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    Colin lives in Paris. And when Penelope comes to his city on her book tour, it's the first time they've seen each other in two years.

    Penelope only has an hour or so before she has to take a train home, so they make the most of the time they have, wandering the city, catching up.

    But what starts as two friends reconnecting quickly feels like something more. Something familiar. Something irresistible.

    OR: a story of Polin in Paris, inspired by the Before Sunset movie.

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    05 Feb 2026

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    Eloise Bridgerton has never been one to follow tradition—marriage, romance, and the stifling expectations of high society hold no appeal. At 23, she is a fiercely independent solicitor, pouring her energy into civil liberties cases rather than entertaining the notion of love. To her, relationships are nothing more than distractions, constraints disguised as happy endings. She is determined to build a life on her own terms—defined by ambition, intellect, and freedom—not by a ring on her finger.

    But does love really demand sacrifice? Can she have both? She never even considered the question—never wanted to—until she met him.

    A dorky, lanky botanist with caramel-blond hair and the bluest eyes she had ever seen.

    Philip-fucking-Crane.

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    16 Apr 2025

  3. Public Bookmark 51

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    She didn't like him, not even a little bit, not at all.

    Except once she was forced to be around him, it sort of happened without her realising it.

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    02 Dec 2024

  4. Public Bookmark 67

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    When Colin Bridgerton, the ambitious CEO of Crew Nation, launched his elite lifestyle media brand, he was determined to be the top name in the industry. Polished, exclusive, and sophisticated, Crew Nation reflects everything Colin values about ambition and success. But his vision takes a hit when his company is suddenly dethroned by a rising star in the industry: The Bold Type, a vibrant and inclusive online publication led by the tenacious and charming Penelope Featherington.

    With her heart-on-her-sleeve approach and commitment to diversity, Penelope has captured the attention and loyalty of readers from every walk of life. Colin's frustration grows as her brand climbs the ranks, forcing him to reevaluate his strategies and, begrudgingly, the values he holds dear. Determined to reclaim his place at the top, Colin sees Penelope as his fiercest rival. But as professional boundaries blur and tensions spark between them, they realize there might be a fine line between rivalry and attraction.

    In a world of headlines, competition, and ambition, Colin and Penelope's journey unfolds into a story of unexpected love, where the greatest challenge might be learning to see each other beyond the ink.

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    01 Nov 2024

  5. Public Bookmark 79

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    Colin and Penelope end up on a blind date with each other. Francesca and Eloise who set them up, think they’ll make a good couple.

    Colin likes Penelope and doesn’t think anyone has noticed…Penelope loves Colin and absolutely no one knows.

    Will they clam up and hide their feelings or will this be the push they need to finally loosen their lips?

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    01 Nov 2024