“ The span of three or four minutes is pretty insignificant in the scheme of things. People lose hundreds of minutes everyday, squandering them on trivial things. But sometimes in those fragments of tim… Lisa Kleypas
“ The boy heaved a sigh. I would ask to go with you, he said, but I have to finish my lessons. I so look forward to the day when I know everything. Then I won't have to read any more books or do any mo… Lisa Kleypas
“ Shock is a merciful condition. It allows you to get through disaster with a necessary distance between you and your feelings. Lisa Kleypas
“ Sebastian, who had begun to laugh, seemed struck by that last comment. Ahhh, he said softly. That explains it. He was silent for a moment, lost in some distant, pleasurable memory. Dangerous creatures… Lisa Kleypas
“ Sebastian left the bed and went to the washstand on unsteady legs. He felt dazed, uncertain, as if he were the one who had just lost his virginity instead of Evangeline. He had long thought that there… Lisa Kleypas
“ On Monday they went out for a private picnic.On Tuesday they went for a carriage drive.On Wednesday they went to pick bluebells.On Thursday they fished at the lake, returning with damp clothes and sun… Lisa Kleypas
“ Oh, all right, she said balefully, beginning to shake all over. I’ll admit it—I want you. There, are you satisfied? I want you. In what capacity? Lover, or husband? Annabelle stared at him in shock. W… Lisa Kleypas
“ Obviously he’s courting the entire family, West told her. I can’t speak for everyone else, but I for one feel thoroughly wooed. Lisa Kleypas
“ No one had ever said such things to her before. People were intimidated by her self-possession and no-nonsense demeanor. No man would ever dream of calling her adorable, sweet, darling... and certainl… Lisa Kleypas
“ No miles of level desert, no jagged mountain heights, no sea of endless blueNeither words nor tears, nor silent fearswill keep me from coming back to you. Lisa Kleypas
“ Merripen, despite his fear of heights, had often climbed a ladder to wash the second floor window for her. He had wanted her view of the outside world to be clear.He had said the sky should always be… Lisa Kleypas
“ It’s all right, the boy murmured as he felt her trembling. My grandmother always told me ‘Never try to turn back on a new road—you don’t know what adventures await you. Lisa Kleypas
“ It's me, love, he said softly. Everything's all right.Daisy managed to whisper through dry lips. If you're a ghost...I hope you haunt me forever.Matthew sat on the floor and reached for her cold hands… Lisa Kleypas
“ It was likely that no one had been surprised, however, as it was clear that Aline and McKenna belonged together. There was something invisible and yet irrefutable that made them a couple. Perhaps it w… Lisa Kleypas
“ If your concern is that I may be overcome with manly ardor and ravish you in a moment of weakness… I may. If you ask nicely. Lisa Kleypas
“ If loneliness was a choice, what was the other option? To settle for second-best and try to be happy with that? And was that fair to the person you settled for? Lisa Kleypas
“ I-I’m not making advances, she told him as she flattened herself against his chest. You’re just an available s-source of heat. So you say, St. Vincent replied lazily, tucking the quilt more tightly ar… Lisa Kleypas
“ I'm sorry. Her voice cracked. McKenna-Not sorry enough. He pressed his wet face to hers, his mouth rubbing over her cheeks and chin in feverish, rough half kisses, as if he wanted to devour her. Not n… Lisa Kleypas
