Westcott Cottage did have a handsome prince as it turned out, and she’d just floured him like a drumstick headed for the frying pan.
Dr. Jacob was tearing a piece of white cotton into strips. White cotton that must have belonged to his shirt at one time, for the man was bare to the waist. Well, not completely bare. He’d put his bla...
Etta, you don’t have to . . . I never meant . . . You love those books. No, Daniel. She yanked her arm from his grasp and slapped the remaining book against his chest. I love you. The books were just...
Travis, I love you with all of my being, but I love Cassie, too. And right now she needs me more than you do. Forgive me. Meri She loved him. The wonder of the statement seeped into him, but the joy t...
His gut clenched. He’d thought she was different. Thought she appreciated the man he was, not the out-of-all-proportion legend the sensationalists depicted. Was that what she wanted? Some larger-than-...
One who will offer you his coat when you’re cold or cut you a bloom from his favorite rosebush just because he was thinkin’ about ya while he worked. One who’ll take your sass in good humor and sass y...
I’m sorry for taking so long. Tori straightened her shoulders as if readying herself for battle, then traipsed down the steps to the street. I had a few last-minute details to see to. Ben hurried arou...
You’re a spirited filly, Eden. I like that. One of these days you’ll get used to my hand at the reins and quit your buckin’. For now, though, I’ll let you have your head. Just don’t go forgettin’ who...
Something tells me you might soon be changin’ your tune about that iron-bender. He ain’t all he seems. Trust me, darlin’. You can do better.
She leaned closer and gently took his face into her hands. His rugged, beautiful face. Thank you, she said, her voice suddenly growing husky as moisture collected at the back of her throat. Thank you...
God desires his people to be abounding in love and good works. To be people of integrity and honor. People who reflect his character. But we are human—sinful people capable of evil deeds.
Drop the bat, mister, or I’ll fill you so full of lead the undertaker will charge double to bury you!
You’re wrong about one thing, though, she said. Daniel looked quizzically at her. What? Etta reached up to his brow and brushed his hair off his forehead with a gentle caress that set his blood to pum...
She, better than anyone, knew that a soul’s sore spots didn’t really disappear. They could be buried, defended, and denied, but until they were loved, they wreaked havoc with a person’s peace.
When he looks at me, Meri, he makes me feel like the most beautiful woman in the world, as if he could gaze at me for a lifetime and never grow tired of my face. As if he sees not just who I am, but w...
Is that any way to talk to your betrothed? His syrupy voice set her skin to itching. Eden gathered her shawl a bit more tightly about her. I’m not your betrothed, Sheriff. I refused your proposal thre...
2 Nicole gnawed on her lip as she pressed her back
Had she witnessed his swim? He didn’t see how she could have missed it if she’d indeed been lunching by the water. The more intriguing question was, had she liked what she’d seen? Ever the scientist,...
The instant the brake was set, Tori stood and set about climbing down from the bench. Unfortunately, the freight wagon stood several feet taller than the wagons she was accustomed to, and since she ha...
I had a long talk with my husband last night. And he made me realize that I have to choose which voices to believe. I can believe the ones that tell me I'm not good enough or brave enough or pretty en...
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