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Bridgertons #3.5
An Offer From a Gentleman: the 2nd Epilogue
Everyone deserves a happy ending.
Especially Posy Reiling, the decidedly not evil stepsister from An Offer From a Gentleman. She's been living with the Bridgertons for three years, but despite Violet's most fervent matchmaking, she hasn't found a husband. Posy claims she's content to remain a spinster, but Sophie Bridgerton has other plans..
Especially Posy Reiling, the decidedly not evil stepsister from An Offer From a Gentleman. She's been living with the Bridgertons for three years, but despite Violet's most fervent matchmaking, she hasn't found a husband. Posy claims she's content to remain a spinster, but Sophie Bridgerton has other plans..
24 pages, ebook
First published September 1, 2009
About the author
Julia Quinn
250 books48.5k followers#1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn loves to dispel the myth that smart women don't read (or write) romance, and and if you watch reruns of the game show The Weakest Link you might just catch her winning the $79,000 jackpot. She displayed a decided lack of knowledge about baseball, country music, and plush toys, but she is proud to say that she aced all things British and literary, answered all of her history and geography questions correctly, and knew that there was a Da Vinci long before there was a code.
A graduate of Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges, Ms. Quinn is one of only sixteen members of Romance Writers of America’s Hall of Fame. Her books have been translated into 32 languages, and she lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest.
The Bridgertons, her popular series of historical romance, is currently in production by Shondaland as a Netflix original series starring Julie Andrews, Phoebe Dynevor, and Rége-Jean Page.
A graduate of Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges, Ms. Quinn is one of only sixteen members of Romance Writers of America’s Hall of Fame. Her books have been translated into 32 languages, and she lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest.
The Bridgertons, her popular series of historical romance, is currently in production by Shondaland as a Netflix original series starring Julie Andrews, Phoebe Dynevor, and Rége-Jean Page.
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December 20, 2018
I loved this epilogue. I was so glad to get to see Posy and that she did in fact that her HEA. The way her and her man fell in love at first sight too was cute. Also it was nice to see her and Sophie being close now that they could be. What a cute little extra that made me smile.
February 9, 2021
1.) The Duke and I ★★★★
1.5.) The Duke and I: The 2nd Epilogue ★★★★
2.) The Viscount Who Loved Me ★★★★
2.5.) The Viscount Who Loved Me: The 2nd Epilogue ★★★★★
3.) An Offer From a Gentlemen ★★★★.5
3.5.) An Offer From a Gentlemen: The 2nd Epilogue ★★★
4.) Romancing Mr Bridgerton ★★★
4.5.) Romancing Mr Bridgerton: The 2nd Epilogue ★★★
5.) To Sir Philip, With Love ★★
5.5.) To Sir Philip, With Love: The 2nd Epilogue [ON TBR]
6.) When He Was Wicked [ON TBR]
6.5.) When He Was Wicked: The 2nd Epilogue [ON TBR]
7.) It's in His Kiss [ON TBR]
7.5.) It's in His Kiss: The 2nd Epilogue [ON TBR]
8.) On The Way To The Wedding [ON TBR]
8.5.) On The Way To The Wedding: The 2nd Epilogue [ON TBR]
8.6.) The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After [ON TBR]
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Lovely to see Posy get her happily ever after! This was adorbs.
1.5.) The Duke and I: The 2nd Epilogue ★★★★
2.) The Viscount Who Loved Me ★★★★
2.5.) The Viscount Who Loved Me: The 2nd Epilogue ★★★★★
3.) An Offer From a Gentlemen ★★★★.5
3.5.) An Offer From a Gentlemen: The 2nd Epilogue ★★★
4.) Romancing Mr Bridgerton ★★★
4.5.) Romancing Mr Bridgerton: The 2nd Epilogue ★★★
5.) To Sir Philip, With Love ★★
5.5.) To Sir Philip, With Love: The 2nd Epilogue [ON TBR]
6.) When He Was Wicked [ON TBR]
6.5.) When He Was Wicked: The 2nd Epilogue [ON TBR]
7.) It's in His Kiss [ON TBR]
7.5.) It's in His Kiss: The 2nd Epilogue [ON TBR]
8.) On The Way To The Wedding [ON TBR]
8.5.) On The Way To The Wedding: The 2nd Epilogue [ON TBR]
8.6.) The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After [ON TBR]
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Lovely to see Posy get her happily ever after! This was adorbs.
January 19, 2021
Audiobook: Narrator - Rosalyn Landor
I’m officially a fan of this narrator! She does an exceptional job of bringing the characters to life in a way that pulls me completely into the book to the point I don’t want to pause or stop the story. Her accent is such that I don’t need to adjust the speed or struggle to understand it. She also does a great job of distinguishing between the various characters both male and female.
I loved the Cinderella feel of this story but I especially loved the way Benedict was totally taken by his lady in silver through the years. That kind of dedication is exactly what I look for. Sophie was a strong heroine even when she was being beaten down by her circumstances. When Benedict came along, she knew who she was and what she wanted (or didn't want) in life and stuck to it.
I’m loving all the Bridgertons and I’ve refused to look ahead at the series and I’m not reading blurbs so I’m going in blind and that’s making this all the more fun. I can’t help but queue up the next book immediately.
Dual POV
Safe
Triggers
I’m officially a fan of this narrator! She does an exceptional job of bringing the characters to life in a way that pulls me completely into the book to the point I don’t want to pause or stop the story. Her accent is such that I don’t need to adjust the speed or struggle to understand it. She also does a great job of distinguishing between the various characters both male and female.
I loved the Cinderella feel of this story but I especially loved the way Benedict was totally taken by his lady in silver through the years. That kind of dedication is exactly what I look for. Sophie was a strong heroine even when she was being beaten down by her circumstances. When Benedict came along, she knew who she was and what she wanted (or didn't want) in life and stuck to it.
I’m loving all the Bridgertons and I’ve refused to look ahead at the series and I’m not reading blurbs so I’m going in blind and that’s making this all the more fun. I can’t help but queue up the next book immediately.
Dual POV
Safe
Triggers
January 17, 2014
It is about Posy and not about Sophie and Benedict who happen to be one of my favorite couples, so it was a little disappointment for me. But just a little, as I liked Posy’s novella very much: a budding romance is always captivating, especially love at first sight. And as usual, it's also written in a very engaging way.
Sophie and Benedict appear in this story, and they are lovely.
Sophie and Benedict appear in this story, and they are lovely.
Benedict nodded slowly. “Do you think I should go out there?”
“Don’t you dare!”
“So I’m not supposed to protect her honor?”
“It’s her first kiss!”
He quirked a brow. “And here we are, spying on it.”
“It’s my right,” Sophie said indignantly. “I arranged the whole thing.”
May 17, 2021
Thus far, this was the laziest epilogue of the 3 I have encountered. I am glad that Posy got her match. he even seemed like a good fit, but there just wasn't anything that stood out much about it.
It was more teenager make-out cringe than romance.
There was less Bridgerton insight in this than the others which made them enjoyable little extras.
Just ok. 2 Stars
It was more teenager make-out cringe than romance.
There was less Bridgerton insight in this than the others which made them enjoyable little extras.
Just ok. 2 Stars
April 14, 2022
I'm glad this sweet novella was written! I felt the 1st epilogue forgot about Posy. I'm glad to read the 2nd epilogue covered her deserved HEA.
September 22, 2009
What a lovely short story! To be fair, those who haven't read (and loved) the Bridgertons series won't enjoy this additional epilogue written by JQ. Obviously, I loved it. It was like revisiting old friends, and I was more than glad to find them still living well and enjoying the HEA promised in their original books.
As usual, JQ's witty writing was sharp as ever and I found myself laughing more than once. Here's one of my favorite quotes:
"Would you like some tea?"
"I would love some," Mr. Woodson said to Posy. "Above all else."
"How do you take it?" Posy asked.
"However you wish."
Oh now, this was too much. No man fell so blindingly into love that he no longer held a preference for his tea. This was England, for heaven’s sake. More to the point, this was tea.
As usual, JQ's witty writing was sharp as ever and I found myself laughing more than once. Here's one of my favorite quotes:
"Would you like some tea?"
"I would love some," Mr. Woodson said to Posy. "Above all else."
"How do you take it?" Posy asked.
"However you wish."
Oh now, this was too much. No man fell so blindingly into love that he no longer held a preference for his tea. This was England, for heaven’s sake. More to the point, this was tea.
April 6, 2022
Such a sweet little story! It's about one of Sophie's stepsisters, the one who always tried to be nice to her, but couldn't fully be because of their awful mother.
I was glad to see that Posy found her happily ever after. She and her suitor's love at first sight was adorable. It was also lovely to see her and Sophie getting along now that they were able to.
I was glad to see that Posy found her happily ever after. She and her suitor's love at first sight was adorable. It was also lovely to see her and Sophie getting along now that they were able to.
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July 25, 20222nd epilogue-
Don't mind me, just checking in on my parents!
Don't mind me, just checking in on my parents!
April 20, 2021
I’m glad that Posy got her happily ever after💕
April 2, 2022
“Oh, my. Maybe we should do something.”
“They’re not on the ground yet.”
“Benedict!”
“Normally I’d say to call the priest,” he remarked, “except that seems to be what got us into this mess in the first place.”
The Second Epilogue gives Posey a chance at happiness, the story following her on a visit at Sophie and Benedict's country home. Here, Sophie is determined to find a match for her sister and, having been charmed by the smile of the new vicar, she had decided to arrange a meeting between the two of them.
“And he doesn’t even look at my bosom!”
“Posy!”
“It’s my only good feature.”
It was fun, but short. I was happy to see Posey finding some happiness and I guess it was also nice to see a glimpse of the future Benedict and Sophie have together.
“They’re not on the ground yet.”
“Benedict!”
“Normally I’d say to call the priest,” he remarked, “except that seems to be what got us into this mess in the first place.”
The Second Epilogue gives Posey a chance at happiness, the story following her on a visit at Sophie and Benedict's country home. Here, Sophie is determined to find a match for her sister and, having been charmed by the smile of the new vicar, she had decided to arrange a meeting between the two of them.
“And he doesn’t even look at my bosom!”
“Posy!”
“It’s my only good feature.”
It was fun, but short. I was happy to see Posey finding some happiness and I guess it was also nice to see a glimpse of the future Benedict and Sophie have together.
February 7, 2026
The fact that her body made her stop having kids 😢🤮 just for her to have another!!! Stop this madness
February 5, 2026
Am soo happy to see Posie getting her Happy Ever After 💓 💗 ☺️
December 8, 2022
*cackles in delight*
I adored Posy and Hugh's instant meet-cute and Sophie and Benedict's conversations. How cute was this! Posy deserved it, poor thing.
I adored Posy and Hugh's instant meet-cute and Sophie and Benedict's conversations. How cute was this! Posy deserved it, poor thing.
October 10, 2017
Τέσσερα αστεράκια μόνο και μόνο επειδή με έκανε να γελάσω -αρκετά- και να νιώσω αρκετά τρυφερά απέναντι σε αυτό το short story που ήταν too cute για να σε αφήσει ασυγκίνητο. Σίγουρα δεν ήταν απαραίτηο κομμάτι της ιστορίας, αλλά το απόλαυσα.
January 19, 2021
So glad Posy gets her own story!
November 18, 2020
So sweet to see what happened with Posy after the events of the last book!!!
December 4, 2022
Glad that the second Epilogue was about Posy, Sophie's step sister. I'm also very happy, that she got her happy ending.
December 28, 2020
Hyacinth IS like that.
(Good for Posey. The end.)
(Good for Posey. The end.)
November 19, 2024
Trigger Warnings:
This is the 2nd epilogue to An Offer From a Gentleman. I highly recommend you check it out, its a Cinderella retelling with more. In this story you get to see what happens to Posy and Sophie after everything.
Now for spoilers
Stay safe folks!
This is the 2nd epilogue to An Offer From a Gentleman. I highly recommend you check it out, its a Cinderella retelling with more. In this story you get to see what happens to Posy and Sophie after everything.
Now for spoilers
Stay safe folks!
December 31, 2020
Sinceramente, Posy no es un personaje que me haya enamorado en esta novela. Es verdad que, para ser una de las hermanastras es agradable y no se porta mal con Sophie, y entiendo que no ha tenido una vida fácil con la madre siendo como es y decantando sus mimos y afectos a una hermana dejando a la otra de lado. No es un mal personaje, simplemente no le he encontrado el punto. Aún así me ha gustado ese final que le han dado, podría llamarse justicia poética.
April 4, 2021
2.5*
Доста захаросан и напудрен епилог, който беше нещо като HEA по-скоро за Поузи, но на мен ми се искаше да видя повече от Бенедикт и Софи, затова донякъде бях леко разочарована. Усмихна ме тяхната поява, но като цяло беше доста безсмислен целия епилог, освен че всички накрая излязоха много щастливи, чак нереалистично добре беше се подредило всичко. Не знам защо продължавам да ги чета тези допълнителни епилози. На практика са си един пълнеж, без голям принос.
Доста захаросан и напудрен епилог, който беше нещо като HEA по-скоро за Поузи, но на мен ми се искаше да видя повече от Бенедикт и Софи, затова донякъде бях леко разочарована. Усмихна ме тяхната поява, но като цяло беше доста безсмислен целия епилог, освен че всички накрая излязоха много щастливи, чак нереалистично добре беше се подредило всичко. Не знам защо продължавам да ги чета тези допълнителни епилози. На практика са си един пълнеж, без голям принос.
January 2, 2021
Que giro terem feito um conto para a Popsy! Pena ser tão pequeno 🥴
May 4, 2026
After Benedict and Sophie had settled into a life together, focus turns to Posey, the sometimes less than bold step-sister Sophie grew up alongside. She had always been told she is too plain to marry and has crossed into the age of spinsterhood, but Posey is not entirely ready to give up. With a nudge here and there, Posey might have a chance.
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February 21, 2023
I’m really happy for Posie(I still don’t know how to write her name). She deserves a good husband and a happy and loving family like Sofi(I don’t know how to write her name either). Minty I just love it 😂.
“Oh, that was too much. No man falls so blindly in love that he loses all his preferences for tea. It was England, for God's sake! Especially since it was about tea.”
“We can't see them from here, but we can from my studio.
For two seconds, none of them moved. But only two seconds”
“"So I'm not expected to defend her honor?"
"This is her first kiss!"
He arched his eyebrows.
"And we're spying on her."
“"You know," said Benedict thoughtfully, "someday we might have a daughter."
"Please?"
He waved at the lovers on the lawn.
"Well this could be a great opportunity to exercise." I think I want to be a terribly overprotective father. I could go out and tear it to pieces.
Poor Mr. Woodson wouldn't stand a chance.
"I could challenge him to a duel—" I feel sorry for his future daughter 😂
“Oh, that was too much. No man falls so blindly in love that he loses all his preferences for tea. It was England, for God's sake! Especially since it was about tea.”
“We can't see them from here, but we can from my studio.
For two seconds, none of them moved. But only two seconds”
“"So I'm not expected to defend her honor?"
"This is her first kiss!"
He arched his eyebrows.
"And we're spying on her."
“"You know," said Benedict thoughtfully, "someday we might have a daughter."
"Please?"
He waved at the lovers on the lawn.
"Well this could be a great opportunity to exercise." I think I want to be a terribly overprotective father. I could go out and tear it to pieces.
Poor Mr. Woodson wouldn't stand a chance.
"I could challenge him to a duel—" I feel sorry for his future daughter 😂
September 11, 2016
Aww Posy gets her happily ever after. So sweet. Silly but sweet.
February 1, 2025
didn't add anything to the world for me, i was just uninterested
March 15, 2020
Cute little epilogue about Posy and her HEA. It was nice to see her get her fairytale ending.
April 15, 2023
this was a mediocre ending to a mediocre book
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September 3, 2024POSY HAS MY WHOLE HEART, mam nadzieje, ze będzie w serialu👋🏻
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