How is it you’ve never married?” A soft splash. “It’s an easy enough thing. Every morning I wake up, go about my day, and return to bed at night with…

- Tessa Dare

Cleverness is like rouge - liberal application makes a woman look common and desperate. Wit is knowing how to apply it.

- Tessa Dare

What on earth are you wearing? Did you take orders in a convent since we spoke last? Little Sisters of the Drab and Homely.

- Tessa Dare

Oh no. Don't smile. You'll kill me. I stop breathing when you smile.

- Tessa Dare

Is it truly so unfathomable, that an imperfect girl might be perfectly loved?

- Tessa Dare

He kissed her. Without warning, without permission. Without even deciding to do it, but simply because he couldn't have done anything else. He needed…

- Tessa Dare

The pain of an injury is over in seconds. Everything that comes after is the pain of getting well." He gave her a heartfelt look, full of apology. "I…

- Tessa Dare

You are a sweet man." -"God, there it is." He flopped back on the bed, as if shot through the heart. "Repeat that to anyone, and I will have you brou…

- Tessa Dare

Dedication: For all the girls who walk and read at the same time.

- Tessa Dare