Provoked (Enlightenment #1)

by Joanna Chambers

“Only an idealist could believe most women expect love when they marry. They’re very practical creatures, you know.

“It is. But it’s also true, I think. I am the sovereign of this.” He gestured to his own body. “And I will do with it what I will.”

“And look how many died by the guillotine in France,” Balfour said. “Would that be better?” “If France teaches us anything, it is that it’s unwise to crush the people.”