“This is gorgeous. What’s it made of?” “Black coconut and puka shells with a little silver for luck.” “It’s beautiful.” She withdrew her fingers. BJ smiled, her dark eyes shining in the moonlight. “Thanks, I made it myself.” ...
Millicent was appalled. Who was this strange man? What had Sophia been thinking not to report this intrusion to her sooner? “Yes, we share a mutual love of gardening.” Sophia smiled and sighed. “You wouldn’t know a flower bed from a paddy field,” Mi...
The fire had burned out and she was alone on the couch. A cold dawn illuminated the room with flat, gray light. She looked over at the empty hearth. Ren had raked out the ashes, and kindling and a fresh supply of logs were set nearby, ready for a new fire to be built. She wondered that there was ...