Her face hurt from smiling but it had been worth it. Surely over the next few days many of these women would have visited their boutique? “Oh, Lady Jordan, you simply must visit Madame Alexander’s’ boutique. I saw the most beautiful shade of emerald that no one but you could wea...
There was daylight coming in through the open curtains, and she distinctly remembered closing her eyes in the darkness, yet she could recall nothing in between. Moreover, this was not her room, and there was something warm beneath her cheek. Opening her eyes, she saw a smooth expanse of skin and ...
“You look tired today, Sophie,” Amelia said, as she pulled a funny face at Timmy. “I did not sleep well last night.” Sophie wrapped her hands around Timmy as he lunged for Amelia. Timmy had grown to love Amelia and Sophie thought it was because she was just quite simply Amelia; sweet, loud, impet...
He was going to finish what he started, and tomorrow the sun would rise without her. Branna was wrenched from the story as someone knocked on her front door. “Bollix!” she muttered. “Branna?” “In here, Mikey.” She heard the s...
The anger in him was so close to the surface, he feared one wrong word or action from someone would see it unleashed. He would be just like his father then. The old duke had raised his son using discipline. No matter the situation, if he felt Daniel needed whipping, he undertook the punishment wi...
She needed to walk and think, needed to tire herself until the panic eased and she could work through what must be done in a clear, concise way. “Mary, I wish to walk for a while.” “Of course; I shall send the carriage on ahead.” Hannah struck out along the street with Mary trailing along behind....
It was warm, and the rains had long since dispersed into blue, cloudless skies and golden sunshine. Lifting her face, Patience let the sun warm her cheeks. “Mr. Whitty sent me word this morning that he has nothing to report, but will keep searching.” &nbs...
They felt every hiss of breath, every moan of pain from her, and Bella felt as wrung out as a bathing cloth, yet still she had no intention of leaving. “Lady Phoebe, I’m going to ask something of you now, and I would be grateful if you would follow through with my wishes.” “What is it, Doctor?” ...