It's the curse of motherhood. You're required to love us even when we vex you. — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
I don't like your tone," was Violet's standard answer when one of her children was winning an argument. — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
Children,” Lady Bridgerton said with a sigh as she retook her seat. “I am never quite certain if I’m glad I had… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
It was a damned good thing men couldn’t have children. Gregory took no shame in admitting that the human race would have… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“A lot of women want children.” “Right,” he said, coughing on the word. “Of course. But… don‟t you think you might want… — 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
“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
Of course none of those men was suitable. Half were after your fortune, and as for the other half—well, you would have… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
...I do not tell you often enough, dear Mother, how very grateful I am that I am yours. It is a rare… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
I have friends who have children, and they have told me how remarkable it is to have a new life that is… — 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
“It had been a marvelous childhood. Damn near perfect. If he was not leading the life he'd anticipated, if he sometimes lay… — 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
He said he loved me,” she whispered. Daniel swallowed, and he had the strangest sensation, almost a premonition of what it must… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Francesca actually felt her chin drop. “Mother,” she said, shaking her head, “you really should have stopped at seven.” “Children, you mean?”… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Daphne Bridgerton, I don't—" "—like my tone, I know." Daphne grinned. "But you love me." Violet smiled warmly and wrapped an arm… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Well,” he said with an affected sigh, “you have my approval, at least.” “Why?” Hyacinth asked suspiciously. “It would be an excellent… — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
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 Image
“ "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 Image
“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 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 against Napoleon… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“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 Image
