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“Oh my gosh, you are not telling me dad jokes.” I glower at him. He laughs, his head tipping back as he does. He’s got one of those contagious laughs. Under different circumstances I would probably join him. Not because of the jokes, mind
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“He had the vague thought that riding a difficult mare for so many years had given her an unseen reservoir of power. Luminous as she appeared, she was no will-o’-the-wisp. She was formidable. Strong.”
― The Muse of Maiden Lane
― The Muse of Maiden Lane
“Starlight, of course,” he said solemnly. “For you, it will always be starlight.”
― The Muse of Maiden Lane
― The Muse of Maiden Lane
“She had promised herself nearly a year past she would never consider marrying a man until she could be certain of his trustworthiness and intentions. James had proven his character over and over again, from the first moments of their acquaintance. She loved him and was far more capable of understanding and giving her affection than ever she'd been before.”
― The Gentlewoman Companion
― The Gentlewoman Companion
“Effie's brow lifted. Miss Corvus never received any of the girls in her private rooms. Not even the teachers. At least, she hadn't during Effie's tenure. Miss Corvus's rooms had always been sealed off, as impenetrable as a tomb, behind an impassable set of tall, iron-banded wooden doors. Not even the canniest members of the Academy had dared attempt entry.”
― Rules for Ruin
― Rules for Ruin
“You could alter her face before you commit your preliminary sketch to canvas. That would be a way of respecting --"
"I want all of her," Teddy interrupted impatiently. "Her face. Her figure. Her silver hair. That's my star. It must be all or nothing.”
― The Muse of Maiden Lane
"I want all of her," Teddy interrupted impatiently. "Her face. Her figure. Her silver hair. That's my star. It must be all or nothing.”
― The Muse of Maiden Lane
Happily Ever After Book Club
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This is a book club for readers who love a little *clean* romance. We wanted to recognize authors who make the effort to write clean novels and show o ...more
Future House Publishing
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Founded in 2037 with roots in the film industry, Future House Publishing is seeking authors from 2015... ...to write the next generation of science ...more
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This is a group of Christians or people who are willing to review books from authors or writers from many different genres of Christian literature (MA ...more
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A chance to discuss books covering the Second World War, the battles, campaigns, leaders and weapons. Tantum librorum, tam brevi tempore (So many ...more
Swoony Awards
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The Swoony Awards are a reader’s choice award recognizing excellence in clean secular, wholesome romance. We wanted a way to show our appreciation to ...more
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