Once Upon a Kiss Quotes

“He knew then he was in danger. Very real danger. No woman had ever given him a gift or spoken to him as she did. Or tied him in these breathless knots. Or left him so aroused just by standing close and letting him hold her hand.”
― Jayne Fresina, Once Upon a Kiss

“Women exist to put right all the wrongs men do and to keep them from making a complete pig's ear of the world. (said by Miss Justina Penny)”
― Jayne Fresina, Once Upon a Kiss

“But when he heard news of her engagement to another man, Nathaniel was cast utterly adrift. Sinking deeper and deeper into a violent depression, he'd come up with a list of three possible plans over several jugs of ale at the local tavern.

One. Kill W. Shaw.
Two. Kidnap D. Makepiece (until she concedes her mistake).
Three. Kill W. Shaw.

He was never a very great schemer.”
― Jayne Fresina, How to Rescue a Rake

“Her mother, of course, would remind her that it was a woman's duty to marry and bear children. It was her only purpose in life. But then her mother had no appreciation for novels.”
― Jayne Fresina, How to Rescue a Rake

“Romantic novels had much to answer for.”
― Jayne Fresina, Once Upon a Kiss

“She dangled in mid-air, her skirt hooked up on the trellis, a pair of stockings and drawers on full display.

"Tell me madam, have we met before?" he called up to her. "You look familiar, in an odd way." He pretended to think hard, rubbing his chin.

"For pity's sake," she hissed, her voice muffled by the ivy. "Help me down you fool."

"Hmmm. Let me consider it. Perhaps, for once, you ought to be polite to me and respectful for once. Or else you can hang there until Easter."

"Suit yourself then! I can make my own way down."

"Shall you swing from my chandelier as an encore?" he asked politely, greatly enjoying the show.”
― Jayne Fresina, Once Upon a Kiss

“The worst mistake I ever made has become the best thing I ever did.

- Darius Wainwright”
― Jayne Fresina, Once Upon a Kiss

“Darius squared his shoulders, wishing he had something other than his handkerchief to keep his hands occupied while she stood this close, looking so angry and at the same time as wildly beautiful, dangerous, and breathtaking as a thunderstorm at sea. A face to sink a thousand ships...”
― Jayne Fresina, Once Upon a Kiss

“It was most troubling to find there existed a pair of lips he would allow to insult him and yet still want to kiss immediately afterward.”
― Jayne Fresina, Once Upon a Kiss

“What makes you think you can stop me?”
“I’m a lady, and you’re a gentleman.”
He smirked. “Are you sure about that?”
“About which?”
“Either.”
― Jayne Fresina, Once Upon a Kiss