We’re men, Rick. We’re idiots. Ask Mel, he said. Yeah.
We’re home, shortcake. Let’s find your jammies. She squirmed and murmured, not letting go of his neck. He laughed at her and said, I can’t help you change clothes if you don’t let go. With her face bu...
Were you ever lonely, Franci? he asked in a whisper against her neck. Without me? Her eyes popped open, but she kept her breathing even, pretending to be sleeping. I never thought about it, about bein...
Well, you don’t have to be shy with me, because I’ve been looking forward to meeting you. And I hear you’ve been a big help to Luke. Art lifted his eyes and said, You’re not the queen of England. Maur...
Well, not exactly. Thing is, I need to talk to someone who’s not a member of my family. About Luke. Gosh, Muriel said. I’m honored. I would’ve expected you to go to Mel. The two of you are awful close...
We could talk about it. Talk about what? Why you look like someone shot your dog. Shelby, I assume. Nah, Luke said, taking a drink. That’s not serious. I guess that has nothing to do with your sleeple...
Vanni had the kids on the bed with her. She was lying on her back with Matt curled up against her on one side and Hannah on the other, both of them sleeping with their mouths open. Vanni was sound asl...
Vanessa, he whispered. She moved in her bed. She sniffed. Cameron? she asked. What is it? he whispered. Nothing, it’s nothing, she whispered back. He went to her bed and sat on the edge. He looked dow...
This young Shelby was so transparent, she left little doubt as to what she wanted. Needed. She’d like to wrap her emotions around a man and tether him right up against her heart, breaking him in half....
Thing is, I’ve decided what I’m going to do next. I have to go back to the university, of course. Next semester, I’m cutting back my schedule. I need more freedom. I’m going to transition out, sneak u...
They shared a hotel room while in Los Angeles—two queens. Preacher in one bed, Paige and her son in the other. Lying in the same room with her was both blissful and painful. He would hear every soft n...
The hunters exchanged looks, then slowly stood. They began to move away from the table, having left no money to pay for their drinks, which was a sure clue trouble was coming. The one in the group clo...
The bartender set down a bowl along with a napkin and utensils, then stood there awaiting her. He held the chair for her. Close up, she saw how big a guy he was—over six feet and broad-shouldered. Mis...
The September afternoon was pleasant and sunny and she could see that Luke was crouched atop one of the cabins tearing off rotting shingles. Although it was cool enough for her to need a jacket, his b...
That doesn’t surprise me, Paul. She take you up on it? Nah. Like I said, she’s a decent person. I’m sorry she’s going through this. Glad Vanni isn’t going to have to put up with it, but sorry— But Jac...
Thanks a lot. You could have cut the girl some slack. We haven't had anything pretty to look at around here since Bradley's old golder retriever died died last fall.
Tell you what, Walt said. Let’s meet him in our birthday suits so he knows how it is with us. How about that? That’s just plain cruel. You’re the only one I plan to subject to that sight. Now, be civi...
So—you made it. Jack, you are my hero. It was such a challenge to just be there, I don’t know how you delivered David. Honest to God, I don’t. I had directions, he said, lifting his glass. I’m not doi...
Someone’s going to have to wipe up the floor… Hmm. Luke Riordan, you’re in a bubble bath. Yeah, he said, breathless. What would people think? Big, tough, womanizing Black Hawk pilot, in a bubble bath....
So. That’s all you got? A wrecked SUV and a bear? Must be a little anticlimactic for you, she said. You calling that bear anticlimactic? Baby, that is a huge frickin’ bear! There must have been about...