The groom always smiles proudly because he's convinced he's accomplished something quite wonderful. The bride smiles because she's been able to convince… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
Having already had one glorious marriage, perhaps I ought to count myself lucky and stop while I'm ahead. — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
Behold your new mistress, my wife," he pronounced, "and know that when she bids you, I have bidden you. What service you… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“It's Christmas," he whispered. His wife smiled up at him, and her answer made his throat tighten. "No," she said softly, laying… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“By the way," he said, so casually that Lauren was instantly on guard, "a magazine reporter called me this morning. They know… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“I can’t help thinking,” she confided when he finished answering her questions about women in India who covered their faces and hair… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“They had been married for three days. Lauren stirred, moving closer to him for warmth. Careful not to disturb her, he drew… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“This was not the way Ian intended his wedding night should be, and as he removed his clothes by the light of… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“You,” she said, bending an icy eye on Elizabeth, “come with me. You have much to explain, madam, and you can do… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Elizabeth,” he said, trying not to laugh. “At a wedding reception, the guests cannot leave until the bride and groom retire. If… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Lady Thornton, how very good of you to find the time to pay us a social call! Would it be too pushing… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“I’m going to sleep now,” she said in a strangled voice. “ Alone, ” she added, and his face whitened as if… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“You see,” she explained slowly, “I anticipated that you might send me away until you got over your anger, or that you’d… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Why on earth didn’t you say in the papers what had happened to my brother? Obviously my husband and Mr. Delham knew… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Now calm down, missus,” Mr. Hogan said with gentle firmness. “You know you shouldn’t have read that paper. Just like yer husband… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Elizabeth glanced up as Ian handed her a glass of champagne. “Thank you,” she said, smiling up at him and gesturing to… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“I’m supposed to believe you sold your emeralds out of some freakish start-out of a frivolous desire to go off with a… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
Do you know why I married you, Philip?" "Presumably you wanted the financial security and social prestige I could offer." She chuckled… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“A husband is the only possible solution to your problems.” “Don’t you dare suggest a man as the solution for my troubles,”… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“What, may I ask, does your one truck contain if not gowns?” Inspiration struck, and Elizabeth smiled radiantly. “Something of great value. Priceless value,”… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“When she was turning the bacon, he came up behind her, his hands settling on her waist as he peered over her shoulder. “That… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“At five minutes to five,Jim walked into Mary's office, wearing his gray sweater and balancing four pieces of birthday cake on two plates. He… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“To have him look at her as if she was a piece of office equipment whose presence offended him but whom he was obliged… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Am I to assume the Valerie I was introduced to earlier was the Valerie of our greenhouse notes?” He realized his mistake the instant… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“How ‘bout some coffee?” Jake said as he hurried over to the coffee pot on the stove and filled a mug with the remainder… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“He bowed politely to Hortense, who tipped her head toward the elderly gray-haired lady beside her, who seemed to be dozing, her head drooping… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“He finished his meeting a few minutes later and almost rudely ejected his business acquaintances from his library, then he went in search of… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“When I’m under stress,” he emphasized, sliding the magnificent emerald onto her finger, “I buy everything in sight. It took my last ounce of… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
Some people feel love in their hearts, Julie. Some of us feel it all way into our souls. We're the ones who can't forget. — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Lady Thornton, how very good of you to find the time to pay us a social call! Would it be too pushing of me… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“The truth is that I want you. I have always wanted you, and you know that.” “I hate that word,” she burst out, trying… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
