But when you continue clinging to your feelings of guilt, this God-given mission becomes nothing more than self-imposed penance.
But when this slip of a girl with trust blazing in her bright blue eyes looked at him, all he could think about was protecting the one piece of the outside world that had found a way in.
Ben did all he could to look nonchalant. Rested his forearms on his thighs as he drove. Kept his fingers loose and relaxed on the reins. Added just a touch of a smile to his mouth so his expression wo...
Abigail's pulse hiccuped as Zach lowered his face towards hers, and when their lips touched--mercy, but her knees nearly buckled. He was kissing her. Honest-to-goodness kissing, As if he meant it. As...
Him,
You didn’t have to say it. It’s written all over your face. You think more of that oversized iron-bender than you do of me.
Will you need assistance with the boilers, as well? I can manage those on my own, but we’ll need two wheelbarrow loads of wood to fuel the fireboxes. There’s a barrow out by the woodshed. If you would...
Who knew making a gal smile could leave a man feeling so accomplished?
Watching the Archer brothers eat was like watching a twister blow through the room. Meredith sat with her elbows tucked close to her side, afraid to do more than occasionally raise her fork to her mou...
So, you think God made a mistake. She leaned away from him, her voice hardening just enough to get his attention. He twisted to face her. Why should an innocent die while a reprobate lives? I see, she...
She waited for more, but he just sat there with a smug look on his face. The rascal. He was going to make her ask, wasn’t he? She’d bet in his childhood he was one of those boys who pestered his broth...
She brought the bite to her mouth and chewed slowly, as if savoring the sweet. But he knew better. She was stalling. Using the tart as an excuse to occupy her mouth so she couldn’t answer his question...
Ready for dessert? Darius held the plate of tarts out to her. Nicole quickly swallowed the bread she’d just popped into her mouth and dabbed her lips with her napkin. Yes. Thank you. She reached for a...
Please go outside. I really don’t want to hurt you. Levi pulled up short. No. Not toward me. To the door. The door! She squealed, and Levi bounded forward, taking the stairs in a single leap. He threw...
People might try to hide their broken places and pretend to be whole, but the truth is that we all have failings. That is why we need each other.
Mollie blushed as Mr. Walters released his hold on Jacob in order to embrace her in an enthusiastic hug. Jacob frowned at the sight of another man’s arms around his woman, but it was only right that s...
Meredith bundled her shawl more tightly around her shoulders before ducking her head and scurrying past his brother. Travis knew he probably looked like a lovesick pup just standing there watching her...
Love made a man vulnerable in a world that required armor and a shield to survive.
Jacob remained by Mollie’s side throughout the night, clinging to her hand as well as to her vow. She wasn’t going to leave him. She’d given her word, and Mollie never broke a promise. He prayed. He t...
It’s not just anyone, Lily insisted. It’s Dead-Eye Dan! I know it is.