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“Instead, find something a little happier to consider so that you might look out at the snow and find a contentment there. Else I fear that you shall never see the beauty that is before you.”
― Rose Pearson, A Christmas Match

“She smiled. “You need not reassure me, Stafford,” she whispered softly, her hands now resting on his shoulders. “But if you do not kiss me soon, I think I shall go quite mad!”
― Rose Pearson, A Past to Forget

“your”
― Rose Pearson, The Duke's Daughters Series

“where she would spend most of her days alone and only be in her husband’s company whenever he desired it, did not seem to Joy to be a very pleasant circumstance. That would be very dull indeed, would it not? Her existence would become small, insignificant, and utterly banal, and that was certainly not the future Joy wanted for herself.”
― Rose Pearson, The Wallflower's Unseen Charm

“You are not as any other lady of my acquaintance. There was nothing of derision or worry or even disgust in your eyes. You saw my scar, and you accepted it without question and without judgment.”
― Rose Pearson, A Past to Forget

“I should very much like it if Lady Moore becomes aware that I know all about her little scheme.”
― Rose Pearson, A Past to Forget

“for given he had not yet returned the betrothal agreement to her father, there seemed to be no eagerness on his part to do so or to proceed with their engagement. Mayhap, now that he was of a great and high title, he might find himself a little more interested in the young ladies of the ton and would not feel the need to sign the betrothal agreement at all. It might all come to a very satisfactory close, and she could have the freedom she had always expected. “Augusta!” Lady Elmsworth’s voice was sharp, as though she knew precisely what it was Augusta was thinking. “You will make sure that all of your attention is on your betrothed this evening. Do you understand me?” “We are not betrothed yet, Mama,” Augusta replied a little tartly. “Therefore, I cannot show him any specific attention for fear of what others might say.” She arched one eyebrow and looked at her mother as she turned around, aware she was irritating her parent but finding a dull sense of satisfaction in her chest. “Once the agreement has been sent to Papa, then, of course, I shall do my duty.” She dropped into a quick curtsy, her eyes low and her expression demure, but it did not fool Lady Elmsworth. “You had best be very careful with your behavior this evening, Augusta,” she exclaimed, practically throwing herself from her chair as she rose to her feet, her cheeks a little pink and her eyes blazing with an unexpressed frustration.”
― Rose Pearson, Wed in Disgrace

“I love you. Most passionately. My heart shall never be the same again.”
― Rose Pearson, A Past to Forget

“Your cousin, Lady Judith, and her mother are standing over there and I am doing my best to avoid them.”
― Rose Pearson, The Wallflower's Unseen Charm

“A gentleman who declares himself to be so fond of his betrothed but is yet willing to behave most inappropriately with the other young ladies present is no gentleman at all.” His”
― Rose Pearson, The Hidden Governess

“For example, Miss Brooks, I do not think you are at all plain.”
― Rose Pearson, A Past to Forget

“settle”
― Rose Pearson, Mending the Duke

“Kensington”
― Rose Pearson, Landon House Boxset

“within her gaze. “You were quite furious!” “As you ought to be also,” Lady”
― Rose Pearson, Convenient Arrangements Collection

“I mean every word, Miss Brooks. I think you quite lovely, in all respects—whether you are stubborn or not.”
― Rose Pearson, A Past to Forget

“Miss”
― Rose Pearson, A Rogue's Flower