“You are new here, so I will explain. In this land, nobility comes not from one’s fathers or a title or from the land one owns, but from one’s actions.” His voice was hard-edged, and his words seemed harsh to her. “The MacKinnon brothers are the highest nobility to those who live on the frontier—true warriors, men who know how to fight and survive, men who put the lives of others before their own. Your family’s wealth, your title, your virtue—they mean nothing out here. They won’t fill your belly, and they won’t keep you alive. What matters most right now is your survival. (Joseph to Lady Sarah)”
― Pamela Clare, quote from Defiant
“Och, Sarah, how shall I call augh’ beautiful again unless it be the sight of you?”
― Pamela Clare, quote from Defiant
“I've bled for you. I've killed for you. I've held you in my arms and done my best to make love to you. I'd give my life to protect you. Now I sit beside you, askin' you to trust me.”
― Pamela Clare, quote from Defiant
“Though this marriage is a sham, what we share tonight will be real, my lady. I said I'd treat you wi' the same respect I'd show my own true bride, and I meant it. I'd no' be able to call myself a Scotsman if I let you walk across this threshold.”
― Pamela Clare, quote from Defiant
“I...I've never met a man like you."
He chuckled, a broad grin on his face. "Of that, my lady, I'm certain.”
― Pamela Clare, quote from Defiant
“Joseph stood, his gaze traveling over Connor's clean-shaven face and hairless chest, his lips curving in a grin. "What's this? The Cub is not so furry.”
― Pamela Clare, quote from Defiant
“_I_ boil it." Joseph entered last, closing the door behind them. "Last time, you burnt it."
Connor glared at Joseph. "We were attacked! What would you have me tell the Abenaki? 'I cannae fight just now. I'm makin' candy. Would you like a wee taste?”
― Pamela Clare, quote from Defiant
“I do not know her as you do, but I have shared each step of this journey with her, watched her fight for her life, and held her each night while she slept. I cannot help but care for her."
And suddenly Connor was glad Joseph had chosen to sleep in the loft.”
― Pamela Clare, quote from Defiant
“Forget you are a man. Loose the animal you hide inside.”
― Pamela Clare, quote from Defiant
“Before the war, a white man named Jonathan Edwards came to Stockbridge to teach my people about sin, but I doubt very much he could see sin in this. You defended yourself against a man who would otherwise have killed you and your friends. Perhaps you feel no regret because your spirit knows you did what was right.”
― Pamela Clare, quote from Defiant
“Though his countenance was solemn, there was a glint of amusement in his eyes. "Major MacKinnon, won't you join us?"
"But, my lord, he is clad in outlawed rebel attire. The Dress Act expressly forbids--"
"I am not blind, Colonel, and I am familiar with our laws."
Sarah fought back a smile.
Colonel Haviland lowered his voice, leaned toward Uncle William. "He was invited to pay respects to your niece, my lord, and he has the gall to--"
"I _am_ payin' my respects to the lass!" Connor's deep voice filled the room, cutting Colonel Haviland off altogether.”
― Pamela Clare, quote from Defiant
“[Connor to Major Wentworth, grandson of King George]
"My fathers were lairds in the Highlands when yours were still farmin' kale back in Germany!”
― Pamela Clare, quote from Defiant
“[Connor, prepared to sacrifice himself to save Sarah]
God, I pray, give me the strength to live the next hour well.”
― Pamela Clare, quote from Defiant
“[Iain, addressing the Rangers at the end of the French & Indian war]
"Never has the world see a war as this one, but you turned the tide of it, spillin' your blood to keep frontier families safe. Years from now, people will remember the Rangers, the sacrifices you made, the battles you fought, the victories you won. I pray that peace will follow you all your days.”
― Pamela Clare, quote from Defiant
“Making love with you is even more wonderful than making music."
He drew her closer. "Och, Sarah, you _are_ my music.”
― Pamela Clare, quote from Defiant
“I am _not_ a woman from your village."
His eyes narrowed. "No, you are not, for if you were, you would be grateful for the better fate Connor has won for you with his blood. Rather than thinking only of yourself, you would be beside him now, tending his hurts.”
― Pamela Clare, quote from Defiant
“Killy arched an eyebrow in disbelief. "Don't be thinkin' you can deceive this old man. I've been makin' a fool of myself over women since before you were born.”
― Pamela Clare, quote from Defiant
“Shocked at this rebuke, Sarah took a step backward. “But I…I am the daughter of a marquess. I cannot marry either—”
“You are new here, so I will explain. In this land, nobility comes not from one’s fathers or a title or from the land one owns, but from one’s actions.” His voice was hard-edged, and his words seemed harsh to her. “The MacKinnon brothers are the highest nobility to those who live on the frontier—true warriors, men who know how to fight and survive, men who put the lives of others before their own. Your family’s wealth, your title, your virtue—they mean nothing out here. They won’t fill your belly, and they won’t keep you alive. What matters most right now is your survival.”
― Pamela Clare, quote from Defiant
“Annie smiled. “The MacKinnon men are very protective of their women.”
― Pamela Clare, quote from Defiant
Pamela Clare
Born place: in Springfield, IL, The United States
Born date March 1, 2018
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