Daniel held himself very still, waiting for the wave of jealousy that never came. He was furious with the man who’d taken advantage of her innocence, but he did not feel jealous. He did not need to be her first, he realized. He simply needed to be her last. Her only.

I don't know whether to toss you through that window or shake your hand and say 'Well done'" Henry said in a tired voice.

Elizabeth, you resemble nothing so much as a hen trying to hatch a book.

I’m not certain you’d know the right sort of man for you if he arrived on our doorstep riding an elephant.” “I would think the elephant would be a fairly good indication that I ought to look elsewhere.

the unexpected moment [is] always sweeter.

I'm not a gentle pony... I promise you, you will have to work to keep your seat.

I thought you wanted food," she gasped. "I do," he murmured, tugging on the bodice of her dress. "But I want you more.