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A New York Times Bestseller The inspiration for season three of BRIDGERTON, a series created by Shondaland for Netflix, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn: the story of Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington in the fourth of her beloved Regency-set historical romance novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family. COLIN AND PENELOPE’S STORY Penelope Featherington has secretly adored her best friend’s brother―a classic friends to lovers predicament―for . . . well, it feels like forever. After half a lifetime of watching Colin Bridgerton from afar, she thinks she knows everything about him, until she stumbles across his deepest secret . . . and fears she doesn’t know him at all. Colin Bridgerton is tired of being thought of as nothing but an empty-headed charmer, tired of the notorious gossip columnist Lady Whistledown, who can’t seem to publish an edition without mentioning him. But when Colin returns to London from a trip abroad, he discovers nothing in his life is quite the same―especially Penelope Featherington! The girl who was always simply there is suddenly the girl haunting his dreams. When he discovers that Penelope, a classic wallflower heroine, has secrets of her own, this elusive bachelor must decide . . . is she his biggest threat― or his promise of a happy ending?

Review: The wallflower blossoms, 4.5 stars! - Exactly two days before her sixteenth birthday, Miss Penelope Featherington fell desperately, irrevocably in love with Colin Bridgerton. The shy, quiet, awkward, and plump Penelope fell and fell hard for the dashing, devil-may-care brother of her best friend Eloise -- a love that was destined to remain unrequited (and undiminished) for the next twelve years. Never considered a social success (the infamous Lady Whistledown once memorably described a younger Penelope as resembling an "overripe citrus fruit"), and now rapidly approaching her twenty-eight birthday, Penelope has resigned herself to being considered firmly "on the shelf." She's embraced her impending, perpetual spinsterhood with a great deal of equanimity -- or so she thinks, until Colin returns from his latest round of travels and the gossip begins to swirl once again around the Bridgerton family's most eligible -- and determined to remain so -- bachelor. When she stumbles upon Colin's dearest secret, she begins to wonder if she's ever really known the man she's loved for nearly half her life -- and if she can trust him with a secret of her own. Colin Bridgerton leads a charmed life and he knows it -- but that is precisely what irks him most. A popular mainstay in Whistledown's columns, Colin is renowned for his easy-going nature and perpetual good humor, but he's desperate for something more substantial than the social regard of the ton. As the third Bridgerton son, he finds himself well provided for but lacking purpose, a void he despairs of ever filling until his little sister's best friend stumbles upon his travel journals. Her passion for his writing -- and his surprising passion for her approval -- awakens within him an...awareness of Penelope as an individual, a woman whose quick wit, intelligence, and compassion he finds himself craving like never before. But the unassuming Penelope harbors a secret of her own, one that Colin fears could destroy her in the eyes of the ton -- a fate from which he's determined to save her. For the confirmed bachelor and traveler has discovered the rarest of jewels in his very own backyard, one he's determined to make his own -- a gorgeous, blossoming wallflower. Since first discovering Julia Quinn's superb -- and highly addictive -- Bridgerton series earlier this year, I've attempted to make my first read-through of the series last as long as possible in order to prolong the enjoyment of discovery. But I'm quickly discovering that is a losing battle, because the more I read Quinn's writing the more I crave, and when I finished the the third Bridgerton novel -- An Offer From a Gentleman -- and realized that Colin's story was next, I dived into it immediately. Colin fast became a favorite character of mine from the moment of his first introduction in The Duke and I, with his irrepressible good humor and penchant for (lovingly) needling his siblings, particularly brothers Anthony and Benedict. While each Bridgerton book can stand alone, as far as reading these novels as a series goes Romancing Mister Bridgerton offers readers a huge pay-off, a love letter to anyone who has ever felt overlooked, undervalued, and dared to love impossibly. Quinn is a master at developing a heart-stopping romance that develops out of friendship and mutual interests. These Bridgerton books are smart romances, where that elusive spark of intellect and delight in one another's companionship play just as much a role -- usually more -- than simple physical attraction (which, never fear, Colin and Penelope share in spades regardless). Penelope is a heroine for anyone who has ever been a wallflower, who has ever struggled to shine in company and whose greatest desire is to be known and loved for oneself above all. Quinn has touched on this issue to some degree in each of the previous Bridgerton books -- after all, being "recognized" and claimed by one's true love is a trope of the romance genre -- but here she delves into her deepest exploration yet of the facades one constructs in order to protect one's heart, whether perennially popular like Colin or painfully shy like Penelope. I particularly loved how Colin had to work through a sense of shame in admitting his dissatisfaction with his (admittedly) blessed life. In lesser hands he would have easily come off as a petulant child instead of a swoon-worthy hero, but Quinn's deft characterization results in an honest exploration of the depths of his struggle to find personal fulfillment and purpose. In addition to her superb character and relationship development, Quinn positively excels at peppering her novels with with a host of delightful supporting players, from detestable villains like Penelope's arch-nemesis Cressida Twombley to the warmth and individuality of the Bridgerton siblings. But here she brings fearsome society matriarch Lady Danbury to the fore, with her audacious bet offering a thousand pounds to the member of the ton that uncovers Lady Whistledown's true identity. That bet serves as the spark that ignites an unlikely -- and utterly delightful -- friendship between Lady Danbury and Penelope, one in which the older woman's strength and no-nonsense wisdom gives a late blooming wallflower the strength and confidence to shine. For, as Lady Danbury tells Penelope, "Isn't it nice to discover that we're not exactly what we thought we were?" Woven throughout Colin and Penelope's story is the search for Lady Whistledown's true identity, and an examination of that columnist's impact on their lives and more importantly, their perceptions of each other. As I mentioned earlier, this novel offers a huge pay-off for series fans in that regard -- but a culmination, if you will, of the previous three books, there is a great deal of recapping that occasionally slows the pace of this otherwise effervescent tale. That very slight issue aside, Romancing Mister Bridgerton is Quinn at her best -- effervescent, breezy writing, a whip-smart sense of humor, and a sizzling romance made up of equal parts passion and intellect. For, as Lady Danbury tells Penelope, "Isn't it nice to discover that we're not exactly what we thought we were?" -- and therein lies the utter magic of this charming read. Colin and Penelope's slow-burning love story, founded on friendship and mutual interests, is a study in the heady, transforming power of love's ability to bring out the best in a couple. A romance to savor, Romancing Mister Bridgerton is a love letter to romantics, escapist wish fulfillment, yes, but a fantasy laced with a heart-tugging exploration of the risk and joy found in emotional honesty.
Review: Not as exciting as I had anticipated, but still great to be in the Bridgerton world - 3.5 Stars! Since finishing the first season of the Bridgerton tv series, I have been dying to find out more about Colin and Penelope. While I still really enjoyed their road to romance, I do think that I may have hyped my expectations too high. Summary: Penelope Featherington has been in love with Colin Bridgerton for as long as she can remember. Him being her best friend’s brother has given her ample opportunity to watch him from afar, and dream. Penelope is sure she knows everything there is to know about the most charming man in London, but she’s about to learn she’s not the only one that can keep a secret. Colin has spent years traveling, having adventures in places others only dream of. He knows he’s lucky to lead the life he does, come from the wealthy and aristocratic family he does. But he’s tired of being known for his charm. He wants a purpose. A legacy. It doesn’t help that the infamous gossip columnist, Lady Whistledown continues to wax on poetically about his charming nature in every edition. Feeling a weird sort of ennui with the direction his life is going, Colin heads for the comforting familiar. But upon arriving in London, Colin gets a shock when he realizes nothing is quite the same. That includes the girl he can’t seem to get off his mind recently, Penelope Featherington. As he tries to decide where to go from here, Colin will soon learn that Penelope has a big secret of her own. A secret bigger and more potentially damaging than his. Is Penelope to be a part of his future or a threat to his happily ever after? I have devoured all of the Bridgerton books, thus far. Even Benedict’s book which I was sure I wouldn’t enjoy at all, and just wanted to get through it for the couple I’ve been panting after. And I loved being back in the Bridgerton world once again. That said, this book was a little of a let-down. As I said above, I think from seeing the show and Colin and Penelope’s interactions in previous books, I let my expectations rise too high. Penelope was absolutely lovely. I adored her in the book, the same as I do in the show. She was so smart, witty, talented, loving, loyal, and kind. She hid it all well behind a wallflower mask. I loved that she wouldn’t let just anyone take credit for her work, and I definitely applauded her for thwarting any attempt at doing so. Colin, dear, sweet Colin. Surprisingly, Colin was the issue I had in this book. I loved him in previous books and adored him in the show. I did see bits of the charming, happy-go-lucky, sweet, and kind-hearted bloke we’ve gotten to know. Unfortunately, his a$$hole behavior made a larger impact than anything else. I did not like that he took his frustration and lack of success out on Penelope and her accomplishments. Did he eventually get it together? Yes, but the parts where he didn’t had already done the damage for me, and he had way too much a hair-trigger temper. As a couple, I thought Penelope and Colin had good chemistry once Colin figured out that he was attracted to her. I was girly-happy that Penelope got the dream man she always wanted, but also that she knew she loved him without having him up on a pedestal. Colin’s road to finding Penelope was bumpy. I did enjoy seeing him realize and acknowledge his deeper feelings for her. I just kind of wish it happened a little sooner, and I wish we had gotten to see him chase after her a bit. In the end, Romancing Mister Bridgerton was an enjoyable read, if not one that completely captured my attention and heart. Catching up with the Bridgertons that we’ve already seen find their happily ever after was awesome. I also really loved that we saw so much of Hyacinth in this book. She’s a bit cheeky, so I definitely think her story will be an anticipated read for me. I’m eager to see how Romancing Mister Bridgerton compares to the tv show for season three. I absolutely love the actors and how they bring these fictional characters to life. I’ve also already purchased most of the upcoming books in the series and look forward to diving deeper into Bridgerton waters and getting to know the younger members. I think I’ll be taking a break, though. ♡

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #15,779 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in Feel-Good Fiction #6 in Regency Romances #272 in Romantic Comedy (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 62,106 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The wallflower blossoms, 4.5 stars!
*by R***N on March 31, 2014*

Exactly two days before her sixteenth birthday, Miss Penelope Featherington fell desperately, irrevocably in love with Colin Bridgerton. The shy, quiet, awkward, and plump Penelope fell and fell hard for the dashing, devil-may-care brother of her best friend Eloise -- a love that was destined to remain unrequited (and undiminished) for the next twelve years. Never considered a social success (the infamous Lady Whistledown once memorably described a younger Penelope as resembling an "overripe citrus fruit"), and now rapidly approaching her twenty-eight birthday, Penelope has resigned herself to being considered firmly "on the shelf." She's embraced her impending, perpetual spinsterhood with a great deal of equanimity -- or so she thinks, until Colin returns from his latest round of travels and the gossip begins to swirl once again around the Bridgerton family's most eligible -- and determined to remain so -- bachelor. When she stumbles upon Colin's dearest secret, she begins to wonder if she's ever really known the man she's loved for nearly half her life -- and if she can trust him with a secret of her own. Colin Bridgerton leads a charmed life and he knows it -- but that is precisely what irks him most. A popular mainstay in Whistledown's columns, Colin is renowned for his easy-going nature and perpetual good humor, but he's desperate for something more substantial than the social regard of the ton. As the third Bridgerton son, he finds himself well provided for but lacking purpose, a void he despairs of ever filling until his little sister's best friend stumbles upon his travel journals. Her passion for his writing -- and his surprising passion for her approval -- awakens within him an...awareness of Penelope as an individual, a woman whose quick wit, intelligence, and compassion he finds himself craving like never before. But the unassuming Penelope harbors a secret of her own, one that Colin fears could destroy her in the eyes of the ton -- a fate from which he's determined to save her. For the confirmed bachelor and traveler has discovered the rarest of jewels in his very own backyard, one he's determined to make his own -- a gorgeous, blossoming wallflower. Since first discovering Julia Quinn's superb -- and highly addictive -- Bridgerton series earlier this year, I've attempted to make my first read-through of the series last as long as possible in order to prolong the enjoyment of discovery. But I'm quickly discovering that is a losing battle, because the more I read Quinn's writing the more I crave, and when I finished the the third Bridgerton novel -- An Offer From a Gentleman -- and realized that Colin's story was next, I dived into it immediately. Colin fast became a favorite character of mine from the moment of his first introduction in The Duke and I, with his irrepressible good humor and penchant for (lovingly) needling his siblings, particularly brothers Anthony and Benedict. While each Bridgerton book can stand alone, as far as reading these novels as a series goes Romancing Mister Bridgerton offers readers a huge pay-off, a love letter to anyone who has ever felt overlooked, undervalued, and dared to love impossibly. Quinn is a master at developing a heart-stopping romance that develops out of friendship and mutual interests. These Bridgerton books are smart romances, where that elusive spark of intellect and delight in one another's companionship play just as much a role -- usually more -- than simple physical attraction (which, never fear, Colin and Penelope share in spades regardless). Penelope is a heroine for anyone who has ever been a wallflower, who has ever struggled to shine in company and whose greatest desire is to be known and loved for oneself above all. Quinn has touched on this issue to some degree in each of the previous Bridgerton books -- after all, being "recognized" and claimed by one's true love is a trope of the romance genre -- but here she delves into her deepest exploration yet of the facades one constructs in order to protect one's heart, whether perennially popular like Colin or painfully shy like Penelope. I particularly loved how Colin had to work through a sense of shame in admitting his dissatisfaction with his (admittedly) blessed life. In lesser hands he would have easily come off as a petulant child instead of a swoon-worthy hero, but Quinn's deft characterization results in an honest exploration of the depths of his struggle to find personal fulfillment and purpose. In addition to her superb character and relationship development, Quinn positively excels at peppering her novels with with a host of delightful supporting players, from detestable villains like Penelope's arch-nemesis Cressida Twombley to the warmth and individuality of the Bridgerton siblings. But here she brings fearsome society matriarch Lady Danbury to the fore, with her audacious bet offering a thousand pounds to the member of the ton that uncovers Lady Whistledown's true identity. That bet serves as the spark that ignites an unlikely -- and utterly delightful -- friendship between Lady Danbury and Penelope, one in which the older woman's strength and no-nonsense wisdom gives a late blooming wallflower the strength and confidence to shine. For, as Lady Danbury tells Penelope, "Isn't it nice to discover that we're not exactly what we thought we were?" Woven throughout Colin and Penelope's story is the search for Lady Whistledown's true identity, and an examination of that columnist's impact on their lives and more importantly, their perceptions of each other. As I mentioned earlier, this novel offers a huge pay-off for series fans in that regard -- but a culmination, if you will, of the previous three books, there is a great deal of recapping that occasionally slows the pace of this otherwise effervescent tale. That very slight issue aside, Romancing Mister Bridgerton is Quinn at her best -- effervescent, breezy writing, a whip-smart sense of humor, and a sizzling romance made up of equal parts passion and intellect. For, as Lady Danbury tells Penelope, "Isn't it nice to discover that we're not exactly what we thought we were?" -- and therein lies the utter magic of this charming read. Colin and Penelope's slow-burning love story, founded on friendship and mutual interests, is a study in the heady, transforming power of love's ability to bring out the best in a couple. A romance to savor, Romancing Mister Bridgerton is a love letter to romantics, escapist wish fulfillment, yes, but a fantasy laced with a heart-tugging exploration of the risk and joy found in emotional honesty.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not as exciting as I had anticipated, but still great to be in the Bridgerton world
*by J***. on November 8, 2022*

3.5 Stars! Since finishing the first season of the Bridgerton tv series, I have been dying to find out more about Colin and Penelope. While I still really enjoyed their road to romance, I do think that I may have hyped my expectations too high. Summary: Penelope Featherington has been in love with Colin Bridgerton for as long as she can remember. Him being her best friend’s brother has given her ample opportunity to watch him from afar, and dream. Penelope is sure she knows everything there is to know about the most charming man in London, but she’s about to learn she’s not the only one that can keep a secret. Colin has spent years traveling, having adventures in places others only dream of. He knows he’s lucky to lead the life he does, come from the wealthy and aristocratic family he does. But he’s tired of being known for his charm. He wants a purpose. A legacy. It doesn’t help that the infamous gossip columnist, Lady Whistledown continues to wax on poetically about his charming nature in every edition. Feeling a weird sort of ennui with the direction his life is going, Colin heads for the comforting familiar. But upon arriving in London, Colin gets a shock when he realizes nothing is quite the same. That includes the girl he can’t seem to get off his mind recently, Penelope Featherington. As he tries to decide where to go from here, Colin will soon learn that Penelope has a big secret of her own. A secret bigger and more potentially damaging than his. Is Penelope to be a part of his future or a threat to his happily ever after? I have devoured all of the Bridgerton books, thus far. Even Benedict’s book which I was sure I wouldn’t enjoy at all, and just wanted to get through it for the couple I’ve been panting after. And I loved being back in the Bridgerton world once again. That said, this book was a little of a let-down. As I said above, I think from seeing the show and Colin and Penelope’s interactions in previous books, I let my expectations rise too high. Penelope was absolutely lovely. I adored her in the book, the same as I do in the show. She was so smart, witty, talented, loving, loyal, and kind. She hid it all well behind a wallflower mask. I loved that she wouldn’t let just anyone take credit for her work, and I definitely applauded her for thwarting any attempt at doing so. Colin, dear, sweet Colin. Surprisingly, Colin was the issue I had in this book. I loved him in previous books and adored him in the show. I did see bits of the charming, happy-go-lucky, sweet, and kind-hearted bloke we’ve gotten to know. Unfortunately, his a$$hole behavior made a larger impact than anything else. I did not like that he took his frustration and lack of success out on Penelope and her accomplishments. Did he eventually get it together? Yes, but the parts where he didn’t had already done the damage for me, and he had way too much a hair-trigger temper. As a couple, I thought Penelope and Colin had good chemistry once Colin figured out that he was attracted to her. I was girly-happy that Penelope got the dream man she always wanted, but also that she knew she loved him without having him up on a pedestal. Colin’s road to finding Penelope was bumpy. I did enjoy seeing him realize and acknowledge his deeper feelings for her. I just kind of wish it happened a little sooner, and I wish we had gotten to see him chase after her a bit. In the end, Romancing Mister Bridgerton was an enjoyable read, if not one that completely captured my attention and heart. Catching up with the Bridgertons that we’ve already seen find their happily ever after was awesome. I also really loved that we saw so much of Hyacinth in this book. She’s a bit cheeky, so I definitely think her story will be an anticipated read for me. I’m eager to see how Romancing Mister Bridgerton compares to the tv show for season three. I absolutely love the actors and how they bring these fictional characters to life. I’ve also already purchased most of the upcoming books in the series and look forward to diving deeper into Bridgerton waters and getting to know the younger members. I think I’ll be taking a break, though. ♡

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "...Funny and engaging overall.."
*by S***Y on March 16, 2026*

A witty and satisfying friends-to-lovers story, Romancing Mister Bridgerton highlights Penelope’s growth, a slow-burn romance, and the big Lady Whistledown reveal. Funny and engaging overall, though Colin’s jealousy subplot may frustrate some readers. 📘✨

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