As You Are Quotes

“What if she thinks I’m an idiot? Corbin had asked one of his brothers that question not a month earlier. You’re a Jonquil, Layton had answered. Of course she’ll think you’re an idiot.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are

“I used to think good men did not exist. But then I met you, Corbin Jonquil, and discovered I was wrong. All my life I kept hoping you were out there somewhere and that when I found you, you would love me.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are

“His brother Layton was apparently right: Jonquils were idiots.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are

“Promise you will tell me all of your dreams, my love.” She didn’t pull out of his embrace. “My dreams?” “I intend to make them come true.” He kissed her forehead. “Every”—he shifted and kissed her cheek—“single”—he pressed a quick kiss to her lips—“dream.” “And if I told you that you already have?” He smiled. “Then you shall simply have to dream up more.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are

“Thank you.” Caroline grinned. “You’re the best uncle in the whole world!” “That is a rather bold declaration for a young lady with seven uncles,” Corbin’s twin, Jason, said from nearby, a chuckle in his tone. Seven included Crispin, Lord Cavratt. “Aren’t I your favorite uncle?” Jason smiled at Caroline. “You’re my favorite uncle in London,” Caroline clarified quite matter-of-factly. “I suppose I’ll have to be satisfied with that.” Jason shrugged.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are

“Sure enough, Alice ran toward them both, her doll held out threateningly as she giggled. “Dolly kisses for Mister!” “I am done for, Edmund.” Corbin made the observation quite dramatically, earning a grin from the boy. “Look after the horses, and tell your aunt Clara I . . . I was brave right to the end.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are

“I hit him,” Clara explained, feeling the need to tell Corbin. “With a stick.” “Not a frying pan?” Corbin asked with dry amusement.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are

“Mister sleepy.” Would Alice always call him Mister? he wondered. Maybe someday she would come to think of him as Papa. Corbin gently stroked her hair without opening his eyes. “Very sleepy,” he said. He allowed the briefest of moments to pass before producing an overly loud snore that set Alice to giggling. Thoroughly enjoying her reaction, he snored again. “I happen to know that you do not snore.” When had Clara entered the room? He opened his eyes on the instant. She knelt beside Edmund, very near Corbin’s head. “I was . . . just—” “Loving my children,” she finished for him. “Our children,” he whispered back. Surely she knew he thought of them as his own.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are

“Now, Cavratt.” His Grace turned to Corbin. “Where’s the weasel?” That sent another murmur through the crowd. “This is he,” Corbin said, indicating Mr. Bentford with a quick jerk of his thumb.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are

“I love Mister.” Corbin kissed the top of her head. “I love you, Alice.” “And Ebum?” “Yes, dear.” Corbin looked over at Edmund, who watched him intently. “I love Edmund too.” Edmund smiled. Corbin motioned him over. Edmund climbed onto his lap beside Alice and buried his face in Corbin’s lapel. “Love Mama?” Alice continued her questioning. “Yes,” Corbin whispered. “Especially Mama.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are

“She’s not your wife or family member,” Finley objected. “Her honor is not yours to defend.” Corbin took hold of Finley’s cravat and twisted it in his fist enough to make Finley’s eyes bulge the slightest bit. He stepped in close, eye to eye with the scoundrel. “I’ve broken one man’s nose recently,” he said. “I’ll happily make it two.” Though Finley said nothing, Corbin saw the threat sink in. He released the cravat but lingered a moment, letting his glare have maximum impact. Finley took the smallest step backward.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are

“I am the man of your dreams?” He smiled a little at the thought. “Of every”—she pressed a kiss to his lips—“single”—she kissed him again—“dream.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are

“Alice’s eyes met hers, and worry settled in their depths. She could not burden her children with the worries hovering on the horizon. She managed a smile, but Alice didn’t seem to believe it. She slid from Corbin’s lap to Clara’s and wrapped her tiny arms around Clara. Clara returned the gesture. Corbin held them both in his comforting embrace.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are

“Thank you again for not abandoning me to all of this. No one has ever stood by me before. No one has ever cared what happened to me.” “Someone cares now, Clara.” His look was so intent she couldn’t help but believe him.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are

“He leaned closer to her, one eyebrow raised. “Philip.” She half laughed, half scolded as he leaned ever closer. “Yes, my dear?” Philip kissed her quickly. “Suppose Corbin were to walk in suddenly?” Sorrel pushed him back a little with her hand. “He would be pleased to see you haven’t murdered me yet.” Philip leaned back at her continued insistence.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are

“The tiny Miss Bentford turned her head quickly, looking at Corbin out of the corner of her eye. The two of them played a game each Sunday. Corbin could not recall how it had begun, but he looked forward to it every week. Little Miss Bentford looked at him again, not quite as quickly. Corbin smiled at her, and she turned her head forward once more. Three more times she looked back, and each time, Corbin managed to look surprised to find her looking at him. The third time, the little girl began to giggle. Corbin laid his finger against his lips, reminding her to be quiet in church. She bit her lip and nodded, but her eyes danced with mirth. Corbin smiled, thoroughly pleased.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are

“Edmund would miss him, if no one else. And there hadn’t been a single brown-haired little girl to play peekaboo with during church or an emerald-eyed beauty to watch from a distance. And he lived for the brief glimpses he had of Clara. Sweet, beautiful, loving Clara.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are

“Corbin raised her hand to his lips and pressed a light kiss to her knuckles. He had only recently begun doing that. Clara loved it. Adored it. The understated nature of that gesture fit him so perfectly. He didn’t need to be flashy or showy. He was simply perfect the way he was.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are

“Corbin slowly lowered Alice onto her bed, smoothing back her hair and watching her for a moment. “She’s an angel,” Corbin whispered. “Yes, but only when she’s sleeping.” Clara laughed lightly. Corbin smiled over at her. “I doubt that.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are

“I cannot help but find it telling that she successfully felled two grown men in a single day.” Mater’s eyes slid to Corbin’s bruised face. “If I had to guess, I would say she has experience defending herself physically against men. Not a very comforting thought.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are

“Keeping Alice in his arm, Corbin got to his feet. Edmund stepped up next to him, leaning against his side. Corbin set his free arm around Edmund’s shoulders. Seeing her children in the grip of a stranger had terrified her to no end. But seeing them held so tenderly by Corbin finally brought her heart rate back to a calm pace.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are

“There is a reason ladies swoon over rogues. They are dominant personalities,” Jason said. “And they fall for soldiers because of the powerful image they put out.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are

“Mister!” Alice shrieked excitedly. How could the girl tell which one was which? Alice ran to the side where Clara hadn’t been looking and threw herself at Mr. Jonquil as she always did. He didn’t hesitate but scooped her off the floor and into his arms. “I’ve found you a friend, Alice.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are

“He’d lost his heart to Mrs. Bentford over that smile.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are

“creature if I’d’ve known he was up to this kind of tomfoolery.” Tomfoolery and Charlie were rather constant companions, it seemed.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are

“This is not over between us, Clara,” he called after her. “I like a challenge, and I do not give up easily.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are

“I only pursue those with enough fire to make my efforts worthwhile. I enjoy a challenge, you see.” He stepped closer. “I could give you a future, Clara. Some security to see you through these difficult years ahead of you.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are

“Corbin chuckled lightly. “How quickly she abandoned me.” “There are few things Alice likes better than biscuits,” Clara said.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are

“Alice, dear.” She was still crying in his arms. “We are going back to my house. Will you let Jason hold you?” “Is Jason bad?” Alice asked, her words broken by her continued sobs. “No. I promise you he is not bad. He is my brother.” Alice nodded and sniffled. Her trust touched him, especially in light of all he’d just seen. He handed Alice over to Jason, hoping their resemblance would put her at ease. She went willingly, though her tears continued.”
― Sarah M. Eden, As You Are