I was not giving you a heated look. What do you call it then? I was merely appreciating your, ah…finer points. Yes, well, I could do the same for you except— Except what? They are all under the desk.
I suppose you heard him yelling as the doctor set his leg.I never knew there were so many rude words in the English language. Or French, German, Italian, Latin,or....there was another language I didn'...
Furthermore, I refuse to be affected by these cheap theatrics! She gestured to the boiling sky.Gor! Shelton covered his eyes with one hand.Dougal instantly went from mad to furious, and the clouds rum...
Blast it! Where is that letter?Sophia pulled it from her pocket. I have it here.Sir Reginald's voice lifted with amazament. You took that from me? When we were-Yes, she said, her color high. I thought...
Beth grimaced. He is a pompous ass. And in dire need of a wealthy wife. Perhaps you should find a twitch to go with your stutter. I would fall upon the floor in a fit if I thought it might do some goo...
We are all wont to make mistakes, but if we learn from each trick, each error, and refuse to allow it to happen again, then the experience is not a loss, but a lifelong gain. Our pride may sting for t...
When you get to Lady Kincaid's house, don't leave until you've had a chance to talk to the man, even if you have to drag him by the ear. It may take a bit of persistence.Sophie grinned, feeling better...
Pray don’t hold back, Robert said politely. You can tell me what you really think of my valet. Stewart broke in to a reluctant grin.Sorry fer bein’ so forward, sir, but that valet o’ yers is nothin’ b...
One of the benefits of travelling is that you learn what you truly value when you are home. And little things that you might take for granted are sweeter, softer, larger, and infinitely better for the...
Once ye made up yer mind to do somethin', 'tis better t'stumble o'er the small hillock of jump-ahead than t'bash yer head on the jagged rocks of did-nothing.Old Woman Nora of Loch Lomand to her three...
Men think they like to be challenged. The truth is, they only like to be challenged if they win.
If you leave within the hour, you can make it by nightfall. With this rain, I wouldn't wait longer. The stream is close to covering the bridge already.Sophia had to smile. Anxious to get rid of me?Aye...
If there's one thing you taught me, it's to never trust an answer that's actually another question.
I plan on flirting shamelessly, so it's a good thing you'll be up here.Flirt?Naturally, I have to distract him while he's playing, and what better way than with a casual flirtation?Distract him some o...
I must admit that I never expected to find such beauty here. His gaze raked her again. It quite takes my breath away.Sophia quirked a brow. He didn't look breathless. He looked calm and collected-a bi...
I invited Miss MacFarlane because I could see that there was something between the two of you.Something that I longed to avoid.Fiona eyed him a moment, obviously fascinated. Would you explain what you...
He moved to the faded red chair she'd indicated. As he lowered himself into it, there was a loud crack. One of the wooden legs snapped and broke, just as Sophia and Angus had planned when they'd sawed...
You'd be surprised at the things you can discover by barging into someone's bedchamber unannounced.
You will be glad to know that Mary has made something special for dinner.Something edible, I hope.Her lips twitched. Absolutely.Then it's doubly a pity that I don't want dinner this evening. The hunge...
You and I are from two different worlds.Nonsense. We have much in common. We both like books, dogs, poems, Sir Walter Scott, dogs - I could go on.You listed dogs twice.It does not matter; I still made...