Offensive, no. Mortifying, yes.

“I expect she'll walk down the aisle to her groom with a book in her pocket.”

“Please don’t be angry with him. My mither didn’t love him, and he’s still tryin…”

“Crying had made her want a shoulder on which to rest her head, arms to hold her…”

“Rafe hadn't sworn in front of a lady since he was fifteen and said something un…”