Trey stood before her, so close his spicy scent filled her senses, calming her. He glanced from her balled hands up to her face before a grin broke out on his face. “My dear, this is a very awkward way to greet me, do you not agree?” She sighed heavily and relaxed her arms. “Oh, Trey. I was so wo...
The woman who wanted Gregg to make her body melt had taken over. There was no room for the new Madeline. But once Gregg discovered her true identity, he’d leave. During her three years at the Abbey, there had been a few men who had flirted with her. They didn’t mean anything. She could resist the...
Miss Diana Baldwin bobbed a curtsey to the Dowager Duchess of Kensington—the hostess of the party who wandered through the flower garden, greeting her guests. The older woman was such a sweet lady, and Diana wished all women of the ton followed the dowager’s example. Beside Diana, her mother, Bar...
Marcus entered his room and slammed the door behind him. Splashing whiskey on clothes to make Isabelle think he was intoxicated didn’t accomplish what he’d wanted. Well, it did for a moment, but then he had to feel her skin against his lips… and hear Hawk’s name on her pleasurable sigh. Groaning,...
Angry voices rose from the study. William’s voice boomed louder than the others, sounding panicked. Her heartbeat quickened. Lifting her dress to her ankles, she hurried toward the room. Six men clustered in William’s study. The door stood ajar, so she peeked inside. All the men held the same wor...
When would it be her turn? He hadn’t danced with her since that first time, and she wanted to be back in his arms. She wanted to seduce him with her words so his heart would love her. She sighed and frowned. How could she do that with Juliana looking so alluring? “Andrew is one fortunate chap, do...
She stirred, reaching out to the far side of the bed. When she touched Edmund, she sighed and smiled. He hadn’t abandoned her. Although she didn’t want to awaken, she wanted to prepare herself emotionally for what would happen when they were discovered. Now, if her maid – or someone – would come ...
He swung around in the direction of the other man’s voice, keeping his dignity...which was something she couldn’t do. A man, dressed as if he had come from the party, stood not far behind them, his eyes wide and mouth agape. Even his face had lost color. Embarrassment washed over her and scorche...
Samantha giggled. “Did you see his chest?” Nodding slowly, Halle watched Drew Merrick walk away. “Yes, I did. Why does his face look old, but his chest looks like it came from a young guy who just left the gym?” “I have no idea.” &...
The soothing caress smelled of roses, the sweet fragrance teasing her senses to awareness. The bed beneath her moved as someone sat beside her, and her dreamlike state changed to reality. A man’s scent of spice and leather brought her sharply awake. She blinked, trying to get her bearings. The su...
She found it strange that his belongings were still here. Perhaps he couldn’t take them back…however he traveled to the future since she know he didn’t come in a car. Sighing deeply, she held back the tears, knowing they’d come forth at any moment. How could she go on with...
Afraid to make a noise, she held her breath and flattened against the wall of the building. Her main purpose was to keep herself hidden right now, but if that blasted creature came any closer, she feared she’d scream and bring attention to herself. Her heart beat faster, l...
When she’d first walked in the diner, she’d looked at him as if she knew him. Now, he was positive he recognized her from somewhere.Then again, San Diego was his hometown. He’d probably gone to school with her.“Is the woman all right?” Justin asked.Shane met his friend’s stare. “I guess. She woul...
What in the… Nicholas Marshal tightened his grip on the cell phone, bringing it closer to his ear. He moved away from the window overlooking Capitol Street—one of the busiest thoroughfares—as the street was clogged with traffic, making it difficult for him to hear the caller. In the distance, thu...