A Whisper of Secrecy Quotes

“If you would let me, I would protect you for the rest of our lives. I love you, and I want nothing more than for us to be together, not as business associates or as friends, but as husband and wife.”
― Darcy Burke, A Whisper of Secrecy

“Last time he’d used it, Tilda had rubbed it into his forehead. She didn’t want to touch him in that way again—not today. She would be overcome with emotion and may end up kissing him again. That would not do.”
― Darcy Burke, A Whisper of Secrecy

“Recalling the conversation with her mother earlier, Tilda felt a pang of sadness that she would never understand what it meant to Tilda that she could take care of herself and not rely on a husband.”
― Darcy Burke, A Whisper of Secrecy

“Tilda pressed her lips together before addressing her grandmother. “My mother arrived. She’s gone upstairs to rest.” Mrs. Wren, a petite woman in her seventies with white hair and bright blue eyes, stared at Tilda. “Did you know she was coming?” “Of course not,” Tilda replied. “I would have told you. I would have prepared the entire household.”
― Darcy Burke, A Whisper of Secrecy