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...
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...
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.
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...
Travis raised his head from sighting down the rifle as shock radiated through him. Those eyes. Such a vivid blue. It was as if he’d seen them before. But that was impossible. Females didn’t exactly pa...
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 knew she was rambling but couldn’t seem to stop. His continued silence had stretched her nerves nearly to the snapping point. Miss Greyson? His deep voice cut through her babble, sparing her from...
She had curled up with those books on more than one occasion, and yes, she had dreamt of a handsome, red-haired man of action, but it hadn’t been Dead-Eye Dan, drat it all. She’d dreamt of Daniel Barr...
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.
Love made a man vulnerable in a world that required armor and a shield to survive.
Josiah
I’m sorry, Ben, Tori soothed, her hand cupping his shoulder as she blotted the excess wetness from his nape with a towel and waited for the liquor to evaporate. I’m almost done. Too bad. He was rather...
I’m not going anywhere, dear heart. I have a happy ending to write with you. Addie stiffened. You heard that? she muttered against his chest. Gideon chuckled, his joy too large to contain. He pulled b...
I’m not Dead-Eye Dan. I gave up chasin’ bounties and don’t plan on ever goin’ back. I ain’t a dime-novel hero, but I’m steady, I work hard, and I’ll do my best to give you the life you deserve. Etta o...
I’d like to build a house there someday. One with a big plate-glass window in the front so I can sip my tea and watch the flowers grow. Eden leaned into his side as she stepped around a hole dug by a...
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...
I might know a way we could repay that debt. Everything inside Darius sharpened at that comment, just like it did when he stumbled across an idea for a new experiment. Oh? he asked, trying to keep his...