Takes My Breath Away #1: Romantic Quotes from the Bridgerton Series That Made Me Swoon

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Some quotes just stop you cold. They wrap around your heart and whisper something you didn’t even know you needed to hear. These are the ones that take my breath away.

✨ This post was originally published in 2011 and refreshed in 2025 to bring forward timeless love quotes from one of my favorite romance series.

Welcome to the very first post in my Take My Breath Away quote series—a celebration of those unforgettable moments in books that make your heart skip a beat.

I’ve always loved using quotes in my reviews, but I wanted a space to spotlight the ones that leave a lasting impression—whether they’re from my favorite reads or discovered through fellow romance bloggers.

This post features quotes from Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton series, the very books that made me fall head over heels for historical romance. If you’ve read them, you’ll know exactly why. If you haven’t—get ready to swoon.

The Duke and I (Simon to Daphne):

"I want to be in your heart. I want—" His entire body shuddered when their skin touched. "I want to be in your soul." "I love you," he whispered. "In all my life, it's been only you." "'Now' doesn't even compare to tomorrow. And tomorrow couldn't possibly compete with the next day... every day I'm going to love you more. I promise you that. Every day ..."

The Viscount Who Loved Me (Anthony to Kate):

"It means that love isn't about being afraid that it will be snatched away. Love's about finding the one person who makes your heart complete, who makes you a better person than you ever dreamed you could be. It's about looking in the eyes of your wife and knowing... she's simply the best person you've ever known."

An Offer From A Gentleman (Benedict to Sophie):

"I have always loved you. I think I loved you before I knew you. You are the reason I exist, the very reason I was born."

Romancing Mr. Bridgerton (Colin to Penelope): This is my favorite.

“I love you with my past and I love you for my future. I love you for the children we’ll have and for the years we’ll have together. I love you for every one of my smiles, and even more, for every one of your smiles.”

To Sir Phillip With Love (Phillip to Eloise):

“I need you, I need you like I need breath. I need you like food, like water… I think I’ve waited my entire life for you.”