“History remembered the villains even better than the saints.” — Meredith Duran History Copy Share Image
“For what is love but a great rebellion against caution and sense?” — Meredith Duran Caution Copy Share Image
“This was reckless.” “Extremely. The best decisions generally are.” — Meredith Duran Decision making Copy Share Image
“He see's the world the way cynics do; Not looking for false Hope.” — Meredith Duran Cynicism Copy Share Image
“Prepare for the worst, and pursue the fun: this was her philosophy” — Meredith Duran Philosophy Copy Share Image
“If you bring out the worst in a man, that doesn’t mean you’re to blame for his sin.” — Meredith Duran Blame Copy Share Image
“He was a mad creature, who no doubt said up when everyone else said down, just to be contrary” — Meredith Duran Animals Copy Share Image
“She had always loved him, after all. And perhaps he knew it. Perhaps he saw more than she had suspected. And despite… — Meredith Duran Heart Copy Share Image
“It means that you are my freedom, love." "Yes," she whispered. That was it exactly. "And you are mine.” — Meredith Duran Freedom Copy Share Image
“If we turn our backs on everything that came before, on the people we were, then they will haunt us, Jane. Honesty… — Meredith Duran Honesty Copy Share Image
“He smiled at her: he simply couldn't help himself. He was so glad she'd wandered into his house to kill him.” — Meredith Duran Kill Copy Share Image
“Every person was his own country, she thought, governed by a private language, a personal reason and custom” — Meredith Duran Patriotism Copy Share Image
“How could any woman's skin be so soft? It was as if the world had never touched her.” — Meredith Duran Soft Copy Share Image
“She urged him on; he remained with her, focused, his lips now on her shoulder, now on her jaw; a courtship above,… — Meredith Duran Romance Copy Share Image
“You said we must coexist peaceably,' he continued. 'I agree. Instruct me how.' 'That was a lie,' she said, her voice choked.… — Meredith Duran Truth Copy Share Image
“He knew himself well enough to know his own faults. Impatient and judgmental and stubborn and often too quick to act: he… — Meredith Duran Marriage Copy Share Image
“Here was a new lesson for her, then: it was possible to behave like an utter goose in front of a man,… — Meredith Duran Behave Copy Share Image
“I'm so sorry. I read of it only yesterday. Otherwise, I would have come sooner.' And what good that reassurance was, he… — Meredith Duran Comforting Copy Share Image
“Another crack of lightning split the sky. She mistook his movement toward her for alarm. Amusement crossed her face. “Frightened? Think we’ll… — Meredith Duran Lightning Copy Share Image
“She had told herself she should be reassured by his squeamishness; a man who balked at scars would not give her new… — Meredith Duran Scars Copy Share Image
“There. That is the answer to this riddle. The promises I can make, and the one I can't. Gwen. I will never… — Meredith Duran Gamble Copy Share Image
“The sunny scene looked impossibly vivid, as though painted in primary colors by an artist who hadn’t yet learned how to shade;… — Meredith Duran Primary colors Copy Share Image
“His thumb stroked over the thin wool of her gown, making promises to what was concealed. She felt his other hand at… — Meredith Duran Heart Copy Share Image
“He was a man of few personal possessions, and until this moment, he had never considered what they might say of him.… — Meredith Duran Possessions Copy Share Image
“Olivia began the search feeling calm, numb even. She did not wish to break the chest unless she had to, and the… — Meredith Duran Writer Copy Share Image
“A body, he thought, was like a complex and complicated clock. Each one unique in its parts. Through study, one might discover… — Meredith Duran Trial and error Copy Share Image
“and I said, 'That is why you don't climb mountains, Gwen.' But now I wonder. You aren't afraid of heights." "No", she… — Meredith Duran Kissed Copy Share Image
“Kinship is the work of coincidence, sweetheart. The only thing it truly engenders is proximity. And sometimes not even that, as plenty… — Meredith Duran Kinship Copy Share Image
“Her face turned to the window, and he saw her swallow. She was not as calm as she appeared, but for some… — Meredith Duran Another woman Copy Share Image
“How had he acquired such confidence? His birth had given him privileges, of course, and so had his sex. But there was… — Meredith Duran Confidence Copy Share Image
“She let herself be had. With two women in the room behind her and her staff wandering the halls, she relaxed into… — Meredith Duran Bad idea Copy Share Image
“He could not admire her destructive loyalty to her brother. But it was born of the steel at her core. As a… — Meredith Duran Courage Copy Share Image
“You do not strike me as a Lothario. You're far too serious for the part.' 'Oh? I did give it a small… — Meredith Duran Beautiful woman Copy Share Image
“He heard the swishing of her skirts as she approached. God above! Could she not leave well enough alone? 'There is another… — Meredith Duran Gaze Copy Share Image
“Rather stupid creatures, aren't they?' he said to draw her eyes back to this. 'No. I find them quite - admirable, in… — Meredith Duran Stupid Creatures Copy Share Image
“Or perhaps, despite your brave words to my parents, you've forgotten what love and loyalty look like. They aren't sacraments, Jane, for… — Meredith Duran Family together Copy Share Image
“And here is *your* test of courage, Lord Rivenham: did memories of me ever trouble your sleep, or did the painted ladies… — Meredith Duran Betrayal Copy Share Image