“ He glanced up at her and somehow he’d come back to himself, contained all that terrible sorrow and anger and fear, enough to make ten strong men fall down like babes. Maximus held it all inside of him… Elizabeth Hoyt
“ Whatever else came tomorrow and for the rest of her life, she would have this moment: this one point in time when she was intimately linked to Maximus.Maximus the man. Elizabeth Hoyt
“ Diana, he murmured in her ear, licking. Diana, you are everything I’ve ever wanted and shall never have.Tears pricked at her eyes and she opened her mouth to sob.That’s it, he said. Weep for me. Bear… Elizabeth Hoyt
“ But… Both men looked over inquiringly when Maximus spoke. But I never asked you to help me with Noakes.Makepeace nodded, his expression grave. You didn’t have to.You never had to, St. John concurred. Elizabeth Hoyt
“ Where are we going? she asked. Mr. Durbin’s sheep have begun to lamb, and I wanted to see how the ewes are doing. He cleared his throat. I suppose I should have told you about today’s outing earlier.… Elizabeth Hoyt
“ She leaned forward, her gaze so intense that Helen wanted to look away. And I love him more for it. Do you hear me? He was a good man when he went away to the Colonies. He came back an extraordinary m… Elizabeth Hoyt
“ It's strange, but I find myself more disillusioned by a man who has such easily persuaded views than I would be by one whose views were entirely opposite but passionately held. Isn't that quixotic of… Elizabeth Hoyt
“ A smile flickered across Coral’s face. Have you ever noticed that once you have had a taste of certain sweets—raspberry trifle is my own despair—it is quite impossible not to think, not to want, not t… Elizabeth Hoyt
“ She caught his wrist, stilling the hand on her thigh. Her eyes were alittle desperate. What do you mean to do?I'd like to show you my way of making love, he said gently. Elizabeth Hoyt
“ You are different. She lifted a hand to delicately trace his hairline.He closed his eyes, feeling her fingers tremble against his skin.For whatever reason, she said softly, when you are with me, you a… Elizabeth Hoyt
“ He looked up. Is it time already? She nodded. He rose and waited as she gathered her things. The dog followed them out the door, but then he bounded down the stairs to the drive. The animal sniffed in… Elizabeth Hoyt
“ Sophia looked down her long nose at the girl. Who are you?I’m Abigail, ma’am, she said, curtsying. This is my brother, Jamie. I apologize for him.Sophia arched an eyebrow. I’ll wager you do that quite… Elizabeth Hoyt
