Elizabeth understood as she never had before. Everyone, all of them had lived secure in the belief that the earth was stable, unchanging, eternal. Now no one could trust the ground beneath their feet....
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...
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...
That’s the master bedchamber, remember? You’ve been there collecting my underwear.That’s right. You’re the swine who sent me on a fool’s errand when you could have gone yourself. She observed his expr...
Miss Prendregast! He rapped on his desk with his knuckles. You were never in any danger!Except from the wild animals.His lids swept down as if he needed a reprieve from looking at her. Alert me if you...
Life is to be lived, not shunted aside until all the days are aches and ashes.
I can’t take this kind of suspense. Decide now. He untied the ropes around her wrists. Walk out the door. In a year you’ll be free of any entanglements with me. Or stay and be my wife. My real wife. M...
For as long as I could remember, I had always been the girl who had watched her father kill her mother.
Everyone thinks you're so strong and self-confident, but inside you're a frightened child, waiting to suffer betrayal again from those who should love you most.
But some vows are made for good reason, and some are made for pride.
The haunted always take refuge in stillness.
You did this on purpose.For the first time, he saw the flash of anger in her blue eyes. Of course. Did you really think I would meekly wear the clothing you had procured for me, as if I were some ligh...
Why do we have to go to Summerwind Abbey tonight? Why couldn’t we have waited until I at least combed the sand out of my hair? She heard the whine in her voice and realized she’d been reduced to petul...
When we're married, we'll make a place for your cousin in the household. Never fear, dear duchess. I will love her as you do.Eleanor flushed. Mr. Knight had a way of saying the right thing and lightin...
Tis knowing God created Eve from Adam’s rib, the spot that protected his heart. ’Tis knowing without that rib to protect him, a man is vulnerable. ’Tis knowing you’re created to be at my side, not und...
She glanced over her shoulder at him. So until the wedding ceremony in your chapel, we’ll be chaste?Her smile flirted and taunted, and he marveled at how quickly Amy had learned to entice. There is an...
If you cannot see the bright side of life, polish the dull side.
If Amy had one ounce of romance in her soul, she would be sighing with gratification. Instead, she said acerbically, All that’s missing is the love poem.Jermyn deposited her in a chair by the table. I...
I think that’s Miss Victorine now with your breakfast. Are you hungry?Do you expect me to sit here like a bloody fool and eat a meal?You’ll always be a bloody fool, there’s nothing to be done about th...