“He was beginning to understand how those ridiculous tales had made her a prisoner of others’ expectations.” — Tessa Dare Heart Copy Share Image
“Emma Gladstone had learned a few hard lessons by the age of two-and-twenty. Charming princes weren’t always what they seemed. Shining armor… — Tessa Dare Hard lessons Copy Share Image
“His tongue rubbed over hers. She cautiously stroked back with her own, earning a little growl of approval. A thrill chased over… — Tessa Dare Adventure Copy Share Image
“Is that what he was initiating, then? Playing roles? The libertine duke and the naughty serving girl? Well... After about two seconds'… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“My God, what’s happened?” He crossed to her at once and knelt at her side. “What is it? Tell me.” “It’s ruined,”… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“I’m a rather useless insomniac viscount, but”—he gestured at Minerva—“my companion here is a brilliant geologist. There’s a symposium, you see. We… — Tessa Dare Geologist Copy Share Image
“With a snap of linen, she shot him a look. “Smote?” “Grammatically speaking, I think the word you want is ‘smote.’ ”… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Pauline, she could almost imagine it to say. Pauline, Pauline, Pauline. That couldn’t be right. It had to be saying something else.… — tessa dare Every moment Copy Share Image
“If you leave me, I will follow you. And I will find you. I’ve the fastest ship on the sea, and boundless… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Miss Finch, it’s not wise for officers to quarter in the same house with an unmarried gentlewoman. Have a care for your… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Oh, but this gift isn’t the same as an ermine. This is property. Don’t you understand how rare that is for a… — Tessa Dare Gift Copy Share Image
“I always felt that you could see me, somehow. In a way no one else did. That with those fetching little spectacles,… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Once, during one of my lessons with Gervais, I was sketching Michelangelo’s David , from a plate in a book. Only, I… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“The question is, Miss Finch . . . what are you doing in this village?” “I’ve been trying to explain it to… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Minerva considered herself a reasonably intelligent person, but good heavens . . . handsome men made her stupid. She grew so flustered… — Tessa Dare Handsome men Copy Share Image
“Well, well, he clucked, narrow-set eyes peering at her around a hooked nose. “If she stays with this ship, I might stop… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Beginning at her shoulders, he skimmed a touch down her arms until he clasped her hands in his. He took and lifted… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“...I will find living quarters of my own." "Alone? You cannot live alone." "I most certainly can. I am a single woman… — Tessa Dare Life Copy Share Image
“If Emma didn’t keep his attention focused on her, he would see Alexandra, and this already uncomfortable scene would enter . .… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
I know how mirrors work. They're all in league with the cosmetics trade. They tell a woman lies. Drawing her gaze from… — Tessa Dare Constellations Copy Share Image
So odd. Most women of his acquaintance relied on physical beauty and charm to mask their less-pleasant traits. This girl did the… — Tessa Dare Acquaintance Copy Share Image
“There was good in him. Raw, molten goodness, bubbling deep in his core. But he didn’t possess the charm or manners to… — Tessa Dare Volcano Copy Share Image
Your breasts are alabaster orbs.' "What?" Rufus objected. "That's stupid. I'm not saying that." "Do you have some better suggestion?" "Why can't… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Forgive me for speaking frankly, but after the past quarter-hour's conversation, I am unconvinced that any of you possess the sense or… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
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A hint of sensual frustration roughened his voice. “And I will curse the gods along with them, Min. Some wild monsoon raged… — Tessa Dare Curse Copy Share Image
“Ransom knew he’d regret the words he was about to speak. Because they were the decent thing to do, and if there… — Tessa Dare Life Copy Share Image
“No, of course she didn't say it. But there is no other reason she should have called, except to pave the way… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Won’t you kiss me?” she whispered, sidling close. “Just the once?” “The thing is, Miss Highwood, I’m not interested in kissing you… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Griff held out his empty hand. "Pauline, I'm here asking you--begging you, if it comes to that--to take my hand. Just take… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“I was twelve when my father’s stories began appearing in the Gentleman’s Review. But that was almost fourteen years ago. And, in… — Tessa Dare Parenting Copy Share Image
“So wet,” he murmured. The words shocked her. She wanted to hear more. He stilled, resting his temple against hers. His breath… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
Do you know," he said, "there are men who would like very much to see me dead. Powerful men. Obscenely wealthy me.… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Pouring tea was just what she needed right now. Such a civilizing force, tea. She would nip sugar with little silver tongs.… — Tessa Dare Coffee Copy Share Image
“Mama’s gaze pierced her. As a girl, Minerva had envied her mother’s blue eyes. They’d seemed the color of tropical oceans and… — Tessa Dare Blue Copy Share Image
I'm infatuated with you, I cannot deny it. Physically speaking, you're a very attractive man. But I don't like you, the vast… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
You are a sweet man." -"God, there it is." He flopped back on the bed, as if shot through the heart. "Repeat… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“You smell so good.” His eyes were closed, and his voice was a low, rummy drawl. “Like clover.” She swallowed. “I don’t… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“He lay on the bed, freshly shaven and washed, legs crossed at the ankles and arms propped behind his head. His posture… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Surprise, she said. Surprise indeed. Sweetness. That was the first surprise. He'd heard so many tart words from these lips... but her… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
