Now, where were we when our conversation had to be abandoned downstairs? he said when Ian handed the papers back to him.Ian’s thoughts were still in the study, where a desk was filled with his likenes...
Now calm down, missus, Mr. Hogan said with gentle firmness. You know you shouldn’t have read that paper. Just like yer husband said, it got ye all upset.My is on trial for murder, Elizabeth argued de...
Maybe I ought to do exactly what I told Nick I was going to do and pursue you myself.Lauren smiled. I have a feeling you're as jaded and cynical as he is. He looked so stung that she added teasingly,...
Lady Thornton! the prosecutor rapped out, and he began firing questions at her so rapidly that she could scarcely keep track of them. Tell us the truth, Lady Thornton. Did that man-his finger pointed...
In fact, the only rash, ill-advised thing of any import he’d done in recent years was his behavior the weekend he’d met Elizabeth Cameron.
I was a fool! Loving someone who doesn't love you is hell! Don't ever let anyone convince you that you can be happy with someone who doesn't love you.
I want more from life than that and I have more to give.
For the next twenty minutes Elizabeth asked for concessions, Ian conceded, Duncan wrote, and the dowager duchess and Lucinda listened with ill-concealed glee.. In the entire time Ian made but one stip...
Elizabeth, he said with reassuring calm, I gave you my word you’d be safe if you came today.Elizabeth briefly closed her eyes and nodded, I know. I also know I shouldn’t be here. I really ought to lea...
By the way, he said, so casually that Lauren was instantly on guard, a magazine reporter called me this morning. They know who you are and they know we're getting married. When the story breaks, I'm a...
And the day we bargained about the betrothal, and you told me I had something you wanted very badly, what you wanted to do with me…was Among other things, he agreed, tenderly brushing his knuckles ove...
She’d only looked at him for a second before she’d walked out of the woods, Jenny had registered the odd light in his eyes and
You will help, won’t you?Dragging his gaze from the doorway, he shook his head as if to clear it. he uttered dryly. I’m tempted to offer her my very desirable hand in marriage! First I ought to know...
Whitney: Where is your home? Clayton: Wherever you are.
What were you thinking about justnow while you were looking out the window? To his surprise, the question flustered her. I—wasn't thinking.Then what were you doing? he asked, his curiosity aroused.A r...
What is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen?Dragging his gaze from the beauty of the gardens, Ian looked down at the beauty beside him. Any place, he said huskily, were you are.He saw the becomi...
What happens to me if this slipper fits?I turn you into a handsome frog.
There will be a few times in your life when all your instincts will tell you to do something, something that defies logic, upsets your plans, and may seem crazy to others. When that happens, you do it...
Nor is he man enough to make a woman of you.
Elizabeth glanced up as Ian handed her a glass of champagne. Thank you, she said, smiling up at him and gesturing to Duncan, the duke, and Jake, who were now convulsed with loud hilarity. They certain...