You’re blaming me? Of course not, he said brusquely. But the whole thing brought me to my senses. We’ve made a mistake, Emma. I want you to go back to Chloe’s and forget you ever knew me. One of Emma’...
Your people back in Pennsylvania—what are they like? Caleb finished his work and turned to face Lily, his arms folded. Because the barn was shadowy and he was wearing that blasted campaign hat of his...
You were wonderful, Caleb said, giving Lily’s bottom a little pat. Like I said, if it weren’t for me, you’d probably be dead. Caleb laughed and pulled her down onto his lap. Probably so. You win, Lily...
You were the one who brightened up the dull days, Gram, Hadleigh thought now. You, with your love and your laughter and with that magical smile of yours.
You needn’t think you’re going to take me to bed, Lily said airily. Not, that is, until you apologize to me and tell Rupert you won’t lend him the money to build a boarding school unless he allows gir...
You have other choices, Lily, he muttered, besides grubbing in the dirt for a living. Lily stepped back, knowing she would drown in sensation if she didn’t get some perspective on things. She was enti...
You are no longer welcome in this house, she said pleasantly. His smile didn’t waver, but he took off his disreputable old hat. Is that any way to treat a law-abiding citizen of Whitneyville, Miss Emm...
Yet in all the years she’d stared at others, Emma had never seen so many good-looking people in one place before. The nurse…gorgeous. The doctor…gorgeous and so damn sweet. And that deputy guy…well, h...
Without a word, Carolyn held him...for a long, long time. Then, presently, she stood up, took hold of his hand and led him back to her bed, where she proceeded to put him back together again, piece by...
Wilbur looked patently horrified. Surely you wouldn’t consider living on Suds Row, he said. Then he lowered his voice. If the major won’t marry you, I will. Lily was now exasperated as well as winded....
Why do you dislike Fulton so much? I do believe you’re pleased that I’m going on a picnic with an outlaw—a man you said yourself was probably just one step ahead of real trouble. My reasons for not li...
Why are you here? Emma bit out the words, frustrated beyond all bearing. Because I forgot to thank you for looking after me when I was hurt, for one thing, Steven answered. Emma knew there was more. S...
When they reached Fairhaven, Jubal rushed out to collect her. I knew you shouldn’t have gone to that ole trial, Miss Emma, fussed Jubal. I tried to tell Mr. Steven that. You’s makin’ a baby, you can’t...
What’s the matter, chile? The debil chasin’ after you? Emma paused to take a deep breath and recover her dignity. Yes, she said. Do you know where Chloe put Mr. Fair—Steven’s pistol? She done locked i...
What is it? he asked quietly, his eyes full of concern. What have you been doing that’s so terrible? A great shudder of anguish moved through Velvet. Once he learned the truth Hank would never forgive...
Well, I won’t be here when you get back. He grinned at her, but there was no fondness in the expression, no light in his eyes. You won’t get far, will you? he asked, and Lily saw mockery in the curve...
This Blue Coat’s woman? he demanded, gesturing toward Lily. Caleb shook his head. She’s her own woman. Just ask her. Lily’s heart was jammed into her throat. She had an urge to go for the rifle again,...
There were times when Caleb thought he’d go insane if he had to put another platoon of privates through their paces on the parade grounds. But now there was Lily, and she’d changed everything. As soon...
The moment they were inside, away from the eyes of interested neighbors, he covered her mouth with his in a consuming kiss. Lily felt her bones melt within her, along with all her misgivings. Her arms...
The major set Lily in a chair near the fire, and he dropped to one knee in front of her, took her hand in his, and kissed it He looked so like a prince from a fairy tale that Lily was nearly overcome....