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Leo knew next to nothing about governesses, save for the drab creatures in novels, who tended to fall in love with the lord of the manor, always with bad results.

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Lisa Kleypas
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: November 5
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Fear you? she said without thinking. Good God, I would never do that. Easing her head back, Westcliff looked at her while a slow smile spread across his face. No, you wouldn't, he agreed. You'd spit in the devil's eye if it suited you.
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Do you know what a balance wheel is?” She shook her head slightly. “There’s one in every clock or watch. It rotates back and forth without stopping. It’s what makes the ticking sound...what makes the hands move forward to mark the minutes. Without it, the watch wouldn’t work. You’re my balance wheel, Poppy.” -Harry Rutledge
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I've never known anyone more ill equipped for happiness. He wouldn't know what to do with it.
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There's nothing worse than breaking a promise to someone who cares about you.
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If your concern is that I may be overcome with manly ardor and ravish you in a moment of weakness… I may. If you ask nicely.
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- No, no... She shook her head for emphasis. No. His lips twitched. - One 'no' is enough, darling.
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Because you need me, he said, drawing in his breath as she squirmed against him. Just as I need you. He crushed his mouth to hers. I've needed you for years. Another kiss, this one deep and drugging, his tongue searching her intimately
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Hell was waking up alone, the sheets wet with your tears and your seed, knowing the woman you had dreamed of would never come back to you.
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Now the line was drawn. Lucy had never thought that one of the fiercest battles of her life would be fought over a breakfast table, with quiet words carefully chosen.
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Can't you just tell me now? No, I need someone to eat with. A slight smile rose to my lips. Am I supposed to believe that I'm your only option? No. But you're my favorite option.
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