It was a terrifying feeling. And if it was love, he wanted none of it. — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
There is a whole generation of romance readers and writers who suffer from what I like to think of as 'Thorn Birds'… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
When it comes to love, the English language bears no shortage of cliches. — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
“Yes, it had been a perfect match, except for the fact that he had been perfectly in love with someone else.” — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
The trick to great romance is in overcoming adversity. In realizing that love is worth some uphill climbs. — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
“It wasn't that she thought highly of herself. It was that she thought highly of the promise of more.” — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
“What did you do to her?” There were a thousand things he’d done. I didn’t believe her. I didn’t trust her. I… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
“What do I win?” she whispered in his ear. He grinned. “What would you like?” “You.” So simple. So perfect. “I am… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
In fiction, as in real life, love might inspire acts that are at best foolish and at worst life-threatening, but in the… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
That first meeting - the one where the hero and heroine start the slow burn that takes the whole story to turn… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
In books by women and for women, it should come as no surprise that heroines are the heroes of the action, finding… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
“I do, love. I want you more than you could ever know. More than I could have ever dreamed. I want you… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
Love isn't one-sided and selfish.It is full and generous and life-altering in the best of ways.Love does not destroy, Gabriel.It creates. — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
Romance readers love a wealthy hero, and why not? There's value in a man able to hire a helicopter, a coach and… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
“Her eyes widened slightly at the words and she played the last moments of their conservation over in her head. We are… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
“Do you love him?' Isabel paused at the question ... She caught a glimpse of herself in a long looking glass, noting… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
As a romance novelist, I have a rather skewed view of babies. You see, they don't typically fit into the classic structure… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
There is perhaps no more rewarding romance heroine than she who is not expected to find love. The archetype comes in many… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
“I think there’s a ton of fear in the perception of romance in part because there’s something very realistic in great romance… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
“Don't cry for me, Empress. I'm not worth it." "I'm not crying for you," she said, placing her hand against his cheek.… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
“I love your laugh. I want to hear it every day. I want to be through all this darkness and devastation. I… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
“He wanted to touch her, to tame her, to take her in his arms and make love to her until they were… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
“I think romance is maligned in large part because at first glance, love seems so pedestrian. It’s all around us. It’s in… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
“What does Éloa mean?” He narrowed his gaze, answered her literally. “It’s the name of an angel.” Penelope tilted her head, thinking.… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
“Brilliant blue gazes met. “I swear before you and God that I will. But if something should happen, and this morning should… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
“He kissed her soundly, stealing her breath, before saying, "Tell me what you want, my lovely." "I-" She stopped, too many words… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
“Dear Sixpence, I saved them all, you know. Every letter you ever sent, even those to which I never replied. I’m sorry… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
“He continued. “So I shall simply tell you the truth. I have spent my entire life preparing for a cold, unfeeling, unimpassioned… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
Critics seem to forget that every love story is different - that there is uniqueness in even the most commonplace of matches. — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
Like so many others, I came to romance during the golden age of it - Judith McNaught, Julie Garwood, Johanna Lindsey and… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
Teenagers are asking, 'Who am I?' and 'How do I fit in?' in every aspect of their lives, and the best YA… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
“Here lies the heart and the smile and the love; here lies the wolf, the angel, the dove. She put aside dreaming… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
No matter how troubled a character's history, romance novels tell us, love can be built upon it, and happily-ever-after can result. What's… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
Here's the thing about romance novels: The moment when the hero and heroine discover that they're perfect for each other is often… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
At the heart of every successful romance novel lies the evolution of its characters. Through love, heroes and heroines grow not only… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
“You think my feelings toward you apathetic? You think you bore me?” “Don’t I?” He shook his head slowly, continuing toward her, stalking her… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share
I never met Colleen McCullough; if I had, I probably would have cried and made a fool of myself. — Sarah MacLean Copy Share
He raked his fingers through his hair. "She doesn't need me." Ralston smirked. "You are laboring under that mistaken impression that it is their… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share
“Do you love him?' Isabel paused at the question ... She caught a glimpse of herself in a long looking glass, noting her shape… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share
I practice loving-kindness meditation, which cultivates compassion and equanimity. — Sarah MacLean Copy Share
“What do I win?” she whispered in his ear. He grinned. “What would you like?” “You.” So simple. So perfect. “I am yours,” he… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share
By the time I was 10 or 12, I had discovered the lure of the romance genre - and the dusty copy of 'The… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share
You plan to be a challenge, do you?" Juliana smiled angelically. "I agreed to remain, my lord. Not to remain silent. — Sarah MacLean Copy Share
“She leveled Penelope with a look. “Penelope, you must think, darling! When your father dies! What then?” Lord Needham looked up from his pheasant.… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share
In books by women and for women, it should come as no surprise that heroines are the heroes of the action, finding themselves, their… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share
“She did not know how long he stood caressing her before he lifted her hand to his lips and pressed his mouth to the… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share
As winter approaches - bringing cold weather and family drama - we crave page-turners, books made for long nights and tryptophan-induced sloth. — Sarah MacLean Copy Share
No doubt, much of the joy of a great romance is the moment when these stoic heroes crack open and reveal themselves to their… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share
