One Season with the Duke Quotes

“His head lowered slowly, his eyes watching her carefully, and then his lips caught hers in a soft kiss that scattered every thought in her head. It was just the barest pressure of
his mouth against hers, but she felt it all through her body.”
― Addy Du Lac, One Season with the Duke

“He knew how to hide, how to divert attention, how to mislead anyone to protect himself and what he held dear. He never moved without a sure path to victory, but now, with this gnawing ache corroding him, he wondered if there was a worse option.

Like watching Hettie belong to someone else. Someone like that arrogant jackass who didn’t deserve her smiles, her laughter, her passion…her children.”
― Addy Du Lac, One Season with the Duke

“Despite her pending nuptials, she found herself walking toward him, hoping to be introduced. Then the man chuckled at something Alastair said, and Hettie froze. She knew that cheeky smile. She’d seen that exact expression too many times to count.

“Your Grace!” Lady Lindsey exclaimed before rushing forward to greet him.

Finn?”
― Addy Du Lac, One Season with the Duke