“when he called her Anne, it was the first time she felt as if the name was truly hers.” — 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
“Love your siblings. Love them well, for they are your blood, and when you are unsure,or times are difficult, they will be… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“But I wouldn't choose to spend time with them." Sebastian considered this, "Especially my father. As he's dead.” — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Belle had a feeling that someone had hurt this man very badly in the past. That didn't, however, mean that she would… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
It was juvenile, he knew, this need to assign blame, but everyone had a right to childish emotions from time to time,… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
He was the firstborn Bridgerton of a firstborn Bridgerton of a firstborn Bridgerton eight times over. He had a dynastic responsibility to… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“You are so beautiful,' he whispered. She must have heard those words before, thousands of times, but he wanted her to hear… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“For the first time in recent memory, he'd handled his daughter *exactly* right. Something about Eloise's presence had calmed him, lent him… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
Last time I was in London, I visited Number 5, Bruton Street, which is the address I gave to Violet Bridgerton, the… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“The world seemed somehow different when one was lying down. Darker, more dangerous ... And in that moment, as he slowly closed… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“The weather is fine,' she said after a moment. 'Have we already run out of things to say?' His voice was light… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“No one said we had to spend every waking moment together," he said, "but at the end of the day"-he leaned and… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
I love you with everything I am, everything I've been, and everything I hope to be. I love you with my past,… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
No. Haven’t you been listening?” Marcus would always remember that moment. It was to be the first time he would ever be… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
I'm mostly a historical romance reader, but I never miss a Susan Elizabeth Phillips book. Her characters are larger than life and… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“no one thought her the least bit unattractive, but at the same time, no one was dazzled by her beauty, stunned into… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
He blinked a few times, each motion so slow that he was never quite sure if he’d get his eyes open again.… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“His leg throbbed, but his heart felt lighter, and for the first time in years, the world seemed to be filled with… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Mother,” Hyacinth said, pausing for slightly longer than normal to steal a bit of time to organize her thoughts, “I am not… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Is what worth it?' He let go of her hand just long enough to wave at the crowd. 'This. This endless parade… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“He was not quite sure how to phrase it, so he finally went with, haltingly, “I don’t enjoy being at the center… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“His hand was on her arm, and he could feel her skin, feel the soft warmth of it, and then when he… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Look at me," John gasped. "I cannot remember the last time I allowed myself to be so happy. I smile all day… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“She’d ceased spying upon him, that was true, but the damage was done. Every time he sat at his desk, he could… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“There is so much I hope to teach you, little one. I hope that I may do so by example, but I… — 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
“But you have told me," Elizabeth protested, "time and again, that the hallmark of civilization is routine." Lady D shrugged and made… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
I have to tell you it was the first time even after all these years of expecting my own death that i… — 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
“It was nearly impossible to keep anything a secret, especially from her sisters, the youngest of whom—Hyacinth—could probably have won the war… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
This is why I didn't get married last year," she said to him. "I wouldn't be here to nurse you." She thought… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“He yawned again, this time very loudly, and lazily opened his eyes. "I'm sorry I woke you up," she said quickly. "Was… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“He didn't know what he felt. For the first time in his life, his thoughts were a jumble, tossing and turning and… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
In every life there is a turning point. A moment so tremendous, so sharp and clear that one feels as if one's… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
Interesting, he later reflected, was perhaps not the correct word.By the time he and Henry arrived back at the house for their… — 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
“I wonder where everyone is," she muttered. "Sleeping, if they have any idea what's good for them," Dunford replied acerbically. "I suppose… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“She looked delighted by the prospect. Delighted that he might find the perfect woman. And there it was. His faith in a… — 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