“People do understand the language of the heart, you know, even if the head does not always comprehend it.” LoveHeartRomancePassionRomanticRegency RomanceRegency Book:The Proposal Source: The Proposal
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“Well,' Frederick had said, 'I will see what can be arranged, Archie. But I will not have the girl frightened or compromised.' 'You sound like a grandfather who has raised fifteen daughters and is now starting on his granddaughters, Freddie,' Lord Archibald had said. 'It is most disconcerting.” HumorRomanceDialogueRegency RomanceRegencyWitty BanterMary BaloghDancing With Clara Book:Dancing with Clara Source: Dancing with Clara
“I am still not used to being the possessor of such a grand title. I believe I shall have to start wearing a purple satin turban and carrying a lorgnette.” HumorRomanceFashionDialogueRegency RomanceRegencyWitty BanterMary BaloghDancing With Clara Book:Dancing with Clara Source: Dancing with Clara
“His friend laughed. 'You missed your calling, Freddie,' he said. 'You should have been one of the aforementioned clergy. Is this what marriage does to you? One shudders at the very idea.” HumorRomanceMarriageDialogueCynicismClergyRegency RomanceRegencyWitty BanterMary BaloghDancing With Clara Book:Dancing with Clara Source: Dancing with Clara