It's just that I don't think friends tie friends to the bedpost." James choked on his tea. "Caroline, you have no idea. — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
There were rules among friends, commandments, really, and the most important one was Thou Shalt Not Lust After Thy Friend's Sister. — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“So Hermione was the siren, and Lucy was the trusty friend, and all was right with the world. Or if not right,… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Do you know what is nice about friendships as longstanding as ours?” Hyacinth interrupted. Felicity shook her head. “You won’t take permanent… — 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
“Marcus’s appearance the day before had been discussed, dissected, analyzed, and—by Lady Sarah Pleinsworth, Honoria’s cousin and one of her closest friends… — 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
