned for Colin “my wife” Bridgerton

From laughter to love by Anonymous - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 6,753)

She saw herself as he saw her, now. Wild, red curls loose around her shoulders, tumbling down her back and across her chest. Shapely curves and lustful eyes. Pale breasts and jiggly thighs. She was sin and she was desire. She was beautiful and she was his.

“I do not need millions, as long as I have you.”

Colin growled into her neck, his arm tightening around her waist. “Always, Penelope. You will always have me.”

“Do you mean that?”

Both of his arms wrapped around her, now, and he hugged her body to his, wrapping entirely around her from behind. She felt positively surrounded by him, and she has not loved a single thing more.

“I do.” Colin said, solemn and serious. “I mean it with every bone in my body. For as long as I am breathing, Penelope, every single breath I take, will belong to you.”

(Part of a multi-series of one-shots)

Ravenous by blueskies717 - (Rating: Mature, Words: 1,044)

Colin must start his day right and there's only one way to.

The Places We'll Go by firemanwhenthefloodsrollback - (Rating: Mature, Words: 1,220)

Following Colin and Penelope's reconciliation a few days into their marriage, Colin believes the only way to express how sorry he is, how much he loves her and how beautiful he finds her is to offer her the honeymoon of her wildest dreams.

And We Shall Dance on the Day of Her Demise by PsychedelicHoneyBadger - (Rating: T, Words: 5,066)

Penelope doesn't need Colin to save her. She only needs him to stand by her. To hold her. To kiss her.

But, perhaps even if she does not *need* to be saved, she does not have to do everything all on her own. Not anymore. Colin has some words for the Queen.

This alternate ending leans slightly less "girl boss" and slightly more "romance novel" than the real ending of season 3, with Colin's appeal to the Queen and an extended happily ever after sequence.

I still worship you by Themaskedwritress - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 31,799)

Becoming parents but staying a couple can be hard. In this fic, Penelope and Colin navigate through pregnancy, the birth of their son and young parenthood together, setting new standards for their married life.

All about attraction, hurt, comfort and the unconditional love they share. Includes spice in chapters 2, 5, 7 & 8.

Let me know what you think and enjoy!

---- Disclaimer: I do not own Bridgerton, I wish, I just use the characters to make up my own stories. English is not my first language and I have no beta, so all mistakes made are mine.

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Roman Holiday by Monicapolinstan - (Rating: Mature, Words: 7,515)

Colin Bridgerton was buzzing with excitement. He was packing his bags to go to Rome with his best friend for a holiday.

Can't Fight the Moonlight by jenesaisquoi - (Rating: T, Words: 3,714)

“You can’t fight the moonlight, Col,” Penelope says with a sarcastic tone.

A sappy little story of love confessions under the moonlight.

as long as there are stars above you by NomDeJeen - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 5,110)

It is on the dance floor, with butterflies fluttering all around them, and with Penelope’s small hand in his as he leads her through the steps of the dance, that Colin realises that what he *really* wants to do is leave this ball, get her back to their home as quickly as possible, and touch her for real.

(Or: Colin and Penelope ditch the Butterfly Ball and sneak back to their home to have their smutty smutty wedding night, *finally*)

she sighs, he gasps by malpal132 - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 9,708)

“Penelope Anne Featherington,” he says, turning to her with hands on his hips, expression gleeful. “Did you break the bed?” She does her best impression of a dog who’s ripped all the down from a pillow. He can’t prove anything. “I did,” she says. Damn. There’s always been a disconnect between her mouth and her brain.

or

Penelope's bed breaks. Of course it's Colin who finds her.

After the Butterfly Ball by HannaRivers - (Rating: Mature, Words: 2,164)

Impatiently, Colin opens the carriage door and hoists Penelope out, taking her hand as they amble through the door and up the steps to their bedchamber. No sooner is the door closed than Penelope is flush against the wall, Colin’s hips pressed so tightly she can feel his incessant need for her.

“I should love you in my bed,” he says, scrambling to unlace her stays.

“I have no need for a bed,” her voice hoarse and sultry. “I just want you Colin…now.”

He groans in response, bucking forward as her gown falls in a heap on the floor.

Delicate by justtothesea - (Rating: G, Words: 1,656)

What if, instead of avoiding each other, they actually talked about things and communicated??? Insane, unheard of, impossible!

Through The Maids Eyes by EternalSushine - (Rating: G, Words: 3,969)

When Anna took the job as a maid to the newlywed Bridgertons she had hoped to witness the love that was fabled to her by Lady's Maid Rae. Sadly the reality of the situation leaves much to be desired.

See how Anna, a young maid, sees the relationship between her employers: Mr. Colin Bridgerton and Mrs. Penelope Bridgerton.

How Agatha Bridgerton Came to Be by gonelike_achoo - (Rating: Mature, Words: 3,569)

Colin's frustrated that they could not have a honeymoon because he had knocked his wife up before they were even married. This time he wanted to propose the idea of a honeymoon only to conceive right before they embark on their honeymoon journeys.

A.K.A. Polin talk about a honeymoon only for Polin to get knocked up right before they even plan their honeymoon.

Two Can Play at That Game by sadgirl517 - (Rating: Mature, Words: 7,343)

I am fully steering into the fact that Polin seems to be my muse right now. I can’t believe it took me THIS long to start writing fanfics, but here we are! I am having so much fun, so I hope you guys are enjoying it!

Anyways, this is about 3-4 months after the main events of Bridgerton Season 3, episode 8. Colin and Penelope Bridgerton are living in their home in marital bliss, and Penelope is still in the first trimester of her first pregnancy. Colin and Pen are elated and happy. However, Pen has been insatiable because of the pregnancy hormones, and wants Colin at nearly all hours of the day, no matter where they are (;

This fic follows Colin and Pen from their house to a small family party celebrating Hyacinth’s birthday. Not long after they arrive, Pen pulls Colin aside because she simply cannot wait till they get home, and Colin is unable to resist his beautiful wife….

2 chapters of some fluff, a happy Pen and Colin, and slightly raunchier smuts ahead + a very horny Colin and Pen!

I hope you enjoy (:

The course of true love never did run smooth by gateship - (Rating: T, Words: 9,519)

“Mama, Lady Bridgerton,” she said, voice carrying through the room. She pulled the ring from her finger, hearing Colin inhale sharply next to her. “I do apologize, but it seems as though there will no longer be a wedding.” She took his hand, propriety be damned, and folded his fingers around the ring, much as she had with her handkerchief weeks prior.

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Choices are made and Colin and Penelope must think of their futures.

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Perfect by canyonoflight - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 6,484)

Polin consummate their marriage after the Butterfly Ball.

Interrupted by zalvera - (Rating: G, Words: 2,327)

The 'Bridgerton Drawing room lesson' continues uninterrupted. Eloise does not come back early. Violet does.

Dance With Me by ShadowsFiction - (Rating: G, Words: 1,312)

“That’s not how the dance goes,” she chides him gently, causing him to laugh at her, and slide his arms around her, pressing her back into his chest. He ran his fingers up her stomach, and she caught his hand before it went any further.

“This isn’t dancing,” she giggled and his eyes met hers in the mirror. She watched as his eyes darkened. Her breath hitched in her throat when she realized desire was written all over his face. She hadn’t felt beautiful in the longest time, or desirable, but watching him watch her, and the want that is expressed across his face– it made her feel something.

Or Pen is feeling out of sorts since she's become with child and Colin, being the ever sweet husband he is shows his wife how much he loves her.

Love Is Merely A Madness by Sea_Dragonfly - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 6,900)

Sneaking into Penelope Featherington's bedroom just before midnight was certainly outside the bounds of propriety; Colin knew that. But he was more concerned for his dear friend's health. She'd been struck down by a mysterious illness, and the ton was ablaze with rumours.

Colin just had to be sure she was well.

Or: Sex Pollen? Sex Polin.

Embers in the Hearth, Peace in the Heart by ScullyLikesScience - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 4,253)

New parents Colin and Penelope Bridgerton make some time for themselves.

Ruining Lady Whistledown by ArdentCastle - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 3,453)

‘I do not understand, how it is I can be furious with you. So angry at what you have done, and yet, desire you as much as I do,’ he said. ‘I shouldn’t. I wish I could turn away from you. Forget what it was like to taste you, to feel you, to have you. I cannot.’ 

Season 3, Episode 8 - Colin didn’t leave the bedroom after going in to get the blanket.

//Pt 2 - Penelope writes a Whistledown column for Colin's eyes only

with my body, i thee worship by gentlewallflower (greyspilot) - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 4,076)

Colin wakes in the morning to his wife’s grip on his upper arm and his morning wood causing him all kinds of problems.

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A direct continuation from 'to have and to hold' but can be read alone.

truly madly deeply by not_your_babyy - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 5,349)

Colin leans down, allowing his lips to brush against her ear causing her to shiver. In a low voice, he murmurs, “Although in truth, I wouldn’t oppose leaving the ball early to return home and rectify the night of our wedding. As well as every night since.”

“Oh.” Her chest rises and falls rapidly with the steadying breath she takes. Colin’s eyes unabashedly track the movement.

“But as it is your night, I do not wish to rush to end it,” he says teasingly, spinning her as if he didn’t set her body ablaze from just the mere suggestion of his previous words.

Her head feels as if it is floating with the butterflies overhead instead of attached firmly to her. Weakly she tries, “I mean there will be other balls and other dances, Colin. Surely one early night won’t have much importance.”

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After the public Whistledown reveal at the butterfly ball in 03x08, Colin and Penelope make up for their wedding night after leaving the ball.

just a trick of light (to bring me back around again) by drjemmanugent - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 2,319)

“Stay.” Penelope’s voice breaks the silence, save for the fire made up by the night staff. Colin had already turned towards the door by the time she stood to face him. “Please.”

or, the one in which we explore that fleeting scene at the end of ep 8 ;)

My love was never conditional by lionheartwriting - (Rating: G, Words: 963)

First time writing for this show. I have come to terms with season 3 part 2. There's only a few minor things that annoy me, including the pregnancy announcement. So I rewrote the scene in which Colin and Penelope talk after Francesca's wedding.

Hope you like it!

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with my body, i thee worship by gentlewallflower (greyspilot) - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 6,214)

The moment he saw her at the end of that aisle, Colin knew. No matter how angry he felt, no matter how hurt he was, he loved her. There was no one else he would rather pledge his life to.

Or, Colin and Penelope get to have their wedding night.

If You're the Question, I'll Be the Answer by ScullyLikesScience - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 33,300)

Following the events at the Butterfly Ball, Colin Bridgerton takes his wife home.

Wisdom of a Staircase by goddammitfandom - (Rating: G, Words: 1,513)

It's the night before the Polin wedding, and it's only now dawning on Anthony Bridgerton just how poorly he had been protecting Penelope's honor.

Entrapment by Luna1994 - (Rating: Mature, Words: 1,689)

Dear Colin:

I love you, among all my lies that’s the one thing you can believe is true, I truly didn’t mean to entrap you, and I’ll never forgive myself for doing so.

So I’m setting you free, from this moment on, you can consider our engagement over, you do not need to chain yourself to a woman you despise. A wholeheartedly wish you the best of luck, I hope you find a woman who’s good enough for you.

Love, Penelope.

for the first time again by LightLeadingMe - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 2,000)

The sensation of his tongue upon her skin was foreign but not the slightest bit unwelcome. They had made love twice the day after they got engaged and he had brought her to the height of pleasure many times, but this was an entirely different level.

if the heavens ever did speak by snowokay (orphan_account) - (Rating: G, Words: 2,517)

With a mocking laugh, Colin stared at her in disbelief, "You? Instil sense into my head? It was not I who helped a woman ruin her life–"

"You are acting like a fool," Madame Delacroix's voice interrupted him, startling him with the severity of her words, "I must apologise for my forthcoming words, Mr. Bridgerton, but if I do not speak them with the urgency they require, you may spend the rest of your life brooding over something absurd."

OR I felt that a scene where Madame Delacroix spoke her mind to Colin about the Lady Whistledown situation was just what we (and them) needed.

The Featherington Ledgers by nuckertuck - (Rating: G, Words: 3,036)

Colin Bridgerton has finally married Penelope Featherington and found his purpose in becoming an author and a husband.

Colin Bridgerton has finally married Penelope Featherington and has forgotten he has married into the Featherington household.

Colin Bridgerton has finally married Penelope Featherington, and someone out there thinks Colin's actually capable of balancing and sorting out the Featherington ledgers (after he has established himself as being a terrible rake and a terrible negotiator of blackmail and really, terrible at anything that doesn't involve making his wife happy)

it’s amazing (what baking can do) by wereadtoliveathousandlives - (Rating: Mature, Words: 8,660)

“Oh, Colin. You might not know this about me, because I hide my secret shame away like a reasonable person, but my baking failures are epic. I have watched so many videos, followed so many recipes, but something in my brain just does not click. The only success I’ve ever had was once in uni when Eloise and I did an in-person class. So I really had no choice but to bring in someone else.”

He was still watching her intently, his hands wrapped loosely around the tepid tea and his half-laden plate abandoned. “And why, might I ask, is that person me?”

What she didn’t say was that she also thought it would be a convenient excuse to spend a bit of time with him. Distinctly one-on-one time.

or, Penelope asks Colin to teach her how to bake

in every universe, we'll find our way by lucklessdreamer - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 4,245)

It is so effortless to lose themselves in each other Penelope marvels at how they have ever managed to complete any writing or venture out of their room to visit the sights they traveled so far to see.

Or: indulging in my own delusions and writing the epilogue I wanted for our lovesick idiots. Which is basically just a carefree honeymoon with lots of smut.

Letters Unread by HannaRivers - (Rating: Mature, Words: 2,382)

In which Colin and Penelope test the strength of the furniture in his study

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i might lose everything if i lose the pain by frankchurchillsaysrelax - (Rating: G, Words: 3,220)

Based on the prompt: On your 18th birthday you get a soul mark - one that would be identical to your soulmates. Colin is devastated that his does not match Marina’s. 

Trying to lighten up his mood days later - his brothers teasingly console him by saying that Penelope could get his mark when she turns 18 and that’s when she overhears him say that he would never marry her because he didn't think she's his soulmate. 

And as is Penelope's life a couple years later she gets an identical mark. Now she plans to hide it because she can’t handle his disappointment.

steal my breath... by startswithhope - (Rating: Mature, Words: 1,618)

The sight before him upon opening the door is one he shall remember until his last hair has gone gray. His beloved, his Pen, standing before the mirror, disheveled curls the color of fire dancing across the peaches and cream skin of her back peeking through the still loosened corset, skirted undergarments twisted about her waist and her eyes, wide and impossibly blue meeting his over her still bare shoulder.

She’s so beautiful. And he is an idiot, for not seeing her sooner. He must have been half blind.

(my take on the redressing that had to occur after the mirror scene - very mild M)

Fife Around And Find Out by ahopelessromantic - (Rating: T, Words: 1,067)

Colin learns he has a no-tolerance policy for disrespect towards his wife and Fife learns to keep Penelope's name out of his mouth the hard way.

I Am Hers and She Is Mine by Mariequitecontrarie - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 7,425)

After their wedding, Colin spends three miserable nights on the sofa outside Penelope's bedchamber. Penelope refuses to give up Lady Whistledown, but he's having trouble remembering why he's angry. And he's losing his resolve to stay out of her bed.

a delicious game by fireysunset - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 2,545)

As she began to take a bite, a small trail of icing drizzled off the edge of the pastry and landed on her chest. She mumbled a curse, looking for a napkin to wipe herself off with, until she suddenly caught Colin’s eye. He was staring at the icing that had begun to trace itself into her cleavage.

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Shameless Polin smut because I love them.

by all the token-flowers by LookingForShadows - (Rating: T, Words: 2,205)

The flowers are the same for no two people. Some appear of their own volition; some are caused by touch. The only thing anyone can agree on is that they are caused by one’s strongest emotions.

Penelope watches as flowers appear on her skin during the social season of 1815.

Into the Light: Extended Edition by Lilyofthevolume - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 17,794)

SPOILERS FOR SEASON 3 PART 2

Do we deserve 17K more words of the night after Butterfly Ball.

We sure do and I wrote them.

Hope you like it.

Overheard In A Ballroom by hobbitsdoitbetter - (Rating: T, Words: 12,810)

The first Bridgerton Ball of the season, and Lord Fife is a dick, Daphne and Kate are Queens and Colin Bridgerton’s feeling protective of Pen…None of which could possibly lead to any sort of strife or scandal, could it?

COULD IT?

You’ve been around the Bridgertons, what do you think?

Think I know where you belong (Think I know it's with me) by Anna071202 - (Rating: Not Rated, Words: 1,982)

The night after Lord Debling hinted his intention to propose, Penelope finds herself in her family’s garden thinking about how her life would be.

What would happen when Colin chooses to visit his friend in the middle of the night.

Rocks and Glasshouses by Vryalys - (Rating: G, Words: 3,273)

Chapter 1: How Colin Bridgerton found himself throwing rocks at his betrothed’s window the night before his wedding.

Chapter 2: In which Violet reads Penelope's letter and has a heart-to-heart talk with her son.

“Are you angry with me, Mama?” he asks quietly. “I knew she was Lady Whistledown, and yet I married her. I could not bear the thought of being without her and now, I can’t stand to be with her either.”

OR

Missing scenes from Season 3.

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Promises of the Past by Crystalrose11 - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 10,247)

Colin Bridgerton has been haunted by dreams of another life for as long as he can remember. All he knows that he has to find the other half of his soul.

I suck at summaries but I promise this one is good.

A fully fledged, long one-shot, reincarnation AU for Polin because they are so "I'll find you in every lifetime" coded/

Colin and the Contessa by cxptainswans - (Rating: Mature, Words: 6,924)

When the Spanish contessa writes to Colin letting him know that she’s coming to Mayfair, how will Colin and Penelope’s relationship face the challenge?

There's nothing like eavesdropping to show you that the world outside your head is different from the world inside your head by Nessa123 - (Rating: G, Words: 12,874)

“Colin?” Penelope is clearly shocked to see him and looks a little nervous. He hates this. Hates what his marriage has become.

“Rae told me where I might find you. It is late, and dark, and I was worried about you travelling home alone.” He voice is surprisingly steady for the inner turmoil he feels. Madame Delacroix is watching him, analyzing him. He wonders what she sees. He tries to smile at them both but he isn’t sure that it comes out the way he hopes it does.

all i want from you (promise you’ll be there) by BananaChef - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 2,796)

“That was...” Colin starts.

When he fails to complete his sentence, Penelope looks up at him, and then they giggle. She maneuvers her way up the bed and slides off of him, but Colin takes her by the thigh and drapes her leg over him, turning their giggles into a raucous bout of laughter.

“Colin Bridgerton, struck speechless? Who would have thought,” she jokes, poking him on the sternum.

He brushes his lips against hers. “Only because of you, Pen. Perhaps I will have the words one day.” He salaciously cocks an eyebrow. “And many experiences later.”

Season 3 Remade by tjam58 - (Rating: Not Rated, Words: 8,685)

There's a number of scenes that I imagined differently so here are a few one shots fixing them in my mind. They are stand-alone stories. I just wanted less angst and more fluff plus Penelope being the BAMF we know she is.

No One Sleeps on the Sofa by KatofKanals - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 17,124)

This story picks up at the end of Season 3, Episode 7, just after the Queen interrupted Colin's and Penelope's wedding reception. The prospect of her continuing Lady Whistledown and continuing to put herself in danger loomed too large for Colin and he informed her that he would be spending their wedding night on the sofa (or settee) at their new marital home. See how Colin's resolve is weakened and the two of them come together instead of spending the night apart.

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Or, I needed these two to have the wedding night they both deserved. A fix-it fic was needed! :)

The Annual Summer Sleepover by Soul on Fire (Sookie) - (Rating: Mature, Words: 2,544)

Penelope has a hard time sleeping at the Annual Summer Bridgerton Sleepover and her thoughts drift towards... Colin.

Birthday Hat by MikaFromHell - (Rating: G, Words: 546)

Young Colin cannot stand seeing Pen sad on her birthday. Just soft Polin being children.

rotten work by maxmayfield - (Rating: T, Words: 5,179)

“I know you do not need me to take care of you. But that does not mean I do not want to. I hope, with time, you will let me.”

In which Penelope learns that she is safe to lean on her husband.

You by hippiechick7897 - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 59,634)

Penelope is resolved to get over Colin so that she can have a real shot at happiness but when she stops responding to his letters it drives Colin to make some realizations regarding everything he thought he felt about her.

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Seires Rec

Sweet Little Lies by Cofkett - (Mornings with Colin and Penelope) -(Rating: Mature, Words: 240)

Penelope tries to trick her husband one morning, but he knows her too well.

For The Children We'll Have by ahopelessromantic - (All The Years We'll Have Together) -(Rating: T, Words: 966)

[Spoilers if you've not watched S3].

Penelope discovers she is pregnant shortly after she has revealed herself as Whistledown and frets over her husband's potential reaction to the news.

Colin is startled that Penelope is so anxious about his reaction until he realises why.

Interruptions by IcyDragonfruit - (Bridgerton Season 3: Extended Edition ) - (Rating: G, Words: 1,751)

Where Eloise and Francesca get held up a little longer at the Modiste and Colin and Penelope’s make-believe ball continues past the “your eyes” compliment. Shenanigans ensue.

A thousand words by lafleurdumal - ( Pictorial evidence) - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 3,536)

Colin accidentally sends Pen a dick pic, but her response surprises him.

'cause i really wanna know (will anybody ever love me?) by im_just_better_fictionally - (we're gonna build a home together, you and I forever and ever ) - (Rating: G, Words: 1,817)

Colin wouldn’t mind letting Penelope pace back and forth on the airport carpet if he didn’t worry the rapid speed and quick turns weren’t the signs of something a bit deeper.

“Pen, you’re making me nervous with all that walking around,” Colin said. “Come and sit down with me. Everything will be fine.”

He pats the seat next to him and sends a small prayer up to the gods that her girlfriend will listen to him.

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Polin Week Day 1: Polin Song

Overheard In A Ballroom by hobbitsdoitbetter - (Overheard…) - (Rating: T, Words: 12,810)

The first Bridgerton Ball of the season, and Lord Fife is a dick, Daphne and Kate are Queens and Colin Bridgerton’s feeling protective of Pen…None of which could possibly lead to any sort of strife or scandal, could it?

COULD IT?

You’ve been around the Bridgertons, what do you think?

Reminder by Mrs No One Important (Madeline_Canada_Williams) - ( Spicy Polin) - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 5,398)

Colin needs a reminder for himself and Penelope

they don’t how you’ve haunted me so stunningly  by my_middle_name_is_awkward - (confess my truth in swooping, sloping, cursive letters) - (Rating: G, Words: 22,020)

My Dearest Penelope,

Last night, I realized that I have expressed how I feel for you here, in a journal that only you and I shall ever read. I am giving this to you because I need for you to see how much you have consumed my every thought for the past few weeks.

I must apologize, however, as this is not a great representation of my writing. All these words were thrown onto the page as they came to me, with no order or organization. Just my inner monologue as I scrambled to figure out my feelings for you.

Happy reading, Pen, Yours, Colin

Or

Colin kept an account of how he fell in love with Penelope in his journal. Then he gives the journal to Penelope as an engagement present.

something wrapped all of my past mistakes in barbed wire by frankchurchillsaysrelax - (invisible string) - (Rating: G, Words: 2,069)

Before Colin could speak, however, Penelope’s mother and Cousin Jack had thrown open the doors and, seeing the ruby necklace in Colin’s hands, loudly brought attention to the young pair’s impropriety, drawing a small -yet large enough- crowd. Colin had looked so confused, his brow furrowing adorably as though he couldn’t fathom why everyone had such an issue. As he would say later, it was only him and Pen. Penelope had stood by in shock, unable to form words. She should have seen this coming. There was only so long that they could get away with breaking the rules of society.

Within the hour they were officially engaged.

In Which Mr. Colin Bridgerton Externally Processes His Relationship with Mrs. Penelope Bridgerton by TheTimeTravelingSeamstress - (In Which the Bridgertons Go to Therapy ) - (Rating: G, Words: 2,082)

Colin Bridgerton is many things. Oblivious is one of them. In observing his mother with Mr. Marcus Anderson, Colin begins to question some things, only to then realize many things. Namely, he doesn't deserve his wife. Mr. Anderson guides the man through this realization and how to make things right, if not for Penelope, but for Colin himself.

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like a fever, like i'm burning alive by usuallysunny - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 1,755)

“I have always loved you, Colin, but I will not beg for your love in return,” she whispers, even as she whines and her body keens against his. “You do not need to,” he husks, voice hot against her ear as he pins her harder against the rain-soaked brick, “you already have it.”

A continuation of the 3x07 Modiste kiss.

Missing Polin Make-Up Scene by saddles2012 - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 2,301)

Colin and Pen are still fighting but able to come back together!

Polin's Wedding Night by sadgirl517 - (Rating: Mature, Words: 11,024)

This is a long one, so strap in!

I’m so disappointed that the show didn’t give Polin a good wedding night AT LEAST. This fic is my reimagining of Colin and Penelope Bridgerton’s wedding night in Season 3 ep 7.

It begins at the end of the Wedding Breakfast — after the Queen confronts the Bridgertons, and the Polin fight — and ends in their bed chamber 😉 Some angst, romantic fluff and lots of smuts incoming.

I hope you enjoy it! Let me know if you want more or if you have any requests!

Sharing is Caring by you_and_me_mulder - (Rating: G, Words: 651)

Colin Bridgerton does not share food.

Set soon after Colin returns home for the season.

Shadows of Doubt by blueskies717 - (Rating: Mature, Words: 731)

Even three months after their wedding, Penelope is still plagued by nightmares where Colin accuses her of entrapment. How will she overcome this pain?

Polin at the Masquerade by sporks_1 - (Rating: Mature, Words: 5,090)

Colin and Penelope sneak off at the Bridgerton Masquerade Ball. A sweet and sexy continuation of their happily ever after.

We had better sit - a conversation between Mother and Son. by Eyes_Like_Pools - (Rating: T, Words: 2,806)

Following on from my previous work ‘A Letter to the Dowager Viscountess”, I now imagine the conversation between Colin & Violet after she receives the letter from Penelope revealing her identity as Whistledown.

The Bridgerton Ride(s) by riecespieces - (Rating: Explicit, Words: 4,948)

Let's say that the Bridgerton's love games, and roller coaster rides. This shall be a collection of said rides that will be most explicit. The possibilities are quite endless and I may include other sibling couples in the future.

Forever Yours by sadgirl517 - (Rating: Mature, Words: 7,170)

This is a rewrite of a scene from Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2 when Colin accuses Pen of entrapping him. Uhm sir?... SIR? Wat?!?

I was so mad that they never revisited this, because it really bugged me.

Anyways, this fic takes place when he says that to her, but does diverge from the main storyline of the show. When Colin accuses Pen of entrapping him, she instead runs out and drama ensues…

Hope you enjoy! (:

I’ll Save You One by E_Diaz1998 - (Rating: G, Words: 6,468)

4 times Penelope saves Colin one of his favorite treats and the 1 time Colin saves one for her.

That’s the gist, don’t come for me because I don’t own the characters of Bridgerton, I just can’t get them out of my head. *Updates Daily until the final Chapter because I can’t wait to get it out to you and it’s all just flowing easily