A man might engage in flirtation with distinterest, even disdain. But he never teases without affection.

Tessa Dare

Stichwörter: sweet



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Why didn't God apportion fine looks in equal accordance with deserving personalities? A horrid man ought to be horrid looking.

Tessa Dare

Stichwörter: personalities looks horrid



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Dedication: For librarians and booksellers everywhere, who gather books and build shelters for tender souls.

Tessa Dare

Stichwörter: librarians dedication booksellers



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You're an intensely attractive woman. You do know that, don't you?" To her silence, he replied, "You'd believe me if you could see yourself."

"I have seen myself. That's the snag, you see."

He shook his head. "No, no. Not in a mirror. I know how mirrors work. They're all in league with the cosmetics trade. They tell a woman lies. Drawing her gaze from one imagined flaw to another, until all she sees is a constellation of imperfections. If you could get outside yourself, borrow my eyes for just an instant...There's only beauty.

Tessa Dare

Stichwörter: perception mirrors



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I know how mirrors work. They're all in league with the cosmetics trade. They tell a woman lies. Drawing her gaze from one imagined flaw to another, until all she sees is a constellation of imperfections. If you could get outside yourself, borrow my eyes for just an instant... There is only beauty.

Tessa Dare

Stichwörter: perception love self-esteem beauty



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Griff had never been the fanciful sort, even as a boy. When he was with Pauline, the world was different. She forced him to see things through fresh eyes. Suddenly his library was the eighth wonder of the world, and Corinthian columns merited blasphemy. A ferry across the Thames was an epic journey, and a kiss . . . a kiss was everything.

Tessa Dare

Stichwörter: love historical-romance



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Her,” he said. “I’ll take her.

Tessa Dare

Stichwörter: historical-romance



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Don’t. Don’t play that game.” His brow pressed to hers. “When I heard you cry out . . . it was like a saber to the gut. I wanted to die.

Tessa Dare

Stichwörter: love historical-romance



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Is that what he was initiating, then? Playing roles? The libertine duke and the naughty serving girl? Well... After about two seconds' pause, Pauline decided she could get inspired for that.

Tessa Dare


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Until this evening, then' Delacre gathered his things and sketched a quick bow. 'I must be going. I like to wear out at least three welcomes before teatime. Otherwise, the day feels wasted.

Tessa Dare


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