“I want you any way I can get you. Not because you’re beautiful or clever or kind or adorable, although devil knows you’re all those things. I want you because there’s no one else like you, and I don’t ever want to start a day without seeing you.”

Lisa Kleypas is an American author of historical romance novels. She is best known for her Regency-era series, beginning with *The Duke and I*, which blends wit, passion, and social intrigue. Her work often explores themes of second chances and societal constraints.