Chateau of Secrets Quotes

“I have no desire to be in a relationship for the sake of being in one,” he said. “I’ve made mistakes in the past, terrible ones. The next time I date a woman, I hope it’s for keeps.”
― Melanie Dobson, Chateau of Secrets

“With a quick thank-you, I focused my attention on the pastry he brought. The flavors melted in my mouth- warm chocolate and melted butter and the flaky sweet crust. This was what I loved about France. A keen appreciation for the simplicity and sweetness of life. The French seemed to savor their minutes along with their food.”
― Melanie Dobson, Chateau of Secrets

“He cleared our bowls and replaced my soup with a plate of creamy chicken with baby potatoes, carrots, and leeks. In front of Riley, he set fillets of red snapper, the fish ornamented with sprigs of rosemary and wedges of lemon.”
― Melanie Dobson, Chateau of Secrets

“Are you a fan of escargot?" he asked.
"Not particularly."
"Good." His smile eased onto his lips again. "I get concerned when people eat snails."
I glanced down the menu. "What about chicken?"
"I'm not as concerned."
"Then I'm going to order the poulet a la fermiere."
"What is that?"
I glanced back down at the menu. "It's chicken with cream sauce. A farmwife's bounty, it says, with vegetables and fresh herbs.”
― Melanie Dobson, Chateau of Secrets

“With my wet hair wrapped in a towel, I retrieved the tray of food, placed it on the coffee table, and breathed in the aromas of dark espresso and apple butter. Piled onto the tray was a basket of warm croissants, prosciutto sliced so thin it looked like pink tissue paper, slices of honeydew melon, and little white tubs with butter and jam and soft cheese.
As I cut open a croissant, its breath warmed my face, and I slathered it with the butter and then the strawberry jam. While in France, I would not count a single calorie. It was Austin himself who had told me to enjoy the food. Immerse myself in the past.”
― Melanie Dobson, Chateau of Secrets