This Rake of Mine Quotes

“Never hide your light, for how else is a man to notice you? Your spark, your fire, is your most cherished possession.”
― Elizabeth Boyle, This Rake of Mine

“Enough, Aunt Josephine," Jack said, cutting her off, ignoring the stubborn light in her eyes. Oh, she was a Tremont all right, and one of the "mad" Tremonts at that, but she was no longer in charge of this house.
He was. And it was about time he took the reins of this manor and ran it as he saw fit.
"There will be no next time," he told her.
"But Jack, my dear boy--"
He rose from Miranda's side. "There will be no next time. For any of you. I have had enough of seeing my friends, my family, let alone the woman I love risk life, limb, and for what?" He paced the room. "There will never be an end to this if something isn't done, so I am ending it. Here and now."
"But Jack--" Miranda protested.
He swung around on her. "And not a word from you. Do you think I want my wife risking her life on such an improper fashion?"
"You love me?" she whispered.
"Yes," he barked at her.
She grinned up at him. "You want to marry me?"
"Should have years ago." He paced back and forth. "I lost you once, Miranda, I shall not lose you again." He crossed his arms over his chest and glared at everyone in the room, daring them to defy him.”
― Elizabeth Boyle, This Rake of Mine

“Lord John, do stop gaping. A woman can possess a mind. If men gave more countenance to what ladies thought, the world would be a much more prosperous place.”
― Elizabeth Boyle, This Rake of Mine

“Tremont ailesinin sloganı her ne kadar ''Adil ol ve korkma'' olsa da Jack buna kendi inandığı bir cümleyide eklemişti: Kızıllardan Uzak DUR!
Lanetli ayartıcılar, gizemli yaratıklar, cehennemden onun sonunu getirmek için gönderilmişlerdi. ♥”
― Elizabeth Boyle, This Rake of Mine

“Tally moved to stand at her sister’s side. “Nanny Rana said it was a lady’s duty to see that she was the brightest light at the table.” She smiled at Felicity, and together they recited, “Never hide your light, for how else is a man to notice you? Your spark, your fire, is your most cherished possession.” They both sighed, as if they had just shared the cure for all that ailed the world. Then Tally slanted an assessing glance at Miranda. “I fear, Miss Porter, your light is positively dull.” Having”
― Elizabeth Boyle, This Rake of Mine

“Felicity was in the process of unpacking her valise on the bed. “Then let us make sure no one else makes that mistake,” she said, pulling out ribbons and laces, a set of fancy hair combs and a few cosmetic pots. “Nanny Tasha always said a lady’s age should be a mystery.” Miranda closed her eyes. Truly, she was starting to wonder about Lord Langley’s choice of nannies for his daughters. Most of what the girls repeated from their dear caretakers sounded more like the advice of an experienced Cyprian, not that of a doting governess for small, impressionable children. Felicity”
― Elizabeth Boyle, This Rake of Mine

“Come along,” Miranda said, starting back down the path. Pippin ambled alongside her. “I can see why you wouldn’t want to marry Lord John. His house is dreadful.” Tally concurred. “Such a dreary place.” “Yes, but with the right hand and management, it could be quite respectable,” Felicity said. Miranda’s gaze rolled skyward. The girl was utterly incorrigible.”
― Elizabeth Boyle, This Rake of Mine

“As a respectable lady with excellent manners and now a good inheritance (if Sarah Browne’s maid is to be believed), Miss Porter would be the perfect bride for a former rake of limited means like Lord John.”
― Elizabeth Boyle, This Rake of Mine

“Tremont, Lord John B. 1772. Third son of the 8th Duke of Parkerton. (See also, James Tremont, 9th Duke of Parkerton, Tremont Lord Michael.) Current residence: Thistleton Park. Miranda”
― Elizabeth Boyle, This Rake of Mine