390 Quotes by Tessa Dare

But when the sun goes down? We’re all just stumbling through the darkness, trying to outlast another night.

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that a titled man in possession of a fortune should steer clear of me.

He had to feel those lips on him again. Had. To. This wasn’t a mild expression of preference. This was an imperative. His body was insistent. To continue his existence on this earth, he now needed the following: food, water, shelter, clothing, and Minerva Highwood’s lips.

People toss around the words ‘loyal’ and ‘kindhearted’ as though they’re common qualities. But they aren’t. They’re so rare.

Anne Barton is a delightful new voice in historical romance! Once She Was Tempted is a charming read, with characters who are easy to love – a wounded earl and a determined heroine whose heart won’t be denied.

People want to leave a mark on the world,” Alex said. “It’s human nature. Some are remembered by their accomplishments, or their virtues. Others live on through their children.” She trailed her fingers over Daisy’s back as she strolled by. “And if he has none of those to leave behind, a man carves his name into the wall. We all want to be remembered.

The dark scares you because it seems boundless. But it isn’t as vast as it seems. You can explore it, learn the shape of it, take its measure – just as you can see a room with your eyes. You have your hands, nose, ears.

And before we begin, I should like one thing noted. I knew you had Secret Pain.

A kilt isna a skirt. ‘Tis an entirely different thing.