In her heart she longed for this man, dreamed of a life that could never be. — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“The way he had always tried to tell her he loved her when she least expected it.” — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
She had been born for this man, and she had spent so many years trying to accept the fact that he had… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“He didn’t like her. He really didn’t, but by God, he’d have sold a piece of his soul right then to dance… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
In his heart, she’d been smiling for him. But now she was smiling at Colin Bridgerton, he of the famous charm and… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“When he looked up at Annabel, he was just a man, looking at a woman, praying and hoping that she loved him… — julia quinn Copy Share Image
She hated that she was still so desperate for a glimpse of him, but it had been this way for years. — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
There are moments in a woman's life when her heart flips in her chest, when the world suddenly seems uncommonly pink and… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“But he had saved her. That was irrefutable. Maybe it didn't really matter why he'd come to Phillip's party, only that he… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
He would not give her up,he could not.For the first time in his life he'd found someone who filled all the empty… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
It suddenly made sense. Only twice in his life had he felt this inexplicable, almost mystical attraction to a woman. He’d thought… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“She should have been relieved that she did not do something she was sure to regret. But she wasn't. She wanted her… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Isn’t it nice,” the older lady said, leaning in so that only Penelope could hear her words, “to discover that we’re not… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
Deep inside, she knew who she was, and that person was smart and kind and often even funny, but somehow her personality… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
Oh, Elizabeth," he murmured, leaning down to press a gentle kiss on her mouth, "I love you so much. You must believe… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
No words for the passion. No words for the need.No words for the sheer epiphany of the moment.And so, on an otherwise… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
It wasn‟t even desire. It was far more than that. It was love. Love. With a capital L and swirly script and… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
Simon stopped breathing until her forefinger touched his nipple, and then his hand shot up to cover hers. "I want you," he… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
Above all else, be true to your heart. When you marry, whether it be a marquis or an estate manager (or both!),… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
He stepped toward her, and her heart just ached from it. His face was so handsome, and so dear, and so perfectly… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
Felicity," Mrs. Featherington interurupted, "why don't you tell Mr. Brdgerton about your watercolors?" For the life of him, Colin couldn't imagine a… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“She tried to remind herself that beauty was only skin deep, but that didn't offer any helpful excuses when she was berating… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
To this day, 'The Duke and I' remains particularly close to my heart; I felt it was the novel in which my… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Isn't it nice, " the older lady said, leaning in so that only Peneleope could hear her words, " to discover that… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Even while he'd been gone, she'd always know he was /there/, sharing the same planet with her, walking the same earth.” — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Something she knew she did not have the right to ask him about. But she wished—oh, how she wished—that when he was… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“It was something in the way she moved. Something in the way she breathed. Something in the way she merely 'was' .… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
There were only so many ways a man‟s heart could break, and he had a feeling his couldn‟t survive another puncture. — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“She didn‟t like to be thwarted, and she certainly did not enjoy admitting that she might not be able to arrange her… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
You’re going to be my grandmother.” “You silly child. In my heart, I’ve been your grandmother for years. I’ve just been waiting… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“She didn't like to think she was so shallow that a mere dress could make her happy, but she had to concede… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“There was a very slight lilt to it, too, attesting to a childhood spent far from Lincolnshire, and Grace felt herself sway,… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
Because if he looked like he was unaffected by her smile, then she would not realize that, in actuality, he was in… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
Don't settle. Know what you want and reach for it. And if you don't know what you want, be patient. The answers… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
Love's about finding the one person who makes your heart complete. Who makes you a better person than you ever dreamed you… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
I just -- I know my own heart and I love you, Turner. And if you have even the tiniest shred of… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
She tried to remind herself that beauty was only skin deep, but that didn't offer any helpful excuses when she was berating… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“what a sad pair we are," she said. "Surely we can manage a conversation on a topic other than our respective terrible evenings.” — Julia Quinn Copy Share
But Hyacinth Bridgerton, who at ten should have known the least about kisses of anyone, just blinked thoughtfully, and said, " I think it's… — Julia Quinn Copy Share
Daphne," he said with controlled gentleness, "what is wrong?" She sat down opposite him and placed a hand on his cheek. "I'm so insensitive,"… — Julia Quinn Copy Share
You are always looking at people like this.” And then she made a face, one he couldn’t possibly begin to describe. “If I ever… — Julia Quinn Copy Share
“Charlotte had tried to read his work. It seemed only polite, after all, given that they were neighbors. But after a while, she'd simply… — Julia Quinn Copy Share
“Yes?" "When you said you weren't angry..." "Yes?" "Were you?" "I was rather annoyed," he admitted. "But not angry?" She sounded as if she… — Julia Quinn Copy Share
Daniel held himself very still, waiting for the wave of jealousy that never came. He was furious with the man who’d taken advantage of… — Julia Quinn Copy Share
“ "What do you say, Miss Lyndon? Shall we have a go at it?" " 'Shall we have a go at it?' " Ellie… — Julia Quinn Copy Share
“Just curious,she mouthed. "What? I didn't catch that." Jjuussttccuurriioouuss.She drew it out this time, hoping he'd be able to read her lips. "If you… — Julia Quinn Copy Share
“It was nearly impossible to keep anything a secret, especially from her sisters, the youngest of whom—Hyacinth—could probably have won the war against Napoleon… — Julia Quinn Copy Share
“Something important is always about to happen... And if not, you'd do well to act as if it were. You'll enjoy life better that… — Julia Quinn Copy Share
“Sophie picked her way through the forest, stepping over tree roots, and pushing aside low-lying branches, letting them snap back behind her with reckless… — Julia Quinn Copy Share
People will think you're courting me.' 'Nonsense, everyone knows I don't court respectable women. — Julia Quinn Copy Share
“If you cannot recognize the problem, there is no way that I could explain it to you." He laughed, damn the man. "My goodness,"… — Julia Quinn Copy Share
