Julie Garwood famous quotes

trust your heart but use your head
-- Julie Garwood

#Heart #Use

Education isn't just about feeding the brain. Art and music feed the heart and soul.
-- Julie Garwood

#Art #Soul #Brain

One whisper, added to a thousand others, becomes a roar of discontent
-- Julie Garwood

#Discontent #Thousand

I just want to make people smile.
-- Julie Garwood

#Smile #People #Want

You're English," he said. "And I will therefore make certain allowances for you. I realize you don't understand you shouldn't argue with me, and so I'll explain it to you. Don't argue with me." Incredulous, she said, "That's it? 'Don't argue with me' is your explanation as to why I shouldn't argue with you?
-- Julie Garwood

#Arguing #Realizing #Allowance

Iain didn't go back to sleep for a long while. He continued to think about all the logical reasons he would never allow himself to be turned into a lovesick weakling like Patrick, and when he finally fell asleep, he had convinced himself that he would distance his heart from his mind. He dreamed about her.
-- Julie Garwood

#Distance #Heart #Sleep

Going to university is only one avenue to gain knowledge. There are others. A degree isn't insurance against ignorance.
-- Julie Garwood

#Ignorance #Degrees #Gains

Judith took a deep breath. "Aye, you captured Iain's wife," she said again. "But he married your daughter.
-- Julie Garwood

#Daughter #Wife #Married

Iain's gaze went back and forth between Gillian and Brodick. "Father Laggan's back," he remarked. "And there's another, younger priest named Stevens with him." "Why are you telling me this?" Brodick asked. "I just wanted you to know there are two priests available," Iain explained with a meaningful glance at Gillian.
-- Julie Garwood

#Meaningful #Father #Two

The little boy leaned against his father's chest and slowly nodded. "Yes," he said. "I heard all of the names, but I don't remember the other two… just the man who hurt Gillian." "That's the name I most want," Brodick said softly. "Who is he, Alec?" "Alec, please," Gillian began. "Tell me, Alec. Who is he?" "Baron," Alec whispered. "His name is Baron.
-- Julie Garwood

#Hurt #Father #Men

Let go of me or slow down," she demanded as she tried to keep pace with him. He slowed down. "I swear to God, you try the patience of a saint." "You aren't a saint, Brodick, no matter what your mother might have told you.
-- Julie Garwood

#Letting Go #Mother #Trying

Any man who lives by his beliefs is to be admired, not mocked.
-- Julie Garwood

#Men #Belief #Live By

You have many flaws, he announced... “But there was one flaw that made all the other imperfections pale in comparison.” “Was?” she asked. “I don't have this flaw any longer?” “No, you don't.” “Pray tell,” she muttered in exasperation, “what was this terrible flaw?” He grinned. “You used to be English.
-- Julie Garwood

#Imperfection #Praying #Flaws

Men. They were all so incredibly easy to sway. Pat them on their heads, give them something to eat, and they'll follow you anywhere. Add a smile and a few stupid compliments, and they'll immediately forget all about their other responsibilities.
-- Julie Garwood

#Stupid #Responsibility #Men

Every man has a weakness!” he patiently explained. “I'll find theirs, I promise you.” “Every man?” “Yes,” he answered emphatically. ... “What is your weakness, Brodick?” she asked. “You.
-- Julie Garwood

#Men #Promise #Weakness

Isabelle, it's all right for you to be a little afraid, but you should also be very excited and joyful, too. You're about to bring a new life into this world." "I would rather Winslow do it.
-- Julie Garwood

#Littles #New Life #World

He who controls the remote, controls the world
-- Julie Garwood

#World #Remote Control

A woman can't do anything about her appearance. Either she's pretty or she isn't. But her character is quite another matter.
-- Julie Garwood

#Character #Matter #Appearance

Trouble follows you like a shadow, Gillian. You're prone to injuries. I swear to God, if a tree decided to fall right now, it would find your head to land on." "Oh, for heaven's sake," she muttered. "I'll admit that I have had a run of bad fortune, but—" He wouldn't let her continue. "A run of bad fortune? Since I've known you, you've been beaten, stabbed and now shot with an arrow. If this keeps up, you'll be dead in another month
-- Julie Garwood

#Running #Fall #Arrows

Isabelle is like a warrior going into battle and she needs… you said yes? You'd really choose an inexperienced squire?" she asked, her voice incredulous. He laughed. "I would." She smiled. "You're lying to me to make me feel better. It's all right. It's working. Now tell me another lie.
-- Julie Garwood

#Lying #Feel Better #Warrior

Every man has a weakness," he patiently explained. "I'll find theirs, I promise you." "Every man?" "Yes," he answered emphatically. His hand moved to the back of her neck. Twisting her curls around his fist, he jerked her head back. His face loomed over hers, his breath warm and sweet as he stared down into her eyes. "What is your weakness, Brodick?" she asked. "You.
-- Julie Garwood

#Sweet #Eye #Men

Still, they were two thorns from the same thistle. Their tactics in terrorizing innocent ladies were identical. Their behavior was downright sinful, but what made it even worse was the fact that neither warrior seemed to realize the effect he had on others.
-- Julie Garwood

#Warrior #Two #Facts

Is he all right?" Jade asked Sterns. He Swooned" I know he swooned," Jade replied.
-- Julie Garwood

#Jade

The chaos surrounding her was confusing. Everyone was suddenly talking at the same time. Perhaps she should try to swoon after all, Christine considered. No, the settee was already taken, and the floor didn't look all that appealing. She settled on wringing her hands. It was the best she could do to look upset.
-- Julie Garwood

#Taken #Talking #Hands

You wouldn't let him do it, would you, Jamie?" Jamie's expression was very serene. She stared at Andrew when she spoke to her husband. "With your permission, I would like to answer him." "You have it," Alec replied. "Andrew," she called out in a voice as cold and clear as a frigid winter morning, "my husband does whatever he wishes to do. I am sometimes allowed to help, though. If he decides to cut off your feet, I will, of course, offer him my assistance.
-- Julie Garwood

#Morning #Husband #Cutting

For though Duncan was a mere mortal, flawed as well, he'd accomplished a daring feat. Aye, he'd captured an angel. And she belonged to him.
-- Julie Garwood

#Angel #Duncan #Accomplished

Flirting is the first step in a long process of finding the right man or woman.
-- Julie Garwood

#Flirting #Men #Long

Get off me. You weigh more than the doors to your home.
-- Julie Garwood

#Home #Doors

She wished she could understand her reaction to him. Why, her heart was pacing a wild beat again. Madelyne dared a quick look up and found Duncan was watching her intently. He looked so handsome. She wanted him to be ugly.
-- Julie Garwood

#Heart #Ugly #Handsome

I like writing about friends.
-- Julie Garwood

#Writing

I love historical romance, absolutely love it.
-- Julie Garwood

#Romance #Historical

The surgical nurses were right. Theo Buchanan was gorgeous.. and sexy as hell. But none of that should matter. She was his physician, nothing more, noting less.. His hair was sticking up and he needed a shave, but he was still sexy. There wasn't anything wrong with her noticing that.. unless, of course, he noticed her noticing.
-- Julie Garwood

#Sexy #Hair #Nurse

Women bond differently, and I dont think men understand that.
-- Julie Garwood

#Men #Thinking

My wife." "By what name is she called, Kincaid?" "Mine.
-- Julie Garwood

#Names #Wife #My Wife

An english baron wed to my daughter? I'll die first, I will." Johanna quit rubbing Claire's shoulder and stepped forward. "A very rich baron," she blurted out. The laird frowned at Johanna with what she thought was indignation. "Wealth is not an issue here," he muttered. "How rich?" They were married an hour later.
-- Julie Garwood

#Daughter #Issues #Firsts

Don't you dare weep," he commanded. "You've broken my heart." "I 'll fix it later.
-- Julie Garwood

#Heart #Broken #My Heart

Carter was so taken aback by her attack he dropped his knife. “You knocked him stupid,” he bellowed. “No,” Emily corrected in what she believed was a reasonable tone of voice. “He was already stupid. I knocked him out.
-- Julie Garwood

#Stupid #Taken #Knives

You've given me value, Dun­can. In my heart I know I mat­ter to you.
-- Julie Garwood

#Heart #My Heart #Given

I love you. We’re getting married, and that’s the way it is. Get used to it.
-- Julie Garwood

#Love You #Way #Married

I am not a poor child, Lady Eleanor," Madelyne announced, letting her anger sound in her voice. "Duncan won't marry you. He won't sign the contracts. He'd have to give up his greatest treasure in order to marry you." "And what be that treasure?" Lady Eleanor inquired, her voice mild. "Why, I'm Duncan's greatest treasure. He'd be a fool to give me up," she added. "And even you must know that Duncan is anything but a fool.
-- Julie Garwood

#Children #Giving Up #Order

It's a shame you know," he called over his shoulder. "What's a shame?" Duncan asked. "That I didn't capture her first." Duncan smiled. "Nay, Edmond, it was a blessing. God's truth, I would have taken her from you.
-- Julie Garwood

#Taken #Blessing #Duncan

He'd gone to Louddon's fortress to take Madelyne captive. His plan was revenge; an eye for an eye. And that had been reason enough. Until she'd warmed his feet. Everything had changed at that moment. Duncan had known with a certainty he couldn't deny that they were henceforth bound together. He could never let her go.
-- Julie Garwood

#Revenge #Eye #Feet

Listen, you. Don't threaten me. I could make your life a nightmare. He put his hand in front of her face and unfolded three fingers as he said, I'm F-B-I. She smiled. It wasn't the reaction he expected. You want to talk nightmares? she said. She put her hand up to his face and unfolded her three fingers. I'm I-R-S.
-- Julie Garwood

#Hands #Faces #Three

Take pride away from a man and you might as well run a knife through his heart.
-- Julie Garwood

#Running #Heart #Pride

Respect was earned, not demanded, but dignity was taught by example.
-- Julie Garwood

#Example #Taught #Dignity

Knowledge is freedom and with freedom comes understanding.
-- Julie Garwood

#Understanding

You'll be sorry if you marry a man you don't love.
-- Julie Garwood

#Sorry #Men #You Ll Be Sorry