J. Dawn King > Quotes

“You, Fitzwilliam, became my fortress in my hour of need, my hero when I most needed to be rescued”
― J. Dawn King, Field of Dreams

“You are speaking of the man with the quizzical brow?”  “I”
― J. Dawn King, The Abominable Mr. Darcy

“Mr. Sublimely Appealing”
― J. Dawn King, The Abominable Mr. Darcy

“I would sooner have my mother back than the halls of Pemberley.”
― J. Dawn King, River of Dreams

“That you would demand your wife to rein in your sister because you have failed to do so is unjust.”
― J. Dawn King, Compromised!: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“Miss Bingley, you address me with words of contempt, yet have I not already accomplished what you most desire? Despite my background in trade being the same as yours, I attracted and married a gentleman landowner well before I reached my majority. Not only are you unwed at an age far beyond what I was, but it is apparent that there is no one in pursuit of your hand since we have seen no suitors since you arrived in Hertfordshire. On the other hand, my daughters are universally known to be kind-hearted. They know better than to utter callous, spiteful, malicious, or ruthless comments against anyone, but most especially a guest.”
― J. Dawn King, Windswept: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“The stupid tart was disgusting. Her next oldest sister parroted her until they were surrounded by drooling men with their tongues hanging out. Lord! If they were his responsibility, he would ship them to a convent, even if they were not Catholic.”
― J. Dawn King, Windswept: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“If he were not careful, he would fall into the depths of her eyes and never be able to get out. Would he even want to try? He needed to clear his mind of the beguiling picture she made where his arms were tightly wrapped around…”
― J. Dawn King, Windswept: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“Are you suggesting that your cousin would break Mr. Wickham’s nose and shave him bald?” His eyes popped open. “You think Richard should do this?” She grinned. “I would. For what lady would want his company if his nose looked like the twisted River Camel on the Bodmin Moor in Cornwall?”
― J. Dawn King, Twins for Mr. Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“Darcy asked to be taken directly to Bingley. “Mr. Darcy, sir, if only I could,” the man whispered.”
― J. Dawn King, Twins for Mr. Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“Oh, good lord! What did she truly know of the colonel? That he was friendly and Mr. Darcy’s cousin. What did she know of the man whose arm offered her protection and safety? That Mr. Darcy was far more than she ever expected him to be. And that he was standing in the rain with his hand extended, waiting to help her inside. Lizzy, you are a dunce.”
― J. Dawn King, Windswept: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“I cannot condone your including us in your selfish planning, Miss Bingley. You know nothing of what I wish or want.” Darcy easily ignored her sputtering. Instead, he approached his”
― J. Dawn King, Windswept: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“His own heart thumped loudly, gaining speed when small fingers with blisters on the tips entangled with his own.”
― J. Dawn King, Windswept: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“Mr. Blatantly Offensive had fallen from his white stallion and tarnished his shining armour.”
― J. Dawn King, The Abominable Mr. Darcy

“What are your intentions towards my daughter?” The corner of Darcy’s mouth lifted. “She will be my wife.” It was plainly said.”
― J. Dawn King, Yes, Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Novella

“Our importance, our respectability in the world, must be affected by checking their exuberant spirits whilst displaying our own fine manners.” “Yes,”
― J. Dawn King, The Abominable Mr. Darcy

“Focussing”
― J. Dawn King, The Abominable Mr. Darcy

“Over the scent of the burning logs, she smelled…burned cork? Oh, no! Surely, Lydia did not paint her eyelashes and brows?”
― J. Dawn King, Windswept: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“Do a verse for Mr. Darcy, please,” Miss Lydia asked, much to his embarrassment, especially when she rested her chin on her clasped hands. “He is my hero!” That was all he needed. With every passing second, his face burned hotter until he guessed that he resembled a ripe tomato. All eyes in the room seemed to be on him.”
― J. Dawn King, Windswept: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“It would only take one careless comment to open Pandora’s box, destroying Darcy’s name and his sister’s reputation. Had Wickham not been his brother, the least Darcy would have done was seen his carcass rot in Marshalsea or transported to Australia. But this he could not, no, he would not do.”
― J. Dawn King, Windswept: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“Lydia gave a most unladylike snort. “Arts and allurements? Lizzy? Well, it is blatantly obvious you do not know who you are talking about. My sister would not know an allurement if it hit her in the face. What a joke!”
― J. Dawn King, Yes, Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Novella

“Thank you for your efforts to rescue me, kind sir.”
― J. Dawn King, River of Dreams

“had been sitting across from her for almost twenty minutes in silence; listening to the pendulum's movement in the aged walnut mantle clock while watching her. He could feel the”
― J. Dawn King, One Love Two Hearts Three Stories: A Pride & Prejudice Anthology

“Elizabeth Bennet! I may be old, but I am not blind. I see the way you look at each other, with a longing that only the other can satisfy.”
― J. Dawn King, Windswept: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“Dear one, pray tell me what happened. Share with me your troubles to lessen this burden you are carrying.” He placed a kiss on her forehead and one in her hair, holding his lips to the chocolate mass and breathing in the fragrance that was uniquely hers.”
― J. Dawn King, Compromised!: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“His smile turned his cool blue eyes into a shimmering pool of sapphire. For the hundredth time, Elizabeth almost sighed just looking at him.”
― J. Dawn King, Windswept: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“Weighing the pros and cons, Elizabeth decided that, in the end, the most pertinent question was whether they could live together without killing each other. Only time will tell.”
― J. Dawn King, Twins for Mr. Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“He was incredibly strong and— She refused to think about the man.”
― J. Dawn King, Windswept: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“promised I would filter through the unattached”
― J. Dawn King, The Letter of the Law: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“Nodding once, she stuck out her hand. “Very well, then. I am Captain Lizzy of the recently sunk HMS Voyager. I am recruiting crew members skilled in sailing, carpentry, and shooting”
― J. Dawn King, River of Dreams