Marrying Winterborne Quotes
"It's a longing for something that was lost, or never existed. You feel it for a person or a place, or a time in your life... it's a sadness of the soul."
"Hiraeth calls to a Welshman even when he's closest to happiness, reminding him that he's incomplete."
"Since the day I was born. But not when I'm with you. That's why I want to marry you."
"I would rather marry you. It will be an adventure."
"I would begin by teaching you a Welsh word. Hiraeth. There's no equivalent in English."
"A woman should have choices other than to marry or live with her family."
"I'll trust you more after we sleep together."
"You just exchanged a costly ring for one that is only a fraction of its value. It's a bad bargain, it is. You should demand something to make up the difference."
"I don’t judge the worth of something by how much it actually costs."
"To me it’s the most valuable. I never judge the worth of something by how much it actually costs."
"I approve wholeheartedly. A woman should have choices other than to marry or live with her family."
"Spending a few hours alone with you will destroy her honor. I will have your word, sir, that you intend to redeem it afterward."
"I’ve asked for a tray of betrothal rings. But I can’t redeem her honor unless I ruin it first."
"I remember that I was burning with fever. And there was a killing pain from my leg. Then I heard your voice, and felt your cool hand on my head."
"I’ve never fought sleep as fiercely as I did at that moment, trying to stay awake in your arms."
"You weren’t a stranger, you were a family friend."
"Undergarments and hosiery, second floor, department twenty-three."
"I’ve never bought clothing from a department store."
"The sewing is done by women who support themselves and their families."
"Why—" She stopped, shrinking away as he unhooked the lowest fastening on the front of her corset. "Oh please don’t."
"I’ll be gentle with you, cariad. I promise to cause you as little pain as possible."
"Damn it, don’t women talk about these things?"
"They’re sold in the store’s apothecary department."
"One day, after I was married and shared a bed with my husband, the bleeding would stop for a time, and a baby would grow."
"But she mentioned nothing about how babies are made in the first place?"
"Are all young women of high rank kept so ignorant about such matters?"
"It’s for the husband to decide what his bride should know, and instruct her on the wedding night."
"My God. I can’t decide which of them to pity more."
"It might be best if I explain as we go along, aye?"
"Ever hear the expression ‘bald as a badger’s arse’?"
"You were made for pleasure, cariad. No part of you is shameful."
"Especially not this sweet place . . . ah, you’re so pretty here. Like one of your orchids."
"How do you feel about those Hammersmith shares now that you’re at my mercy?"
"You remind me of a rough and tumble lad I once knew on High Street."
"I doubt I would win, Mr. Severin. But I would at least make it difficult for you."
"No, this can’t wait. Tell Quincy to bring hot water and a towel. I’ll scrub off what I can here."
"You know of the prejudice against my kind. People who believe the Welsh are morally backward, lazy... even unclean."
"I’ll be a Winterborne. They should worry about what I’ll think of them."
"My first concern will be to keep my husband happy."
"You’ll have your work cut out for you, wife."
"After I’ve put it off for as long as possible."
"She’ll think you’re too pretty. And too soft."
"Otherwise you couldn’t manage me half so well."
"No one ever thinks their own behavior is immoral, only other people’s."
"Clapped in the stocks, merely for breaking the Sabbath?"
"I would like to speak privately with Quincy."
"You must never say a word to him, or to anyone."
"No greater enemy of virtue than a charming Welshman."
"I wish we were going with you," Pandora said unsteadily.
"How have you come to be so informed on the subject?" she asked.
"A man is not entitled to be called a father merely because he once had a well-timed spasm of the loins."
"The world is unkind to women. Our futures are founded on sand."
"It’s often said that a woman’s weapon is her tongue . . . but it’s far from our only one."
"If allowing him liberties will bind him closer to you and make the marriage more of a certainty, I am willing to look the other way."
"I would prefer that you not mention this letter to anyone."
"I need help with a private matter. I thought you would be the best person to approach, as the situation is . . . complicated."
"It exists at a level of human misery that would prove very distressing to someone who has led a sheltered life."
"The sound of her laughter, Helen thought, was more beautiful than any music."
"Forgiveness! No virtue surer brings its own reward."
"You’re my entire world, cariad. My heart only beats as an echo of yours."
"Because you’re my entire world, cariad. My heart only beats as an echo of yours."
"Love me for who I am . . . just as I love you for who you are . . . and our bond will last until the stars lose their shining."
"I’ve just received news from town regarding your son."
"The rest of the world can wait," Sebastian said firmly. "I’m going to debauch you for the ten thousandth time, Evie—and for once, I want you to pay attention."