“She was a woman now. A fallen woman in truth, alone in the world, responsible for her own choices. She had to… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“this native people he lived with, deep in the jungle—their language had dozens of words for rain. Because it was so common… — Tessa Dare Heavy rain Copy Share Image
“After all this madness is over, and I see you safely back home . . . do you think you could see… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“His thumb caressed her cheek. His eyes held her, warm and strong. “I, Christian James, take you, Violet Mary, to be my… — Tessa Dare Marriage Copy Share Image
“Two sailors hauled on ropes, hoisting the jolly boat up to the ship’s side, revealing two apocryphal figures standing in the center… — Tessa Dare Eye contact Copy Share Image
“This was now officially the most inane conversation in which Griff had ever been a participant—and that included a drunken debate with… — Tessa Dare Communication Copy Share Image
She [Susanna] realized she was still hugging the wall. Pride propelled her two steps forward. As she advanced, something bleated at her,… — Tessa Dare Dinner 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
“I'll keep the girl out of trouble," Gray said, in what seemed to him a rather magnanimous gesture. "I'll watch out for… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
When you look at me that way, I feel so beautiful." "You are beautiful." He signed deep in his chest. His hands… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
You don't want me to feel obligated? Well, I'm sorry, Lily. I am here because I feel obligated." He brought her hand… — Tessa Dare Acting Copy Share Image
“Gray harbored a slight preference for the stripes. Not only did the darker color suit her complexion, but the neckline plunged in… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“I know what you’re thinking, Miss Gladstone.” She doubted it. “You’re incredulous. How could a woman of your standing possibly ascend to… — Tessa Dare Historical-romance Copy Share Image
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“Was it a convent you escaped from, Miss Turner?” He turned the boat with a deft pull on one oar. “Escaped?” Her… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“You’re the one who didn’t keep his word. And speaking of your word and its dubious worth, don’t change the subject. I… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“She spoke in a calm, soothing voice. Likely the same tone she employed to soothe her sister through a breathing crisis. Colin's… — Tessa Dare Minerva-and-colin Copy Share Image
“Can I interest you in a tour of the shops?” “Shops? I only see one.” “Well, yes. There is only one. But… — Tessa Dare Medicine Copy Share Image
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I knew right then you were the only one for me." He pulled her hand from his face, kissed her palm, then… — Tessa Dare Battle Copy Share Image
“Yes, I am certain it’s infatuation. I’ve felt it before.” Now Ash was the one who became a maelstrom of irrational emotion.… — Tessa Dare Infatuation Copy Share Image
Oh, dear." She let her head fall back to the pillow. "There it went. I've fallen in love with you now." "Just… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Bram stared into a pair of wide, dark eyes. Eyes that reflected a surprising glimmer of intelligence. This might be the rare… — Tessa Dare British army Copy Share Image
“Gray froze as Miss Turner emerged from the hold. For weeks, she’d plagued him-by day, he suffered glimpses of her beauty; by… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
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“So buy a home. Find a pretty girl to marry. Settle down and start a family.” Bram shook his head. Impossible suggestions,… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“And to one side of the room, occupying most of the open space, sat an enormous coffin of solid, cream-colored stone. Its… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Astonishing. In the morning, when she sat working at that table of correspondence, silhouetted by sunlight . . . Her hair truly… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“I slept well last night. But when I woke this morning, I missed you so intensely. I don't even know how to… — 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… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“I adored you. All my life, I adored you. I asked nothing of you. No promises, no courtship. I surrendered my virtue.… — Tessa Dare Life Copy Share Image
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“The further he raided, the closer he came to the other rooms. Those unused, cobwebbed chambers of her heart. Would he dare… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“We need to talk. Alone. And we may not have the chance once we’re aboard the Kestrel. I’ll be busy.” “Then I’ll… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
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“His grip firmed on her arms. “I’m here. You’re not alone now.” Hardly poetry, those words. A simple statement of fact. They… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“You're an intensely attractive woman. You do know that, don't you?" To her silence, he replied, "You'd believe me if you could… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Dare I ask how you were received?” “Warily, at first. Then somewhat belligerently.” His eyebrow quirked. “But my reception improved markedly, once… — Tessa Dare Dinner party Copy Share Image
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