I want more from life than that and I have more to give.
I thought you were angry with me for interfering, she said to his shoulder.There was a smile in his voice as he answered, Not angry. Stunned.Well, I couldn’t let them call you a cheat when I knew perf...
I must say, you aren’t being very mature very consistent!His dark brows snapped together as their truce began to disintegrate. What the hell is that supposed to mean?Elizabeth bridled, looking at him...
Haven’t I tired you out yet, darling? Ian whispered several hours later.Yes, she said with an exhausted laugh, her cheek nestled against his shoulder, her hand drifting over his chest in a sleepy care...
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, if you want to be kissed, all you have to do is put your lips on mine.
Elizabeth was not entirely right. The climb was steep enough, but the trunk, which originally felt quite light, seemed to gain a pound of weight with every step they took. A few yards from the house b...
But if you could just pay her some small attention-or better yet, escort her yourself-it would be ever so helpful, and I would be grateful forever.Alex, if you were married to anyone but Jordan Townse...
Beside him a tiny elderly woman was leaning on a cane, studying him with curiosity. Since good manners seemed to require that he speak to her, Jon cast about for some sort of polite conversation perti...
Before their chaise drew to a complete halt in front of the house a door was already being flung open, and a tall, stocky man was bouncing down the steps.It would appear that our greeting here is goin...
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...
When at last he finally hooked one, despite Elizabeth’s best efforts to prevent it, she scrambled to her feet and backed up a step. You-you’re hurting it! she cried as he pulled the hook from its mout...
What I want to know is whether or not I can expect a repetition of it, if I were to agree with what Alexandra wants.Drowning in angry mortification, Elizabeth nevertheless managed not to flinch or dro...
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...
Sir Eustace was with Royce and Stefan looking over some maps when he was informed by the guard that the ladies were asking for him. Is there no end to her arrogance! Royce bit out, referring to Jenny....
Separately they surveyed their individual plates, trying to decide which item was most likely to be edible. They arrived at the same conclusion at the same moment; both of them picked up a strip of ba...
Realizing that the footman was still glowering at him, Ian looked down at the short man and said, Your mistress is expecting me. Tell her I’ve arrived.I’m here, Aaron, Elizabeth’s voice said softly, a...
Now that you've had other men to use as a basis for comparison,how do I rate? he teased.That's an adolescent question, Lauren retorted scornfully.
Missing you? she giggled incredulously. I could cheerfully murder you.I'd come back to haunt you, he threatened with a grin.And that, she said, is the only reason why I haven't tried.
Miss Lucinda Throckmorton-Jones, former paid companion to several of the most successful debutantes of prior seasons, came to Havenhurst to fill the position of Elizabeth’s duenna. A woman of fifty w...