But even as the thought crossed her mind she realized this might be the perfect opportunity. After she shared more about her background, if Andrew couldn’t see just how unsuitable they were for each other, well, then he didn’t want to see. But she didn’t want to share thos...
Maybe it was Poppy’s perfume, the same sultry scent she’d worn the night they made love. Perhaps it was the feel of her soft hair brushing against his arm whenever she leaned back in the pew. It didn’t help that her leg was pressed so tightly against him that his heat mingled with hers. &nb...
Theo took a sip of beer as her marveled at the brilliant blue of the Bay of Naples. He spoke in Italian, knowing his Italian was better than Bruno’s Greek. “This is a great hotel with a fabulous view.”Bruno Tucci leaned back in his chair and smiled as if Theo had complimented his firstborn. “From...
Was it when he’d first seen the dark-haired beauty sitting on the porch and felt that stirring of attraction? Or when he’d started talking about the weather and she’d listened with rapt attention? Or maybe when her eyes had lit up like Christmas tree lights when he’d mentioned the puppies? Whatev...
It was found in the man standing before her, his arms now wrapped around her waist. The second they’d walked through the front door, she’d been ready to strip and jump him. Before that could happen, he’d pulled her into his arms and simply held her close. ...
July gushed when Adrianna drew close. “The color makes your eyes look incredibly green.” “I like yours, too.” Adrianna recognized the striped Galao pullover from the Anthropologie catalog. She shifted her gaze to Lexi. As expected, the social worker known for her fashion a...
Probably because this afternoon would be the first time he and Cassidy would be alone together since she’d surprised him so thoroughly after the bachelor auction. Over the past four years, his friend Jayne had brushed several kisses across his cheek. Nothing that came clos...
“—a dull girl.” Ellen didn’t have to look up from her computer screen to know who’d opened her office door. For the past two weeks Steve had continued to stop by her office on his way out the door. Every night he asked her to go to dinner with him. Every night she turned him down.The one time she...
A myriad of thoughts tumbled in her head. She’d be a good mother to Adam. She would.He’d smiled at her again today, really smiled. Oh, Mary Karen had said it was a gas bubble. But when his dark blue eyes had locked on hers and his lips had turned up, there had been a connection. Adam knew her. Ad...
Ryan leaned forward across the desktop, his gaze shifting from Cole to Meg. Cole decided the comment must have been directed toward Meg, because he knew exactly why he was here. Over Labor Day, Ty and Joy had told him they were finally getting around to making a will. When Joy said she’d love him...
Rachel sank into the overstuffed leather love seat facing the stone fireplace. A rustic end table separated her sofa from Derek’s chair. While she was getting Mickie ready for bed, Derek had added more wood to the fire and brought out a bottle of wine. He leaned forward and handed her a glass. “T...
The sun shone bright in the blue Wyoming sky. Blooming patches of wildflowers rimmed the large yard. The linen-clad tables had each been adorned with bouquets of sunflowers. For an outdoor event, it felt surprisingly elegant. “I thought everyone would be dressed a little more casual.” Mary Karen ...
A group of what looked like college students strolled just ahead of him. The willowy woman with blond hair and a throaty laugh made him think of his mother. He’d spent the morning with her at the Garden of Eden going over receipts for deductions. Vanessa Eden was an intelligent, vibrant woman. Ye...