Quotes by Julie Garwood

A woman cant do anything about her appearance. Either shes pretty or she isnt. But her character is quite another matter.

I am ever a gentle maiden, she shouted. Damn if Im not.

If you get yourself killed, Ill find your grave and spit on it, she threatened.

Damn, youre good, he said and rolled onto his back. The man wasnt much for flowery speech, Alesandra thought with a smile. It didnt matter. She was arrogantly proud of herself because shed pleased him. Perhaps she should give him a little praise too. She rolled onto her side to face him, put her hand on his chest directly over his pounded heart, and whispered. Youre good, too. Tis the truth, youre the best Ive ever had. He opened his eyes to look at her. Im the only one youve ever had, remember? His voice was gruff with affection. I remember, she said. No other man is ever going to touch you, Alesandra. Youre mine.

Madelyne, were married now. Tis a usual occurrence to bed ones wife on the wedding night.

Ive just vowed my love for you. Have you nothing to say in return? Duncan asked.Thank you, husband.

You take my heart with you, my loving captor. Nay, Madelyne. I am your captive in body and soul.

The man irritated her just like a rash.

Youre taller than I am, but Im stronger, and meaner right this minute than you could ever imagine - Lady Madelyne.

Youre bruised, as ugly as one of your Cyclops, and I can barely stand to look at you. - Duncan to Madelyne.

Someday, my love, youre going to understand just how much I care for you. Youre my light, my warmth, my other half. I only feel alive when Im with you. I love you. Caine

Never be ruled by possessions, and never, ever make wealth more important to you than your self-respect and your dignity. - Lady Taylor

I will find her.And when you do? Roger asked.I will make her mine, the warrior answered in a hard, determined voice. She will be mine.The vow was made.

Dreams are for little girls to whisper to each other. They dont really come true. Im a fully grown woman now, Frances Catherine. I dont imagine impossible things.

A compliment about one’s nature is more important because a person has to choose how to behave, whilst a compliment about one’s appearance doesn’t mean overly much because there is no choice involved there.

Johanna sat by the fire every night and worked on her tapestry. Dumfries waited until she was settled in her chair and then draped himself across her feet. It became a ritual for Alex to squeeze himself up next to her and fall asleep during her stories about fierce warriors and fair maidens. Johannas tales all had a unique twist, for none of the heroines she told stories about ever needed to be rescued by their knights in shining armor. More often than not, the fair maidens rescued their knights.Gabriel couldnt take issue with his wife. She was telling Alex the truth. It was a fact that maidens could rescue mighty, arrogant warriors. Johanna had certainly rescued him from a bleak, cold existence. Shed given him a family and a home. She was his love, his joy, his companion.She was his saving grace.

Going for it and changing what you could change-thats what success was all about.

Take pride away from a man and you might as well run a knife through his heart.

What are you doing?What Ive wanted to do for a long time.She couldnt move, couldnt think. She was lost in his dark eyes, and as he slowly lowered his head toward hers, she whispered, Are you going to throttle me, then?He was laughing when he kissed her.

Ill stay away from you and youll stay away from me. Im already over this insignificant, puny, inconsequential attraction. I dont even remember kissing you.They had reached the cluster of trees in front of the courtyard leading to Frances Catherines cottage when she told him that outrageous lie.The hell you have forgotten, he muttered. He grabbed hold of her shoulders and forced her to turn around. Then he took hold of her chin and pushed her face up.What do you think youre doing? she demanded.Reminding you.