Once Upon a Christmas Eve Quotes

“She was lost.
He broke their kiss and laid his forehead against hers. “Make me stop.”
“I can’t,” she whispered.
“Then… we’re doomed,” he said, his voice husky and low.”
― Elizabeth Hoyt, Once Upon a Christmas Eve

“He smelled the scent of roses and it nearly maddened him.
Or perhaps he was already mad.
“Run now,” he whispered.
She stared at him, refusing to move.
“Very well,” he snarled, and took her into his arms.”
― Elizabeth Hoyt, Once Upon a Christmas Eve

“Tell me, Miss St. John, are you on the hunt for a husband?”
― Elizabeth Hoyt, Once Upon a Christmas Eve

“I’m afraid I’m rather used to females making themselves shameless for me.”
― Elizabeth Hoyt, Once Upon a Christmas Eve

“He broke their kiss and laid his forehead against hers. “Make me stop.” “I can’t,” she whispered. “Then we’re doomed,” he said, his voice husky and low. “For I’m unable to stop myself. I want you. Day and night and all the time in between. I want you.”
― Elizabeth Hoyt, Once Upon a Christmas Eve

“And yet, staring at him standing in crystalline snow, the flakes blowing against reddened cheeks, his eyes unable to hide his sadness, she felt herself fall headlong. He wasn’t just a rake. He was a man. A man with feelings—well hidden, but there all the same.”
― Elizabeth Hoyt, Once Upon a Christmas Eve