Waiting For an Earl Like You Quotes

“There are different types of beauty, Olivia. You have a face that a man could appreciate every day and still discover something new to marvel at," he said between kisses. "Different angles ... every mood. If I had the skill and patience to be an artist, I would be eager to sketch you."

"You flatter me," she said, both pleased and uncomfortable with his compliment.

His expression hardened at her dismissive tone. "No, I have flattered to get what I wanted from other women. I am speaking the truth to you, Olivia.”
― Alexandra Hawkins, Waiting For an Earl Like You

“Thorn braced one of his hands near the side of her head. "You are exceptionally lovely," he murmured. His dark green eyes examined her face, and he was pleased with what he saw. "I do not know why I did not see it right away."

"Oh," she huffed. Only the earl could compliment and insult her in one breath.”
― Alexandra Hawkins, Waiting For an Earl Like You

“Olivia Lydall was too innocent, too emotional to understand his world. The realization that he was drawn to her was humiliating. It revealed a weakness within him and he resented her for it.”
― Alexandra Hawkins, Waiting For an Earl Like You

“A woman’s lust is addictive ," he murmured, marveling at the wetness coating his fingers as he stroked her. She trembled and her breath hitched in response. "It inspires a man to touch and to taste.”
― Alexandra Hawkins, Waiting For an Earl Like You