y/n arrives in the london season sparkling, unstoppable, and completely unbothered by society’s rules. anthony bridgerton sees her and instantly decides she’s trouble: she laughs too loud, speaks too freely, and somehow gets under his skin faster than anyone ever has. every encounter becomes a duel of wit, accidental touches, and bickering that might be foreplay. society calls them incompatible. the bridgertons call them ridiculous. but when smug composure slips, jealousy sparks in quiet hallway