Skip to content

Historical-romance Quote by Tessa Dare

Download Open image

““Everything in his life backfired. First that rocket at Waterloo. Then his engagement. Now this whole blasted arrangement with Emma. Despite the supposedly impersonal nature of their marriage, she was slowly working her way under his skin, under his scars. If not deeper.””

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.8 out of 5 (4 ratings)

Historical-romance Life Nature

More by Tessa Dare

“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…

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…

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.”…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Image

Explore all 472 Tessa Dare quotes

More Historical-romance quotes

“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…

Image

“I know a feeling like that only comes once in a lifetime, and I think you should follow your heart’s desires. I believe in…

Image

“Then, as now, there were always girls who were overlooked and ignored by gentlemen who really should have known better.”

Image

“Whatever befalls us, we will endure it together. I clutch my longbow and dagger close to my side. My last thoughts linger on my…

Image

“I've tried to deny it even to myself... My heart and soul are filled with you.”

Image

“Altogether, the first glimpse of his bride-which should have come as no surprise to Alex, standing there looking so lean and handsome himself-nearly brought…

Melissa de la Cruz

Image

“Grief is like an ocean. It comes in waves - some waves are bigger than others and you cannot prepare for it.”

Image

“You thought I was peculiar,” she said in a muffled voice. His mouth brushed the edge of her ear and settled against her neck.…

Image

“Just say, dakhilak.” Without hesitation, “Dakhilak.” He nodded. Her accent was getting no better. “Now, you can never take it back.” “Well, what does…

Image

“What the dev— er, deuce did you do that for? It hurt!” “Good,” said the angel. “I was afraid these new shoes would not…

Image

“The sun glanced off a long, wicked looking knife in the Comanche's grip. At least Cash wouldn't have long to mourn. The other Indians…

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…

Image

Browse all 464 Historical-romance quotes