“I've always thought that violet ribbons look especially nice with brown hair.” — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“He didn’t like her. He really didn’t, but by God, he’d have sold a piece of his soul right then to dance… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“I can live with you hating me," he said to the closed door. "I just can't live without you.” — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Maybe she was a wallflower. There was no shame in that. Especially not if one enjoyed being a wallflower.” — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“What are you doing here?"Lady Vickers asked, turning her frosty glare to Sebastian. "Exactly what you think, my lady," he said.” — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“She was in love. Lady Sarah Pleinsworth was in love. And it was grand.” — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Was it possible to fall in love with the same man over and over again, every single day?” — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Dogs deserve proper names." "Cats, too?" "Cats are entirely different. They catch mice.” — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Honoria had a plan. It had come to her in church that morning. (The ladies went; the gentlemen somehow managed to get… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“And your eyes . . . ,” she continued, emboldened by his reaction. “Women would kill for eyes that color, did you… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“ ‘If you want to know if a gentleman loves you,’ her mother said, ‘there is only one true way to be… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“I had a feeling you’d like that,” he said with a satisfied grin. “Why do I feel it . . . everywhere?”… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“No one should have to walk down a church aisle with a bouquet of flowers unless she was the bride, already had… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Oh, very well, do you want to know why Ireally think you should keep a journal?” She nodded. “Because someday you’re going… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“No one said we had to spend every waking moment together," he said, "but at the end of the day"-he leaned and… — 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.… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“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
“His leg throbbed, but his heart felt lighter, and for the first time in years, the world seemed to be filled with… — 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
“No one said we had to spend every waking moment together, but at the end of the day and most of the… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“They all turned to the dark-haired woman standing quietly to the side and slightly behind Aunt Charlotte. She was, in a word,… — 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
“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
“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
“And when he kissed her . . . All she wanted was more. “You are so beautiful,” he murmured, and for the… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“You'll marry the earl and carry on with the nephew on the side." "Grandmother!” — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“You'll lose your audience and then where will we be? We have future gray-eyed babies to feed, you know.” — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“It was something in the way she moved. Something in the way she breathed. Something in the way she merely 'was' .… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Annabel stared at the door, then turned to Sebastian, feeling quite dazed. "I think my grandmother may have just given me permission… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“I think your eyes might be the exact same color as mine," she said wonderingly. "What fine gray-eyed babies we shall have,"… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“You've already danced with him," Louisa said. Annabel nodded. "I know." "People will talk." Annabel turned and blinked, trying to set her… — 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
“No, Belle needed him. He had to save her from a disastrous marriage. And then, he supposed, he'd simply marry her himself.… — 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
“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
“Oh, God, Francesca,Now there’s a good one.Why?Why? Why?” He gave each one a different tenor, as if he were testing out the… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“Gareth?” Hyacinth said softly. He turned to her, wondering how long he’d been standing there, pondering his options. “Hyacinth,” he said. She… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
