I was told once that the most important part of a fight is making sure your opponent looks worse than you do when you’re through.

If he was planning to attack and ravish, he gave no indication of being in a hurry to do so.

When you walk into a room,” he said softly, “the air changes.

He loved her. He wanted her. He needed her. And he needed her now.

Just be quiet and accept the praise.

I keep waiting for the day in which everyone who loves Downton Abbey will realize they were actually watching a historical romance novel.

Darling," he said distractedly,"about the moon..." "Yes?" "I don't think it matters whether you want it or not." "What are you talking about?" "The moon. I think it's yours." Victoria yawned, not bothering to open her eyes. "Fine. i'm glad to have it." "But--" Robert shook his head. He was growing fanciful. the moon didn't belong to his wife. It didn't follow her, protect her. It certainly didn't wink at anybody. But he stared out the window the rest of the way home, just in case