Jan 22, 2022
Tessa twisted her empty hands in front of her. “Mr. Alcott, as charming as your company is, pray tell, is there nowhere in all of England to escape it?”
Too Clever by Half (Harrow's Finest Five, #0.5) by Nancy Yeager
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Tessa twisted her empty hands in front of her. “Mr. Alcott, as charming as your company is, pray tell, is there nowhere in all of England to escape it?”
Too Clever by Half (Harrow's Finest Five, #0.5) by Nancy Yeager
“Your Grace, as always, it’s an honor.” He inclined his head to the gray-haired mavens and Emme’s aunt. “Ladies, I bid you good afternoon.” He then bowed to Emme’s mother. “Countess, I beg your forgiveness.” He turned back to Emme, laid a hand on each side of her face, and kissed her as though he might never have the chance to kiss her again.
One Kiss from Ruin (Harrow's Finest Five, #1) by Nancy Yeager
"You know, I used to envy his closeness with his father, but at least when mine died, I could content myself with a good, healthy hatred.”
Too Clever by Half (Harrow's Finest Five, #0.5) by Nancy Yeager
“You’ll steer well clear of this, Granston.”
Granston slapped his friend on the shoulder. “While you’re in such a mood to take my advice, which I will admit is infallible, let me give you one more piece of it.”
“Your ability to misunderstand is matched only by your arrogance.”
One Kiss from Ruin (Harrow's Finest Five, #1) by Nancy Yeager
Tessa rubbed a hand over her eyes. “At least I’ll have you and Thomas with me.”
“We won’t leave your side. Except, perhaps, to accidentally come across Mr. Alcott in a dark hallway and land a well-placed blow to the middle of his shin. The important thing to remember is to use your heel, not your toes.”
“Luci, I love you, and sometimes you frighten me to death.”
Too Clever by Half (Harrow's Finest Five, #0.5) by Nancy Yeager
“Just try not to wax poetic, for Christ’s sake.”
James scowled.
“You didn’t. You quoted poetry to her? I thought we’d cured you of that ages ago.”
“She also quoted poetry to me.” At least, she had the first time they’d met, when he hadn’t shocked her into silence with his advances. “Something by an American abolitionist.”
Granston clucked his tongue. “Poor boy. You never stood a chance.”
Too Clever by Half (Harrow's Finest Five, #0.5) by Nancy Yeager
“Amenable? As in docile?” She fixed him with a mirthless smile. “Like the Queen’s collie?”
He sipped his tea, then shrugged one shoulder. “Collies are also known for their agility and stamina.” That drew a full blush from the base of Emme’s throat to edge of her hairline. “For keeping up with the children.” He clicked his tongue. “Please do keep your thoughts pure. I’m trying to rebuild a reputation.”
One Kiss from Ruin (Harrow's Finest Five, #1) by Nancy Yeager
Granston dropped into the chaise near the window, taking James’s favorite spot in the sitting room, the one that offered the best view of the reservoir and the high-grass meadow between his building and the water’s edge. The grass was now bent and the water was choppy from an impending storm. “This is quite comfortable.”
“My sister-in-law chose it.”
“Ah, yes, the woman’s touch. No wonder you’re having illicit thoughts about courting the girl. Your brother and his wife are trying to lure you into the gilded cage of domesticity.”
Too Clever by Half (Harrow's Finest Five, #0.5) by Nancy Yeager