I thought I could make out Jamie's Highland screech, but that was likely imagination; they all sounded equally demented.

you might not be the first person l kissed, but you will be the last' Jamie to Claire in Outlander (not word perfect)

Highlanders make the truest friends-if only because they make the worst enemies.

I talk to you as I talk to my own soul," he said, turning me to face him. He reached up and cupped my cheek, fingers light on my temple. "And Sassenach," he whispered, "Your face is my heart.

Could I but lay my head in your lap, lass. Feel your hand on me, and sleep wi' the scent of you in my bed. Christ, Sassenach. I need ye.

Hard to believe lightning can strike twice, but it surely did. The moment Caitriona Balfe came on screen, I sat up straight and said, ‘There she is!’ She and Sam Heughan absolutely lit up the screen with fireworks.

Character, I think, is the single most important thing in fiction. You might read a book once for its interesting plot—but not twice.