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  1. If Time Were Courteous by

    Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn  

    09 Mar 2026

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    "Time isn't cruel, it's indifferent to those who hesitate too much."
    Colin Bridgerton always believed he would have time. Time to clarify words spoken carelessly, time to mend silences. He was still young, he had a purpose to pursue. But time and society don't wait for the indecisive, and he knew his time had run out when he saw Penelope walk down the aisle with another man and understood that love isn't lost all at once... it's lost with small acts of cowardice.
    But despite that, time is sometimes capricious and forgiving to the repentant. Colin is given a second chance to right his wrongs, to change his destiny, but secrets and mistakes become an obstacle, and he will learn that things aren't as easy as he thought.
    Will Colin be able to repair the damage he has caused and have the woman he loves by his side before she decides to move on?

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