I have come, my lovely, Roddy said with his usual sardonic grin as he swept her a deep bow, in answer to your urgent summons-and, I might add,- he continued, I presented myself at the Willingtons’, e...
His heart is weak, but his will is strong-more so now than ever, he continued, shrugging into the light cape Ormsley was putting over his shoulders.What do you mean, ‘more now than ever’?The physician...
Hi.What are you doing here?He frowned. Damned if I know.Unable to suppress her smile she said, The usual excuse is that you happened to be in the neighborhood and decided to drop by.Now why didn't I t...
He waited until she was standing directly across his desk from him before he said quietly, You've chosen a poor time to apologize,Lauren. I have to leave for a luncheon appointment in five minutes.Lau...
Ever since he’d set eyes on Elizabeth Cameron he’d been blind-no, he corrected himself with furious self-disgust, in England he’d recognized instinctively what she was-gentle and proud, brave and inno...
Elizabeth? Ian said in a clipped voice.She whirled around, her heart slamming against her ribs, her hand flying to her throat, her knees turning to jelly.What’s wrong? he asked.You-you startled me, sh...
Didn’t anyone ever tell you that a lady never deserts her partner before the dance is over?It’s over! Elizabeth said in a choked whisper, and they both knew she referred to more than just the dancing....
Childhood romances always seem so real, so enduring, when we are separated from the object of our affection. But usually, when we return, we find that our dreams and memories quiet surpassed reality.-...
At that moment Elizabeth would have said or done anything to reach him. She could not believe, actually could not comprehend that the tender, passionate man who had loved and teased her could be doing...
At eight-thirty that night Ian stood on the steps outside Elizabeth’s uncle’s town house suppressing an almost overwhelming desire to murder Elizabeth’s butler, who seemed to be inexplicably fighting...
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Well? she teased in turn. What do you think?The gray eyes that finally lifted to hers were flaming, but instead of answering, he flicked his burning gaze down her length again. He hesitated, and then...
Was it me you were discussing? he countered with lifted brows. I couldn’t tell from the description you were giving. Since when am I kind, considerate, refined, and amiable? You’re angry, Victoria con...
This is from Elizabeth, it said. She has sold Havenhurst. A pang of guilt and shock sent Ian to his feet as he read the rest of the note: I am to tell you that this is payment in full, plus appropriat...
This is Winston, our footman and cook, she told Ian, guessing his thoughts. Straight-faced, she added, Winston taught me everything I knew about cooking. Ian’s emotions veered from horror to hilarity,...
This all could have been so much easier, he added with a sigh, if you’d known sooner what was happening to Elizabeth. You have many acquaintances in English society; how is it they never mentioned it...
The truth is, she said shakily, that I am scared to death of being here.I know you are, he said, sobering, but I am the last person in the world you’ll ever have to fear.His words and his tone made th...
The name is somewhat familiar, but I can’t recall a face to go with it.Obviously disappointed in her reaction, her uncle said irritably, You apparently have a poor memory. If you can’t recall a knight...
That black horse we used for packin’ up here is the most cantankerous beast alive, Jake grumbled, rubbing his arm.Ian lifted his gaze from the initials on the tabletop and turned to Jake, making no at...
Speaking of debutantes, Jake continued cautiously when Ian remained silent, what about the one upstairs? Do you dislike her especially, or just on general principle?Ian walked over to the table and po...