“He looked down at her and caught a whiff of the honeysuckle fragrance of her hair. God, how he loved that smell. He’d planted fourteen honeysuckle bushes around his estate in Crestwood five years ago just to have a tiny… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
“He wanted her. Now. He wanted her all night. Every night for a week. A month. Maybe even a year. He sank down in… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
“He all but held his breath as he waited for her to force that façade back into place. Or to leave his side just… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
“Tears welled in Penelope's eyes, making the blue even darker. Then she reeled back and slapped him hard enough that his cheek stung. "That… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
“No, I have made sure of that over the past few weeks, hell, over the past few years. But I want to correct that.… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
“This is what you want?” he panted, pressing into her just half an inch. She squeezed her eyes shut. God help her, but the… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
“Benedict, it is true I cannot accept any future you have offered me. We both know why.” Except he didn’t, but he said nothing… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
“And I see you have not resisted their lure either.” He motioned toward her books. “Might I look at your selections?” She hesitated and… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
“No!" he cried and his face pinched with frustration and pain. "I don't want to hear more reasons why we shouldn't be together. No… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
“For a long time, they leaned against the wall, foreheads pressed together, breathing matched. They were one body, bound by the passion they’d shared.… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
“Don’t you know, Vivien? You never have to demand from me. Simply ask for what you desire and I would give you anything.” He… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
“Good morning,” he drawled. She straightened her shoulders with the silent reminder that she had to be as distant as he was. “My lord.”… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
“He nodded. “From the first moment I saw you, I wanted you. It was the night of the Nethercourt gathering three years ago. You… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
