She woke up crying three days running. Jack had asked her if anything was wrong, if there was anything she wanted to talk about. PMS, she told him. It’ll pass. Mel, have I done anything? He wanted to...
She turned, looked up at him, and they both jumped back in surprise. She was likely startled because Preacher looked intimidating—he was six foot four, bald with bushy black eyebrows, a diamond stud e...
She shrugged.I always put in long hours. I really wanted a wife.He leaned toward her.Jilliam, honey, The whole world wants a wife. But we're gonna have to make do...
She saw a side of him she didn’t know existed. This gentle, tender giant was gripped with fury, and it was a silent and impressive fury. He held her through the night, both of them in one small hospit...
She looked up over Paige’s raised knees and saw a most stunning sight. Big old Preacher was resting his lips against the baby’s head and crying his eyes out. Huge tears ran down his cheeks and dropped...
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...
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...
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...
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...
One thing she absolutely couldn’t take—Cameron and Paul both in Virgin River for the weekend—Cameron trying to seduce her, Paul shyly and clumsily trying to find a way to tell her he had a girlfriend....
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...
On some bizarre instinct, he peeked into the master bedroom. He saw a couple of suitcases on the bed. And he thought, This isn’t happening to me. He went to the kitchen. Hi, honey, he said tentatively...
Oh, there was another swearword, not even on the cusp, even though he is definitely a shitbag. She smiled at him. I bet you’ve just about had it with me, huh? He pulled her close. I’ve had it with you...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...