Barbara Devlin > Quotes

“My dashing Lieutenant Douglas, I will never be ruled by that which I do not do of my own free will, and if we are to build a family, I had better start out as I mean to go on.  Anything less would be dishonest, and if you do not appreciate it, you may feel free to plant your affections elsewhere.” ”
― Barbara Devlin, Loving Lieutenant Douglas

“My lady.”  In deference, he dipped his chin. ”
― Barbara Devlin, Aristide

“All is fair in love and war,”
― Barbara Devlin, Enter the Brethren

“Love defies reason, my dear.  It is a nebulous emotion intended to be recognized, accepted, and cherished--not understood.  When you are in love, you take your mate as he is, imperfections and all.” ”
― Barbara Devlin, Enter the Brethren

“My darling, thou art never alone or without me, as thou dost carry my heart, as a shield, invulnerable to the weapons of war.  And whither thou dost go, so go I.”
― Barbara Devlin, Lone Wolfe

“Then she pulled back the covers, gazed upon his most male characteristic for the first time, and was not impressed. ”
― Barbara Devlin, Demetrius

“One day soon she was going to have to sit down and pen a series of suitable rejoinders that would keep her from appearing a complete idiot in similar instances.”
― Barbara Devlin, Enter the Brethren

“A violent shudder seized him, and his seed shot forth as though launched from an imposing carro-ballista. ”
― Barbara Devlin, Arucard

“Invisible walls, so long imprisoning her in a miserable tomb of melancholy and fear, crumbled in a flash.”
― Barbara Devlin, Captain Of Her Heart

“I would rather live on Queen’s Street and be happy than on Park Lane and be miserable. ”
― Barbara Devlin, Love With An Improper Stranger

“It means you have had more than enough rum, Miss Teversham.”  What a compelling combination, the demure and decorous gel had tapped into an innate enchantress, and he realized, in that second, he wanted her more than he had wanted any woman. ”
― Barbara Devlin, Love With An Improper Stranger

“Death came in a matter of seconds, and it chose a beautiful, star-filled night.”
― Barbara Devlin, My Lady, The Spy

“Prithee, a moment.” ”
― Barbara Devlin, Arucard

“Twining her fingers in his, she pledged, “From this day forward you shall not walk alone.  My heart will be your shelter, and my arms will be your home.” “Grant”
― Barbara Devlin, Aristide

“Because if thither is aught I have learned about the singular emotion; it is that love takes no prisoners, and thither is no escape, no matter how far or fast ye might run.”
― Barbara Devlin, To Catch A Fallen Spy

“Naught makes a husband feel more a man than his bride’s requited affection, such that I cannot describe it, as thither are no adequate words, and love is worth the cost it exacts.  In short, it is a boon sans pareil.” “And”
― Barbara Devlin, Aristide

“Make the most of every moment you have with him, as time flies, and it is never enough.” ”
― Barbara Devlin, Rogues Never Play Fair

“Lovely Lenore, this I swear on my heir, which you shall birth, soon I shall kiss every inch of your captivating curves, I shall devour the succulent treasure between your thighs, and you will croon your siren song just for me.” ”
― Barbara Devlin, Love With An Improper Stranger

“with pride, how he had cared for the pristine fabric”
― Barbara Devlin, Tall, Dark, and Medieval: Four full length romance novels

“I would give my ship to have you naked in my bed, as I fed you strawberries, sweet Caroline.”
― Barbara Devlin, Enter the Brethren

“Hast thou taught her to rub the Franciscan monk’s bald head?”  The second-in-command guffawed. Arucard”
― Barbara Devlin, Arucard

“Anon, might I persuade thee to forgo a night rail?” ”
― Barbara Devlin, Arucard

“How she worked on him, and how she touched him.  As the finest brandy, she warmed him from the inside, and he fought to maintain control of his desires, which ran rampant, much to his chagrin. ”
― Barbara Devlin, Love With An Improper Stranger

“She loosened the fastenings of his breeches, and he just managed to avert emancipation of his Jolly Roger, which was overly jolly and only too happy to weigh anchor in her harbor. ”
― Barbara Devlin, Enter the Brethren

“How am I to do that?”  Nothing in her world seemed fixed.  “As it stands, I can’t decide whether I love or hate him, from one minute to the next.” “In short, that is marriage.”  Her mother giggled.  “My dear, men are no real mystery or challenge.  All you have to do is be the bold, beautiful woman I raised, and Lord Lockwood will fall at your feet.  You are a fighter, darling, and I know you can do this, but having been burned once, I fear you are a tad battle-shy.”
― Barbara Devlin, Enter the Brethren

“You will be my wife, my lover, my friend, my partner, and my duchess.”  He tightened his grasp and chuckled.  “So I will not pressure you, as the decision is yours to make, but neither will I cede the fight.  I will win you, Lenore.  I dare you to try and leave me, because when I am done, you will never let me go.”
― Barbara Devlin, Love With An Improper Stranger

“Dost thou run from me?”
― Barbara Devlin, Arucard

“Thither is naught to lament, as I found salvation, contentment, and unfailing love, despite those who conspired against me.  And while my enemies sought my demise, which they concealed in such lofty terms as honor and duty, to their own ends, I savor paradise.  The same fate awaits ye, if thou wilt but seize it.”
― Barbara Devlin, Demetrius

“May the grace of the Lord protect and defend ye, until we are reunited, and I hold ye in my arms.  But as the date of that glad tiding remains a mystery, I shall simply remind ye that I love ye.”
― Barbara Devlin, Lone Wolfe

“Ye lady what dons this brooch of ethereal sight shall enjoy unfettered dreams of her one true knight.”
― Barbara Devlin, Demetrius