Something Fabulous Quotes

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

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

“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

“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

“Bathing,” explained Valentine. “As gentlemen do. With their gentlemen friends.” Bonny offered a decisive nod. “That is exactly what is going on here. Gentlemanly bathing. Between gentlemen friends.”
― 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

“He wants,” said Valentine, pouting, “to lick your arse.” “Flower, everyone wants to lick my arse. My arse is absolutely divine.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“She owes you at least a couple herself.” Bonny gave a rueful shrug. “Not that I imagine you’ll get them. Belle isn’t the best at apologising, even when she knows she should.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“But don’t you see, Valentine. I wanted to kiss you when you were fifteen years old, with feet the size of sledges and hands the size of dinner plates, and wearing a withered flower crown my sister had made, frankly, terribly. I wanted to kiss you when you ran away from an entirely harmless bee. I wanted to kiss you when you were covered in frog spawn. I always want to kiss you. Soup isn’t going to change that.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“Bonny had made himself: from books and stories, and hopes and dreams. As Valentine had made himself from duty and fear and mistrust and ignorance.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“So he looked instead. And glut himself on looking. Remembered the sycamore tree, and the stars, and thought Bonny more beautiful than either.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“What if a bullet splinter travels through my bloodstream and stabs me in the heart?”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“Don’t you dare leave me, don’t you dare. And If you think a bullet is keeping you away from me, you are sorely mistaken. And You are going to give me my happy ever after, Valentinian Gervase Lorimer Layton, or I’ll shoot you myself.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“And, to his surprise, Bonny did indeed follow without protest. Had he only known that this was the secret to the man’s obedience, he would have offered to lick his arse days ago.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous

“So,” Bonny went on cheerfully, “you’re just going to have to accept it: you’re mine, Valentine. Entirely mine. And we will build a world of kissing. Which is world enough for me.”
― Alexis Hall, Something Fabulous