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The Selkie was a rough old pub, only a stone's throw from east London's best brothels and the working men they both served. There wasn't anywhere quite like it though, not with Charlotte running the place and seizing every opportunity she could get - even if it meant making deals with a gangster and setting his favourite barmaid in his sights to keep him sweet.
Penelope had always been taught the Devil would have a handsome face - what she wasn't prepared for is for him to be a gentleman as well.
What does a poor working girl do when a dangerous man offers her what none ever has before: safety.
aka 1890s Barmaid!Penelope x Gangster!Colin
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09 May 2026
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put your little heart in me now by headphonesbaby
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
06 Apr 2026
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“It’s not really a date,” Eloise corrects impatiently, chucking a piece of crisp at him in annoyance. She snaps her fingers as she attempts to find the right word. “More of like, like a -”
“A date,” Colin deadpans, swiping the last biscuit from the tin. He points it at her before taking a thoughtful chew. “Call it what you want, El. Twist it whichever way, it’s still a date.”
Or the one where Penelope is very hesitant about dipping her toes back into the dating pool and Eloise comes up with the (not so) perfect solution to ease her nerves - Penelope should go out on practice dates!
Enter: Eloise’s brother, and their current house guest, Colin.
Exit: Penelope’s sanity.
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06 Apr 2026
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Love Is Make-Believe by preferringsleep (mellarkey)
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
14 Mar 2026
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Penelope isn’t a high-priced escort like her friend, Genevieve. But when presented with an opportunity to earn some money just to keep a client’s friend entertained, she thought, “Why not live a little?” Genevieve promised Penelope that it was just dinner and drinks for her, no sex.
So what happens when she meets her date and discovers that he is sweet, gorgeous, and wants her for the night? How could she say no? Emboldened by this new persona of hers and his attraction to her, Penelope doesn’t want to.
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14 Mar 2026
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Sir Colin was accustomed to difficult work, feats of physicality. He had climbed hills, built walls, and performed in jousts. He had triumphed in battle, and even saved a maiden or two. He had done everything a good knight should do.
But he had never climbed a mountain.
Or, Colin is a knight (but not really), and Penelope is the dragon he's sent to slay.
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10 Mar 2026
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detailed notes on how to be spontaneous by missparker
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
27 Jul 2025
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When Penelope loses her job, Colin invites her to go with him to his next destination. Penelope isn't good at spontaneity, but she can't say no to Colin and finds herself swept up on the trip of a lifetime.
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03 Mar 2026