“You did make a few odd noises when we rounded the corner on the second landing, but no, you were most definitely… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“All I really need,” he continued, “is for you to act as a deterrent.” “A deterrent?” she choked out. “A human shield,… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Of course. The team on your carriage was beautiful. They are yours, aren't they?" He ignored her and walked ahead until his… — 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
“Bloody hell," Phillip finally burst out. "If you're going to break my legs, would you just go ahead and do it now?” — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“There was something about Miss Lyndon that made him glad she was on his side. Not that he thought she would make… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“He rolled his eyes. Why was he surprised about anything having to do with her? Of course she'd be able to lift… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Have you anything that is ready to wear today? I'd like nothing better than to be rid of that thing she has… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“con-tu-ber-nal(noun). One who occupies the same tent; a tent-fellow, comrade. The thought of Percy Prewitt as my contubernal causes me to break… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“You'd never have gotten it right. You have to hit the door just so. It took me weeks to learn." "And what… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Miranda was nineteen. Her experience with men consisted of Winston and himself. Both of whom had heretofore been brotherly figures. The poor… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Sebastian,” Katarina said, turning to her nephew. “You’ve grown.” “It happens,” Sebastian quipped, flashing her his usual lopsided grin. “Goodness,” she said… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“She glowered at him. 'For your information, in the past week, I have been, oh let's see, nearly raped, kidnapped, tied to… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“No," he said hoarsely, "the chair will do just fine, thank you." "If I know you are uncomfortable, I shan't be able… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“If this morning wasn't enjoyable, at least it was...shall we say...interesting, and my clothing was worth the sacrifice if it means we've… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“You’ll be seeing him tomorrow night, anyway.” “I am?” Hyacinth asked, at precisely the moment Mr. St. Clair said, “She will?” “You’re… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“I wasn't in any danger," Henry said quickly. "Dunford likes to exaggerate." "He does?" Alex asked, raising his brows. "He was very… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Not," Caroline had said, "that I disapprove of your moniker. It is simply that my husband's name is also Henry, and it's… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“He ground his teeth and slapped some slop down into a pile. The stench was beyond overwhelming. "I thought you said pigs… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“She was in big trouble now. "You stupid man," she said to the body on the floor. "Why did you have to… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“And what renders him so unmarriageable?” Eloise asked. Francesca leveled a serious stare at her older sister. Eloise was mad if she… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“How delightful! Dunford had just come into an unexpected inheritance. She rather hoped it was something good. One of her friends had… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“He turned to her. “Didn’t you see the lightning strike the steeple?” She recovered with a sip of tea, then smiled sweetly.… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Oh, go right ahead,' she replied. 'You seem to have such an affinity for canines.' 'Clearly,' he shot back, keeping his voice… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Why do you joke about such things?" she snapped. He let his gaze land rather intently on hers. "When the alternative is… — 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
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