Sebastian left the bed and went to the washstand on unsteady legs. He felt dazed, uncertain, as if he were the one who had just lost his virginity instead of Evangeline. He had long thought that there...
Sam was waiting for her,his gaze sweeping over her. Looks great. I look like a geek, Lucy said. I smell like a brewery. And I need a bra.My dream date.
Perhaps only those who had loved and lost could appreciate this magic.
One of the blessings human beings take for granted is the ability to remember pain without re-feeling it. The pain of the physical wounds is long gone …and the other kind of hurt, the damage done to o...
On Monday they went out for a private picnic.On Tuesday they went for a carriage drive.On Wednesday they went to pick bluebells.On Thursday they fished at the lake, returning with damp clothes and sun...
Oh, all right, she said balefully, beginning to shake all over. I’ll admit it—I want you. There, are you satisfied? I want you. In what capacity? Lover, or husband? Annabelle stared at him in shock. W...
Obviously he’s courting the entire family, West told her. I can’t speak for everyone else, but I for one feel thoroughly wooed.
No one had ever said such things to her before. People were intimidated by her self-possession and no-nonsense demeanor. No man would ever dream of calling her adorable, sweet, darling... and certainl...
Merripen, despite his fear of heights, had often climbed a ladder to wash the second floor window for her. He had wanted her view of the outside world to be clear.He had said the sky should always be...
It's me, love, he said softly. Everything's all right.Daisy managed to whisper through dry lips. If you're a ghost...I hope you haunt me forever.Matthew sat on the floor and reached for her cold hands...
It was likely that no one had been surprised, however, as it was clear that Aline and McKenna belonged together. There was something invisible and yet irrefutable that made them a couple. Perhaps it w...
If your concern is that I may be overcome with manly ardor and ravish you in a moment of weakness… I may. If you ask nicely.
I-I’m not making advances, she told him as she flattened herself against his chest. You’re just an available s-source of heat. So you say, St. Vincent replied lazily, tucking the quilt more tightly ar...
I'm sorry. Her voice cracked. McKenna-Not sorry enough. He pressed his wet face to hers, his mouth rubbing over her cheeks and chin in feverish, rough half kisses, as if he wanted to devour her. Not n...
I'd do almost anything for you. I think I'd kill for you. But I'm not going to comfort you while you cry in my arms over another man. - Gage Travis
I want you, he muttered. Get rid of him and take me. The only risk is losing someone you don't have anyway. He's not what you need, Ella. I amUnbelievable, I said in disgust.What's unbelievable?Your e...
I suppose now I'm obliged to wish you happiness in your new life. Although happiness in the absence of indoor plumbing is a debatable concept.
I don't think Harry cares about being forgiven, Poppy said glumly.Of course he does. Men love to be forgiven. It makes us feel better about our inability to learn from our mistakes.
How do I look? Amanda asked.Jack shook his head ruefully as he glanced at her. No one could mistake the remaining flush on her cheeks, or the soft sparkle of her eyes, or her lusciously swollen mouth,...
He spoke just beneath her ear, his voice thick with tormented pleasure. You have to leave, Sara ... because I want to hold you like this until your skin melts into mine. I want you in my bed, the smel...