“When a woman reads a romance novel, she is putting her own pleasure first. That small act of rebellion is perceived as a threat to the status quo. It’s also why this eternally popular and profitable genre has been scorned,… — Maya Rodale Copy Share Image
“Women create an idealized, hopeful vision for the future to inspire other women. Fiction and fantasy are the crucial first steps to changing the… — Maya Rodale Copy Share Image
“I cannot believe we had to read it in the paper - when we are your dearest school friends!" Lady Abernathy said sweetly. "Yes,… — Maya Rodale Copy Share Image
“An English gentleman is someone who knows exactly when to stop being one.” — Maya Rodale Copy Share Image
“I hardly have any names on my dance card," Emma said, slightly despairing. This was not how she imagined her debut. "There are just… — Maya Rodale Copy Share Image
“Sometimes, you must play by the rules. If only so one can break them more effectively.” — Maya Rodale Copy Share Image
“Romance novels feature nuanced portrayals of female characters having adventures, making choices, and accepting themselves just as they are. When we say these stories… — Maya Rodale Copy Share Image
“English women made it harder to get them naked than Tahitian women, but he was a practiced bloke at such important life skills.” — Maya Rodale Copy Share Image
“Perhaps I shall take my fortune and retire to the country and read novels where other characters must bother with these sorts of troubles.” — Maya Rodale Copy Share Image
“He wanted to bend her over the dining table and ravish her. Or the desk, or one of the twenty beds, or any piece… — Maya Rodale Copy Share Image
“You must be the only woman in the whole entire world who is immune to the Ashbrooke Effect," Olivia said. "Amazing. You are a… — Maya Rodale Copy Share Image
“For you, Lady Copley, Lady Agatha wishes you to have her china set, since you complimented it." Blake bit back laughter at Lady Copley's… — Maya Rodale Copy Share Image
