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Dukes All Summer Long

by Kathleen Ayers (Goodreads Author)

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Jun 27, 2025 12:29PM

“Do you think 'Duke' is a good name?' she asked.

His face blanked for a second before it cleared. He glanced at the dog in consideration. 'I don't think so. He would outrank me.”
― Elizabeth Hoyt, The Raven Prince

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“Melisande blinked rapidly, then looked back to the little box with garnet earrings. Her ears weren't even pierced. She touched one of the garnets with a fingertip and wondered if he'd ever looked-really looked- at her at all.”
― Elizabeth Hoyt, To Seduce a Sinner

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“He raked his fingers through his hair. "She doesn't need me."
Ralston smirked. "You are laboring under that mistaken impression that it is their job to need us. In my experience it is almost always the other way around.”
― Sarah MacLean, Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord

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“Kisses should not leave you satisfied. They should leave you wanting.”
― Sarah MacLean, Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake

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“Just because I don't deserve her doesn't mean I won't fight to keep her.”
― Elizabeth Hoyt, To Seduce a Sinner

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