Benedict Bridgerton is a ‘rake’ as he has slept with plenty of women and drinks often. Violet Bridgerton- his mother- is hopeful he will settle down. But Benedict has no intent of marriage as the women of the ton are all boring and dull.
Viscount Anthony Bridgerton is bound by duty—until a remarkable young woman awakens a longing he can never fully have, leaving hearts aching between desire and honour.
At 25, Adrian Vance is already a world heavyweight champion. His net worth is 43 million. In the ring, he is unstoppable—disciplined, precise, and feared by every opponent who steps in front of him. Outside it, he is calm, respectful, and quietly adored by the public for the way he carries his strength without arrogance.
Friends for years… but Anthony Bridgerton’s heart has other plans. Y/N has no idea, society is watching, and the Queen might just be playing her own game. Can friendship survive a season of secrets and stolen glances?
The Beaumonts are one of America’s oldest and most prestigious old-money families, with a fortune built over centuries through banking, shipping, and high-level investments. They are known for their discretion, influence, and refined lifestyle rather than flashy displays of wealth. Their coastal estates, private yachts, and summer houses in places like Nantucket and the Hamptons are symbols of their legacy, but the family is also deeply involved in philanthropy, politics, and elite social circles.
Dean Hayes has always been good at keeping his life under control—managing high-stakes deals in Manhattan real estate, maintaining friendships that stretch across boroughs, and carving out time for the one thing that never fits neatly into his schedule: his four-year-old daughter, Clara.
Hidden deep in the rolling countryside outside of Washington, far from cities and prying eyes, stands Blackthorne Academy — one of America’s most exclusive and private boarding schools.
When eighteen-year-old Theodore Ashford moves from England to New York City, it isn’t framed as anything dramatic or disruptive. His parents simply want him to have the strongest possible academic path toward an Ivy League future, and the transition to an elite American private school is part of that plan. Theodore arrives already disciplined, composed, and quietly self-contained — not because anyone forced him to be, but because structure has always made sense to him. He expects to adjust easily, excel academically, and remain largely untouched by anything socially unpredictable.
In the upper ranks of Milan’s underworld, two families hold significant power. Alesso Visconti runs a disciplined, operation. He is feared for good reason: quiet when he can be, devastating when he decides someone has become a problem. He works constantly. Part of that work means regular contact with Riccardo Valenti.
