Quotes from Amanda Scott

It is no wiser to taunt a man with words than to poke a wildcat with a stick.

Part of thinking for oneself is learning to recognize obstacles when they present themselves, and understanding that one must confront those obstacles, not merely ignore them in the mistaken hope that they will disappear.

Andrew, sounding impatient, said, "Will ye do it, lassie?" Blinking, Lina realized that she was still staring at Ian. He smiled, and so compelling was his smile that her own lips twitched in response. "It is up to you, lass," Ian said quietly. "I'd like it fine if you would." Warmth spread through her at those simple words.

I've killed him," she murmured. "I've killed Donald the Grim. Faith, what will become of me? I've killed a man who stood as guardian to me. I'll go to Hell, as sure as I stand here." Kneeling swiftly

now. "Indeed," Nell agreed. "There can be no doubt that he and Mrs. Fitzherbert both love her dearly. It would be cruel to

relinquished her hand to another admirer with a nattering air of reluctance, and as he moved

Giff waited out the storm, admiring — and certainly not for the first time — Hugo's gift for shredding a man's character thoroughly and at length without pausing even once to think of the right word.