You’re like a gift,” he said, his voice rough. “All wrapped up for someone else. A man can’t look at you, but… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
I was afraid. Of getting hurt in other ways. To be truthful, I still am." His thumb stroked her cheek. "I would… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
I'm male. You rubbed your...femaleness all over me. I didn't think. I reacted. — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
For the love of ammonites, man! That's just stupid. Why on earth would the Society need to protect unmarried women from bone-dry… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
Mr. Sand, do you think it's possible to fall in love in the space of a single day?" He smiled. "I wouldn't… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
Her chin lifted. "Very well. Here is my best offer. Half of my nakedness for all of yours." He pretended to think… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
Think of it like running down a slope. If you attempt to slow down and choose your steps, you’re bound to trip… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
He was right. They could have a whole conversation without exchanging a word. And the conversation they had right now went like… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
Whatever soul I had, Katie, I think I placed it in your keeping twenty years ago. And now, it's as if...every time… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“I never thought Greek philosophy could make a damn bit of sense to me. And most of it didn't, but those words… — 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
“This explains so much," she said, clucking her tongue in mother-hen fashion. "You're compensating for this withered appendage." Withered appendage? What the devil was… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“You think a few features scattered on your face make you plain? I am ugly to the core. All England knows it. And after… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“I’d be more than happy to let you survey my physical perfection in its entirety. But only if I get to see you, too.”… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Words for everyday showers of prettiness, and the kind of misty loveliness that disappears whenever you try to grasp it. Beauty that’s heralded by… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“ The captain? Sophia stood staring numbly after him. Had he just said he’d introduce her to the captain? Of someone else was the… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Madeline stood before him in a gown of rich, emerald-green silk. The low-cut bodice did miraculous things for her bosom, and the vibrant color… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“And she was well-enough acquainted with loneliness to understand that the worst part wasn't having nobody caring for you - it was having nobody… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“He stood in the doorway to a side chamber, bared to the waist and dripping. He propped one shoulder against the doorway and clutched… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“And you claim to be feeling this way. Floatish. Singsong-ish. About me.” She sighed. “Yes.” “That’s absurd.” “I know, but I can’t seem to… — Tessa Dare 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 for her… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“And there it was. The prim face of censure he’d been seeking. A strange sense of satisfaction descended on him. Divine justice, perhaps. Other… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Another sketch-this one of Gabriel-hung on the all above the water cask. It swiveled gently on a single tack; or rather, the paper hung… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
