We’re going to get a couple things straight here, Roarke.’‘Your color’s back.’ Pleased with himself, he rose and nipped a kiss onto the tip of her nose. ‘That gray cast to your skin didn’t suit you.’...
We’ll keep the three of them in separate rooms, keep changing interviewers on them. I’m betting on Young to fall first.’Roarke eased out of the lot, headed for home. ‘Why?’‘The bastard loves her. Love...
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True, I talk of dreams, Which are the children of an idle brain, Begot of nothing but vain fantasy. —William Shakespeare
The younger pushed a thumb-sucking baby in a stroller with little animals dangling—including a baby elephant. The kid’s eyes looked glassy with pleasure as it snacked on its own thumb. What do they ge...
The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion. —TACITUS
Some men find the cool, disinterested, and understated attractive. Makes them think you’re deep.
She woke to sunlight and the scent of coffee. The first thing she saw was Roarke, with a mug of coffee in his hand. how much would you pay for this?Name your price. she sat up took it from him, drank...
She went to the AutoChef, programmed a vitamin smoothie. And was shocked when that’s exactly what she got.
She thought she'd get out clean, but the foyer monitor blinked on as she reached for her jacket. Going somewhere, Lieutenant?Jesus, Roarke, why not just knock me over the head with a blunt instrument....
She slid off the table, but didn't object to having his hand support her. Where's my ice cream?You didn't behave, so there'll be no treat for you.That's just mean.
She rose. I'll just go get the wine.I'm not interested in wine.She walked away, tossed a glance over her shoulder. You will be. When I start licking it off you.
She reached down, favoring her injured arm and chose a Galaxy bar that hadn’t been flattened by the wrestling match. I’m going home. You didn’t pay for that, Francois shouted after her. Fuck you, Fran...
She raised her eyes to his. They had both come from misery, she thought, and survived it. They had been drawn together through violence and tragedy, and had overcome it. They walked different paths an...
She pushed back from the table. I've got some stuff I need to do.The Walking Dead said there was chocolate cake.Jamie, Roarke said mildly.Sorry, Jamie said reluctantly. Mister Walking Dead, also known...
She curled up beside him, realizing they both needed this space of intimacy as much as they'd needdd the reassurance and release. Her world had been rocked. She only understood how violent the shake h...
She covered her hands with her face,
She considered, as she never had, that she could install Roarke's real and excellent blend in the break room. But then she rejected the notion as temporarily sentimental.
Roarke: Pull yourself together, Eve.He was already in a business suit, his hair shining and sleek...Eve: How come you already are? Roarke: Because staying in bed half the morning unless sex is involve...
Roarke: Darling, before we shift into the official mode, what do you have on under that dress?Eve: A device designed to drive men wild.Roarke: It's working. I don't believe I've ever seen your butt mo...