Quotes from Karen Hawkins

I plan on flirting shamelessly, so it's a good thing you'll be up here. Flirt? Naturally, I have to distract him while he's playing, and what better way than with a casual flirtation? Distract him some other way! What other way? I don't know.You could...you could drop something on him. Red squinted thoughtfully. Yes! Scald him with tea. During a game? I want him to finish playing, not leap up and run from the room. Then think of something else.

My marriage to Kincaid is a bit more complicated than I thought. There are certain things we don't agree on, and—" "You wish to change his mind about something," Gregor finished. "How did you know?" "I've noticed that women often have a desire to change men, even the ones they love." "I've noticed that, too." Dougal frowned.

Gregor, have you ever been in love? No, I've never been that foolish.

This is the woman I'm t' marry! Where have ye been all me life, me love? And without a blink, I replied, Don't start with me, ye scoundrel! If ye come with an empty purse, ye can leave now, fer I'd rather be unwed than unfed.

I want this chimney to smoke worse than Lucifer's own fire. Let's add another brick to be certain. Dougal stiffened. He'd thought they were repairing the chimney, but they wanted it to smoke. What in the hell was going on?

It's funny how many little things you get used to - attached to, even - and never realize until you travel abroad and those things are not available.

Blast the man! How dare he pack his bags and ride away after all the work she'd done! Worse, how dare he do it while looking so damned appealing?

A woman with a voice like that should have the face of an angel, the body of a Greek sculpture, and the skills of a courtesan. Chances were, she was a haggard old crone. The hulking workman began to gather his tools. I hope ye and yer pa know what ye're doin'. Fop or no, no man takes well to losin' his belongings. Psht , the woman said airily. It's not as if we plan on knocking him in the head and peeling his pockets. That was something,at least, Dougal thought grimly.

Every day stole away more of her presence, leaving in its place faint wisps of memories devoid of color, scent, and sound.

Ah, lassies, be sure ye make good decisions, firm and fast. Those who don't know what they want get what they deserve. OLD WOMAN NORA OF LOCH LOMOND TO HER THREE WEE GRANDDAUGHTERS ONE COLD NIGHT

Sometimes the little things are the big things.

In fact, you could almost hold that no man is perfect until he meets the right woman.

Mother always said he was like a lake, calm on the surface though a powerful current rumbled beneath. Tristan, meanwhile, was the ocean—his feelings frothed and foamed on the surface, crashing like waves into every situation.

I suppose you heard him yelling as the doctor set his leg. I never knew there were so many rude words in the English language. Or French, German, Italian, Latin,or....there was another language I didn't quite recognize. Greek.

If there's one thing you taught me, it's to never trust an answer that's actually another question.

It makes me wonder which tendencies are decided by birth, and which by desire.

I'm very happy that you're following your dreams. I've discovered that they fragile things and must be fed if they are to live long enough to turn into reality. There are only two things that will feed a dream: action and honesty. If you are honest enough to face your dream, with all its limitations, and willing to take whatever action is necessary to make up for those limitations, then there is a good chance you will be one of the few to succeed.

When you get to Lady Kincaid's house, don't leave until you've had a chance to talk to the man, even if you have to drag him by the ear. It may take a bit of persistence. Sophie grinned, feeling better already. That I have in abundance.

I don't need a hero. I was blessed with a large amount of common sense, which is of infinitely more use than a man.

it's sad day when you forget your purpose in life.

My dear brother, never allow a woman to hold all of the cards.

I am quite out of patience with him. Fiona Kincaid set her teacup on the small tray with a decided click. Dougal's been in a horrid temper since he arrived. I like him better this way, Fiona's handsome husband retorted. He barely said a word over breakfast. She gave an exasperated sigh. I'm surprised you two don't get along better, as you're very similar. Jack's flat stare made her add hastily, In some things. In very few things.

You can get lost, pretending to be someone you're not.

You don't have to say a thing except yes. You don't have to do anything, either, I'm quite willing to plan it all. You? Yes me. You'd plan all of it? Even the wedding? Why not? You don't even like to plan your own breakfast. He grinned. You mean more to me tban bacon. More than [i]bacon?[/i] I'm honored. You should be, my foolish pea brain.