Quotes from Karen Hawkins

We see the world in terms of history, not money. That's the main difference between us and the rest of the world - we appreciate man's foibles, passions, and beliefs, while the rest of the world appreciates their coins.

It took all of her moral strength not to kick him—just a little—while he was so conveniently at her feet.

Shoes really did lead the perfect life. They were polished and taken care of and not expected to do anything more painful than occasionally step in a bit of mud or a rare puddle. She'd wager her shoes never wished they could just disappear.

Jack took the note: My lord, Lady Kincaid announced she would be out this evening. When I asked where, she said she was going "carousing." That is a direct quote. Please advise. Devonsgate.

He can cook? In a manner of speaking, Mrs. Treadwell said, cheerfully. What manner of speaking is that?

we are all wont to make mistakes, but if we learn from each trick, each error, and refuse to allow it to happen again, then the experience is not a loss, but a lifelong gain. Our pride may sting for the moment, but our future will be the better for it.

There comes a time in every endeavor when one must take fate by the lapels and explain the need for urgency.

Innocent and virtuous, she represented the exact type of female he avoided... God, she was a taking thing, even for an avaricious reformer.

Never underestimate the power of a bossy woman.

Sometimes you have to grab life by the horns and ride it,even if it tries to throw you.

If sarcasm were gold, she would have just made her fortune.

Stop flirting. With you, every sentence is an offer. "And with you, every sentence is a challenge.

But what if we find we don't suit? Then ye'll do as the rest o' us and work at suiting.

Fighting lets ye both say wha' needs to be said. Just be sure you fight clean, and dinna bring up old hurts or blame one another.

It does not pay to be possessive of a man determined to remain free.

Stop looking as if you'd like to toss me from the window. Give me a hug, and go on to your dinner guest.

No woman worth her salt would listen to a proposal without the word 'love' in it.

Knowledge and action combined can win over any adversity known to man.

There's always hope. And when that fails, there's guile and wile.

The school won't let them hang pictures of bare-chested men in their lockers, so she and her friends cut out little outfits for them.

Dementia was an unforgiving illness, one that stole hope and crumbled pride.

So all we know about Hugh MacLean is that his financial situation is unclear, he has an unknown number of illegitimate children, and the family curse is true. I've caught quiet a prize!

Life is full of surprises and not all of them are good.

Good God, what happened to ye? Shelton dropped the bucket of water he was carrying, unmindful that it spilled across the barn floor. I fell. Dougal picked up a brush and began to groom Poseidon. Shelton gave a silent whistle. Fell into what? A hammer? Something like that.