Something Fabulous Quotes

“Love is not supposed to be convenient, my flower. It is supposed to be transcendent.” “Yes, but . . . I mean. Is it only you? Who is like this?”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“If,” he began, “we must speak so vulgarly of trade, consider this. I will acquire no dowry, some convenient acres for whatever son you bear me, a wife who despises me and talks like the heroine of an inordinately bad novel. And you will be a duchess, one of the most powerful women in the land. Is yours not the better bargain? Surely the prospect must hold some appeal for you.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“she leaned in and kissed her companion full on the lips. What a very strange friendship these women had developed.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“Valentine gave him a cool look, the tip of a brow inching upwards. “I sleep until a reasonable hour and am helped into my clothing by my valet.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“Three months ago Valentine would have said no because it was easy to be gracious when you were largely indifferent. When manner were just another mask. Three weeks ago, he would have said yes because his wounded pride demanded it. But what Valentine cared about, and what he didn't, had been in the oddest state of flux lately.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“When Adam and Eve ate the fruit of the tree of knowledge, they learned what was good, and what was evil, and how to tell the difference. I believe we know when we do wrong. We feel it. In our hearts, our souls, our conscience. And nothing I have ever learned or known or felt has taught me to believe that love is wrong. So no, my flower, it’s not wrong.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“What have I been without you? What would I have become?”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“You were very brave doing that needlessly dangerous thing you were in no way required to do.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“They were nowhere and anywhen.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“You can't do a good deed on the back of small cruelties.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“Then everything snapped back into place. And the dark edges of the world curled back on themselves, leaving only Valentine and Bonny, beneath an oak tree, in a world made of gold and green.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“And in the meantime, darling, why don’t you trust me with my happiness and think about caring for your own?” The door closed behind with her with a neat, certain click.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“Valentine, have I forgotten dropping you on your head as a baby? I’m not remotely alone.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“What about grandchildren? Don’t you want grandchildren?” His mother was silent for a long moment. “You’re not going to like this answer, darling, but not particularly. Which is not to say I wouldn’t welcome any you had. I am not, however, awaiting their arrival in order to give my existence meaning.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“His mother’s bewildered air did not dissipate. “Why would it be normal to be upset at my son for falling in love?”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“It has occurred to you, I suppose, that marriage need not be the solution to every problem?” As it happened, this had not occurred to Valentine.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“Well, your father and her father thought it would be a nice idea. But you can’t do something just because a couple of men thought it might be a nice idea.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“N-not,” Valentine managed, “with Arabella Tarleton.” “Phew.” His mother gave a relieved little laugh. “You had me worried for a moment there.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“Taking his hand, Bonny raised it to his lips and kissed it. He had done this once before in play. Now it was farewell. “I will not live in your margins, Valentine, when all I’ve ever wanted is to be your hero.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“See.” Bonny straightened, drawing Valentine’s legs more firmly about his waist. “See who you are. That beautiful, passionate, generous man who’s all mine.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“Bonny pressed his hand over Valentine’s, twining their fingers together upon the bed, and, all at once, Valentine found himself pinned, held, protected, helpless, his heart flying on the freedom of it.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“Bonny. You’re . . . you’re glistening.” “Um. You know you don’t have to describe me to me every time? You are aware of that?”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“Completely, beautifully naked. In all the strength and frailty of his skin.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“But I cherish every bad feeling I’ve ever had, every regret, every moment of boredom and sorrow and uncertainty. They brought me to you, after all.” Bonny made a sound like ack and bit Valentine’s leg.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“As when Periwinkle . . .” “Flower.” Bonny’s hand briefly covered his mouth. “I know a duke and his valet have a very special relationship. But I need you not to talk about Periwinkle when you’re making love with me.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“As far as Valentine was concerned, the way he kept being likeable was starting to feel pointed. And probably meant they were friends. Dammit.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“Fine fine fine fine fine.” Valentine broke. “I love my books. The more romantic, the more sentimental, the better; there are pages that probably still bear the marks of privately shed tears. Now for the love of God, get the fuck away from the window, you monster.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“You should never be jealous of another gentleman’s valet. You may on occasion, however, be envious.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“Periwinkle nearly dropped the waistcoat, but professionalism proved stronger than his dismay. “A man’s relationship with his valet is the most important in his life.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“Beholding him in return caused his valet to drop the valise he was carrying and clasp both hands to his heart. “Oh, Your Grace, what have they done to you?” He whirled to Bonny. “He’s not even wearing a cravat.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous