Luke was ready to put down roots. He was just scared to death to ask anyone like Shelby to take that on. Because she might change her mind. And that would kill him. So
Mel was just here. She’s complaining about the food. Huh? Jack answered. Mel? Yeah. She says my food is making her fat. Jack chuckled. Oh, that. Yeah, she’s making noises about that. Don’t worry about...
Mel was tugging at her T-shirt as Jack was handing her the baby. She held the baby’s cheek against her warm breast, running her fingers over his perfect head. The baby stopped crying and appeared to b...
Mike never left her side. When she couldn’t keep food down, his arms were around her as she lost it in the bathroom. At night he held her protectively, securely, gently. When a fright woke her with a...
Mike? Sam asked. I didn’t expect to see you. I decided not to call ahead, sir, he said. I thought— Brie appeared from around the corner, standing behind her dad. Mike? she asked in equal surprise. He...
Mind if I ask how you learned that? It was a long time ago—when I was in my last year of college. There had been some rapes around the campus and a bunch of us went to a self-defense instructor togeth...
Morning, he said, headed for the coffeepot. When he got back to the table and sat, he was met by her glare. What? he asked, perplexed. I cannot believe you did that, she said. Did what? he asked. My b...
My mind hasn’t felt this peaceful and calm in years. We’ll make the most of the time you’re here. He gave her lips a little kiss. I was so angry when I first faced you. I’m not angry anymore. You made...
My new daughter-in-law is certainly pregnant and I’m not sure she even realizes it herself yet! She is moody, nauseous, cries at the drop of a hat, and they want a baby. Vivian, I have to get out of t...
No one deserves cruelty of any kind. Not on their worst day. Just
No reason to be afraid of Nick, Jack said. I could take you down there and introduce you, threaten to sic my wife on him if he steps out of line. I bet one knee in the nuts straightens him right out,...
Not many women knew what it was like to have a man like this. A powerful and lusty man like Jack. He always put her needs and feelings ahead of his own, always looking to care for her in every way, ke...
Now, can we please have some of Preacher’s brisket? You’ve been a little high maintenance tonight. Not like you. And I’m starving! He ran his big rough hands through her soft blond hair. You’re starvi...
One of these days, he said to himself, I’m going to tell her. Tell her I love her more than I thought I could love a woman. Tell her that my life started when she walked into town. But not yet. He did...
Really, I don’t know how to thank you. The day was wonderful, the evening was perfect. And you’re exceptionally well behaved. She grinned at him. Don’t give me too much credit. It’s all part of a devi...
Really, the cost didn’t matter. No matter what she needed, even if it was the hospital, he’d find a way. He couldn’t let her be sick. In less than twenty-four hours, all he really wanted was to see he...
Sean searched his memory for how he’d convinced her to take a chance on him in the first place and his mind was a blur. He’d probably been relentless in his pursuit because he did remember how he had...
Sean told her about the question Rosie had posed while they were in the parking lot of the grocery. Franci had to lean against the counter, laughing so hard she was doubled over, yet trying to keep qu...
She felt that hand that had been on her hip slide stealthily around her, holding her at her waist, pulling her just slightly back against him. You’re distracting me, she said, casting again. Good, he...
She had spent a very long night thinking about her husband. He had so many faces; a fierce and dangerous expression for an enemy, a threat. A soft and tender expression when he turned his eyes to her....
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