Quotes by Deeanne Gist

He wants a fifteen thousand pound settlement.Fifteen thousand!He says youre a great deal of trouble.She hesitated for one startled moment before choking back a laugh.I am.I thought so. He leveled Drew a look. If I pay you the fifteen thousand, do you swear to keep her?Drew reared back his head. Forever?Her father scowled. Forever.Oh, I suppose. He gave a long-suffering sigh. If I must.She bit the insides of her cheeks to keep from laughing outright.

She hated Mr. Meanie. But shed gotten to know him and theyd reached an understanding of sorts. Now she was to have him for supper.Dont tell me youre feeling guilty?Breaking off a piece of the wing, she brought it to her lips and took a bite. It did taste good. Very good.I wonder if all grouchy males are this palatable.Drew choked.She looked up, tilting her head. Are you all right?He turned a dull red. Eat your supper, Connie.

That first scream, my lord, was indeed your daughter, my wife, and if you kill me, your grandchild will be quite without a father. Wont you come in?

You next, he said. Out of those clothes and into bed.She nodded but didnt move from Sallys side. The thought of undressing exhausted her. Where would she find the strength such a task would require?Im filthy. Ill ruin the new bed.Ill bring you some fresh water.Ive no clothes to change into.His grin was downright wicked. I know.A short laugh escaped her.

Where are you going?To get my Bible.Right now? You cant get your Bible out right now! Im, Im, were just about to...Shed never be able to go through with this if he got out his Bible. She wiped all humor from her face.I believe you. Proverbs 5:18. Rejoice, relish, and romp with your husband.He chuckled. Im serious, Connie, and I wont have you feeling ashamed or unclean over anything we do in that bed, tonight or any other night.I wont. I feel unashamed and very clean. I promise. But please dont get out that Bible.What? Think you that God cant see us right now?Groaning, she slid off his lap and covered her face with her hands. He sunk to his knees in front of her, drawing her hands down.I love you. You love me. We are man and wife. God is watching, Connie, and He is very, very pleased.

You were kidnapped not?I was kidnapped.You were forced not into marriage?I was forced into marriage.You want not an annulment?I want not an annulment.

Lord Randall barreled inside, brandishing his cane in Drews face.You beggarly knave, I was told this marriage was in name only! Who gave you permission to consummate the vows?Theodore Hopkin, governor of this colony, representative of the kind, and its going to cost you plenty, for that daughter of yours is nothing but trouble. What in the blazes were you thinking to allow her an education?Drew bit back his smile at the mans shocked expression. Nothing like landing the first punch.Lord Randall furrowed his bushy gray brows.I knew not about her education until it was too late.Drew straightened the cuffs of his shirt. Well, be prepared to pay dearly for it. No man should have to suffer through what I do with the constant spouting of the most addlepated word puzzles you could imagine.-----------------------------------------I require fifteen thousand pounds.Lord Randall spewed ale across the floor. What! Surely drink has tickled your poor brain. Youre a FARMER, you impudent rascal. Ill give you five thousand.Drew plopped his drink onto the table at his side, its contents sloshing over the rim. A satisfied smile broke across his face.Excellent. He stood.When will you take her back to England with you? Today? Tomorrow?The old mans red-rimmed eyes widened. I cannot take her back. Why, shes already birthed a child! Drew shrugged. Fifteen thousand or I send her AND the babe back, with or without you.

Their daughter scrunched up her hands and legs, waving them wildly in the air. He opened his palm, allowing the babe to kick his hand.Is she like a puppy?Constance choked. What!He looked up. Will she get her spots later?Laughter bubbled up from within her as she playfully whacked him on the shoulder. Yes. Yes, Im afraid she will. As soon as the sun touches her skin, the freckles will appear.A delicious two-dimple grin spread across his face. Good. I find Im rather partial to freckled redheads.

Thought you didnt like red hair.One of Drews dimples kicked in as he draped an arm about Grandmas shoulder. Must have me confused with someone else, but Im not surprised. Seems to happen to most of the older set at some point or other.

You could have arrived atop a wildcat and no one would have said a word. They will adore you.

Look. Isnt he beautiful?Drews expression softened. Ah, Nellie. Hes bald, pink, and has no teeth. Whats so beautiful about that?Nellies laugh tinkled out like musical chimes while she covered the babe back up.

Bitter disappointment pushed tears from her eyes.Now whats wrong? I said you could wear it.She drew in a shaky breath.I w-wanted you to l-like my dreeessssss.He moved his gaze over her.The gown makes my mouth water, love.

Sneezeweed, Drew?He grinned. Jealous?Surprised.Remind me, and Ill have a talk with Gerald. Give him a few tips.Promise?Absolutely.

Oh, theyll never believe a woman could solve such puzzles. Theyll just assume Im humoring you by editing it myself and allowing you to put your name to it.She raised her eyebrows. But you wouldnt be.He humphed. Theyll never hear me admit it.I will, she said, a smile curving her lips.He shrugged. Theyll believe me, not you.

Ho! Wise men say, He who hath not a good and ready memory should never meddle in telling lies.Drew smiled. I have a good and ready memory.

“You could have arrived atop a wildcat and no one would have said a word. They will adore you.”

“That first scream, my lord, was indeed your daughter, my wife, and if you kill me, your grandchild will be quite without a father. Wont you come in?”