Quotes from Elaine Coffman

It pained her deeply to realize Alysandir wasn't her romantic hero she had pegged him to be. In truth he was no more attainable than her dreams of Mr. Darcy. – Isobella Douglas

Keep looking at me like that, and I'll change my mind. Forbidden fruit tastes sweetest. - Alysandir Mackinnon

Sybilla poked her head inside. "We should go down to the hall now or risk Alysandir's displeasure.

She put her hand to her head and was about to plead a headache when she glanced at Barbra, who gave her a look that said, I wouldn't if I were you...

Just what do you want?" Her answer had been, My very own Mr. Darcy. And hadn't she wished for a "darkly handsome man, heroic, upstanding, and moral, with a heart filled to overflowing with love to her rescue and sweep her off her feet?" She nodded to herself. Yes, I did. And didn't that fit Alysandir, right down to the rescue and sweeping her off her feet and into his arms? – Isobella Douglas

To find Mr. Darcy, she would have to go back in time… – Isobella Douglas

She carried herself like a queen,: gracefully, regal, and dignified. She was all woman and every inch a lady, and he had never seen her equal, not even in Paris. He was thinking she would make the perfect mistress, but at the same time, he wonder if she would accept such a role. Beautiful, arousing, and complicated meant nothing but trouble.-Alysandir

Ye belong to me," he said, whispering the words against her mouth, "only ye refuse to admit it, even to yerself. But ye will. One day, Ye will. - Alysandir Mackinnon

You love her and deal with her in all honesty. You earn her trust. And then you trust the Almighty, who made women the way they are, believing that He knew what he was doing.

it is always better to count your blessings instead of airing your complaints; wisdom doesn't come cheap; nothing is impossible to a willing heart; and love is never afraid of giving too much.