"I love you, Marks. My heart is completely and utterly yours. And unfortunately for you, the rest of me comes with it."
- Lisa Kleypas
"You are not a perfect woman.You have an evil temper, you’re as blind as a mole, you’re a deplorable poet, and frankly, your French accent could use some work.” Supporting himself on his elbows, Leo to..."
"He shook his head, staring at her like a condemned man who beheld the face of his executioner. "Aline," he whispered, "Do you know what hell is?""Yes." Her eyes overflowed. "Trying to exist with your ..."
"He uttered a curse that startled her with its foulness, and gripped her head between his hands, forcing her to stare at him. His voice was savage. "For twelve years I have been in constant torment, wa..."
"You’re far too prickly tempered to be a mistress. You’re far better suited as a wife."
"... He didn't know how to say good-bye. His throat ached from the strain of holding back his emotions. “I don't want to leave you,” he said humbly, reaching for her cold, stiff hands.Emma lowered her ..."
"Ah. That is the price of love, I'm afraid—the pain one suffers from its loss. I'm not convinced it's worth it. Perhaps if one must love, one should do so in moderation.""Moderation in love," she mused..."
"I don't want adventure.""I think you do. I think in a moment of weakness, you might surprise yourself."
"But I must warn you, Miss Hathaway ... life has a way of fouling up our plans. I speak from experience."
"I beg your pardon?” Catherine interrupted. “Are you implying that women have poor judgment?”“In these matters, yes.” Leo gestured to Christopher. “Just look at the fellow, standing there like a bloody..."