The lengths to which you’re prepared to go to please a housekeeper make me wonder about the servant situation in Scotland. Good help must be thin on the ground.” Vale widened his eyes and took a drink.“ She’s more to me than a housekeeper, ” Alistair growled.“ Wonderful! ” Vale slapped him on the back. “And about time, too. I was beginning to worry that all your important bits might’ve atrophied and fallen off from disuse.” He felt unaccustomed heat climb his throat. “Vale… . Elizabeth Hoyt
He was still thoughtful. 'Do you think any of us ever really knows anyone?' 'Philosophy, Lord Dryden? And yet it's daylight and everyone is still sober.
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Julie Anne Long
He shook his head in wonder. "You are magnificent."" I keep telling everyone that, " she said with a nonchalant shrug, "But you seem to be the only one to believe me.
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Julia Quinn
For a long moment the butler sat in silence, his jaw hanging open. “I. my lord, I simply don't feel qualified to advise you about such matters.”“ Don't tell me that, ” Saint protested. <span style="margin:15px; display:block"></span>“Tell me whether you can imagine me as a...
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Suzanne Enoch
Forgive me for saying so, Your Highness, " Clarissa said slowly, "but for one as unaccustomed to good deeds as you, perhaps it would be best if you started with one on a smaller scale. Something like, I don't know, spreading bread crumbs for birds?""...
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Victoria Alexander
There are few things more discomfiting than a spontaneous outburst of genuine decency from someone you’re determined to dislike for no good reason.
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Gregory David Roberts
More Quotes By Elizabeth Hoyt
He had no money or influence here. The clothes on his back were ragged, his moccasins were worn, and he was skeletally thin from lack of food and walking. But he would sail on a ship bound for England even if he had to scrub...
Do you love me Hero?" His pale green eyes were full of torment. "Do you love me like I love you?
Finally he turned his head toward her face and brushed a kiss over her cheek. “I love you and I believe with all my heart that you love me as well. Why can’t you say it, Hero?
... one can't live without falling now and again.
Fear had a tendency to drive away the courtesy of civilization.
