“She was so beautiful when she smiled, but now was not the time to tell her so.” — Melanie Dickerson Beautiful Copy Share Image
“She liked the sound of his name coming from her lips. It sounded friendly and familiar, as if they were old friends.… — Melanie Dickerson Friendship Copy Share Image
“Her voice cracked and tears suddenly swam in her eyes. “I want you to marry me.” She gasped and covered her mouth… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“The margrave turned toward her. Their eyes met. His expression softened.” — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“He should stop inhaling the intoxicating lavender of her hair. He should not be holding her. He” — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“The tilt of his head as he bent to hear what she was saying made her heart alternately skip a beat and… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“One last night to pretend. One last night to feel important and beautiful. Carefully,” — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“She slipped her arms around his back. The invitation in her eyes was too much to resist. Pulling her closer, he kissed… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“Avelina was staring up at him, waiting. There was such a look of trust and belief on her face. He imagined reaching… — Melanie Dickerson Faith Copy Share Image
“He could not know how frightened Odette was of the man she had felt such an attraction to only minutes before, frightened… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“REINHART PULLED HER close, his hand against the back of her head, holding her to his chest. His heart pounded against his… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“She couldn’t seem to stop staring at Jorgen and his blue-green eyes. He made her feel so safe and protected. She couldn’t… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“He was just what she wanted all those nights she dreamed of romantic love, of her own true love asking her to… — Melanie Dickerson Love Copy Share Image
“Stupid thing, crying. It changed absolutely nothing about the circumstances, but it made your eyes burn, made your face puffy and blotchy,… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“For some reason it reminded her of his fingers caressing her cheek in the tiny room. But that thought, along with his… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“He lowered his brows at her. “Avelina . . .” Her heart leapt inside her. He called her by her name instead… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“God wants us all to strive to grow more like Jesus, to become holy as he is holy, but God has a… — Melanie Dickerson Holy Copy Share Image
“Had his chancellor and his wife become enchanted by Lady Dorothea? He was not enchanted. He only wanted to delve deeper into… — Melanie Dickerson Marriage Copy Share Image
“Reinhart rubbed his face with his hand. He could still smell her light, flowery scent, like springtime and lilacs, could still feel… — Melanie Dickerson Lightning Copy Share Image
“Jorgen reached out to her and, moving as if in a dream, she placed her hand in his. He raised it to… — Melanie Dickerson Dreams Copy Share Image
“Avelina raised her hand to her face, the one Lord Thornbeck had squeezed a moment ago, and was overcome by his familiar… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“Already very near to him, she moved a bit closer. He disengaged his hand and touched her face. Her skin was like… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“When he pulled away, he looked into her eyes, then kissed her again, as if he needed one more sip. But then… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“And if Magdalen was waiting for her at the balcony, then she must already be with Lord Thornbeck. A pang of jealousy… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“Your scars only make you dearer to me, reminding me of what a hero you are. My eyes behold the most handsome… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“Be careful. If you feel you are in danger, come to me. I will protect you.” — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“His eyes softened and he caressed her cheek with his thumb. He leaned down and kissed her lips. “Clever, courageous Avelina.” She” — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“After her prayer Avelina tried to do penance by forcing herself not to dwell on Lord Thornbeck’s kiss, but it was near… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“How could he look severe and frightening and yet overwhelmingly handsome at the same time?” — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“Are you sure you want to marry me?” Odette asked. He tilted her face up and kissed her again. “Yes.” Her” — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“He slipped his hand under hers and bowed his head over it. His breath touched her skin and sent a tingling sensation… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“she might be worried he would try to kiss her . . . and that she would let him. Avelina” — Melanie Dickerson Kiss Copy Share Image
“He suddenly wanted to take her and run away, to go where the margrave would never find her.” — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“I have a question to ask you.” If he were wise, he would not ask. But if Geitbart was going to kill… — Melanie Dickerson Wisdom Copy Share Image
“Odette felt as if she were floating. She could still feel Jorgen’s lips on hers,” — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“Lord Thornbeck’s voice was hushed and even deeper. His suppressed tone sent a tremor through her.” — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“JORGEN COULD NOT take his eyes off Odette. The mask somehow made her even more mysterious . . . and desirable.” — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“Yes, and he hated to think what would happen if he ever asked to marry Odette. He was growing fonder of her… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“She had just married the man she had previously not even dared hope to marry. How had this come about? It was… — Melanie Dickerson Hope Copy Share Image
“They stood still, their hearts beating close together, not speaking, waiting for their rapid breathing to slow. As” — Melanie Dickerson Silence Copy Share Image
