Remorse has no place in a warrior's mind... A war is like a game of chess, Nicholaa. Every battle is like a well-thought-out move on the board. Once it begins, there shouldn't be any emotion involved...
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...
I'm a doctor, she reminded him. Nothing embarrasses me. Yeah? So if I call the hospital while you’re making rounds, you won’t be embarrassed when I have the operator page Dr. Smarty-pants?
Do you deliberately try to provoke me? He waited for her denial. An apology, too. He didn’t get either. Yes, I do believe I am trying to deliberately provoke you.
A wife must do whatever her husband orders her to do. The command didn’t sit well with her. This wife doesn’t. Damn it, Gillian, don’t turn stubborn on me. A husband doesn’t curse in his wife’s presen...
She sat down at the table and spent a good hour talking about her husband. She told Judith how they'd met, how he relentlessly pursued her, and finished by mentioning just a hundred or two of his spec...
On a horse? I was married on a horse? Gillian looked like she could kill the groom
Gil came to stand beside her. How's your father handling this? His only daughter getting married.He's not happy about it.Oh, sure he is.No, he isn't, she insisted. He doesn't like Jack.Now, Sophie, ho...
Gabrielle turned to Colm. These men will be of interest to you. Colm looked them over. Why is that? he asked. With her back to the infidels, she whispered, They like to dig holes.
Family, she whispered. So many people go through their lives with blinders on. They become self-involved and only want to think about their wants and their desires. They don’t leave room for anything...
Are you going to keep her?Yes.Does she know it?Not yet.Ramsey overheard the conversation and laughed heartily. I assume you've considered all the problems, Brodick.I have.It won't be an easy life for...
All right then, I will, she said, delicately dabbing at the corners of her mouth with her napkin. Safe sex, Nicholas. Yes, dear, Viola agreed. She circle the table, collecting the plates, We want you...
A smile suddenly softened her rigid stance. I’ve put Christina’s satchel inside your carriage, Lyon. You’ve lasted a good hour longer than I imagined you would. Aunt Harriett wrapped Christina in a su...
May you always have A sunbeam to warm you, A moonbeam to charm you, A sheltering angel so nothing can harm you. An Irish Blessing
As soon as the boy left the hall, Ramsey suggested that Brodick fill Gideon in on all that had transpired.Our commanders are going to have to coordinate their efforts for the attack, he said. Iain wan...
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 t...
A few minutes later, she was once again riding her own horse. Deciding to take the lead, she nudged the mare into a trot, and as she passed Brodick and Ramsey, she called out, You used trickery.Yes, I...
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...
Frances Catherine, I’m going to win this argument, Judith announced. She nodded to her friend when she made that prediction. Why? Because it’s my turn, she explained. You may win the next argument. Lo...
I take it you've seen the video on YouTube.About ten times now, John said, grinning. I don't think it's ever going to get old.I found the cinematography visually stunning as well as suspenseful, Gil s...