She came into the room, carrying a kerosene lantern this time, and Steven couldn’t help cringing when he thought of the damage that could do. But
Nostalgia is a way of remembering people and places and things, and wishing things hadn't changed. It has a sweetness to it. Sadness is just--well--being sad.
Look at me, he said hoarsely. Emma brought her eyes to his face and swallowed hard. It was so good to be close to him again, in spite of everything, that she wanted to weep. What are you doing here? I...
Lily was left feeling disgruntled and confused. She didn’t like Caleb Halliday. He was rude, arrogant, and insufferable. His intentions toward her were not at all honorable. So why had she agreed to h...
Lily pretended he hadn’t spoken—that he wasn’t even there, for that matter—but the moment the door closed behind him Velvet burst out in uproarious laughter. If this don’t beat anything I’ve ever seen...
Lily came suddenly and violently awake a few hours later, and she stared up at Caleb with wide eyes as he held her in place on the bed, her hands pressed into the pillows. Who was it? he demanded. Lil...
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...
Justice, of course, was an elusive thing, very subjective in some ways, too often more of a concept than a reality, but without the pursuit of that ideal, where would humanity be?
Just a damn minute, Caleb barked, bringing her up short with a quick grasp on her elbow. Where do you think you’re going? To my brother’s home, Lily replied, her chin high. Kindly unhand me, Major. If...
I’ve been wanting to do this for a long time, he said in a dangerous drawl, and you just gave me the excuse I needed. What—what are you talking about? Lily demanded, stepping backwards. A drop of rain...
I’d like you to have supper with me this evening, he called out, in jovial expectation of her ready agreement. Emma walked circumspectly toward him, so that she wouldn’t be forced to shout her refusal...
I see he gave you a ring, Rupert remarked, glancing at the twinkling diamond on Lily’s finger. I’m only wearing it because it won’t come off. Why did you put it on in the first place? Lily sighed. I d...
I resent your insinuation that Fulton is a coward, she said. He’s a very fine man. Suddenly, Steven stopped right in the middle of the trail. Emma, who had just built up a good head of steam, collided...
I hate you, Caleb Halliday, she vowed. He kissed her lightly, and she caught the spicy female scent of her own body. Of course you do, darling, he said, propelling her toward the Tibbets’ front gate....
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...
He kissed the soft expanse of her neck. Don’t be ashamed, tigress, he whispered. There’s never been anything more beautiful than a woman willingly surrendering her body to a man. There
By God, if I were twenty years younger, he thundered, I’d drag you outside and horsewhip you! Steven
Room. Angus cleared his throat, and Rafe and Kade stared down at their plates, all signs of their previous amusement
Why young men, Lily demanded, and not girls? Caleb put a hand over hers in a gesture that had become familiar. She knew he wasn’t silencing her, but merely asking her to wait. I’d be willing to invest...
What is that? Emma asked, as Lucy’s sobs began to subside a little. Laudanum, Steven answered. He got Lucy to her feet and helped her as far as the doorway, where a maid was waiting to collect her mis...