“This morning, she still seemed distant, but more in the manner of planning” — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“I wanted you to kiss me, you know.” Damned impertinent and overbold female. “I know.” — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Get out of here, Antonia. Now.” There was no real force behind the command, as if only a part of him meant… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Frowning, she looked up. "You can't want to ravish me every time we meet." Oh, yes, he could. Demon gritted his teeth...” — Stephanie Laurens Demon Copy Share Image
“then her ladyship, overwhelming in bronze bombazine, regally glided away. Cedric smiled” — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“My heart only have one thought, one want. One néed. Despite all, in spite of all…All my heart has ever wanted is… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Assault!" he croaked. "The battery might yet follow." The warning- entirely unnecessary from Patience's perspective- came from Vane. One look at his… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“he'd slumped beside her. " You can't fear losing me half as much as I fear losing you." It had been a… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
Love simply is - it asks no permissions. Acceptance is all love asks, the only demand it makes, but it is an… — Stephanie Laurens Absolutes Copy Share Image
“Vane watched her reaction from under heavy lids, watched flaring passion light her eyes. Sparks of pure gold flashed in the hazel… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Vane strolled in. The smile on his face, curving those fascinating lips, was more than enough to make Patience inwardly swear that… — Stephanie Laurens Patience Copy Share Image
“Is 'Vane' Vane's real name?" Minnie chuckled evilly. "Spencer Archibald- and if you dare call him that to his face, you'll be… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Come on-I'll see you back to your room and the estimable Martha." She put her hand in his and let him draw… — Stephanie Laurens Darker side Copy Share Image
“Delicate, hauntingly uncertain music floated out of the house. Vane heard it as he walked up from the stables. The lilting strains… — Stephanie Laurens Music Copy Share Image
“She drew a swift breath, and let it out on the words: "I love you—more than I've ever loved anyone. I love… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Narrow-eyed, Vane watched her go, watched her hips sway as she glided along. He remained in the archway until she reached her… — Stephanie Laurens Vane-cynster Copy Share Image
“With a silent mew, Myst stood, stretched, then padded forward to twine about his leg. Vane reached down and rubbed his fingers… — Stephanie Laurens Cat Copy Share Image
“I'm unaccustomed to being cooped up all day-I really must insist that you permit me to enjoy a short walk." "Not on… — Stephanie Laurens Breaking point Copy Share Image
“So what, then"-his voice deepened, softened, the suave tones sliding over her skin-"will it take to convince you that you should-indeed, ought… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Perhaps..." Resuming his rake's persona, investing every movement with languid grace, he shifted forward, closer. Held her gaze. "You could teach me… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“These look rather exotic." Behind her, Vane studied the way her gown had pulled tight over the curves of her bottom- and… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Distant voices reached him; inwardly, he sighed, and reluctantly brought the kiss to an end. He raised his head. Patience's eyes slowly… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“She woke to find dawn light, pearly silver tinged with pink, washing into the room. For a moment, she wondered what had… — Stephanie Laurens Better day Copy Share Image
“I've grown sick of the upstairs parlor." The parlor he'd arranged for her. "I'm bored there." Vane glanced at her as he… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“You also," he said, lowering his voice, "haven't yet thanked me for saving you from sitting in the flower bed." She didn't… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“The warm stillness within the room was broken only by the rustling of sheets, and soft, urgent murmurs. Then the silence gave… — Stephanie Laurens Serenity Copy Share Image
“And remembered—all he'd nearly forgotten, all her wild responses had driven from his mind. This was one seduction he had to, needed… — Stephanie Laurens First step Copy Share Image
“So saying, she managed to straighten- which left her facing the house, looking directly at the blank bow windows of the downstairs… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Why did you stay?" He stilled; again, Patience felt the net draw tight, felt paralysis set in as his predator's senses focused… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“That's something for me to consider. So what else can you tempt me with?" Breckenridge hid a wry smile; he'd guessed that,… — Stephanie Laurens Children Copy Share Image
“You're rather good at this, aren't you?" And she didn't just mean his reading of Gerrard. Vane's grin converted to a rakish… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“If I'd made it to the back parlor, I'd have been safe." Straightening, Vane met her gaze. "Safe from what? There's a… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Vane held the reins of his desire in a grip of iron and refused to let his demons loose. Deep, primal instincts… — Stephanie Laurens Caresses Copy Share Image
“He'd finally found her alone and in the perfect location. The stillroom, tucked away on the ground floor of one wing, was… — Stephanie Laurens Desire Copy Share Image
“They'd followed him up and had seen him open the door of a room not far from the head of the stairs.… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“She stepped toward the gap; one slipper slid on crumbling masonry. Stifling a gasp, Patience leapt forward onto the corridor flags. And… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Just because fate had shown him the water, didn't mean he had to drink. Of course, before he shook the gravel of… — Stephanie Laurens Fate Copy Share Image
“Don't misunderstand, but how dare you risk your life? What the devil did you think, to leap over like that? You could… — Stephanie Laurens Danger Copy Share Image
“She'd never imagined such sensations existed; she could barely believe they were real. Yet the caresses continued, thrilling her, heating her- she… — Stephanie Laurens Innocence Copy Share Image
“So," he murmured, his tone deep, "nothing of any moment happened here." Her gaze transfixed by the long strip of linen, Patience… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
