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0c71c9e
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I've often thought it unfair that women are expected to stay at home when there's a fight to be won. If a woman has the strength to bear a child, she can swing a sword as well as any man.
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strong-women
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Karen Hawkins |
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830c53c
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Love doesna always mean burning flashes o' passion. Sometimes, it's jus' the warmth o' yer hearts as they beat yer day together." ~Old Woman Nora to her three wee granddaughters on a cold winter's night."
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old-woman-nora
scotland
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As Jack began to climb the stairs, Fiona looked up at her new home. Five stories of stately mansion rose above her head. Heavy molding around the large windows and doors bespoke a quality and craftsmanship that was obvious even in the dim night. "Good God! It's massive!" Jack paused with his foot on the last step. "I do wish you'd keep those comments until we are in bed, love. I would appreciate them all the more there."
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sexual-innuendos
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Karen Hawkins |
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I've noticed that women often have a desire to change men, even the ones they love." "I've noticed that, too." Dougal frowned. "Which is odd, when you think about it. Because if you didn't like the way a man is, why would you attach yourself to him to begin with?"
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Karen Hawkins |
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Could he be naked beneath his breeches? They seemed molded to him, outlining the powerful lines of his thighs and the swell just above-- Oh, God. She closed her eyes. She'd been looking at his--Not only was it rude, but it had sent an amazing tingle through her, almost as if she'd touched it. "Fiona, if you ever look at me like that again, I will not be held responsible for what I do." Jack was so close that she could feel his breath on her..
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Karen Hawkins |
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I've never found it helpful to treat fate with a gentle hand. Everytime I've stroked, hopin' fer a favor, she's slapped me hand and laughed at me. If ye want something, take fate by the throat and shake it out o' her.
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Karen Hawkins |
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Her honor will come to no harm at my hands," Jack said. "'Tis not her honor but her tender heart that I worry about," Alexander said. "She's a delicate lass," Hugh added. "Aye," said Gregor. "A Scottish rose." "Your tender, delicate rose had me ambushed, knocked unconscious, and forced to wed," Jack ground out. "Facts you all know, if you've spoken to Hamish." Dougal grinned, his teeth flashing whitely. "She has the devil's own temper, our ..
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Karen Hawkins |
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I dinna think tis romantic when a man says he's willin' t' give his life fer the woman he loves. Give me instead a man who'd fight to keep us both alive and kickin'! There's naught rommantic about a dead man, beau or no.
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Karen Hawkins |
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Oh, he rarely gets angry. But he is perpetually irritated.
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Karen Hawkins |
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924d5a4
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Tis a sad day when ye ha' t' pinch yerself t' see if ye're awake or in th' midst o' a night terror. 'Tis a really sad day when ye have t' pinch yerself twice." Old woman Nora to her three wee granddaughters on a cold winter's night"
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romance
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Karen Hawkins |
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One of the benefits of travelling is that you learn what you truly value when you are home. And little things that you might take for granted are sweeter, softer, larger, and infinitely better for the experience of not having them.
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Karen Hawkins |
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It's unfair that women are expected to stay at home when there's a fight to be won. If a woman has the strength to bear a child, she can swing a sword as well as any man.
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Karen Hawkins |
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1d43a63
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I don't know which is more telling about a soul, their laughter or their tears. I suspect the latter, but hope for the former,
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Karen Hawkins |
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52d1b17
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For a real knight, rescuing maidens would be an everyday event." ... "Perhaps a true knight saves himself for the right maiden"
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Karen Hawkins |
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2def26e
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Excitement is never comfortable. When it comes, you just hang on and hope you don't fall off.
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Karen Hawkins |
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ba57165
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Jack looked at the paper. Devonsgate had listed all twelve footmen: John, Mark, Luke, Thomas...Bloody hell, his butler had hired the entire New Testament.
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Karen Hawkins |
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ab45d0c
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If you ever find yourself presented with a fork in the road of life and you do not know the correct direction, close your eyes and listen to your heart. I have found more adventure, more love, more happiness, and more life by listening to who I am, rather than attempting to tell myself.
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Karen Hawkins |
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Once ye made up yer mind to do somethin', 'tis better t'stumble o'er the small hillock of jump-ahead than t'bash yer head on the jagged rocks of did-nothing. Old Woman Nora of Loch Lomand to her three wee granddaughters one cold evening
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romance
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Karen Hawkins |
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2901e50
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Perhaps the truth was there was no perfect marriage, just some really good ones.
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Karen Hawkins |
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63004a3
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hmmm. Didn't they say a man's feet echoed the size of his manhood? Of its own accord, her gaze darted up Gregor's leg to where his deliciously tight breeches caressed his- "Knife." She blinked, her gaze jerking up to his face, her skin flushing. "Knife." he said again. "Knife?" she repeated dumbly. "Good god, Oglivie. I will need a knife if I'm to cut these vegetables." --
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Karen Hawkins |
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Gregor lifted the knife and slammed it down. The tops of the carrot rolled across the table, some hitting the floor. "What are you doing?" "I'm chopping carrots." "Gregor, they are carrots! not tree branches." "I fail to see the difference."
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Karen Hawkins |
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5e82f76
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There is nothing shameful in wanting, Venetia. There's only shame in not getting.
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Karen Hawkins |
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She also mentioned how close my balcony was to yours; so close that even an old lady like herself could leap between the two without the least effort." Venetia's cheek heated and she pulled her night gown closer, "Grandmama is anything but subtle." "Almost as subtle as your mother." "Oh no! Not mama too." ..."Your mother was concerned I might be afraid of heights. She told me if she were thinking of jumping between the balconies and couldn'..
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Karen Hawkins |
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In order to understand something really and truly well, you must know where it came from. There is no other way to appreciate its value.
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Karen Hawkins |
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We see the world in terms of history, not money. That's the main difference between us and the rest of the world - we appreciate man's foibles, passions, and beliefs, while the rest of the world appreciates their coins.
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Karen Hawkins |
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385a062
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It took all of her moral strength not to kick him--just a little--while he was so conveniently at her feet.
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Karen Hawkins |
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4505ce5
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Shoes really did lead the perfect life. They were polished and taken care of and not expected to do anything more painful than occasionally step in a bit of mud or a rare puddle. She'd wager her shoes never wished they could just disappear.
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Karen Hawkins |
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bdc7018
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Jack took the note: My lord, Lady Kincaid announced she would be out this evening. When I asked where, she said she was going "carousing." That is a direct quote. Please advise. Devonsgate."
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Karen Hawkins |
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He can cook?" "In a manner of speaking," Mrs. Treadwell said, cheerfully. "What manner of speaking is that?"
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Karen Hawkins |
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60b46b9
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we are all wont to make mistakes, but if we learn from each trick, each error, and refuse to allow it to happen again, then the experience is not a loss, but a lifelong gain. Our pride may sting for the moment, but our future will be the better for it.
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Karen Hawkins |
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ebfd1c5
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There comes a time in every endeavor when one must take fate by the lapels and explain the need for urgency.
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Karen Hawkins |
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380c7cd
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Never underestimate the power of a bossy woman.
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Karen Hawkins |
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95e4c0a
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Sometimes you have to grab life by the horns and ride it,even if it tries to throw you.
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Karen Hawkins |
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302b2e8
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If sarcasm were gold, she would have just made her fortune.
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Karen Hawkins |
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But what if we find we don't suit?" "Then ye'll do as the rest o' us and work at suiting."
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Karen Hawkins |
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Fighting lets ye both say wha' needs to be said. Just be sure you fight clean, and dinna bring up old hurts or blame one another.
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Karen Hawkins |
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It does not pay to be possessive of a man determined to remain free.
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Karen Hawkins |
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Stop looking as if you'd like to toss me from the window. Give me a hug, and go on to your dinner guest.
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Karen Hawkins |
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04a3f76
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No woman worth her salt would listen to a proposal without the word 'love' in it.
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woman
proposal
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Karen Hawkins |
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13e916b
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Blast it! Where is that letter?" Sophia pulled it from her pocket. "I have it here." Sir Reginald's voice lifted with amazament. "You took that from me? When we were-" "Yes," she said, her color high. "I thought you'd sold my jewelry and that the envelope contained the payment. I wanted proof,so I took it." "By kissing me?" Outside, lightning cracked. "You him?" Dougal demanded. "Only once." "Actually, it was twice," Sir Reginald said sof..
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Karen Hawkins |
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Fiona, my love, as much as I adore you, I cannot stand your brothers. Any of them." "Gregor is much nicer now that he's married. Even you must admit that." "Only when Venetia is with him. When she's not, he's as annoying as ever." Fiona's lips quirked into a smile, her green eyes gleaming. "Rather like you, I hear." "Who has been carrying tales?" "Everyone." She placed her hand on her husband's cheek and smiled up into his blue eyes. With h..
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Karen Hawkins |
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0c48ee9
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It makes me wonder which tendencies are decided by birth, and which by desire.
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Karen Hawkins |
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153f67b
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Luck is a fickle creature. She loves many, but is faithful to none.
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Karen Hawkins |
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0be1a9a
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it's sad day when you forget your purpose in life.
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Karen Hawkins |