u/Visible-Economist-72

Hi there HLDs!

Now that we've recovered from the delicious angst of Poor Puzzled Moon. It's time to get fluffy with some sweet soulmatism.

Thank you to everyone who submitted fics for the theme, we really appreciate all of your wonderful suggestions.

And now without further ado, let's reveal the smut spinner's selection... Drum roll, please.

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One Single Thread of Pink (Tied Me to You) by wasteddarlinglover

Penelope Featherington was given a gift. Well, most people would call it a gift. She, however, detested the spectrum of colours that her eyes perceived. The day she realised what had caused a slight ache in her head as she adjusted to the brightness in front of her, she knew that she had been cursed.

She knew all about The Strings, of course, the sacred bond of fate that the entire ton, and the queen herself, considered a blessing from the heavens, a match to be desired, but she never imagined how lively they actually were. Because, unlike the rest of them, she could see them.

Completed: 2022-06-23

Rating: Not Rated

Words: 25,976

Oooh this sounds great! and written all the way back in 2022!

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Week 14

Instead of choosing a theme for week 14, we want to dedicate that week to your Hidden Gem fics. Let's fill the spinner with all of our unsung heroes, those stories that you love so dearly but that you think your fellow HLDs have missed.

Any length, any theme, any tags. (Though no AI generated fics or Archive warning fics please)

We'll open up the submission form early for this one so you all have plenty of time to get those recs in.

Submit your hidden gem recommendations here.

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Now, let's all run off and get reading. I can't wait to get stuck in to One Single Thread of Pink (Tied Me to You)!

See you on Monday to discuss!

Vis

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Hello there HLDs!

It's time to dive into our fab two week read...

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Poor Puzzled Moon by everlarktoast

A story of fear, loss, friendship, family, and love during the second World War.

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Here are some starter questions for you - but feel free to share any thoughts that you have!

1. WELL! What an ending! Did you see that coming? What do you think will happen after that final line?
2. There was a real family vibe between friends and family in this one? Which relationships did you enjoy?
3. There were some incredible rug-pulls and action packed twists, did you have a favourite scene?
4. What moments made you swoon?
5. Any favourite lines?
6. Anything else that you loved about this fic?

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Before we get chatting, don't forget to submit your fic suggestions for next weeks theme.

💕Soulmates💕

The form for submitting your suggested fics is open now and will close in 18 hours.

We'll announce our randomly selected next read tomorrow.

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Time to dive into this wartime wonder.

Vis

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Dive-in reminder: Here at the HLD RS we are loyal subjects to the King and Queen of kindness. We celebrate fanfic and we welcome positivity in all its forms . As Luke Newton once said (via Instagram) - In a world where you can be anything... be kind.

Just Watch released this ranking of the intimate scenes in Bridgerton so far and I am so pleased with their number one choice.

What better time than now to reminisce about this perfect depiction of gentle friends taking that leap into gentle lovers.

Everything about it is beautiful. The set, the lighting, the music, the passion, the patience, the consent, the care, and don’t even get me started on the acting!

I could talk about this scene until the cows come home but how about we have a look at some gifs too.

What are your favourite things about the mirror scene?

Howdy HLDs!

This weeks read was a dive into virgin Colin and boy was it a dive...

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We Will Have Lessons by KatofKanals

Colin Bridgerton has a lot of things going for him. He's over six feet tall, has silky, chestnut brown hair that curls naturally in a most fashionable way, and a smile that's been known to make women ages 2 to 92 swoon. Beyond the surface-level things, he's also smart and interesting and treats others with kindness and respect regardless of how he knows them and what walk of life they're from. Objectively, he's an absolute catch. Any girl would be lucky to be his, even just for one night. So, why then, at 26 years old and with all that going for him, is Colin Bridgerton still a virgin?

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Or, the one where Penelope platonically takes her best friend Colin's virginity and helps him through his sexual awakening.

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Here are some starter questions to kick us off but feel free to just dive into the fic however you like:

1. Aww virgin Colin... What did you love about the way his experience was written?
2. Pen's experience as the long-time besotted bestie who falls into FWBs was equally as important here. What did you love about her perspective?
3. The spice was spicin' in this one, any favourite sexy moments?
4. What moments made you swoon?
5. Any favourite lines?
6. Anything else you loved about this super spicy and lovely fic?

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Before we get chatting, don't forget to submit your fic suggestions for next weeks theme.

Different Era (neither regency nor modern AU)

The form for submitting your suggested fics is open now and will close in 18 hours.

I happen to know of a number of great fics that have just been released that are perfect for this theme!

We'll announce our randomly selected next read tomorrow.

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Time to get deep into those lessons.

Vis

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Dive-in reminder: Here at the HLD RS we are loyal subjects to the King and Queen of kindness. We celebrate fanfic and we welcome positivity in all its forms . As Luke Newton once said (via Instagram) - In a world where you can be anything... be kind.

Happy Monday HLDs!

This week we got out our sunnies and headed down to the beach for a wonderful summer holiday themed read......

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Ursa Major by The_Snuggery

Penelope needs a vacation. Colin needs a job. Discouraged with his lack of prospects, Colin invites himself along on Penelope's solo trip to the Caribbean. Penelope always thought Colin had life figured out, but she quickly learns just how lost he truly is. Perhaps the stars can guide him home.

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Here are some starter questions to kick us off but feel free to just dive into the fic however you like:

1. What did you love most about the summer holiday theme here?
2. There was some delicious angst early on, what were your favourite moments of miscommunication?
3. Ah the star gazing scene! So romantic! What did you love most about that moment?
4. What moments made you swoon?
5. Any favourite lines?
6. Anything else you loved about this fun in the sun fic?

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Before we get chatting, don't forget to submit your fic suggestions for next weeks theme.

Virgin Colin

The form for submitting your suggested fics is open now and will close in 18 hours.

We'll announce our randomly selected next read tomorrow.

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Time to look up into the nights sky and talk all things Ursa Major!

Vis

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Dive-in reminder: Here at the HLD RS we are loyal subjects to the King and Queen of kindness. We celebrate fanfic and we welcome positivity in all its forms . As Luke Newton once said (via Instagram) - In a world where you can be anything... be kind.

Happy Monday HLDs

We're halfway through our delightful double week read and so it's time to jump in and discuss chapters 1-7 of...

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Match Game by CarriageOnMyWaywardSon (wraithinthewings)

The Bridgerton siblings are sick and tired of Colin and Penelope's obliviousness. A late night group text escalates into a chaotic competition for the ages as they take things into their own hands.

Or, how Colin and Penelope finnaly get their shit together and get their HEA.

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Here are some starter questions to kick us off but feel free to just dive into the first half however you like:

1. Oh these Bridgeys and their shenanigans! Who's been your favourite family member so far?
2. And what about your favourite Polin set-up?
3. What moments made you swoon in this first half?
4. Any favourite lines so far?
5. What do you think will happen in the second half?
6. Anything else you loved about chapters 1-7?

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There's still time to vote on the next HLD read theme. Our options are season one AU, summer holiday and enemies to lovers.

Click here to vote.

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Ok, let's get into Match Game!

Vis

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Dive-in reminder: Here at the HLD RS we are loyal subjects to the King and Queen of kindness. We celebrate fanfic and we welcome positivity in all its forms . As Luke Newton once said (via Instagram) - In a world where you can be anything... be kind.

Hi HLDs

Get your speedos on it's time to dive!

Last week's read was an only one bed delight as we all jumped into the amazing...

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Though she be but little, she is fierce by fullysplendid, aka the stupendous  u/SugarWaffle65!

The Featherington family inherit a house, and it brings Penelope within punching distance of Colin Bridgerton.

He’s maddeningly cute, ridiculously nice (which is stupidly hot), and has some weird ideas about the rules of ‘yellow car’.

There’s a spark, for sure. Is it friendship? Or is it more? There are a lot of teenage hormones in the mix so it’s hard to know, but it shouldn’t take them long to figure out, right? Right?!

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Here are some starter questions to kick us off but feel free to just dive into the fic however you like:

1. We grew up with Polin in this one. What did you love about following them on this slow burn journey?
2. What did you think of the only one airbed moment?
3. What moments made you swoon?
4. Any favourite lines?
5. How often have you fantasised about eyeliner Colin?
6. Anything else you loved about this wonderful story?

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Before we get chatting, don't forget to submit your fic suggestions for next weeks theme.

Bridgerton Shenanigans

The form for submitting your suggested fics is open now and will close in 18 hours.

We'll announce our randomly selected next read tomorrow.

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Right, now shall we do book club?

Vis

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Dive-in reminder: Here at the HLD RS we are loyal subjects to the King and Queen of kindness. We celebrate fanfic and we welcome positivity in all its forms . As Luke Newton once said (via Instagram) - In a world where you can be anything... be kind.