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1 " She had never been in love before. She'd tried to save herself the pain, but all her pretending and hiding the truth from herself had not saved her at all. And even though this love was painful, it was worth it to remember how the sight of him and the sound of his voice had made her heart beat faster, that feeling of wanting what was best for someone else, even if it broke her own heart. "
― Melanie Dickerson , The Beautiful Pretender (A Medieval Fairy Tale, #2)
2 " Why could he not have chosen some other woman? Why Avelina? But he knew why. It was because she had seemed good and kind and had expressed her thoughts without any false pride or pretense. He had admired her forthrightness and her compassion. And although he had never thought of a wife with strong opinions was a good thing, he actually found he liked her opinions-or at least admired her for having them. He wanted to get to know her, to know everything that was in her heart. He wanted to marry her and, surprising even himself, to love her. "
3 " I should like the woman I choose to be very honest, generous, and to have a sincere faith in God, rather than mindlessly following the rules. "
4 " Her whole world was in the depth of his eyes. "
― Melanie Dickerson , A Spy's Devotion (The Regency Spies of London, #1)
5 " Magdalen's eyes were wide and her mouth hung open. She was so sweet and beautiful. She would make a wonderful margrave's wife. Avelina had already made up her mind that the margrave had not killed his brother. She simply could not believe anyone who was so particular about who he was going to marry, and who seemed so concerned about orphans, could have done such a despicable thing. At least, she hoped not. "
6 " You have every right to be free, Miss Langdon. No one is denying you that. But freedom is only valuable if you use your freedom wisely. "
― Melanie Dickerson , A Viscount's Proposal (The Regency Spies of London, #2)
7 " Everyone will say I'm insane, but I don't care, Rose. Is it insane to marry the girl I love? A girl with golden brown hair, with gifts of beauty and goodness and storytelling? "
― Melanie Dickerson , The Healer's Apprentice (Hagenheim, #1)
8 " He considered telling her that she could, and often, if she married him. "
― Melanie Dickerson , The Noble Servant (A Medieval Fairy Tale, #3)
9 " Only the most passionate love could ever induce me to marry. "
10 " But in her heart she truly believed she was a better lady than Lady Dorothea ever was. Was it wrong to think she was nobler in her heart than the true nobleman's daughter? "
11 " Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 "
― Melanie Dickerson , The Golden Braid (Hagenheim, #6)
12 " Or as Gabe had done, to rescue your betrothed from some evil force. That appealed to him. But he'd yet to find a damsel in distress, oppressed by evil and in need of rescue. "
― Melanie Dickerson , The Captive Maiden (Hagenheim, #4)
13 " He had danced with fair maidens before, but Odette was different. She was graceful and beautiful, but there was something in her eyes and in the things she said, an intelligence and a boldness that belied her quiet demeanor. "
― Melanie Dickerson , The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest (A Medieval Fairy Tale, #1)
14 " Magdalen, the girl with pretty green eyes. Magdalen, who was smiling so warmly right now at Lenhart, who was attentive to Katrin even when she talked too much. She had been so gentle and concerned about his wounds, washing his face and bringing him fresh water to drink. "
15 " Her jaw was firmly set, but her lips... her full, perfect lips were slightly parted in an expression that matched the vulnerability in her eyes -frightened yet determined. His heart skippeed a beat, and he swallowed the lump in his throat. "
16 " You are brave and strong and good, noble and kind. I love you and I think you're... "
17 " If you die fighting, I want to die fighting with you. "
18 " She was so lovely, it hurt his chest to gaze at her, especially knowing she was courageous and clever too. "
19 " Ruexner chuckled and put away his knife. Gisela kept her eyes on Valten. Even though her bottom lip trembled, she still looked like the bravest woman he had ever seen. "
20 " Could her heart be any fuller? "
― Melanie Dickerson , Court of Swans (The Dericott Tales, #1)
