He got out and opened the rear door for their luggage. “The Hispano-Suiza is for special occasions only. Convince Mondragon to drive his own car so I don’t have to put up with his tedious company the whole way to the ranch.” “How long a trip is it?” Maggie asked. Fox...
Santos still sat in the front where he could stretch out his leg, and Libby sat alone in the back. She wore the lime-green outfit she’d bought for the wedding and expected to stay out of everyone’s way. Santos had dressed in a black polo shirt and the khaki shorts which fit over his brace. He loo...
He was out of breath and frowning apprehensively as he greeted them. “The Torgvalds have gone, but they were arguing so heatedly amongst themselves I do not see how they could give enough attention to sailing to reach their home.” “Let us pray they do not, then,” Celiese r...
Completely unaware of the silent interplay of emotions taking place at her side, Berit was hanging on Erik’s every word, fascinated by the ease with which he handled the falcons. He called each by her name, his voice soft and yet commanding as he released them in turn to take to the sky. There we...
That Sunday she came in at eight a.m., shut herself in her office and completed the watercolor sketches she hadn’t been able to even begin on Saturday. When George arrived at ten, she’d already opened the shop, bid the clerks good morning and was out watering. “Beautiful day, isn’t it, George?” G...
Vendors hauling a wide variety of wares in their battered vans and trucks had already set up shop for the day. Much of their merchandise was of dubious value, but Joyce occasionally discovered a treasure. Because she insisted the best bargains were to be found early, she and Catherine were always...
Perched on the edge of the blonde’s four-poster, she found it easy to converse about subjects she dared not broach with her brother. “You and Raven seem to be very happy together,” she began shyly. “We have had our problems, as I’m sure all couples ...
Once they reached the recessed doorway, however, he stepped behind her and slid his arms around her in a possessive hug. He gave a low, suggestive growl and lowered his head to nibble her ear. “Don’t make me wait any longer. I want to stay with you tonight.” &n...
She took a book from the mystery section, eased herself into a chair, then let Maria move the wheelchair out of the way and go. A young man in a dark suit soon joined her. “I’m Edwardo Mendoza, the librarian. Please let me know if there’s anything you need.” She raised her...