Brenda Hiatt > Quotes

“Books were so much easier to relate to than people.”
― Brenda Hiatt, Starstruck

“Kindness isn't so difficult, when the object is worthy.”
― Brenda Hiatt, Rogue's Honor

“It's not like she actually said I couldn't go. She just lectured me a little—about what boys like you expect from girls like me." I slanted a teasing glance up at him. What had gotten into me, that I was suddenly so comfortable, so brave, around him? He laughed out loud, a delicious sound. "Boys like me? You can tell her I don't expect anything at all. Though—" He went suddenly serious— "I may hope, a little." I discovered I wasn't quite brave enough to ask what he hoped, though the intensity in his eyes gave me a clue. My heart started beating faster.”
― Brenda Hiatt, Starstruck

“Man, can you two even tell the rest of the world exists when you look at each other like that?" With an effort, I made myself focus on her, and on her words. "What? I mean, um, no, we didn't fight. And . . . no. At least, I can't.”
― Brenda Hiatt, Starstruck

“As he lowered his lips to mine—slowly, this time—I let my eyes flutter closed. And at the first touch of his mouth, all my nervousness magically disappeared. He felt wonderful. Amazing. Impossibly fabulous. Without even thinking about it, I slid my hands up his shoulders, and at the same time I felt his arms come around my waist. His lips were firm, warm . . . perfect. I thought I might just die from happiness. Even though it was about five times longer than our first kiss, it was still over way too soon. With obvious reluctance, he pulled away, then planted one last feather-light kiss on the corner of my mouth before straightening up. "If I don't have the best game of my life now, it'll be a miracle.”
― Brenda Hiatt, Starstruck

“She still doesn't trust my motives?" He was grinning now.”
― Brenda Hiatt, Starstruck

“Guess you can take the girl off the Earth but you can’t take the Earth out of the girl. Not completely, anyway.”
― Brenda Hiatt, Starbound

“English was the only class I felt like I might be able to keep up with him, since I'd always been a big reader. Books were so much easier to relate to than people.”
― Brenda Hiatt, Starstruck

“So, you want to see the house?" he asked, standing up. "Sure. Any cool futuristic gizmos you can show me? Food replicators or a holodeck or something?" "Funny. It's not Star Trek.”
― Brenda Hiatt, Starstruck

“Don’t lose sight of the goal”
― Brenda Hiatt, Starbound

“I never would have believed a guy—any guy—could affect me like this.”
― Brenda Hiatt, Starstruck

“I was in love. That truth hit me with a flash of light—then an audible boom. And some distant rumbling. Oh. It was just a thunderstorm.”
― Brenda Hiatt, Starstruck

“I admitted, still drinking in his eyes, his amazing face. I never seemed to get enough of that.”
― Brenda Hiatt, Starstruck

“and”
― Brenda Hiatt, Scandalous Virtue

“admiration —and surprise. It was nearly unheard of for a woman to hold property, he knew, even a woman of her rank and independence. "And you feel”
― Brenda Hiatt, Rogue's Honor

“this is Jewel, Indiana. Nothing ever happens here.” Not strictly true, since I had almost been killed here just last month,”
― Brenda Hiatt, Starcrossed

“As the carriage rumbled northwards, Ellie began to plan how she might impress upon Forrest that he would be as happy with her as she knew she would be with him. She was not beautiful, she knew, or especially accomplished, but she and the Earl appeared to have many common interests. Surely that must count for something! He seemed to enjoy her company. She refused to put too much hope in that one kiss they had shared, despite the tingle that still ran through her at the memory. It might have meant nothing at all to him, she reminded herself.

Briefly, she even considered the idea of trapping him into marriage, which would be absurdly easy across the border, but quickly discarded it. No, she had to know first what his feelings for her were. If he regarded her merely as a friend, as she suspected, he would never forgive her for such a step —and that would certainly not be conducive to a happy marriage.”
― Brenda Hiatt, Lord Dearborn's Destiny

“Whether he was really a Martian or really crazy barely even mattered. He was still incredible. And I was head over heels in love with him.”
― Brenda Hiatt, Starstruck

“Ever the optimist, Rosie," said Ellie wryly. "For myself, I'd as soon be out of the way when Aunt Mabel first hears how things have fallen out." Happiness had overshadowed any such fears during their journey, but now she was aware of a growing nervousness. Forrest apparently sensed it, for he gave her hand an encouraging squeeze.

"Come now," he said bracingly as the carriage turned up the drive. "What is the worst she can do? She will no longer have the authority to send you to your room, you know— which, by the bye, will be my chamber now." He waggled his brows suggestively at her, causing her to giggle.

"In that case, if she does, I shall obey her with alacrity, my lord," she told her husband with a bewitching smile.”
― Brenda Hiatt, Lord Dearborn's Destiny

“Brie then thanked him warmly, allowing her momentary indignation to be soothed by this apology.”
― Brenda Hiatt, Gabriella

“Wellington, Jack had never cared about pleasing anyone but himself. Lord Geoffrey, his spendthrift, gamester father and Lord Foxhaven's second son, had died when Jack was but eight. Two years later, his mother married Sir Findlay Branch, a wealthy, stuffy baronet whose apparent mission in life was to eradicate Lord Geoffrey's”
― Brenda Hiatt, Scandalous Virtue

“was in love.”
― Brenda Hiatt, Starstruck

“target cringing abjectly”
― Brenda Hiatt, Gabriella

“Forrest was well satisfied with their progress. At their present rate of speed, they would reach Gretna Green well before dark. He was less satisfied with his handling of Ellie, however. She would not allow him to put her off much longer, he knew. The truth was, after coming so close to ruining his happiness once, he wished to be secure of her before taking any more chances. Once across the border, he could simply declare her his wife before witnesses and have no further fears of her escaping him. It was underhanded, even cowardly, he admitted, but it was also nearly foolproof.

He recalled what Ellie had said about leaving for Ireland and was doubly grateful to Sir George for his timing. If he had waited until even the next day to follow Ellie to Warwickshire, she might already have been gone! No, he would play it safe this time. Once she was wedded to him he would have ample time to court her properly. Besides, he did not think she was indifferent to him, in spite of her present —and justifiable —irritation. He chafed for the moment when he could have her all to himself, to hold her, to... He urged the horses faster.”
― Brenda Hiatt, Lord Dearborn's Destiny

“a thought intruded itself into my brain, unmistakably from without.  From the device.  From the Grentl. “WE ARE COMING.”
― Brenda Hiatt, Starbound

“Extraterrestrial origin”
― Brenda Hiatt, Starstruck

“I was in love.”
― Brenda Hiatt, Starstruck

“Fuil an thiarna, foaru. Finné anois tabhair ar fad saol rioga. Tastail ionachta go deo.”
― Brenda Hiatt, Starstruck

“soon. They reached Hardwyck Hall”
― Brenda Hiatt, Rogue's Honor

“Are you all right?" Nessa asked in some concern. "Perfectly," he said as soon as he could safely do so. "I simply find your candor refreshing." She looked rather confused. "I hope not to choke you with it. Is this our box?”
― Brenda Hiatt, Scandalous Virtue