The Unlovely Bride Quotes

“Aye wife, your face.” His voice was thick with emotion and lust, but he held her gaze as he started to thrust in earnest.  “For it’s the face I love best in all the world.”
― Alice Coldbreath, The Unlovely Bride

“She broke off as Garman rolled her under him. “Really Lenora?” he growled.  “You needed this to prove I’m your true love?”  He raised an eyebrow at her.  “Have you not heard a single thing I’ve said to you?” Lenora swallowed.  “You—you did not speak of love,” she pointed out shakily. “Yes, I did,” he insisted.  “With every single word I spoke.” “You did?” “Aye, with every word and every action.” “You did not say so specifically.”
― Alice Coldbreath, The Unlovely Bride

“Why are you crying, Lenora?” he groaned.  “Should I stop?” “You like me?” she asked in a small voice.
What the hell?  “Of course, I fucking like you.” He stared down at her thunderstruck.  But really, how could she know?  He was pretty taken aback by his declaration himself.  “I like you,” he said firmly.  “But.” She hesitated.  “You don’t like anyone.” “Bullshit,” he said flatly.  “I like you.  A lot.”
― Alice Coldbreath, The Unlovely Bride

“When he finally spoke, she was almost startled.  “Shall I tell you what will become of you?” he asked suddenly. Lenora turned her head to look at him.  “Please do.” “Whatever you will.”
― Alice Coldbreath, The Unlovely Bride

“A roll in the sheets with me at present would likely snap you in half," he added.

Lenora blinked. "are you so rough then, that I need to be more robust?" she asked with some acerbity.”
― Alice Coldbreath, The Unlovely Bride

“Still, he felt he owed it to them, and his wife would have to realize she was further down his obligation list.”
― Alice Coldbreath, The Unlovely Bride

“She pulled away his hand.  “Oh dear,” she said with a grimace.  “Is this where you start being rude and insulting to me, terrified I’ll misinterpret your actions?” He gazed at her blankly a moment.  “What?”
― Alice Coldbreath, The Unlovely Bride

“He tore his mouth from hers.  “Am I to instruct you every step this time, or do you remember anything?” he asked, his hand yanking her shift down to expose her breasts. “I’m not your squire!” Lenora retorted hotly.  “Really, you have no manners!”
― Alice Coldbreath, The Unlovely Bride

“He heard her frustrated huff, and then, quite suddenly, she dropped down, grumbling and bunching her skirts.  “Kindly whistle a tune or something.” He held the cloak aloft.  “Really?  What if that attracts more attention?” “Is your whistling really that impressive?”  “Lenora, would you just…”
― Alice Coldbreath, The Unlovely Bride

“Garman met Father Udolphus’s severe gaze squarely.  “Men like me need to be bound tightly,” he said.  “Lest we find a way to wriggle out of our obligations.”
― Alice Coldbreath, The Unlovely Bride

“He was inclined to be unhelpful, so I was forced to be extremely frank about our circumstances.”  She smoothed down her skirts.  “Circumstances? What circumstances?” Garman frowned. “That I could not hold you off,” Lenora told him sadly.  “And have been performing the duties of wife to you for several weeks now.  I begged him to make an honest woman of me before I am utterly disgraced.”  Garman stared at her a moment in open astonishment”
― Alice Coldbreath, The Unlovely Bride

“What’s the difference with me?” he asked bluntly.  “My reason for wedding you would be no less mercenary.” “But you are quite pitiless, my lord, are you not?” she said simply.  “You will not be kind, and I need not feel guilty about you making any kind of sacrifice on my behalf.  I have no doubt you would lead whatever woman you married a dog’s life.” He gave a short laugh at that.”
― Alice Coldbreath, The Unlovely Bride

“Lenora Montmayne was brave as fuck or foolhardy as hell. He wasn't sure yet which it was.”
― Alice Coldbreath, The Unlovely Bride

“I will change, she vowed. While I will never have a really decent character, true love or even much by way of brains, I can still seek out some semblance of happiness.”
― Alice Coldbreath, The Unlovely Bride