Lisa Kleypas Quotes That Will Inspire You to Live Your Best Life

1. ... I discovered life sometimes has a way of giving you what you need, but not in the form you expect. Sugar Daddy

2. ...whether he stayed or left, whether they walked the same path or not. They could live on opposite sides of the world, and she would still be his. Mine Till Midnight

3. A well-read woman is a dangerous creature. A Wallflower Christmas

4. All right, then, she snapped, do as you please! Perhaps afterward we could manage a coherent discussion. Twisting beneath him, she flopped onto her stomach.Christopher went still. After a long hesitation, she heard him ask in a far more normal voice, What are you doing?I’m making it easier for you, came her defiant reply. Go on, start ravishing.Another silence. Then, Why are you facing downward?Because that’s how it’s done. Beatrix twisted to look at him over her shoulder. A twinge of uncertainty caused her to ask, Isn’t it?His face was blank. Has no one ever told you?No, but I’ve read about it. Christopher rolled off her, relieving her of his weight. He wore an odd expression as he asked, From what books?Veterinary manuals. And of course, I’ve observed the squirrels in springtime, and farm animals and-She was interrupted as Christopher cleared his throat loudly, and again. Darting a confused glance at him, she realized that he was trying to choke back amusement.Beatrix began to feel indignant. Her first time in a bed with a man, and he was laughing.Look here, she said in a businesslike manner, I’ve read about the mating habits of over two dozen species, and with the exception of snails, whose genitalia is on their necks, they all— She broke off and frowned. Why are you laughing at me?Christopher had collapsed, overcome with hilarity. As he lifted his head and saw her affronted expression, he struggled manfully with another outburst. Beatrix. I’m . . . I’m not laughing at you.You are!No I’m not. It’s just . . . He swiped a tear from the corner of his eye, and a few more chuckles escaped. Squirrels . . .Well, it may be humorous to you, but it’s a very serious matter to the squirrels. Love in the Afternoon

5. All the fires of hell could burn for a thousand years and it wouldn't equal what I feel for you in one minute of the day. I love you so much there is no pleasure in it. Nothing but torment. Because if I could dilute what I feel for you to the mil­lionth part, it would still be enough to kill you. And even if it drives me mad, I would rather see you live in the arms of that cold, soulless bastard than die in mine," Merripen said to Win. Seduce Me at Sunrise

6. And then to Leo’s surprise, Catherine smiled at him. A sweet, natural, brilliant smile, the first she had ever given him. Leo felt his chest tighten, and he went hot all over, as if some euphoric drug had gone straight to his nervous system.It felt like … happiness.He remembered happiness from a long time ago. He didn’t want to feel it. And yet the giddy warmth kept washing over him for no reason whatsoever.Thank you, Catherine said, the smile still hovering on her lips. That is kind of you, my lord. But I will never dance with you.Which, of course, made it the goal of Leo’s life. Married by Morning

7. Annabelle gave him a chiding smile. If you’re implying that I’m spoiled, I assure you that I am not.You should be. His warm gaze slid over her pink-tinted face and slender upper body, then sought hers again. There was a note in his voice that gently robbed her of breath. You could do with a bit of spoiling. Secrets of a Summer Night

8. Beatrix, do you know what happens to girls who ask such naughty questions?They’re ravished in haylofts? she inquired hopefully. Love in the Afternoon

9. But Harry . . . even if we had met and married three years ago, you’d still say it wasn’t enough time.You’re right. I can’t think of a single day of my life that wouldn’t have been improved with you in it.Darling, she whispered, her fingertips coming up to stroke his jaw, that’s lovely. Even more romantic than comparing me to watch parts.Harry nipped at her finger. Are you mocking me?Not at all, Poppy said, smiling. I know how you feel about gears and mechanisms. Tempt Me at Twilight

10. But no one can predict of a certainty what will happen. And none of it will change how I intend to spend the rest of my life. I will live it on my terms. And you... you can have all of me or nothing. I won't be an invalid any longer. Not even if it means losing you. Seduce Me at Sunrise

11. Cam held her closer. "Marry me, Amelia. You're what I want. You're my fate." One hand slid to the back of her head, gripping the braids and ribbons to keep her mouth upturned. "Say yes." He nibbled at her lips, licked at them, opened them. He kissed her until she writhed in his arms, her pulse racing. "Say it, Amelia, and save me from ever having to spend a night with another woman. I'll sleep indoors. I'll get a haircut. God help me, I think I'd even carry a pocket watch if it pleased you. Mine Till Midnight

12. Cat doesn’t have to work. She’s a woman of independent means. I settled enough money on her to allow her the freedom to do anything she wished. She went to boarding school for four years, and stayed to teach for another two. Eventually she came to me and said she’d accepted a position as a governess for the Hathaway family. I believe you were in France with Win at the time. Cat went for the interview, Cam and Amelia liked her, Beatrix and Poppy clearly needed her, and no one seemed inclined to question her lack of experience.Of course not, Leo said acidly. My family would never bother with something so insignificant as job experience. I’m sure they started the interview by asking what her favorite color was. Married by Morning

13. Clinging to him desperately, Sara kept her mouth at his ear. "Listen to me." All she could do was play her last card. Her voice trembled with emotion. "You can't change the truth. You can act as though you're deaf and blind, you can walk away from me forever, but the truth will still be there, and you can't make it go away. I love you." She felt an involuntary tremor run through him. "I love you," she repeated. "Don't lie to either of us by pretending you're leaving for my good. All you'll do is deny us both a chance at happiness. I'll long for you every day and night, but at least my conscience will be clear. I haven't held anything back from you, out of fear or pride or stubbornness." She felt the incredible tautness of his muscles, as if he were carved from marble. "For once have the strength not to walk away,"she whispered. "Stay with me. Let me love you, Derek. Dreaming of You

14. Don't ever trust men with good intentions. They'll always disappoint you."Leo Tempt Me at Twilight

15. Fate is the malevolent little jester sitting up in the heavens and pondering over how ridiculous we humans are and he does his best to make fools out of all of us. And sooner or later he succeeds. Forever My Love

16. For thousands of nights I dreamed of making love to you. No man on earth has ever hated sunrise as I do. Again the Magic

17. Glaring at the doctor, Kev spoke in Romany. "Ka xlia ma pe tute" (I'm going to shit on you.)"Which means," Rohan said hastily, "'Please forgive the misunderstanding; let's part as friends.'""Te malavel les i menkiva," Kev added for good measure. (May you die of a malignant wasting disease.)"Roughly translated," Rohan said, "that means, 'May your garden be filled with fine, fat hedgehogs.' Which, I may add, is considered quite a blessing among the Rom. Seduce Me at Sunrise

18. He shook his head, staring at her like a condemned man who beheld the face of his executioner. "Aline," he whispered, "Do you know what hell is?""Yes." Her eyes overflowed. "Trying to exist with your heart living somewhere outside your body.""No. It's knowing that you have so little faith in my love, you would have condemned me to a lifetime of agony." His face contorted suddenly. "To something worse than death. Again the Magic

19. He uttered a curse that startled her with its foulness, and gripped her head between his hands, forcing her to stare at him. His voice was savage. "For twelve years I have been in constant torment, wanting you in my arms and believing it would never be possible. I want you for a thousand reasons other than your legs, and...no, damn it, I want you for no reason at all, other than the fact that you're you. I want to shove myself deep inside you and stay for hours...days...weeks. I want morning and noon and nightfall with you. I want your tears, your smiles, your kisses...the smell of your hair, the taste of your skin, the touch of your breath on my face. I want to see you in the final hour of my life...to lie in your arms as I take my last breath. Again the Magic

20. Helen likes Brussels sprouts. How can anyone trust her opinion? Marrying Winterborne

21. I am running after you, and life, in desperate pursuit. My dream is that someday you will both turn and let me catch you. That dream carries me through every night... I have enclosed a hundred kisses in this letter. You must count them out carefully and not lose any. Seduce Me at Sunrise

22. I didn't want to give you the one last part of myself that I couldn't take back. And then you were gone... And I realized it was already yours. It had been since the beginning. Except that I hadn't told you. It drove me mad, the thought that you would never know. Dreaming of You

23. I don’t want to be a widow, I don’t want Michael Bayning, and I don’t want you to joke about such things, you tactless clodpole!As all three of them stared at her openmouthed, Poppy leapt up and stalked away, her hands drawn into fists.Bewildered by the immediate force of her fury—it was like being stung by a butterfly—Harry stared after her dumbly. After a moment, he asked the first coherent thought that came to him. Did she just say she doesn’t want Bayning?Yes, Win said, a smile hovering on her lips. That’s what she said. Go after her, Harry.Every cell in Harry’s body longed to comply. Except that he had the feeling of standing on the edge of a cliff, with one ill-chosen word likely to send him over. He gave Poppy’s sister a desperate glance. What should I say?Be honest with her about your feelings, Win suggested.A frown settled on Harry’s face as he considered that. What’s my second option? Tempt Me at Twilight

24. I have so much love for you, I could fill rooms with it. Buildings. You’re surrounded by it wherever you go, you walk through it, breathe it...it’s in your lungs, and under your tongue, and between your fingers and toes... His mouth moved passionately over hers, urging her lips apart. It was a kiss to level mountains and shake stars from the sky. It was a kiss to make angels faint and demons weep...a passionate, demanding, soul-searing kiss that nearly knocked the earth off its axis. Or at least that was how Poppy felt about it. Tempt Me at Twilight

25. I have so much love for you, I could fill rooms with it. Buildings. You’re surrounded by it wherever you go, you walk through it, breathe it...it’s in your lungs, and under your tongue, and between your fingers and toes... His mouth moved passionately over hers, urging her lips apart. It was a kiss to level mountains and shake stars from the sky. It was a kiss to make angels faint and demons weep...a passionate, demanding, soul-searing kiss that nearly knocked the earth off its axis. Or at least that was how Poppy felt about it. Tempt Me at Twilight

26. I love you, he thought, looking at Win. I love every part of you, every thought and word... the entire complex, fascinating bundle of all the things you are. I want you with ten different kinds of need at once. I love all the seasons of you, the way you are now, the thought of how much more beautiful you'll be in the decades to come. I love you for being the answer to every question my heart could ask.And it seemed so easy, once he capitulated. It seemed natural and right.Kev wasn't certain if he was surrendering to Win or to his own passion for her. Only that there was no more holding back. He would take her. And he would give her everything he had, every part of his soul, even the broken pieces. Seduce Me at Sunrise

27. I love you, Marks. My heart is completely and utterly yours. And unfortunately for you, the rest of me comes with it. Married by Morning

28. I never want to be apart from you, he said. I’m going to buy an island and take you there. A ship will come once a month with supplies. The rest of the time it will be just the two of us, wearing leaves and eating exotic fruit and making love on the beach . . .You’d start a produce export business and organize a local economy within a month, she said flatly.Harry groaned as he recognized the truth of it. God. Why do you tolerate me?Poppy grinned and slid her arms around his neck. I like the side benefits, she told him. And really, it’s only fair since you tolerate me. Tempt Me at Twilight

29. I no longer believed in the idea of soul mates, or love at first sight. But I was beginning to believe that a very few times in your life, if you were lucky, you might meet someone who was exactly right for you. Not because he was perfect, or because you were, but because your combined flaws were arranged in a way that allowed two separate beings to hinge together. Blue-Eyed Devil

30. I no longer believed in the idea of soul mates, or love at first sight. But I was beginning to believe that a very few times in your life, if you were lucky, you might meet someone who was exactly right for you. Not because he was perfect, or because you were, but because your combined flaws were arranged in a way that allowed two separate beings to hinge together. Blue-Eyed Devil