A Lady's Guide to Skirting Scandal Quotes

“She held his eyes with hers. 'Why are you so good to me?' she whispered.

'Because you are an extraordinary woman,' he said quietly. 'If you would only stop comparing yourself and your talents to those who will never matter, to those who do not truly care about you, you would see what I see.”
― Kelly Bowen, A Lady's Guide to Skirting Scandal

“She had tried to be the perfect daughter of a soapmaker. She had tried to be the perfect sister of an earl. She had tried so hard to be a perfect part of an imperfect society that she had turned herself into a person she no longer recognized. Perhaps, just this once, she would try being Viola Hextall.”
― Kelly Bowen, A Lady's Guide to Skirting Scandal

“I don't want a duke. I want you.' She spoke it, an admission of what had become her truth, and it was intensely liberating. 'I want only you,' she repeated.”
― Kelly Bowen, A Lady's Guide to Skirting Scandal

“There was nothing but resolute determination stamped across her beautiful features. He felt something in his chest squeeze. This was the woman that he would have with him. The woman he would want by his side as he ventured forth into the unknown, armed with her wits and her determination.

And if wishes were horses, then beggars would ride.”
― Kelly Bowen, A Lady's Guide to Skirting Scandal

“Viola could feel herself flushing. 'I just want to belong.'

'Belong where, Lady Viola? And to whom?'

Viola looked up at him, realizing that she no longer had an easy answer.”
― Kelly Bowen, A Lady's Guide to Skirting Scandal

“He looked so capable and steady. So in control of his life. So sure of what he wanted. For just one moment, she wanted to know what that felt like.”
― Kelly Bowen, A Lady's Guide to Skirting Scandal

“There was a reckless joy racing through her veins at the possibility that someone would believe in her like that. Would believe that she could do something that no one else thought she could.”
― Kelly Bowen, A Lady's Guide to Skirting Scandal

“Are you mocking me again?' How did this man do it? How did he knock her off balance so easily? She might not know a great deal about kissing, but she certainly knew a great deal about conversation. And until she had met Mr. Shaw, she had considered herself quite accomplished at it.

'I'm not mocking you, my lady. I answered your question. If you want a better answer, then ask a better question. You're smarter than this.'

She realized she had no idea if he was insulting her or complimenting her.”
― Kelly Bowen, A Lady's Guide to Skirting Scandal

“She had noticed that his complexion underneath days' worth of stubble had darkened in the sun and wind, and tiny white lines radiated out from the corners of his eyes, as if he spent a lot of time laughing. Viola found she rather liked the idea of this man laughing. Liked the idea of being able to make him laugh.”
― Kelly Bowen, A Lady's Guide to Skirting Scandal

“Viola stood awkwardly, staring up at him. It annoyed her that he made her feel awkward. Viola Hextall was not awkward. Ever.”
― Kelly Bowen, A Lady's Guide to Skirting Scandal

“Reddish-brown hair worn shaggy, as if he simply didn't care about style. Which was baffling. Really, what sort of educated man didn't care about style?”
― Kelly Bowen, A Lady's Guide to Skirting Scandal