38 Quotes by Erica Ridley

Ravenwood ran a hand through his wavy chestnut hair, upsetting the careful work of his valet. Or not. Given the popularity of the “frightened owl” hairstyle today, Amelia couldn’t fathom much effort being involved at all.

From the second Edmund burst into the ceremony, she'd no longer wanted to be a duchess. She just wanted Edmund. Seeing his face had been like being flooded with magic. He was sunshine and sultry nights. Laughter and sensuous kisses. The other half of her heart.

He couldn't walk away. Not when the wallflower needed rescuing. His dratted Achilles' heel, no matter how disastrous the outcome tended to be.

Who we are at any given moment is a combination of our past experiences, present situation, and potential future.

His problem was the innocent, unmarried, unaccompanied maiden seated in the parlor of an infamous, immoral, cynical ex-soldier.

Everybody carried their unique hopes, dreams, and passions in their hearts. The trick was finding someone who shared them. Or would at least listen.

I may be dead inside, but I’m more than alive enough for you.” He gripped her chin and covered her mouth with his.

She would’ve made an excellent pirate.

Masquerades are frivolous, scandalous – ” “Scandalous?” “People in costume lose their minds completely. The ‘ladies,’ if there are any, have been known to be free with their favors and dampen their gowns to make them more transparent – ” “I did bring a bowl of water, in case you wished to blend with the masses.