From the Diary of the Duchess of RoxburgheI vow, I cannot seem to walk past a window without seeing my great-nephew carrying Miss Balfour somewhere. All great romantic poems have such scenes where the...
Excitement is never comfortable. When it comes, you just hang on and hope you don't fall off.
It's sad day when you forget your purpose in life.
Seducing innocent virgins is such a tiring venture. Christian lifted a brow. Are we back to that?
My lord, I suggest you use the same strategy with Massingale that you used with his granddaughter. When you go to ask for her hand in marriage, admit your attraction for her. I have never admitted to...
It took all of her moral strength not to kick him—just a little—while he was so conveniently at her feet.
It is surprising how many times a good feeling can be confused with a bad one. Often one is unsure which feeling it really is until much later.
If'n I was ye,I'd do nothin' else but hunt.I've no doubt you'd do just that, for a more lazy individual I've yet to meet-other than myself,of course.Shelton beamed. Thank ye,me lord! 'Tis a rare day I...
If you leave within the hour, you can make it by nightfall. With this rain, I wouldn't wait longer. The stream is close to covering the bridge already.Sophia had to smile. Anxious to get rid of me?Aye...
If you ever find yourself presented with a fork in the road of life and you do not know the correct direction, close your eyes and listen to your heart. I have found more adventure, more love, more ha...
He can cook?In a manner of speaking, Mrs. Treadwell said, cheerfully.What manner of speaking is that?
Excellent. I feel better already. My lady, you have had a very positive influence over Lord Westerville. He has left the morbid world of Only Black behind and now embraces other colors of the spectrum...
Ah, lassies, be sure ye make good decisions, firm and fast. Those who don’t know what they want get what they deserve.OLD WOMAN NORA OF LOCH LOMOND TO HER THREE WEE GRANDDAUGHTERS ONE COLD NIGHT
Yes,I was thinking about a nap,then... He shrugged and glanced away. He didn't have to wait long.Oh,dear! The mattress was too lumpy, wasn't it? Her rich voice lowered with false compassion. I'm so so...
Ye're playing fer the house? But ye won it just a month ago! Why,this land is worth more than yer estate near Stirling!Now that he'd toured the land and knew the true condition of the house, Dougal wa...
Sophia stood staring blankly up the stairs for an entire minute before it dawned on her that he'd used the kiss to befuddle her. Blast it all! She fumed to herself as she walked to the front window an...
Some women -- the good ones -- are like a breath of fresh air, amusing and different and invigorating. The trouble is that it is damnably difficult to capture air and hold it for any length of time.
She eyed him uncertainly. Very well. Nick wants me, but he’s decided not to… to… She flounderedto a halt and the tears that threatened in her eyes became reality. One, single drop slipped down herchee...
Not for long, my lord, Reeves said, smiling. I regret to inform you that I must be leaving soon. Christian’s smile faded. But…why? Between starching your cravats and assisting you in discovering the e...
Margaret, she told me time and again, you may be anything you wish, so long as you’re never boring.