The Wicked Ways of a Duke

Honesty might be the best policy, but wicked ways were a great deal more fun.

kiss me, tipsy girl.

“Let them try.” He lifted one hand to gently caress her cheek. “I was forged in the fires of hell, my darling. If anyone tries to prevent our marriage, I’ll burn them alive.”

He’d always been cynical, believing the worst because the worst was so often true

“The only thing more difficult to bear than an unfulfilled wish, my dear, is a wish come true.”

“I’ve never fainted before. I hope I did it gracefully.”

“Yes, dear. You sank right down into your chair, one hand to your forehead in the proper manner, just as we were always taught

He’s splendid, she thought. Brave, considerate, and utterly splendid.