4 Quotes & Sayings By Kathleen E Woodiwiss

Kathleen E. Woodiwiss is internationally recognized as one of the world's greatest authors of historical romance novels. She is the author of over 30 novels, including the popular "The Bride Wore Black" series, which has sold more than 20 million copies in more than 30 countries. Her novels have been translated into more than 20 languages, and her novel The Flame and the Flower was made into a popular TV miniseries starring Richard Chamberlain Read more

Her books have appeared on The New York Times bestseller list every year since her first book was published in 1975. She has also written highly praised children's books, including The Wizard of Oz (Lothrop, Lee & Shepard), which was nominated for the Newbery Medal. Her books have been optioned for film and television several times, most recently with MGM developing an adaptation for television.

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Perhaps I have misjudged you, Christopher, ” Erienne commented as he whirled her about in a wide sweep of the ballroom. “How so, my love?” He searched her face for some hint of her meaning. “You watch over me as closely as Stuart, ” she stated and grew thoughtful. “Perhaps more so.” “I have not given up hope that you will someday become mine, madam, and I choose to safeguard against those who would take you from me.” “What of Stuart?” She raised a lovely brow as she awaited his answer. It was a long moment before he gave a reply. “In the ways of love, I do not consider Stuart as much a threat as an inconvenience.” “An inconvenience?” she queried. “I shall have to deal with him in time, and that will be the difficult part. I cannot dismiss the man without rousing your hatred again. ’Tis a most perplexing problem.” “You amaze me, Christopher.” Erienne shook her head, somewhat shocked by his casual disregard of her husband. “You truly amaze me.” “The feeling is mutual, my love.” His voice came as a soft caress and sent an eddy of sensations spiraling down through the core of her being.- Erienne & Christopher. Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
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Do I perceive a softening in your heart for me, damoiselle?" He laughed at her scowl. "Beware maid. I will tell you true. After you will come another and then another. There are no strings that can tether me to any woman. So guard your heart."" My lord, you greatly exaggerate your appeal, " she replied indignantly. "If I fell anything for you, 'tis hatred. You are the enemy and you are to be despised as such."" Indeed?" He smiled slowly into her eyes. "Then tell me, damoiselle, do you always kiss the enemy so warmly? . Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
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You deny our vows. You deny my rights. You abuse my pride and leave me nothing of yourself. You send me from you on some lackey's strength. You betray me at every turn." Shanna met his glare and hurled a fierce reply. "You took my heart and set your fingers firm around it, then, no doubt delighted at your success, you rent it with unfaithfulness."" Unfaithfulness is only from a husband. You play the same to me and yet do say I am no spouse."" You plead you are my husband true and spite the suitors come to woo me."" Yea! " Ruark raged. "Your suitors flock about your skirts in heated lust, and you yield them more than me." Shanna paused before him, rage etched upon her face. "You're a churlish cad! "" They fondle you boldly and you set not their hands away from you."" A knavish blackguard! "" You are a married woman! "" I am a widow! "" You are my wife! " Ruark shouted to be heard over the rising wind outside. Kathleen E. Woodiwiss