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“I must be besotted,” he said evenly. “I have the imbecilic idea that you’re the prettiest girl I’ve ever seen. Except for your coiffure,” he added, with a disgusted glance at the coils and plumes and pearls. “That is ghastly.” She scowled. “Your romantic effusions leave me breathless.”

Quote by Loretta Chase

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Loretta Chase is an American author renowned for her romance novels. Born in 1949, she began writing in 1981 and has since published numerous works. Chase's novels are celebrated for their in-depth historical research and intricate character development. Her writing has garnered her numerous awards in the romance genre, and she has a dedicated following both in the United States and around the world. more

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