Jen Turano Quotes

“I say, you look smashing this evening," Zayne strode over to her, took her arm, and began helping her up the walk, "That is a lovely gown, and what is the color of the hair you're currently sporting?”
― Jen Turano, A Most Peculiar Circumstance

“There's no need to apologize, Harriet. It could have happened to anyone."

"That's what everyone keeps trying to tell me, but I know perfectly well that ladies of society rarely set the table linens to flames, nor do they make outlandish comments about turtle dishes that cause everyone to lose their appetite for it.”
― Jen Turano, After a Fashion

“Madame Simone took issue with my gown."
Oliver looked her up and down. "Your gown is delightful, and you look no different from any of the other ladies strolling around the shops today. Quite honestly, I think you put most of them to shame.”
― Jen Turano, After a Fashion

“You have a very fine set of horses, Mr. Addleshaw, although the one with the black star on his nose does tend to shy a little when other carriages approach."

"When other carriages approach, or when you're driving on the wrong side of the street?" he countered.”
― Jen Turano, After a Fashion

“Lucetta nodded rather regally, an impressive feat considering her hair looked as if it'd had an unfortunate experience with a meat grinder.”
― Jen Turano, After a Fashion

“Harriet lifted her chin as the most beautiful smile he'd ever seen spread over her face. "Thank you.”
― Jen Turano, After a Fashion

“He looked down at her face and felt more alive than he'd ever felt in his life.... When she tilted her head back and laughed, he was hard-pressed to not give in to the urge he immediately felt to lower his head and claim the lips that were only inches away from his own.”
― Jen Turano, After a Fashion

“Oliver ignored Jane's hiss of rage. "Harriet's response shows you the true measure of her character. She might have suffered an unfortunate upbringing, but instead of becoming a lady possessed of questionable morals, she's honorable, charming, and I'm fortunate to have her in my life."

Right there and then, Harriet fell in love.”
― Jen Turano, After a Fashion

“I'm not sure, even if you were dressed in the first state of gentlemanly fashion, that a man like you could ever look like a dandy.”
― Jen Turano, Meeting Her Match