Did you ever notice how very fickle males are? she asked the horse. And how very foolish females are about them? she added, aware of how inexplicably deflated she felt. She realized as well that she w...
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...
You will soon discover that in matters of the heart, memories are much kinder than reality
Whitney, My Love is the story of Clayton Westmoreland, the Ninth Duke of Claymore. Until You features Stephen Westmoreland’s
Where is your home? she asked after a long, comfortable silence.Wherever you are.
When Lauren returned from lunch there were two dozen breathtakingly gorgeous red roses in a vase on her desk. She removed the card from its envelope and stared at it in blank amazement. On it was writ...
What are your terms? he asked, and he made a final effort to tip the balance of power into her hands and out of his by adding, I’m scarcely in a position to argue.Elizabeth hesitated and then slowly b...
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 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...
There now, she said to the flowers in an encouraging tone, you have food and air. You’ll be very happy and pretty in no time.Are you talking to the Ian asked from behind her.Elizabeth started and tur...
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 miserable son of a bitch! he bit out between clenched teeth. After eleven years he’s going to have it his way. And all because I couldn’t keep my hands off her.The vicar could scarcely conceal hi...
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...
Sweeping her up into her arms, Jenny hugged her tightly. Everybody
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...
Speaking of 'things,' Mary tells me that Nick is like a keg of dynamite ready to explode at the first spark. She says you're bearing up under the strain marvelously. You've won her wholehearted approv...
So I'm tellin' you now- Tony drew himself up to his most impressive height and slapped his hat on his head -from now on you're off my list, Nick.If you wanna eat in my restaurant, you better bring Lau...
Royce's eyes narrowed in discouragement at the thoght of having to sing to jenny. his deep bariton voice would surely bring every hound for miles to yap and nip at his heels.