I have never seen an unclad male form in my life, and I haven’t suffered for the lack.By an extraordinary coincidence, I haven’t seen an unclad male form in my life, either. I’d say it’s time to remed...
As long as your father's alive, you aren't yet the duchess. All that deference isn't truly warranted, is it?In an oppressive tone, Lady Gertrude said, My niece is the marchioness of Sherbourne and the...
If he says there's nothing wrong with them, then there most certainly is something wrong with them.
The only person who fears nothing is one who has nothing to lose.
I’ve been a foul-mouthed knave. Well, I don’t know. A beetle-headed malfeasor. Nothing so— A base, proud tottyhead. He paused, but she said nothing. Aren’t you going to object? No, she drawled the wor...
You really owe me a lot for locking you up. It’s improved your character immensely.She didn’t giggle well. It wasn’t in her character and it showed him only too clearly the fight he had ahead to keep...
The greatest knight in all of England, fallen from glory by a single blow. What a shame. A greater shame to dwell on it, Charles suggested. So shut your mouth, Arthur.
So while I can spin my fantasy whenever I wish, I’m afraid you wouldn’t do for me.Sarcasm dripped from her every word. You’re good at imagining, so pray imagine my heartbreak.
Life is to be lived, not shunted aside until all the days are aches and ashes.
Let her go or I’ll shoot you.I’ve never met a woman who’d have the guts to shoot a man, he sneered. All the women he knew were too kind. Too gentle.I have the guts, the girl said. Better yet, I to sh...
If you stayed here alone, more than your reputation would be ruined. His gaze dropped to her lips, her breasts, and lingered.Eleanor knew very well her traveling clothes were dark, sturdy and covered...
I would. I could stand on my feet without you. And the tide would still go out without my pushing it. The spring will still melt the snow without my warm breath nagging it. You’re a person, all on you...
But some vows are made for good reason, and some are made for pride.
Because I want every breath you take to be empty unless you're close enough to smell me. Every word you speak to be unimportant unless it's to me. Every sound you hear empty unless it's my voice. I wa...
Archaeologist, adventurer — I saw the Indiana Jones movies. They are the same.
Although his honor demanded he immediately leave Juliana, he couldn’t, for the queen visited. He couldn’t seek an annulment, for the king demanded he retain Juliana’s lands. He would remain her husban...
Family of friends, people she knows only by their voices. She especially likes Griswald, gruff old butler for wealthy Zack Givens. Meeting Griswald is a shock; he is neither gruff nor old, but a pow...
When she thought of how Lord Northcliff was ruining the life of a poor, sweet, old lady, she wanted to shriek with frustration. She wanted to shake him until he saw sense. She wanted to . . . she want...
What a delight you are! Blessed with the ripe sweetness of a woman, yet as green and untutored as any girl. He made her sound, she realized with bemusement, as charming and pleasing with her cowardice...
The more I know you, the more I wonder who you are. He counted off her qualities on his fingers. You have the accent of a lady. You dress like a peasant. You shoot like a marksman. You view the world...