Quotes From "The Iron Duke" By Meljean Brook

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...she studied his clothes, his top hat. “And you’ve just come from Parliament? How are you finding that?”“ It’s much like piracy. You tell your enemies that if they don’t fall in line, you’ll leave them to die. Meljean Brook
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Hot, hard and so thick that her fingertips didn't meet when she closed her hand around him. Meljean Brook
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Mina’s mouth dropped open, and he bent his head as if to kiss her. She jammed her gun barrel under his chin. He grinned. Meljean Brook
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A jagged stone existed where her heart had been. Meljean Brook
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His gaze settled on her mouth. “Have you been kissed before, inspector?”“ Why?” If he wanted virgin lips, she’d claim to have serviced an army.“ If it’s your first, I’ll do it differently.”“ You won’t do it at all.”“ Yes, I will. Meljean Brook
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His dark gaze searched her face. “Aren’t you curious, inspector? A kiss–and only a kiss.” Only a kiss .. . from someone who wanted her. Longing slipped through her, tugging at hopes best kept buried. Yes, Mina wanted to know. But she couldn’t afford it.“ No, ” she said. He smiled. “Liar. Meljean Brook