If you want to know if a gentleman loves you,โ her mother said, โthere is only one true way to be sure.โ โItโs in his kiss,โ her mother whispered. โItโs all there, in his kiss.
Julia QuinnVery well,โ he said with a small sigh. โLadies today are so very capable. It breaks my hea rt, really.โ He leaned in, almost as if sharing a secret. โNo one likes to feel superfluous.โ Grace just stared at him. โRendered mute by my grace and charm,โ he said, stepping back to allow them to exit. โIt happens all the time. Really, I shouldnโt be allowed near the ladies. I have such a vexing effect on you.
Julia QuinnTonight," he whispered, his voice hoarse and hot in her ear, "I will make you mine." -Simon to Daphne
Julia QuinnThere were rules among friends, commandments, really, and the most important one was Thou Shalt Not Lust After Thy Friend's Sister.
Julia Quinn