“Damn it, Pandora, I can’t promise not to protect you.” “Protecting can turn into controlling.” — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Being imaginative and playful doesn’t make you any less of an adult,” Gabriel said gently. “It only makes you a more interesting… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Whoever wrote the column was careful in the wording of it." "Obviously Lord Lambert wrote it," Pandora said. "I wouldn't be so… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“The twins were so dazzling in their long-limbed grace, with the sunlight dancing over their disheveled hair, that it seemed entirely reasonable… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Do you feel any attraction to Lord Lambert? Butterflies swirling inside?" "No, but... I do like his looks..." "It doesn't matter if… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Grinning at her sister's haste, Pandora cupped her hands around her mouth and shouted after them in her best imitation of Lady… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“She wore her best dinner dress, made of silk dyed in a fashionable shade called bois de rose , a deep earthy… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Later, when there's an opportunity, I want to introduce you to your two remaining siblings. You would enjoy their company. You and… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“What do you think of Lord St. Vincent?” Pandora asked eagerly. West’s gaze moved to a man who appeared to be a younger… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“You're not behaving the way I expected. I've done all the crying and screaming, and you've been so quiet." "I'm sure I'll… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“ It's dreadfully awkward, your first time. He'll want to do things involving body parts that really shouldn't be keeping company. Just… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“What did she mean when she said she would lose everything if she married me?" he asked aloud. "Perhaps she's in love… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“People are always telling us what they think we want to hear. Raw honesty is a refreshing change, isn't it?" "Refreshing for… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Pandora was an unconventional girl: impulsive, intelligent, and usually filled with more energy than she seemed able to manage. Of all the… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Now, who could possibly find smut interesting?" "Not that kind of smut," West said hastily, as he saw the duke's brows lift.… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“When they were out of earshot, Ivo announced, "I like her." Seraphina grinned at her younger brother. "Last week you said you… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“I can see why you would like him." "You can?" "Yes, he's very good-looking, and his personality has interesting corners and edges.… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Pandora launched into a detailed account of her conversation with the hermit crab, reporting that his name was Shelley, after the poet,… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“You can say whatever you like to me. I make no moral judgments." Cassandra was slow to reply, momentarily distracted by his… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Mr. Severin smiled, tiny constellations of reflected chandelier lights glinting in his eyes. "Since I've told you about my tastes... what are… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Mr. Winterborne," Pandora asked, her blue eyes lively with interest, "where do these board games come from? Who invents them?" "Anyone who… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Pandora, who walked down the aisle of the estate chapel on Devon's arm, was radiantly beautiful in a dress of white silk,… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“She burst into tears. Not dainty, feminine tears, but a messy, red-faced explosion of sobs. The most terrible, beautiful, stunning feeling she'd… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Tom looked at St. Vincent. “I assume the editor at the Chronicle refused to divulge the writer’s identity?” St. Vincent looked rueful.… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Gabriel was stunned by Pandora's compassion for a man who had caused her such harm. He shook his head in wonder as… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Is she pleasing to the eye?" Gabriel went to an inset sideboard to pour himself a brandy. "She's bloody ravishing," he muttered.… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Risking a glance at the dignified young man beside her- what was his name?- Mr. Arthurson, Arterton?- Pandora decided to try her… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“I think if you wanted a peaceful marriage and orderly household, you should have proposed to any one of the well-bred simpletons… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“As the third evening approached, Gabriel looked up blearily as two people entered the room. His parents. The sight of them infused… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“He reached for me, and fast as lightning, he boxed my ears. All I remember is the world exploding. Cassandra says she… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Without warning, a smooth voice spoke next to her ear- a woman's voice with an American accent. "You're nothing but a skinny,… — 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
“For the next hour, the subject of Pandora's board game business was discarded as the group worked on the sandcastle. They paused… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
