Romancing Mister Bridgerton (Bridgertons, #4)

by Julia Quinn

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I had such a good time with Colin and Penelope's story. We had quite a few threads, and for those who follow the series, we discover who holds the pen of one Lady Whistledown, gossip columnist extraordinaire.

Colin isn't all happy with the way people perceive him and is prone to travel. Penelope is the best friend of Colin's sister, Eloise Bridgerton,  and has long been in love with him. Unfortunately, he never seems to notice her, but after a slightly awkward situation, he begins to talk to her and discovers there is much more to Penelope than anyone has imagined. The two of them were hilarious together, and Penelope's inner dialogue had me grinning. It was fun learning their secrets.

Penelope at twenty-eight is no longer participating in the season, and despite yearning for Colin, she is quite prepared for life as a spinster. I laughed as she described the perks of no longer being paraded about for the eligible men of the ton. Poor Colin is locked into societies concept of him. He is the "charming and sensible," Bridgerton. Bwahaha...they should see him when dealing with Penelope and Eloise.

I think thus far, Colin and Penelope are my favorite couple of the series. Their chemistry, banter and the delicious heat that followed felt genuine. These are people I would enjoy spending time with, and I can assure you the conversation would never be dull.

Rosalyn Landor continues to narrate the series, and while her male voices will never be favorites, she does manage to give them all a unique voice, capture the period and enhance the story. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer