My American upbringing made me incredibly intelligent, and believe me, I can spot one of your pathetic Carpathian plots to protect the helpless woman from information you consider would make her fragi...
Mikhail’s hands were gentle as he helped her to lie down. He caressed her silky hair, bent to kiss her tenderly. You have no idea what you did for me tonight. Thank you, Raven.Her eyes were closed, la...
Mikhail, drink! Jacques materialized beside the bed, caught his older brother to him, his face a mask of fury. --stars, Eric, why did you allow him to go without aid? You’re lucky Gregori isn’t here,...
Mikhail found the rose-petal-soft skin of her face, traced her delicate cheekbones with gentle fingers. You were right, little one. We will build our home together, stronger than ever. We will pick a...
Llamas? Really, Lex? For their manure? Airiana asked as Lexi headed toward the door. You weren’t kidding, were you? There are studies done about concocting a sort of tea with their manure and using it...
Listen to it… The swamp has its own Sound. Its own rhythm. Gino pg. 224 from Covert Game
Let us go home, Raven. His voice was pure seduction.A slow smile curved her soft mouth. I don’t think it’s safe. You’re the kind of man my mother warned me about.
It's Mari, Jack, Ken whispered, needing to say it aloud. What? Jack jerked around, staring at the sniper as the eyes fluttered closed. Are you certain?Ken pulled the woman's belt loose and buckled it...
It has a reputation for being dangerous. His hand caressed her soft skin. Take off your jeans.She smiled up at him. I can see it is dangerous. Now, why would I want to do something that is obviously g...
Il mio piccola bella amore, I can’t change the past as much as I’d like to, he said softly. I can only tell you that you have my future. Only you.
If only the three of you could see yourselves. It’s very sweet of you to treat me like I’m a fragile porcelain doll, especially when I feel a bit like one, but Mikhail is in me, as I am in him. I feel...
I was only trying to get you to come here. You know,classic honeymoon. Sweet young wife teaches wizened old grouch how to have fun.That sort of thing.Wizened old grouch? he echoed in astonishment. The...
I think Mikhail is very lucky to have found you. You’re strong yourself, just as he is.I’m putting up a great front, then--Raven wiped at her eyes with her knuckles--because I feel like I’m breaking a...
I think I should have enjoyed meeting your mother. How a woman could manage to raise two domineering tyrants like you and Mikhail is beyond me.His dark eyes laughed at her. But we are charismatic, sex...
I steal things.You do what?She wanted to smile at the incredulous tone. Is stealing worse than killing? I thought it was all bad.You just surprised me. He didn’t flinch at her candid assessment of wha...
I should have realized your needs and anticipated them. Knowing you were alone, I should have set better safeguards to protect you.Mikhail, I am capable of looking after myself. Her blue eyes were ver...
I see the answer in your eyes, feel it in your body. You struggle needlessly, Raven. You know you are mine…She stood up quickly, pushed the chair out of her way. I don’t belong to anyone, least of all...
I love you, Francesca, Gabriel told her solemnly. I cannot express in words what you are to me.She smiled up at him. You do a fairly good job expressing yourself.His eyebrow shot up. Fairly good?I thi...
I love that when I finally have something, it’s you. Your body. Your mind. Your heart. I’m going after that you know. Your heart. I want complete surrender from you. Nothing less will do.
I look at you and know what a miracle you are. The feel of your skin, soft and inviting, the way you move, like water flowing, the brush of your hair like silk, the feel of your body surrounding mine,...