“ 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
“ 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
“ 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
“ 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
“ I'm renowned within the ton as being cool under fire- around you, I'm never cool. I'm heated- I seethe- I burn with desire. If I'm in the same room, all I can think about is heat- your heat- and how y… Stephanie Laurens
“ You're rather good at this, aren't you? And she didn't just mean his reading of Gerrard.Vane's grin converted to a rakish smile. I'm rather good at lots of things.His voice had lowered to a rumbling p… Stephanie Laurens
“ With a silent mew, Myst stood, stretched, then padded forward to twine about his leg. Vane reached down and rubbed his fingers over the sleek head, then ran his nails down her spine. Myst arched, tail… Stephanie Laurens
“ That's obviously my cue to depart.Patience grinned. Coward, she whispered, as he passed her chair.A heartbeat later, he'd swung about and bent over her, his breath feathering the side of her neck. His… Stephanie Laurens
“ She stepped toward the gap; one slipper slid on crumbling masonry. Stifling a gasp, Patience leapt forward onto the corridor flags.And collided with a man. She opened her mouth to scream- a hard hand… Stephanie Laurens
“ Patience's breath caught. Her lids fell. Wordlessly, she lifted her face, offering her lips.He took them, took her- as their lips fused, Patience felt his hands slide lower, deliberately tracing the r… Stephanie Laurens
“ I apologize.For what, exactly?One long look into his grey eyes told Patience she was not going to escape lightly. She narrowed her eyes anew. For casting unjustified aspersions on your character.She c… Stephanie Laurens
