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Amusement Quote by Judith McNaught

“The amusement fled from Royce's face and with a groan he pulled her roughly against his chest, crushing her to him. "Jenny," he whispered hoarsely, burying his face in her fragrant hair. "Jenny, I love you." She melted against him, molding her body to the rigid contours of his, offering her lips…” quote by Judith McNaught
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“The amusement fled from Royce's face and with a groan he pulled her roughly against his chest, crushing her to him. "Jenny," he whispered hoarsely, burying his face in her fragrant hair. "Jenny, I love you." She melted against him, molding her body to the rigid contours of his, offering her lips up for his fierce, devouring kiss, then she took his face between both her hands. Leaning back slightly against his arm, her melting blue eyes gazing deeply into his, his wife replied in a shaky voice, "I think, my lord, I love you more.”

Judith McNaught

About This Quote

Source Novel: 'The Promise' by Judith McNaught, 1996

A lover expresses deep, desperate love, merging physical and emotional intimacy.

In simple terms: Intense love expressed through physical closeness.

Key Takeaway

Communicate love with both words and touch.

Themes

love intimacy passion

Mood

dramatic intense

Type

romantic emotional

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • creative writing
  • relationship building

Key Concepts

romantic literature emotional expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance passion and safety?
  • What role does vulnerability play in love?
A Different Perspective

The intensity may feel unrealistic or overly dramatic.

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