“Perhaps, in spite of all she had heard about the ideal of a perfect marriage, there was no such thing. Perhaps every… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“You were never one to moon over handsome boys, or talk about balls and parties, or dream about your future husband.” “That… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“If my wife finds comfort in trite Gispy homilies, I have no objection to your offering them. However, if you ever kiss… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
No marriage stays in the same pattern forever. It is both the best feature of marriage and the worst, that it inevitably… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“But before he left, Matthew drew his wife aside and whispered, “Why do they have holes in their dresses?” “I’m sure there’s… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Why isn't it enough that I'm willing to submit to you?' Poppy asked, her own temper flaring. 'Why must I be eager… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“They had known each other intimately, as husband and wife, countless times, He had held her with tenderness and passion, but never… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Any man," she muttered, "who wanted to marry into the Hathaway family after this should be shut away in an institution." "Marriage… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Christopher felt a smile -his first genuine smile in a long time- pulling at his lips. "Does Miss Hathaway have many suitors?"… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
You told me you believed marriage was for other people." "You're the only man who could make me believe that it's for… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
Rohan, one of us is an unmarried man with superior mathematical abilities and no prospects for the evening. The other is a… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
Evie," Lillian interupted impatiently, "men expect to be deceived in these matters. They're happiest that way. If one were straightforward with them… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Thank you for saving him," Evie heard herself say to Westcliff, still staring at her husband. The earl slid her a sideways… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
It was a confirmation of a connection that already existed. And it was a bond that extended far beyond the borders of… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“He couldn't change the fact of what he was, nor would he be able to shield Amelia from all the arrows that… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“About what?” “Being led around by the nose by your wife.” That drew a wry grin from Hunt, and he shook his… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Dearest," she murmured, "as you know, there was a time when it didn't matter to me whether I married a man I… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“All husbands are unfaithful in one way or another.” Lillian and Daisy glanced at each other with raised brows. “Father isn’t,” Lillian… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“I don't wish to marry, ever. I like men quite well- at least the ones I've been acquainted with- but I shouldn't… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“You're not a wallflower. But you have my permission to hide in corners, my sweet- so long as you take me with… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Interrupting what promised to be a long spate of fatherly advice, St. Vincent said in a clipped voice, “It’s not a love… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Murmuring her name, he brought her hand to his face and nuzzled ardently into her palm, his lips brushing the warm circlet… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
Bad divorce?" Hardy asked, his gaze falling to my hands. I realized I was clutching my purse in a death grip. “No,… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“residual awkwardness between them. It wasn’t exactly comfortable to spend time in the company of a man whose wife you had once… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
If you married me,it would be scandalous and innapropriate, and doors would be closed to you." "Good God, woman, I let two… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Dear Jack, I love you, too. And I think I know the secret to a long and happy marriage— just choose someone… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“And since Evie's husband, St. Vincent, had decided not to go fishing, Evie said she would rather remain in bed with him.… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Murmuring her name, he brought her hand to his face and nuzzled ardently into her palm, his lips brushing the warm circlet… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Well-Spirit,” she said conversationally, “since I’ve had such bad luck in finding the kind of husband I always thought I wanted, I’m… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“It was a popular belief in Victorian society that women, with their mercurial natures and lesser brains, could not have the same quality of… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share
“Just don't ask me to stand up with you at the wedding, as I have no desire to be a hypocrite." "No, just an… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share
“Why isn't it enough that I'm willing to submit to you?' Poppy asked, her own temper flaring. 'Why must I be eager to lie… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share
“Then, as now, there were always girls who were overlooked and ignored by gentlemen who really should have known better.” — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share
“You've always been a know-it-all. Well, you're about to find out how much you don't know." "Believe me," I muttered, "I'm the first one… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share
One glance and I knew exactly who and what he was. The classic alpha male, the kind who had spurred evolution forward about five… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share
I always counsel aspiring novelists that passion is the most important quality for a writer to possess - technique can be taught, but that… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share
Sometimes you meet a really nice guy, but no matter how you try, you can’t seem to make yourself want him. But that’s not… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share
“Risking a glance at the dignified young man beside her- what was his name?- Mr. Arthurson, Arterton?- Pandora decided to try her hand at… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share
“You'll be my wife," he said inexorably. "You want to own me!" she accused, trying to crawl away from him. "Yes." He flung her… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share
And then another letter had come from Christopher, so devastating that Amelia wondered how mere scratches of ink on paper could rip someone's soul… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share
“You thought I was peculiar,” she said in a muffled voice. His mouth brushed the edge of her ear and settled against her neck.… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share
A slow smile began on Gideon's face, and his blue eyes sparkled. With a shake of his head, he put his hand on his… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share
“She felt tears slip from beneath her lashes, no matter how she tried to blink them back. Her heart was ablaze. It seemed that… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share