“ I intend to marry Michael, and squander all his money and run his life, and make sure he never again consorts with wicked women or gambles with licentious men. I promise I will henpeck him until he ha… Christina Dodd
“ I didn't burn down anyone’s house! I didn’t. I wouldn’t!Maddie looked at Jacob.You know I wouldn’t. I didn’t kill you when I had the chance! Christina Dodd
“ The thing that hunts me now thrives on terror. My terror. I fear he will come for me. I fear he will come for anyone who knows me. Christina Dodd
“ He stretched his face toward her lips. I'm going to kiss you. We've kissed before, remember? Pitching his tone to be low and seductive, he asked, You liked it, didn't you?Her voice wobbled. Very much… Christina Dodd
“ Fill me in on the details of your life.I thought you didn’t give a shit.It’ll give me something to do while I wait for you to stab me to death. Christina Dodd
“ I was out on a lonely road that stretched forever into the darkness. I wanted to run, to get away from him, but it was so dark, I was afraid of where I was going. Christina Dodd
“ What a dichotomy she was! She seemed timid until he spoke derisively of her title, and then she spoke in an icy ferocity. A few minutes later, with a few words artfully couched to sound like a threat,… Christina Dodd
“ Furthermore, she poured tea on a regular basis. Madeline didn't care to, while Eleanor found comfort in the scent, the warmth, the routine. But right now, with all of Mr. Knight's attention focused on… Christina Dodd
“ But perhaps, tonight, Eleanor should do as Madeline would do- and live for the moment. Tonight, she would abandon her fears and behave as any young lady would who danced her first dance at her first b… Christina Dodd
“ But I fear my senses can't be trusted in this new land.Eleanor sneaked a glance at his harsh and handsome features. No matter how much she wanted to dislike his presumption and his arrogance, she foun… Christina Dodd
“ I'm Lady Codell-Fitch, and like so many of us, I wish to offer congratulations on your betrothal.Yes, congratulations. Congratulations! Amazing betrothal!The felicitations were insincere and accompani… Christina Dodd
“ He did not need to be distracted by a woman.A gorgeous woman, yes, but just a woman.He didn't understand her. That was the problem. She was beautiful but unaware of her beauty. She was rich but not gr… Christina Dodd
“ She heard nothing but experienced a sensation that prickled along her spine like a warm touch caressing her skin. Slowly, with the care of prey beneath a predator's survey, she turned her head- and me… Christina Dodd
“ In a deep voice, he called her name. Madeline. Still she ignored him. Taking her hand, he lifted it to his lips and, at the last minute, he turned it and kissed her wrist.That got her attention. She l… Christina Dodd
“ The consequence of the duchess of Magnus is so great, even arriving at a ball on your arm, Mr. Knight, cannot damage it. She smiled as she made the claim, as if she were amused by her own temerity. Un… Christina Dodd
