Candice Hern > Quotes

“All romantic novels end the same way, but it's the process of getting there that provides all the enjoyment.”
― Candice Hern, A Proper Companion

“I have lived with your stubborn male pride for some time now,” she said in a soft voice, enunciating each word slowly and deliberately. “And I have never complained. I allowed my deep affection for you—my love for you—to blind me to your weaknesses. I had always thought you so wonderful, so perfect, and I wanted so much for you to feel something of that for me, too. But I am tired of trying to make you care. I am tired of doing everything your way. I am tired of having my own feelings ignored. I am just…tired.”
― Candice Hern, Once a Gentleman

“I consider myself a good Christian. I go to church every Sunday. I do charitable work. I am kind to children and animals. I don’t lie, cheat, or steal. I believe I am a good person. And I will not be thought sinful simply because I take pleasure in the man I love.”
― Candice Hern, Lady Be Bad

“You are more than worthy of any man’s attention, my girl. To be perfectly honest, I don’t think he is worthy of your attention. I may not like him, but it is not my place to judge your heart’s desire.”
― Candice Hern, Desperate Measures

“She would hate for a general expectation to arise, forcing him into a situation he did not want, even if she wanted it desperately.”
― Candice Hern, Desperate Measures

“One cannot hold onto the past forever, after all.”
― Candice Hern, In the Thrill of the Night

“She might never eat again. But she could happily sit there and watch him dine. Or watch him do anything. Dear God, she was lost to him.”
― Candice Hern, Desperate Measures

“I know my duty, Will. I wish it were otherwise.’ She gave a little cry. ‘Oh, you cannot know how much I wish it!”
― Candice Hern, Lady Ann's Excellent Adventure

“Whatever fool claimed females to be the weaker sex never met my sister.”
― Candice Hern, The Best Intentions

“She had discovered that loving an imperfect, all-too-human man was a far more profound experience than loving a perfect idol.”
― Candice Hern, Once a Gentleman

“Never say 'never,' my dear. It saves a great deal of embarrassing explanation later.”
― Candice Hern, Lady Be Bad

“My girl, you are so sad.’ His eyes were filled with concern. ‘Is it the marriage? Is it so distasteful to you that you had to run away?”
― Candice Hern, Lady Ann's Excellent Adventure

“Geoffrey tore his gaze from the other couple and returned his attention to Lydia with a smile so beguiling it poured over her like warm honey.”
― Candice Hern, Desperate Measures

“Hannah's words had embarrassed both of them. It would be best to change the subject.
"Let us go inside, shall we?" he said.
Still blushing, she preceded him into the church.
"Apparently, God is not going to be cooperative," she muttered under her breath, "and strike me dead on the spot.”
― Candice Hern, The Best Intentions

“Because a happy worker is a more productive worker?”
― Candice Hern, Once a Gentleman

“Love on one side only is almost as worse than no love at all.”
― Candice Hern, Once a Gentleman

“To forgive is one thing," she said at last. "To forget is nearly impossible.”
― Candice Hern, The Best Intentions

“Lydia supposed she ought to glance over at Lord Tennison now and then, just to maintain the charade, but she only had eyes for one man, and she was dancing with him.”
― Candice Hern, Desperate Measures

“It really was me at Ossing. And it was wonderful. You smelled as sweet as these flowers. I love you.”
― Candice Hern, In the Thrill of the Night

“I have not grown younger or more biddable.  But I realize now that when there is love, any obstacle can be faced.”
― Candice Hern, Just One of Those Flings

“I have a soft spot in my heart for rogues," she continued. "They are so much more honest in their approach to life than the usual paragons of propriety. Those sober, proper gentlemen more often than not harbor cold hearts and dark secrets.”
― Candice Hern, A Change of Heart

“We cannot assume that the things we want today will make sense for us tomorrow.”
― Candice Hern, Just One of Those Flings

“I will welcome any time I can spend with you, but especially twirling about the floor in your arms.”
― Candice Hern, Desperate Measures

“not backward. They cannot change the past, but they can shape a new future.”
― Candice Hern, Lady Be Bad

“last,”
― Candice Hern, A Garden Folly

“That in the end, beauty does not matter.  Character is more important.”
― Candice Hern, Just One of Those Flings

“no expectations meant no disappointments.”
― Candice Hern, A Change of Heart

“[…] I have been rather sheltered, you know.’ Will nodded and smiled. ‘As all respectable young ladies should be. […]”
― Candice Hern, Lady Ann's Excellent Adventure

“Thank you for defending my honor. It was rather… thrilling.”
― Candice Hern, Lady Ann's Excellent Adventure

“And you are both to me.  And everything.  Friend and lover.  Soul mate.  Partner.  Love of my life.  Everything.”
― Candice Hern, In the Thrill of the Night