But when Anthony kissed her, she felt as if she were losing her mind. And when he kissed her twice, she wasn't even sure if she wanted it back!
Julia QuinnA duel, a duel, a duel. Is there anything more exciting, more romantic ... or more utterly moronic?
Julia QuinnYou should be thankful that dark colors suit you. Not everyone wears black well." "Why, Lady Olivia, is that a compliment?" "Not so much as a compliment to you as an insult to everyone else," she assured him. "Thanks heaven for that. I don't think I would know how to conduct myself in a world in which you offered compliments.
Julia QuinnMother,โ Hyacinth said with a great show of solicitude, โyou know I love you dearlyโโ โWhy is it,โ Violet pondered, โthat I have come to expect nothing good when I hear a sentence beginning in that manner?
Julia QuinnYou might wish to revisit your understanding of the word everything.โ Gregory turned to his mother. โVocabulary and comprehension were never her strong suits.โ Violet rolled her eyes. โEvery day I marvel that the two of you managed to reach adulthood.โ โAfraid weโd kill each other?โ Gregory quipped. โNo, that Iโd do the job myself.
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