Windswept Quotes

“Miss Bingley, you address me with words of contempt, yet have I not already accomplished what you most desire? Despite my background in trade being the same as yours, I attracted and married a gentleman landowner well before I reached my majority. Not only are you unwed at an age far beyond what I was, but it is apparent that there is no one in pursuit of your hand since we have seen no suitors since you arrived in Hertfordshire. On the other hand, my daughters are universally known to be kind-hearted. They know better than to utter callous, spiteful, malicious, or ruthless comments against anyone, but most especially a guest.”
― J. Dawn King, Windswept: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“His own heart thumped loudly, gaining speed when small fingers with blisters on the tips entangled with his own.”
― J. Dawn King, Windswept: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“I cannot condone your including us in your selfish planning, Miss Bingley. You know nothing of what I wish or want.” Darcy easily ignored her sputtering. Instead, he approached his”
― J. Dawn King, Windswept: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“Do a verse for Mr. Darcy, please,” Miss Lydia asked, much to his embarrassment, especially when she rested her chin on her clasped hands. “He is my hero!” That was all he needed. With every passing second, his face burned hotter until he guessed that he resembled a ripe tomato. All eyes in the room seemed to be on him.”
― J. Dawn King, Windswept: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“Over the scent of the burning logs, she smelled…burned cork? Oh, no! Surely, Lydia did not paint her eyelashes and brows?”
― J. Dawn King, Windswept: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“Oh, good lord! What did she truly know of the colonel? That he was friendly and Mr. Darcy’s cousin. What did she know of the man whose arm offered her protection and safety? That Mr. Darcy was far more than she ever expected him to be. And that he was standing in the rain with his hand extended, waiting to help her inside. Lizzy, you are a dunce.”
― J. Dawn King, Windswept: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“The stupid tart was disgusting. Her next oldest sister parroted her until they were surrounded by drooling men with their tongues hanging out. Lord! If they were his responsibility, he would ship them to a convent, even if they were not Catholic.”
― J. Dawn King, Windswept: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“If he were not careful, he would fall into the depths of her eyes and never be able to get out. Would he even want to try? He needed to clear his mind of the beguiling picture she made where his arms were tightly wrapped around…”
― J. Dawn King, Windswept: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“His smile turned his cool blue eyes into a shimmering pool of sapphire. For the hundredth time, Elizabeth almost sighed just looking at him.”
― J. Dawn King, Windswept: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“Her breath caught in her throat. Mr. Darcy was magnificent. If only he could be hers.”
― J. Dawn King, Windswept: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“Elizabeth Bennet! I may be old, but I am not blind. I see the way you look at each other, with a longing that only the other can satisfy.”
― J. Dawn King, Windswept: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“Mr. Darcy only has eyes for you, Lizzy. He stares at you every time we are in the same room, watching you like an eagle with a fat mouse in its sight.”
― J. Dawn King, Windswept: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“It would only take one careless comment to open Pandora’s box, destroying Darcy’s name and his sister’s reputation. Had Wickham not been his brother, the least Darcy would have done was seen his carcass rot in Marshalsea or transported to Australia. But this he could not, no, he would not do.”
― J. Dawn King, Windswept: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

“He was incredibly strong and— She refused to think about the man.”
― J. Dawn King, Windswept: A Pride & Prejudice Variation