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  1. Rec 16

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    “Good,” Colin’s mouth curves upward as he hums, using his pen to underline ‘writers block.’ He leans forward, hands on his knees as he meets her eyes. “So, I'm thinking…while we’re both here, what if we swapped genres? You write a romance novel, and I will write one of your realistic fiction books–that way, the change in what kind of thing we’re writing about will break both of us out of this…creative lapse in judgement.”

    Penelope snorts, raising her eyebrows in complete and true disbelief. “Me…write a romance novel?” She says, her voice flat. “There’s no way you’re being serious.”

    “Fine. But we make it a contest. We have to finish this book by August and whoever sells the most copies wins. The loser has to endorse the book of the person who wins, repeatedly. I’m talking social media, press tours, when you’re giving out recommendations at the Notting hill bookshop, all of it,” Penelope argues firmly. “I want my name and the name of my books to be in your mouth, constantly.”

    Colin, looking a little awe struck by the initiative she’s taken, grins proudly. “Deal.”

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    a polin fic that takes a spin on Emily Henry's Beach Read

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    24 Feb 2026

  2. Rec 69

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    Penelope Featherington would do anything to protect Colin Bridgerton from a bad match—even to herself. When her mother schemes, she runs. When she runs, he follows. And when it’s all over, wedding bells ring. But that’s only half the story.

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    26 Jan 2026

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    Convinced it will make them better partners, Judy asks Nick to take the 5 Love Languages Quiz. He refuses, of course. Obviously, the solution for this is to secretly love him in all five ways, and figure out what he likes best!

    The results of this... vary greatly. She winds up discovering far more than she expects.

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    12 Dec 2025

  4. Rec 60

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    Penelope Featherington never believed in coincidences — everything happens for a reason. At twelve years old, her bonnet slipped from her hair, and that bothersome yellow hat led her to meet the love of her life: Colin Bridgerton.

    For four years, she has endured being seen by the third Bridgerton son as nothing more than a friend. That didn’t bother her — not until Colin turned his eyes toward Marina Thompson.

    The disastrous and failed engagement between Colin and Marina sparked an unexpected reaction: debutantes began to feel both pity — and attraction — for Colin. That alone enrages Penelope in ways she cannot quite explain. Suddenly, it seems every woman in the Ton wants to be with him. Why? Now they all want to comfort sweet Colin? She won’t tolerate it.

    Penelope hasn’t forgotten the pain, the bitterness, or the burning rage she felt when she learned of that engagement. It’s a feeling she never wants to experience again. And she will do whatever it takes to ensure no other debutante steals the love of her life. She will not allow anyone — anyone but her — to become Mrs. Colin Bridgerton.

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    13 Aug 2025

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    dark polin 🔛🔝

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    3 times colin and portia hated each other. and 1 time they were best friends/our favourite comedic duo.

    or: colin being portia's favourite son in law and healing her trauma with men simply by existing

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    18 Feb 2025