“How do you feel? she asked, trying to fluff his pillow. Other than terrible, I mean.He moved his head slightly to the side. It seemed to be a sickly interpretation of a shrug.Of course youre feelin...”

“Well, she finally said, hes coming back shortly, so you are absolved of your responsibilities. No. The word came from him like an oath, emerging from the very core of his being. She looked at him i...”

“If you do not apologize to Lady Honoria, Marcus said, his voice so mild as to be terrifying, I will kill you.There was a collective gasp, and Daisy faked a swoon, sliding elegantly into Iris, who p...”

“You are always looking at people like this. And then she made a face, one he couldnt possibly begin to describe.If I ever look like that, he said dryly, precisely like that, to be more precise, I g...”

“Thank you, she whispered, sending up a quick prayer for his continued recovery.Youre welcome, Marcus murmured.Honoria let out a little shriek of surprise, jumping back nearly a foot.Sorry, he said,...”

“The youngest one, she interrupted. The youngest son, I mean. The one who is unmarried.I know who he is.Very well, then. What is wrong with him? At that she cocked her head to the side and waited ex...”

“Every great love starts with a great story...”

“I knew, in the silence that followed, that anything could happen here. It might be too late: again, I might have missed my chance. But I would at least know I tried, that I took my heart and extend...”

“You know what charm is: a way of getting the answer yes without having asked any clear question.”