“A good hunter did not rush into a den of lions unprepared, and Dante was a very good hunter.” — Elizabeth Elliott Copy Share Image
“Please," she whispered, her tears flowing unchecked. "Tell me what to say and I will say it gladly. If I have hurt… — Elizabeth Elliott Copy Share Image
“I must leave you, Claudia. 'Tis unlikely we will have another opportunity to speak alone again before tomorrow." His lips brushed against… — Elizabeth Elliott Copy Share Image
“His expression was suddenly serious as the tip of his finger traced her lips. “I never understood why history is filled with… — Elizabeth Elliott Copy Share Image
“Mordecai allowed a smile to play across his face. “I have little doubt this ploy will try your patience. You must present… — Elizabeth Elliott Copy Share Image
“I like to touch you," Claudia said, in her soft, sultry voice. "There are times when I want so badly to touch… — Elizabeth Elliott Copy Share Image
“Her smile turned to one of joy and something he could not quite define. “You really do love me.” “I do.” He… — Elizabeth Elliott Copy Share Image
“He didn't go down to dinner at all that night, didn't eat, didn't drink, simply thought of his wife, trying to decide… — Elizabeth Elliott Copy Share Image
“There is also the fact that red and gold are my colors,” he went on. “They are the colors on my family’s… — Elizabeth Elliott Copy Share Image
“For the first time, he allowed himself to think of the day when they might part, of what would come of her.… — Elizabeth Elliott Copy Share Image
“That small caress, such a simple show of affection, unleashed something coiled deep within Kenric. In that moment he finally understood what… — Elizabeth Elliott Copy Share Image
“Aye, Claudia. You are mine, and I protect what is mine. Our children will never know the fear you have lived with… — Elizabeth Elliott Copy Share Image
“She looked again at Fitz Alan. He was bent over with his hands in the water as if to wash them, but… — Elizabeth Elliott Copy Share Image
“He watched her watch him, a little surprised that she didn't seem distracted by the noisy procession. She held her hands clasped… — Elizabeth Elliott Copy Share Image
“I knew you were behind the tapestry,” he said. “I also knew the railing was about to give way. I was waiting… — Elizabeth Elliott Copy Share Image
“I learned a new phrase today while you were away.” She turned in his arms and then placed her hand on his… — Elizabeth Elliott Copy Share Image
“He leaned toward her father. “ ’Tis true, I am a murderer, a liar, and a thief. ’Tis equally true that I… — Elizabeth Elliott Copy Share Image
“Claudia was either unaware of her expression, or didn't care that he knew of her interest in his nakedness. Once he had… — Elizabeth Elliott Copy Share Image
“Kenric grabbed her arms and pulled her closer, shaking her once. "I've told you it will make no difference! Why are you… — Elizabeth Elliott Copy Share Image
“He'd been showing her what was beneath the surface for nearly a fortnight, Tess realized, struck by the sudden insight. He probably… — Elizabeth Elliott Copy Share Image
