Top 100 Melanie Dickerson Quotes

#1. A person's heart should be what she was judged by, rather than whose blood ran in her veins.

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#2. He bent lower to whisper in her ear, I love you, queen of beauty and love.

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#3. Margaretha suddenly plastered herself against his chest, burying her face in his shoulder and clinging to him with one hand, while she held the torch in her other hand away from them. He wrapped his arm around her, to protect her.

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#4. She closed her eyes for a moment, remembering how it had felt to see Sir Gerek appear, reaching down and pulling her up. She sighed deeply. His arms were so strong and comforting around her, holding her tight against his broad chest. She drew in a hiccupped breath, a cross between a laugh and a sob.

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#5. The urge to jump up and go to him was so strong that she grabbed the stool she was sitting on with both hands and clutched the rough wood with all her might.

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#6. Valten turned to face her and she threw her arms around him again. We have to get out of here, his mind told him, but he decided he had enough time for another kiss. And Gisela obviously agreed.

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#7. With the scolding half frown and lowered brows, she took his breath away. What would she do if he put his hands on either side of her face and kissed her lips? Probably slap him.

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#8. Is that your scarf the duke's son is wearing?" Cristyne stared at Gisela with wide eyes. Gisela forced herself to breathe. "It is." Cristyne said her name in a slow, awed whisper. "Gisela.

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#9. He leaned toward her, his face only a breath away. His intense look captured her fully. His words rumbled from his chest. If you love me, kiss me.

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#10. Her jaw was firmly set, but her lips ... her full, perfect lips were slightly parted in an expression that matched the vulnerability in her eyes -frightened yet determined. His heart skippeed a beat, and he swallowed the lump in his throat.

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#11. Then a woman of good character will be very attracted to you, will consider you a wonderful potential husband, even if she does not show it." Avelina had to swallow the lump that rose into her throat. "She will count herself fortunate to have secured your good opinion." He

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#12. but behind her mask, she smiled flirtatiously at him, letting the warm sensations spread all through her, from her hand to her cheeks. The

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#13. Valten took a step toward the tent and stopped. He turned back to Gisela, and the look in his gray-green eyes gentled instantly. His jaw relaxed, and her breath hitched in her throat at the sudden transformation.

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#14. But he would never stop searching. And when he found her, he would never let anyone harm her again.

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#15. But when he looked her in the eye and spoke quietly to her and only her, it filled an empty place inside her, and even made her eyes misty. It made her believe that she was just as worthy as a wealthy daughter of a nobleman. Or

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#16. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

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#17. Before Sophie could say anything, Gabe dipped her backward and kissed her again. And she kissed him back.

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#18. He stroked her cheek with two fingertips, his breath catching in his throat at the softness of her skin. He pulled her down into his lap. Instead of resisting, she snuggled against his shoulder.

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#19. So, you see, a man can love you, but only imperfectly. It is God alone who can be God.

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#20. He was cold and wet, but somehow he barely felt it. He kept remembering Rose snuggled against his chest, the feel of her body in his arms. He closed his eyes as he recalled the way she had looked at him, the way she said I love you.

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#21. His chest constricted painfully. He was a fool.

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#22. When he didn't say anything else, Odette's hand moved down his arm, and she slipped her hand inside his. His heart beat like a thundering of horses' hooves as she gently squeezed.

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#23. Gisela couldn't be thinking as much about kissing him as he thought about kissing her or she wouldn't be able to fall asleep. With her in his arms, he was too restless to think about anything but her.

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#24. The touch of his fingers sent her heart to dancing, and her mind flitted to being held in his arms after he had saved her

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#25. When anyone but God tells me I can or cannot, should or should not do something, I get a distinct desire to rebel.

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#26. Father God, let my sufferings not be for nothing. And don't let Annabel suffer any longer. Help her realize none of this is her fault. Protect her.

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#27. [,,,]he saw it as his Christian duty. Jesus had given his life for others, and a knight must do the same, and nothing was nobler than saving a young woman.

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#28. Because he cared for her. If he were completely honest, he didn't want Rupert to marry her, because he wanted to marry her himself.

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#29. Lord Thornbeck lifted her onto the saddle. He looked her in the eye, and her breath stilled in her chest. There was such an intense expression on his face, but there was also something else . . . tenderness. He

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#30. Rapunzel. She was one hundred times nobler than he had been, and he loved her.

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#31. You have every right to be free, Miss Langdon. No one is denying you that. But freedom is only valuable if you use your freedom wisely.

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#32. What is it, liebchen? The term of endearment, and the tenderness that had returned to his eyes, made her knees weak. She wanted to throw her arms around him and kiss him once more, but she resisted. Just barely.

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#33. She never imagined she would get her first true kiss in the secret tunnel, surrounded by strange men. At least it was memorable.

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#34. Time blunts the pain and creates a mist over one's memory - at least in the case of death and sorrow. Other types of pain linger longer.

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#35. He simply stared at her, a sweet, soft look on his face. He seemed to be staring at her lips.

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#36. Valten turned and grasped Gisela around the waist to help her down. She placed her hands on his shoulders and he set her on her feet, but slowly. After all, when one has a pleasant task to do, there's no reason to rush it.

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#37. She would think about how her breath had stuck in her throat when he had looked into her eyes. How fierce and protective he had been. How rugged and masculine he had looked with several days of stubble on his cheeks and chin.

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#38. You deserve to love and be loved.

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#39. Even with dirt on her face and dress, she took his breath away.

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#40. Who would marry her and take care of her? O God, let it be me. His chest ached with the fervor of his desire - and his impossible request.

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#41. How he had wanted to forget who he was for one moment, forget his duty and everything else, to pull her into his arms and kiss her with every ounce of his passion.

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#42. She thought about all the things she would like to say to him. Thank you for wanting to defend me. Thank you for thinking Rupert is a rogue. Thank you for being a man of integrity. Oh, Lord Hamlin, if you were mine, I'd make you so happy. Rose stifled a laugh at the stupid, outrageous thought.

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#43. When he reached her, he put his hand on her shoulder and searched her face in the dim light. "Valten." She said his name on a happy sigh as she looked into his eyes. He put his arms around her, pulling her against his chest.

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#44. The world needs more people like you, Odette." She smiled to lighten the mood."And you, Jorgen Hortman.

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#45. Even though his heart would be broken when he finally had to part from her, and he regretted he couldn't marry her, he wasn't sorry he had spent these days with her.

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#46. Except I was hoping someday to see you standing on a ship's deck in your shirtsleeves with a cutlass between your teeth."

"Maybe it can be arranged

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#47. Gabe prayed for the strength not to strangle his future father-in-law for the fiftieth time.

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#48. Avelina shuddered and pressed her face into Lord Thornbeck's shoulder. He held her tight against him. If only she could stay like this forever, safe and warm and protected, or at least until she stopped shaking. She

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#49. A knot tightened around Wilhelm's chest. So this is how jealousy feels.

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#50. She cried so hard she thought her heart would burst - until Sir Gerek put his arms around her.

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#51. When she was with Lord Thornbeck, it was so difficult to keep from talking to him. She was so drawn to him, to his opinions, his deep-brown eyes, and his rich, rumbly voice - which was exactly why she needed to stay away

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#52. He could go home knowing he had done something good, that he had made a difference in the life of the most beautiful, worthy, gentle creature in the world.

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#53. Gisela wanted to say something. "Of course. Be careful." Dumb. Of course he won't be careful. He's jousting.

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#54. Valten turned and stomped back to the Great Hall. He just might put his unbroken hand through someone's face, if given the slightest bit of provocation.

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#55. She pulled away from him and he let her go, the ache intensifying in his chest.

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#56. You make me feel so safe. She brought her knees up and tucked her head beneath his chin, curling up like a kitten on his chest. If he died now, he would die happy. His chest expanded and his whole body felt alive with pleasant sensations. He could be content to stay here, without moving, forever.

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#57. It seemed as if Gisela's screams were growing closer. The brutal kicking stopped. He heard a loud thud and several startled yells. He forced his eyes open. Gisela was on top of Ruexner on the ground, pummeling his head with her fists, while Ruexner held his arms up to protect his face.

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#58. I don't need prestige or wealth," he said softly. "I need you, and I want you with me forever.

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#59. He took a step toward her. She turned around, a tentative smile on her face. His beautiful Rose. He sank to his knees and raised his hands over his face. Thank you, God. You're so good to me.

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#60. I see there's more cooking out here than the pheasant." Valten leaned over to turn the roasting birds on the spit and mumbled, "Not anymore.

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#61. Every eye was on her, including her stepmother's and stepsisters', she thought absently. But Gisela only had eyes for Valten.

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#62. And now he could not marry Lady Lankouwen or Rainhilda or this beautiful maiden in front of him. Because he was in love ... desperately, hopelessly, painfully in love ... with the duke's daughter.

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#63. But I must say that I've never seen him look at anyone the way he looked at you tonight.

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#64. He had danced with fair maidens before, but Odette was different. She was graceful and beautiful, but there was something in her eyes and in the things she said, an intelligence and a boldness that belied her quiet demeanor.

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#65. Everyone will say I'm insane, but I don't care, Rose. Is it insane to marry the girl I love? A girl with golden brown hair, with gifts of beauty and goodness and storytelling?

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#66. Or as Gabe had done, to rescue your betrothed from some evil force. That appealed to him. But he'd yet to find a damsel in distress, oppressed by evil and in need of rescue.

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#67. He slowly lowered his arms. The look on his face reached out and wrapped her in a warm embrace of love. He got to his feet and held out his hand. She closed the gap between them and buried her face in his chest. His arms enfolded her.

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#68. She was so beautiful and seemed so unaware of it. The wisps of blonde hair danced around her pink-tinted cheeks just as he had captured them in his painting. But even more devastating than her physical beauty were the glimpses he had seen of her heart and soul. God help him.

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#69. But I have always thought a curious man was a knowledgeable man.

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#70. I will never leave you again," he said softly against her ear. "I will follow you around like a lost puppy if you let me. I love you, Sophie. God has given me back my little girl." Sophie

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#71. Perhaps time is an inconsistent healer, but God can purge even the most painful memories.

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#72. Beautiful, clever, hardheaded Rapunzel, who had broken down and cried, whose hair was as beautiful as a sunset.

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#73. What would she say to Lord le Wyse? I love you? I've wanted to kiss you for weeks? She almost laughed. Obviously she was hysterical.

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#74. She was so lovely, it hurt his chest to gaze at her, especially knowing she was courageous and clever too.

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#75. Jorgen!" Mathis strode up to Jorgen's side. "I hope you are not going to dance with this lovely swan all night." "I had hoped I would." Jorgen winked at her. Odette smiled at him.

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#76. But Annabel was surprised at how much the sight of her in Lord le Wyse's arms, then hanging on to him as he helped her down the steps, had made her want to slap Beatrice silly.

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#77. Wilhelm glanced up just in time to see Rose walk in. His jaw fell. Her hair, her dress, her face ... She made everyone else in the room look pale and lifeless. He'd better close his mouth before someone saw him staring.

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#78. So she'd never experience love. Most married people didn't, either.

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#79. She had no right to enjoy his touch. She was a terrible friend in that moment, because she wanted him. Oh, how she wanted him to love her! To always be near to hold her and protect her.

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#80. She wished she had not shrunk back when he reached out to her. At this moment his strong arms could be holding, warming, comforting her.

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#81. Some children at one of his tournaments in Burgundy had taken to calling him "Goliath". Not the most endearing biblical character.

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#82. Odette felt as if she were floating. She could still feel Jorgen's lips on hers,

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#83. Gisela. She was beautiful and easy to talk to. And unlike Rainhilda, she didn't prattle on and on about things Valten didn't care or know anything about. She talked about horses-a subject he was quite comfortable with. And he always thought a love of horses was sign of gentleness and good character.

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#84. You should not give your heart to someone who hasn't asked for it. You never know who may fall in love with you, or who you may come to love, if you are sensible and stop being so focused on one man.

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#85. Her heart swelled with an emotion she had never felt before. Did she dare call it love? For the second time tonight, she suspected her heart had ignored all her warnings that falling in love with the forester was imprudent and impossible. Oh, dear heaven, what am I to do now? Her

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#86. More importantly, sir, you have my word that I would cherish your daughter and treat her well, bringing her back to Hagenheim for visits, whenever feasible, and that I am a God-fearing man whose priorities are God and family.

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#87. He was nearly asleep when he heard a voice, a melody so unearthly and beautiful he glanced up at the sky, expecting to see heaven opened and an angel of music. But all he saw were a few stars winking above him through the leaves.

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#88. His heart swelled at her bravery. This was the lady he wanted by his side - and in his arms - for the rest of his life.

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#89. Are you threatening me?" "Yes.

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#90. But how could she explain that their crude idea of love didn't seem satisfying, and a good-looking husband wasn't all she wanted in life?

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#91. A man could only love her imperfectly, but God could give her the perfect love she desired. Lady Rose had learned to comfort her husband in his pain instead of expecting him to heal her own.

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#92. Even though the dance floor was filled with beauty and color enough to dazzle any eye, Odette had no desire to look away from Jorgen as she stepped toward him, clasped his hands, then let go as they stepped back.

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#93. I didn't believe any woman could love me, as disfigured as I am, and especially anyone as beautiful as you are, inside and out. I still can hardly believe it.

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#94. He wasted his disapproval on her, for she cared not a whit.

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#95. Rapunzel's heart soared at the protective look on Sir Gerek's face. He had come for her!

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#96. Only the most passionate love could ever induce me to marry.

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#97. He slipped his hand under hers and bowed his head over it. His breath touched her skin and sent a tingling sensation up her arm.

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#98. He had transformed, from "Froschjunge," or "Frog boy," to her very own knight in shining armor.

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#99. He suddenly wanted to take her and run away, to go where the margrave would never find her.

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#100. Truly?" His face held such a tender look. It made her heart trip over itself.

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