The Governess and the Rogue Quotes

“I can’t think how I’m to behave,” she whispered as the other passengers began to appear.

“That’s easy enough,” he whispered back. “Just smile, Bea. And pretend you’re wildly in love with me.”
― Mimi Matthews, The Governess and the Rogue

“All he knew was that Bea was in his arms, and that nothing in his life had ever felt more right.”
― Mimi Matthews, The Governess and the Rogue

“It's only dreamers who have cause to stare at the stars."
"You presume I'm not a dreamer?”
― Mimi Matthews, The Governess and the Rogue

“What woman among them could set eyes on Jack and not be lured into daydreams about having him for her own? The temptation was palpable, even for Bea.”
― Mimi Matthews, The Governess and the Rogue

“Every day, Jack endeavored to deserve it. To be worthy of her friendship, her trust, , her love. Given the glow in Bea's face and the lightness of her step as she moved through their new life together, he flattered himself that he was, in some small measure, succeeding.”
― Mimi Matthews, The Governess and the Rogue

“Jack had never proposed to a girl in his life. And he didn’t intend to start now, with a little sparrow of a starchy governess. No matter how fine her eyes.”
― Mimi Matthews, The Governess and the Rogue

“Would it be so terrible to be Mrs. Jack Beresford? To give up your ambitions for a new position and throw in your lot with me at the Priory? As my wife?”
― Mimi Matthews, The Governess and the Rogue