“ Val turned, still naked, still impossibly beautiful. Only the gore spattered on his belly, chest, and arm, marred his perfection.He walked toward her and she couldn't help it. She backed away from him… Elizabeth Hoyt
“ He began on the hidden hooks to her bodice as she stood still, her breasts rising and falling tremblingly beneath his fingers. It was like undressing a wild animal. Or an angel who had consented to st… Elizabeth Hoyt
“ His azure eyes suddenly dropped to pin her, hard and merciless, and she lost her breath as she fell into his predator's stare. It was like looking into the eyes of something inhuman, almost otherworld… Elizabeth Hoyt
“ For a moment she stared at him, panting, breathless and wordless, it seemed, with rage.He'd had no idea she would respond to his capture of her queen so violently.It was rather arousing. Elizabeth Hoyt
“ He looked down at her sleeping form. Her hands lay like half-opened flowers on her lap, one cupped within the other. Such sturdy little hands, meant for practical work. Her fingers were rather plump.… Elizabeth Hoyt
“ He attacked her throat and she was so startled by the sudden move that she squeaked. He was laving her with his tongue, openmouthed, and she moaned, arching, wondering wildly if this was the same man… Elizabeth Hoyt
“ Said her husband, sounding deeply pleased at something he'd read in his letter.What? Bridget sat up, inadvertently spilling several drops of honey on her breast.Sadly, she succumbed to her husband's f… Elizabeth Hoyt
“ He paused and eyed her as if she were an agate discovered in gravel. But what a very sharp tongue you have for a housekeeper.Bridget's heart sank- she knew better than to speak so frankly. It was neve… Elizabeth Hoyt
“ That story I told you as we arrived? About the man who killed the former master of this castle and raped his wife? Did you think it a fairy tale? No, his blood runs in my veins. I was bred to do what… Elizabeth Hoyt
“ When I was a little older, about twelve, I went to work at a nearby house. It was owned by old Mrs. Cromby and oh, I was so homesick! I cried myself to sleep for a fortnight it seemed, until it was my… Elizabeth Hoyt
“ For a moment all was silence, save for her breathing. Triumph raced through Bridget's chest. At last!Then she heard a masculine chuckle behind her.Bridget froze, ice sliding down her spine. The sound… Elizabeth Hoyt
