“Finally, he reached his street. It was quiet, blessedly so, and the only sound was his own groan as he lifted his… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“With an admittedly goofy spring in his step, he made his way across the main hall to the breakfast room, pausing only… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Oh, Daniel,” his mother exclaimed, catching him before he could make his escape, “do come join us. We’re trying to decide if… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Tea?” Daniel asked, signaling to the innkeeper. “Please. Or anything that is hot.” She pulled off her gloves, pausing to frown at… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Daniel chuckled. Whoever that poor girl was, he hoped his family was paying her well. And then, finally, she lifted her fingers… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Then Elizabeth came, bearing a tray of cakes and sweets, and finally Harriet, who carried with her a small sheaf of paper—her… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Help me. Please?” She gave him an abashed nod (but not nearly so abashed as she ought) and turned to Harriet. “I… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Then, with a cheeky quirk of his brows, he leaned forward and murmured, “Would it be improper of me to admit that… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“I--" She swallowed, perhaps summoning her courage, then continued, "I would not lie to you and say that I did not want… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“You should do that more often,” he said. “Laugh, I mean.” “I know.” But that sounded sad, and she didn’t want to… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
