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My duchess,” James stated, his eyes sweeping the crowd with the air of a man who has ruled the waves. “She is not a swan, because that would imply she had once been an ugly duckling.
Eloisa James
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Eloisa James
Age: 62
Born: 1962
Born: January 1
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In case there is any question in your mind, he said, cupping her face with his hands. What I want, what I most desire, the loveliest sight on this dark earth, is you.
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Here, drink your liqueur, Henry said, tossing back her drink. I carry it with me everywhere because it's the only kind of drink that Leo doesn't like, so there's a chance I'll still have some tomorrow.
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