#historical

from THE DEVIL YOU KNOW : She wanted him too. He could see it in the rapid rise of her breasts. He could smell her budding arousal and would relish bringing her to full bloom. God, how he loved this dance! She had taken the first tentative steps, yet she still fought her desire, refused to give in to it, but he would lead her now. He was a master…and a ruthless bastard.” ― Victoria Vane, The Devil You Know coming July 27, 2012 from Breathless Press ↗

— Emery Lee

#love

Making love with you is even more wonderful than making music." He drew her closer. "Och, Sarah, you _are_ my music. ↗

— Pamela Clare

#scotsman #love

You think I started out like this? Well, I didn't. I started out like anyone else - young and hopeful. I started out arrogant and in love, assuming the whole dizzy world was where it should be: at my feet. I started out - well, I started out a little like you. ↗

— Gail Levy

#thriller #love

Who does not tremble when he considers how to deal with his wife For not only is he bound to love her but so to live with her that he may return her to God pure and without stain when God who gave shall demand His own again. ↗

— Henry VIII

#love

I'm not a very good writer. But I'm a HELLUVA re-writer. ↗

— Laini Giles

#historical #sepia-toned #love

I’m still waiting for something, searching for something I cannot describe.” “It’s called true love. Most people never find it. ↗

— Destin Bays

#contemporary-romance #historical-romance #true-love-in-time #love

Just look at the fellow, standing there like a bloody Greek god. Do you think she chose him because of his intellect?” “I graduated from Cambridge,” Christopher said acidly. “Should I have brought my diploma? ↗

— Lisa Kleypas

#historical-romance #humour #romance #love

Beatrix wished she were a swooning sort of female. It seemed the only appropriate response to the situation. Unfortunately, no matter how she tried to summon a swoon, her mind remained intractably conscious. ↗

— Lisa Kleypas

#historical-romance #humour #romance #love

If my brother, Dægan, was still alive to herald this moment, I know he would have something poetically moving to say. But where I lack in speech, I make up for in determination. Let my actions speak for themselves, for I will have my vengeance. As the last living son of Rælik, I will defend my father’s honor and uphold his noble name. Rally the men for council—my Æsa needs me.” ~ Gustaf Ræliksen ↗

— Renee Vincent

#paranormal #romance #viking #men

Jane reminds us that God is in his heaven, the monarch on his throne and the pelvis firmly beneath the ribcage. Apparently rock and roll liberated the pelvis and it hasn't been the same since. ↗

— Emma Thompson

#filming #historical-costume #liberation #movies #period-costume