“Women create an idealized, hopeful vision for the future to inspire other women. Fiction and fantasy are the crucial first steps to… — Maya Rodale Changing the world Copy Share Image
“I cannot believe we had to read it in the paper - when we are your dearest school friends!" Lady Abernathy said… — Maya Rodale Friendship Copy Share Image
“An English gentleman is someone who knows exactly when to stop being one.” — Maya Rodale English gentleman 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… — Maya Rodale Parenting 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… — Maya Rodale Acceptance 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… — Maya Rodale Important life 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… — Maya Rodale Books 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… — Maya Rodale Dining table 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… — 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… — Maya Rodale Truth Copy Share Image
“Her curiosity would be the end of them both. “Chess. They are playing chess,” he said, his voice oddly husky. “Chess? I… — Maya Rodale Copy Share Image
“What are you reading?" She replied without once taking her eyes off the page. "I am reading the sort of sentimental novel… — Maya Rodale Copy Share Image
“Like I am struck by my own brilliance?” “I was going to say maniacal,” Harriet replied.” — Maya Rodale Copy Share Image
“If you fainted, I would catch you, my Lady Scandalous,” he murmured.” — Maya Rodale Copy Share Image
“When will your wedding be?" "We haven't set a date yet." "What of your dress?" "I'm sure I shall wear one.” — Maya Rodale Marriage Copy Share Image
“No, you are not because I am going to,” Roxbury said darkly, probably still angry about those pesky rumors about his preferences.… — Maya Rodale Copy Share Image
“She was beautiful and had a way of manipulating a man with a terrifying combination of tears and seductive smiles.” — Maya Rodale Beauty Copy Share Image
“Well, 'I'm sorry' is just a thing to say, you see. I'm trying not to be so apologetic and obsequious all the… — Maya Rodale Copy Share Image
“Of course we know that sexual promiscuity increases the likelihood of STIs, which is why we explore sexuality through romance - it's… — Maya Rodale Romance Copy Share Image
“You must have faith in the duke, and in true love." She groaned. "Easy for you to say! You are not in… — Maya Rodale Death Copy Share Image
“When a woman reads a romance novel, she is putting her own pleasure first. That small act of rebellion is perceived as… — Maya Rodale Books Copy Share Image
“I wouldn't say that I'm bossy. I just always know what to do before anyone else does and I do not keep… — Maya Rodale Copy Share Image
“Fear drove people to do things they'd never imagine themselves capable of just to avoid it.” — Maya Rodale Fear Copy Share Image
