“Madelyne, we're married now. 'Tis a usual occurrence to bed one's wife on the wedding night.”

“I've just vowed my love for you. Have you nothing to say in return?" Duncan asked."Thank you, husband.”

“You take my heart with you, my loving captor." "Nay, Madelyne. I am your captive in body and soul.”

“You're taller than I am, but I'm stronger, and meaner right this minute than you could ever imagine" - Lady Madelyne.”

“You're bruised, as ugly as one of your Cyclops, and I can barely stand to look at you." - Duncan to Madelyne.”

“I am ever a gentle maiden," she shouted. "Damn if I'm not.”

“And if you ever - and I do mean ever - try to leave me, Im goin with you.”

“..he wanted her.And at another time, as another man, he would have her. Without hesitation. As lover. . . as more.”

“Annabelle gave him a chiding smile. If youre implying that Im spoiled, I assure you that I am not.You should be. His warm gaze slid over her pink-tinted face and slender upper body, then sought her...”

“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.”