“Tis a sad day when ye ha' t' pinch yerself t' see if ye're awake or in th' midst o' a night terror. 'Tis a really sad day when ye have t' pinch yerself twice." Old woman Nora to her three wee granddaughters on a cold winter's night” IfsNightThreeColdWinterTerrorAwakeMidstOld WomanReally SadGranddaughterWinter ColdSad DayNight Terrors Author:Karen Hawkins
“Could he be naked beneath his breeches? They seemed molded to him, outlining the powerful lines of his thighs and the swell just above— Oh, God. She closed her eyes. She’d been looking at his—Not only was it rude, but it had sent an amazing tingle through her, almost as if she’d touched it. “Fiona, if you ever look at me like that again, I will not be held responsible for what I do.” Jack was so close that she could feel his breath on her temple. “Do you understand?” IfsFeelsLooksEyeLinesPowerfulBreathsResponsibleNakedTouchedTemplesHer EyesRudeLook At MeThighsOutlining Book:How to Abduct a Highland Lord Source: How to Abduct a Highland Lord
“I’ve often thought it unfair that women are expected to stay at home when there’s a fight to be won. If a woman has the strength to bear a child, she can swing a sword as well as any man.” IfsMenWellsChildrenHomeFightingBearsExpectedSwingsUnfairStrong WomenStay At HomeInspirational Strong WomenStrong Women And LoveImages Of Strong WomenFunny Strong Women Author:Karen Hawkins
“Her honor will come to no harm at my hands,” Jack said. “’Tis not her honor but her tender heart that I worry about,” Alexander said. “She’s a delicate lass,” Hugh added. “Aye,” said Gregor. “A Scottish rose.” “Your tender, delicate rose had me ambushed, knocked unconscious, and forced to wed,” Jack ground out. “Facts you all know, if you’ve spoken to Hamish.” Dougal grinned, his teeth flashing whitely. “She has the devil’s own temper, our Fiona does.” IfsKnowsHeartDoeSaidFactsHandsWorryHonorDevilRoseHarmTeethUnconsciousTemperDelicateScottishTender Hearts Book:How to Abduct a Highland Lord Source: How to Abduct a Highland Lord
“I've never found it helpful to treat fate with a gentle hand. Everytime I've stroked, hopin' fer a favor, she's slapped me hand and laughed at me. If ye want something, take fate by the throat and shake it out o' her.” IfsWantHandsFoundFateTreatsFavorsGentleShakesHelpfulThroatLaughedWant Something Book:Sleepless in Scotland Source: Sleepless in Scotland
