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“You saved my life,�� she said faintly. “Why?��

His fingertip trailed over her freckled cheek.
“Because the world would be a much darker and duller place without you, ma chère.”
― Lisa Kleypas, When Strangers Marry

“He sizzles like a pan of cracklings every time she comes in the room.”
― Lisa Kleypas, When Strangers Marry

“He smiled suddenly, seeming entertained by the notion.
“A nun with red witch-curls.�� An odd, almost caressing note had entered his voice.

Lysette smiled self-consciously, raising a hand to her chaotic pinned-up hair.
“No doubt they would insist on shaving off this appalling mess.��

“No,�� he said swiftly. “It’s beautiful.��

Lysette almost took offense, thinking that he was mocking her. But as he continued to stare at her with that steady dark gaze, she realized that he was sincere. And that led to another, more startling realization�� that Maximilien Vallerand was every bit as attracted to her as she was to him.”
― Lisa Kleypas, When Strangers Marry

“Max’s eyes turned smoky. “Why are you smiling like that?��

She told him the truth. “I am thinking, Max, that before long, I am going to have you wrapped around my finger.��

The statement caused him to laugh. “Lysette,�� he replied softly, “before long, I am going to be wrapped around your entire body.”
― Lisa Kleypas, When Strangers Marry

“You’re looking down the front of my dress, aren’t you?�� she murmured, setting down the frosting-coated knife.

“Certainly not. I am helping you with the cake.��

Amusement rose in her chest. “Liar.��

She felt him smile against her hair. “If you are going to deprive me of a wedding night, you shouldn’t begrudge me a little peek at your br**sts. And if you didn’t want me to look at them, you shouldn’t have worn such a low-cut gown.”
― Lisa Kleypas, When Strangers Marry

“After draping his coat and cravat on a chair near the hearth, Max glanced at her with coffee-dark eyes.

“Do you know what happens in the marital bed, Lysette?��

“Of course. I have a married sister, remember. And one can’t help hearing things here and there.��

“Tell me what you know, then.��

She adopted an expression of deep concern. “Has it been so long that you’ve forgotten, Max?��

He grinned at her impudence.”
― Lisa Kleypas, When Strangers Marry