“This isn't food ." Bram picked up a lavender-iced cake between thumb and finger and stared at it. "This is...edible ornamentation.” — 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… — Tessa Dare Caring Copy Share Image
“Bosh, she told her heart. Stop twisting and aching. He's a wealthy, powerful marquess, not a lost whelp in the rain.” — Tessa Dare Heart Copy Share Image
“You’re a grown woman, and a clever one. I believe you understand the situation. And I’m going to trust that you know… — Tessa Dare Trust Copy Share Image
Cleverness is like rouge - liberal application makes a woman look common and desperate. Wit is knowing how to apply it. — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“You’re being opportunistic.” “I won’t deny it. Why don’t you seize the opportunity, as well? I want to kiss you. And you… — Tessa Dare Kissing Copy Share Image
“he’d uttered his name. And now she understood, he’d been telling her so ever since he’d landed at her feet in the… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“My,” Miss Simms said, wide-eyed. “I do hope dukes aren’t held to the same standard. Can’t be healthy for a man, always… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
What? You mean to travel almost five hundred miles alone? No. I can’t let you do that. I . . . I… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“It’s true. Every time you wake up, you let fly the most marvelous string of curses. It’s never the same twice, do… — Tessa Dare Restraint Copy Share Image
“Drat. I'm not sure anyone even noticed the kiss." "I noticed it." He rubbed his mouth with the side of his hand.… — Tessa Dare Minerva-and-colin Copy Share Image
“I grew up a PK ("preacher's kid"). Emma, the heroine of this book, is a vicar's daughter. I want to make clear… — Tessa Dare Books Copy Share Image
“Right here ?" he echoed, his voice breaking with surprise. "Right now ?" Susanna couldn't help but laugh a little. It felt… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Pauline, she could almost imagine it to say. Pauline, Pauline, Pauline. That couldn’t be right. It had to be saying something else.… — tessa dare Every moment Copy Share Image
“If you leave me, I will follow you. And I will find you. I’ve the fastest ship on the sea, and boundless… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“...I will find living quarters of my own." "Alone? You cannot live alone." "I most certainly can. I am a single woman… — Tessa Dare Life Copy Share Image
“At length, she gave up on the pulling and pushing, and went straight to her last resort. Pleading. Big, brown calf's eyes… — Tessa Dare Dark eyes Copy Share Image
“You have a mouth made for kissing," he murmured, angling her to face him. "Did you know that?" She shook her head.… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Sophia shielded her eyes with her hand and peered up at the Irishman’s face. His hard eyes wandered form her hand, to… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Well then. Let us begin with essentials. Are you free to marry me?” He exhaled slowly, in a pointed effort not to… — Tessa Dare Anniversary Copy Share Image
“You're right,' he told her. 'Kissing is the one thing that would undoubtedly make this moment worse.' 'Oh, Lord.' She leaned forward… — Tessa Dare Brick wall Copy Share Image
“You’re not beneath me. I’d never think that.” Yes, you are beneath her , he reminded himself, bracing against the forbidden bliss… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Have you noticed,” he said conversationally, “that your right breast is a bit larger than the left?” Susanna was sure her cheeks… — Tessa Dare Adult life Copy Share Image
“ Oh, Gray, she said. Oh, gray, indeed. As in, oh Gray what the holy hell has come over you and what… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
Dedication: For librarians and booksellers everywhere, who gather books and build shelters for tender souls. — Tessa Dare Book Copy Share Image
“Where shall we honeymoon? Will you take me to Italy, to see the Botticellis?” “I will take you anywhere you wish. Anywhere… — Tessa Dare Honeymoon Copy Share Image
“The Aphrodite’s yours, Joss. Take care of her for me.” “Aye, I will.” A knowing look passed between them. “I’ll look after… — Tessa Dare Care Copy Share Image
“Perhaps he would have no title or fortune to offer her, but he was determined to see her safe. Everything he did,… — Tessa Dare Determined Copy Share Image
“On the desk blotter, a penknife and quill lay yearning for one another, separated by an expanse of blank paper.” — Tessa Dare Blank paper Copy Share Image
“You’re my home, Susanna. My home, my heart, my dearest love. Wherever you are, that’s where I belong. Always.” - Victor Bramwell,… — Tessa Dare Historical-romance Copy Share Image
“Here, tell me which scent you prefer. Lilies and whale vomit, or lemon balm and beaver’s arse.” — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
Kate realized she had a grave problem. She was infatuated. Or mildly insane. Possibly both. — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
Oh no. Oh God. I couldn't possibly be so stupid." "Don't limit yourself. You can be anything you wish. — Tessa Dare God Copy Share Image
“Yes, Min. This is how it should be.” Raw need edged his voice. “Never settle for less. Be fearless. Wild and loud… — Tessa Dare Fearless Copy Share Image
“It’s like a lizard’s foot,” she said. “With a footprint that size, that deep? That would have to be one bloody large… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Katie.” He groaned. “I burn for you.” Just a few husky words, but coming from a man so taciturn, she thought they… — Tessa Dare Poetry Copy Share Image
“Then she sighed. Just the faintest, softest release of breath. The sound swept through his chest like a hurricane, with the force… — Tessa Dare Breath 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 Giving Copy Share Image
“I would rather die a spinster—poor, ruined, scorned, and alone—than suffer that heartbreak daily.” — Tessa Dare Spinster Copy Share Image
“His male organ jutted out from its nest of dark hair, a thick, dusky curve of flesh that appeared, at first glance,… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
