“He doesn’t like making others uncomfortable.” -Helen to Sophia about Alistair” — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“Overhead the moon guided him, his fair mistress, his unattainable lover.” — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“It might’ve been my fichu." -Patricia to Lucy about her engagement to vicar Penweeble.” — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“Still, it was a sad state of the world that people judged others not by the best that they could be but… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“He grinned, but a bead of sweat ran down his temple. “Then with your permission.” — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“You are different." She lifted a hand to delicately trace his hairline. He closed his eyes, feeling her fingers tremble against his… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“It's strange, but I find myself more disillusioned by a man who has such easily persuaded views than I would be by… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“I love you,” he whispered as he thrust again. And again. Each movement controlled. Each small movement devastating in its effect. “I… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“Diana,” he murmured in her ear, licking. “Diana, you are everything I’ve ever wanted and shall never have.” Tears pricked at her… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“For a moment she lay still in the big bed, blinking sleepily, loath to move. And then she realized that the angel’s… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“Goggie!” she exclaimed, holding both hands out urgently to Lad, who’d been dozing by the fire. “By all means,” Michael replied amicably,… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“She gasped again and opened blue eyes lit with erotic mischief. “Are you trying to steal the reins from me?” Even with… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“She took his length gently between her hands, her arms resting on his thighs, and looked up into his face. “I’m very,… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“Ye know as well as I that I lost whatever heart I once had long ago,” Mick replied without emotion, a simple… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“Mickey cursed under his breath, letting his head fall back against the wall. His c*ck still beat angrily against his clothing. Once… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“He sat and looked at her. “How is Mary Darling?” “Fast asleep after playing and having a bath,” she said. “The nursery… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“But he place a gentle palm under her chin and turned her face back to him. “I'm privileged to see you like… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“Sophia looked down her long nose at the girl. “Who are you?” “I’m Abigail, ma’am,” she said, curtsying. “This is my brother,… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“He lowered his head and beat, fists balled, teeth clenched, the roaring in his ears loud and total. He saw only Thomas’s… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“I must be getting back to my rooms,” Silence said and stood. Mick frowned with displeasure. “Why?” “Because of Mary Darling.” He… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“She threw one leg over his and straddled his lap, then reached under herself and found him again. He tore his mouth… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“Where are we going?” she asked. “Mr. Durbin’s sheep have begun to lamb, and I wanted to see how the ewes are… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“I’m sorry.” She bit the inside of her cheek, trying not to cry. At the same time, she was oddly touched by… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“Lazarus had never thought of himself as lovable. Therefore it should come as no shock at all that Temperance did not, in… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“Silence rose and crossed to the connecting door and knocked. The door was opened almost at once. Michael leaned a shoulder against… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“I’m leaving.” Her cold lips barely moved as she mouthed the words. Horror fisted around his vitals. “No.” For the first time… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“She swallowed, watching as the servants and Harry and Bert trooped out of the room. Lad, apparently not the brightest dog in… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“Who are you?” Her eyes snapped open, and her voice held a hysterical edge. “Do I even know who you are?” He… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“There, there, sweetin’,” he murmured into her hair. “He loved me, he truly did,” she gasped. “I know he did,” Michael said.… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“She heard him close the door. “I was going to impress you with my romantic eloquence, of course. I’d thought to wax… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“What,” Mick said softly, “is Lad doin’ in me bed?” Hearing his name, Lad opened small, piggish, upside-down eyes, gazing with idiotic… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“It hardly mattered. She was tired of waiting for him to acknowledge who he was. Tired of donning a false mask of… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“There was no sound, but she felt a movement, a shifting of the air in her room, the warmth of another presence.… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“At her gesture Michael cursed and caught her hand, falling suddenly atop her. She stared up at him wondering what bedchamber faux… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“Silence cleared her throat, fearful her voice would come out a croak. “Is she asleep?” He blinked as if he, too, were… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“As I said, I don’t expect you to understand—” “And I don’t,” he cut in. “Ye ask how I can live a… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“My darling Lucy.” He panted against her ear, and then his teeth scraped her earlobe. “I love you,” he whispered. “Don’t ever… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“Maximus,” she whispered, all moonlight and strength. “I love you. Never forget that.” — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“You've used me to punish yourself, haven't you?" He watched dawning realization spread over her face, a confirmation more positive than anything… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
