“Your Aunt Hermia will not thank you for attempting to poach her maid. Do not look to me for protection,” he advised.… — Deanna Raybourn Copy Share Image
“Aunt Dove stepped behind her and looked at her reflection in the cheval glass. “You haven’t been to India, pet, but in… — Deanna Raybourn Flower Copy Share Image
“I know. Of course I know that. It is just that the calamities do seem to be piling up,” I said, shivering… — Deanna Raybourn Parenting Copy Share Image
I stepped closer still. He closed his eyes again and covered my hand with his own. 'You smell of violets. You always… — Deanna Raybourn Covered Copy Share Image
To say that I met Nicholas Brisbane over my husband's dead body is not entirely accurate. Edward, it should be noted, was… — Deanna Raybourn Accurate Copy Share Image
“Oh, bless them,” Evie breathed. “Bless whom?” “All of them,” she said, throwing her arms wide as if to embrace the whole… — Deanna Raybourn Copy Share Image
“Brisbane!” I exclaimed, only his mouth was on mine and the word was lost. After a long and thoroughly pleasurable moment, he… — Deanna Raybourn Around the corner Copy Share Image
“Be calm," she said soothingly, and I realized she was not talking to the bird. "How am I supposed to be calm?… — Deanna Raybourn Peace Copy Share Image
If one has a purpose, life is bearable enough, do you not think so? — Deanna Raybourn Bearable Copy Share Image
“Is there any finer phrase in the English language than Midsummer Day? There are no words to touch it for conjuring. It… — Deanna Raybourn Blue velvet Copy Share Image
Eva Stachniak has given readers a thrilling glimpse into the scandals and secrets at the heart of the Russian Imperial court. With… — Deanna Raybourn Adventure Copy Share Image
Without an expectation of success, one is rarely successful. — Deanna Raybourn Expectations Copy Share Image
“Mrs. de Morgan- How can you stand to be near him now that you know he has taken a life? Veronica- Because,… — Deanna Raybourn Burn Copy Share Image
When the wind is right and the cloud is gone, you can see down this road as far as Darjeeling," I told… — Deanna Raybourn Clouds Copy Share Image
“Gentlemen are champion sulkers so long as one doesn’t call the behavior by that name.” — Deanna Raybourn Behaviour Copy Share Image
“I broke in swiftly. “How kind of you to renew your offer, your Grace. But I am afraid I must decline. Brisbane… — Deanna Raybourn Copy Share Image
“Did you mean what you said? You will pursue this?' Brisbane sipped at his tea. 'I suppose. I have a few other… — Deanna Raybourn Courage Copy Share Image
“A tiny smile played over his lips as he glanced down at my hand. "Do you mean to win me over with… — Deanna Raybourn Copy Share Image
“The windows had been thrown open to the summer breezes, and as Brisbane pressed me down onto the bed, I smelled the… — Deanna Raybourn Flowers Copy Share Image
“By the time I had gathered my wits sufficiently to press the point the lamps had guttered out and Brisbane was sleeping… — Deanna Raybourn Humor Copy Share Image
“He smiled. “I think a blonde. Anything with black hair has always been trouble for me.” — Deanna Raybourn Black hair Copy Share Image
“You rise from your bed every day on two strong legs and can think only to complain that someone once spoke harshly… — Deanna Raybourn Every day Copy Share Image
“Aunt Dove gave her a wink. “Just enjoy yourself, pet. And if you see a likely lad, make sure you dance with… — Deanna Raybourn Enjoy yourself Copy Share Image
