When she twisted around to face Steven, he was grinning at her. What? she demanded. Never mind. She realized she’d displayed her derriere, after a fashion, and the blood flowed to her face again. Skun...
How did it start? he asked finally, turning away from her to stand facing the snapping fire on his hearth. Even the cloth of his shirt didn’t hide the uncompromising rigidity of his back and shoulder...
Oh my god Meg ranted. Her water just broke! Margaret Eve said, get a grip - and a towel. I'll be there in five minutes. (After her sister is off to the hospital and Meg comes close to hyperventalating...
I don’t believe this, Emma said, temper flaring. I came all this way to help you and you’re scolding me like a child! I’ve got half a mind to take you over my knee and paddle you. He took another swal...
You delight in making a fool of me, she accused in a furious whisper. Not true, Caleb replied smoothly. But I do like watching the sparks catch in your eyes when you realize you’ve just been had. May...
She started slightly when someone settled into the pew beside her, forcing her to move over. Lily’s brown eyes narrowed when she recognized Caleb Halliday. The major was dressed in a crisp blue unifor...
I have a very happy announcement to make, he said, and the blood drained from Emma’s face. Miss Emma Chalmers and I will be married before the summer’s out. Emma sucked in her breath and closed her ey...
I’m not a loose woman, she said firmly, without preamble, and I won’t be your mistress, no matter how many boxes of chocolates you give me. Caleb rested one hand on the gnarled trunk of the tree she l...
Sometimes, everything in the world seems to be lined up against you. All the evidence says you ought to run the other way. Make the bravest choice, not the safest. It's not the best advice, but it's a...
I hope it won’t rain, Lily said, feeling very shy all of a sudden. Caleb turned and smiled at her. Whatever happens, Lily, he said, I’ll take care of you. Soon
This place, Sophie said, looking around at the ranch-house kitchen the next morning, needs a woman’s touch. Or maybe a crack decorating crew from HGTV or DIY.
Liking something and wanting to take it for a ride are two very different things', Joslyn sais, climbing out of the truck to stand on the ground. Hutch's eyes sparkled as he came around to face her. '...
I see things haven’t changed much, he drawled, resettling his hat. Good day, Miss Emma. Emma gave a strangled cry and would have stomped on his instep if she hadn’t been afraid she’d break his foot. S...
Let me go, Steven. Mr. Fairfax, he corrected, to her utter amazement. What? I told you before, he said, pulling her back into his arms when she would have fled. In public, I want to be addressed as Mr...
I suppose you’re wondering where I’ve been, Caleb said, sounding damnably pleased with himself as he climbed down from the gelding’s back. I wasn’t wondering any such thing. Lily’s arms were folded, a...
I thought the tribes around here were friendly, she said, her eyes widening as she looked up at Caleb. His broad shoulders moved in a shrug. If there’s one thing I’ve learned about the red man, it’s t...
I want to marry your sister, he announced after he and Rupert had consumed the better part of a chicken, along with mashed potatoes, gravy, and corn, at the simple table in Rupert’s kitchen. Lily had...
I want to practice my marksmanship, she said. Touch those rifles and I’ll tan your hide, Caleb warned. Lily squared her shoulders. I’ll just have to do it on my own, I guess. Though I daresay there ar...
If I were any man but myself, he said, I would turn you over my knee and blister your backside! Tossing
I was hoping—er—thinking— He went crimson from his neck to his hairline. Would you dance with me, Miss Emma? She smiled and offered her hand. I’d like that very much, she said, hoping her face didn’t...
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