“ Hauling in a quick breath, she held it, stretched upward, shut her eyes, and fleetingly touched her lips to his. They were as hard as she'd imagined, very like sculpted marble. Sensation flared at the… Stephanie Laurens
“ That kiss was a revelation- Patience had never imagined a simple kiss could be so bold, so heavily invested with meaning. His lips were hard; they moved over hers, parting them further, confidently ma… Stephanie Laurens
“ With a curt nod, Vane strode in. And stopped dead.Patience was in the hall, waiting- the sight literally stole his breath. As his gaze, helplessly, slid over her, over the soft green merino pelisse, s… Stephanie Laurens
“ Vane held the reins of his desire in a grip of iron and refused to let his demons loose. Deep, primal instincts urged him on; experience held him back.She'd never yielded her mouth to any man, never s… Stephanie Laurens
“ For one moment, she stood stock-still, drinking in the simple beauty of the marble fountain, the base of its pedestal wreathed in delicate fronds, that stood, glowing lambently in the soft white light… Stephanie Laurens
“ What's your enterprise of choice?Vane grinned. Hops.Patience blinked. Hops?A vital ingredient used to flavor and clarify beers. I own Pembury Manor, an estate near Tunbridge in Kent.And you grow hops?… Stephanie Laurens
“ Patience's mental imprecations reached new heights. Mrs. Chadwick had not lied- Vane Cynster was the very epitome of an elegant gentleman. His hair, burnished chestnut several shades darker than her o… Stephanie Laurens
“ She'd never imagined such sensations existed; she could barely believe they were real. Yet the caresses continued, thrilling her, heating her- she had to wonder what else she didn't know.What else she… Stephanie Laurens
“ Distant voices reached him; inwardly, he sighed, and reluctantly brought the kiss to an end.He raised his head. Patience's eyes slowly opened, then she blinked, and stared straight at him. For one ins… Stephanie Laurens
“ I assume 'elegant gentlemen,' such as you, learn such useful skills very early in life.Actually, no. Straight-faced, Vane reached for her pins. Us rakes-of-the-first-order... Dropping pins left and ri… Stephanie Laurens
“ So saying, she managed to straighten- which left her facing the house, looking directly at the blank bow windows of the downstairs parlor. With the storm darkening the skies, the windows were reflecti… Stephanie Laurens
“ She should, of course, feel scandalized, or at the very least, shocked. Yet whenever she allowed herself to recall all that had happened, sweet pleasure washed through her, leaving her skin tingling a… Stephanie Laurens
“ Gasping desperately, she clenched her hands on his shoulders, fingers sinking deep. His lips firmed, he suckled gently- Patience felt the earth quake. The heat of his mouth shocked her- the wet sweep… Stephanie Laurens
“ Beyond his volition, Vane's gaze lowered to her lips, to the soft rose-tinted curves he now knew so well. Their shape was etched in his mind, their taste imprinted on his senses.Patience's lids flutte… Stephanie Laurens
“ Vane watched her reaction from under heavy lids, watched flaring passion light her eyes. Sparks of pure gold flashed in the hazel depths as he gently kneaded, then sent his fingers gliding over her si… Stephanie Laurens
“ Vane met her wide gaze, and managed not to smile wolfishly- no need to frighten the prey. The view he now had- of delectable curves filling a gown of ivory sprigged muslin in a manner he fully approve… Stephanie Laurens
“ Her gaze on Vane, Patience wished she could see his eyes. His expression was unreadable. Shoulders propped against the stone arch, arms folded cross his chest, he watched her like a hawk. A brooding,… Stephanie Laurens
“ He'd drawn her as close as propriety allowed; her green skirts swished against his boots. She was all woman, soft and curvaceous, mere inches away; he grew harder simply at the thought. The breeze, wa… Stephanie Laurens
“ Love simply is-it asks no permission. Accetance is all love asks, the only demand it makes, but it is an absolute one. You can either admit it in your hearts or refuse it, but there’s no other option. Stephanie Laurens
“ He'd taken off his coat; in form-fitting waistcoat and soft white shirt, he looked, if anything, even larger, more physically powerful, than before. Stephanie Laurens
