“He caught her pearl with his fingertips and worked her in tight, feverish circles until she shuddered and cried out with the… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Surprise, she said. Surprise indeed. Sweetness. That was the first surprise. He'd heard so many tart words from these lips... but her… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“So wet,” he murmured. The words shocked her. She wanted to hear more. He stilled, resting his temple against hers. His breath… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“His tongue rubbed over hers. She cautiously stroked back with her own, earning a little growl of approval. A thrill chased over… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
He had to feel those lips on him again. Had. To. This wasn’t a mild expression of preference. This was an imperative.… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“He leaned close. “Oh, I’d notice you, Miss Goodnight. I’d notice you. There’s no castle big enough to keep a man like… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Go back to your berth.” The lightning had ceased, but her eyes sparked with a fire all their own. “But I-“ “You’re… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“You're right,' he told her. 'Kissing is the one thing that would undoubtedly make this moment worse.' 'Oh, Lord.' She leaned forward… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“You don’t have a wife then? No family of your own?” Sophia kept her tone light, stealing furtive glances at Quinn’s hawk’s-beak… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“He clutched her bottom, bringing her pelvis flush with his . His hardness ground against her, sending pleasure rushing through her veins.… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“You had your chance to explore every bit of me. Now it's my turn." And explore he did. Most thoroughly. He ran… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“That girl loves you, Gray. We’re going to get out of this, and when we do-I’d bet a hundred sovereigns to one,… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“She tucked a stray wisp of dark hair behind her ear. Then she licked her fingertip and turned the page. His knees… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Would you like to hear a very bald, very earthy, completely scientific truth?” He struggled up on his elbow, reaching one hand… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“This explains so much," she said, clucking her tongue in mother-hen fashion. "You're compensating for this withered appendage." Withered appendage? What the… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“When I arrived in the stables, he startled me from behind the door. Without a word, he grabbed me up in his… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“And Gray…Gray was finished. Done for. Completely and hopelessly lost in the softest, most tender embrace he’d ever known. He held her… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Dare I ask how you were received?” “Warily, at first. Then somewhat belligerently.” His eyebrow quirked. “But my reception improved markedly, once… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Why, I . . . I still like you.” Nerves fluttered in her chest, but she kept her tone light. “Do you… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“This is absurd,” Colin grumbled. “At this rate, we’ll arrive next Tuesday.” “Stop talking. Start moving.” Bram nudged a sheep with his… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Love was nothing but a lie people told themselves. But lust? Lust was real, and he was feeling it. Feeling it to… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Was it a convent you escaped from, Miss Turner?” He turned the boat with a deft pull on one oar. “Escaped?” Her… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“So buy a home. Find a pretty girl to marry. Settle down and start a family.” Bram shook his head. Impossible suggestions,… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“An irregular birthmark stood out on the crest of her hip, like a splash of wine on snow. He touched a finger… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“We need to talk. Alone. And we may not have the chance once we’re aboard the Kestrel. I’ll be busy.” “Then I’ll… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Why would you do that with me? A simple kiss was enough. What could you be thinking?" "What indeed." He pushed a… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“The least you can do is buy the lady a drink.” As the tavern-goers returned to their carousing, he turned his arrogant… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“What are you doing abovedecks, anyhow?” “The cry went up for all hands.” “You’re not a hand. You’re a passenger.” “I may… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“ Oh, Gray, she said. Oh, gray, indeed. As in, oh Gray what the holy hell has come over you and what… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Blast. This day had not gone as planned. By this time, he was supposed to be well on his way to the… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Gray froze as Miss Turner emerged from the hold. For weeks, she’d plagued him-by day, he suffered glimpses of her beauty; by… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Stop!” she called out. To a one, the crewmen froze. A dozen heads swiveled to face her. Sophia swallowed and turned to… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“What the devil was Davy doing up there with a marlinespike? That’s what I’d like to know. It’s a sailors duty.” She… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Do you know what day it is?” she asked, peering at him. “Don’t you ?” “Here in Spindle Cove, we ladies have… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“You do have money, don’t you? You never paid your fare yesterday. It’s six pounds, eight. If you haven’t the coin, I’ll… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Perhaps I won’t tire of her,” Gray protested, just to be contrary. Because, apparently, that was how brothers behaved. “Perhaps a dolphin… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“I still have no choice but to bring out Minerva instead.” “But Minerva doesn’t care about men,” young Charlotte said helpfully. “She… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“So close. He'd get there. Not today, but soon. He had a task to accomplish here, and the sooner he completed it,… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“If you’re the cook,” he said between mouthfuls, “I’m your captain. You can’t continue speaking to me that way.” “You aren’t dressed… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“And there it was. The prim face of censure he’d been seeking. A strange sense of satisfaction descended on him. Divine justice,… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“This explains so much," she said, clucking her tongue in mother-hen fashion. "You're compensating for this withered appendage." Withered appendage? What the devil was… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“You think a few features scattered on your face make you plain? I am ugly to the core. All England knows it. And after… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“I’d be more than happy to let you survey my physical perfection in its entirety. But only if I get to see you, too.”… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Words for everyday showers of prettiness, and the kind of misty loveliness that disappears whenever you try to grasp it. Beauty that’s heralded by… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“ The captain? Sophia stood staring numbly after him. Had he just said he’d introduce her to the captain? Of someone else was the… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Madeline stood before him in a gown of rich, emerald-green silk. The low-cut bodice did miraculous things for her bosom, and the vibrant color… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“And she was well-enough acquainted with loneliness to understand that the worst part wasn't having nobody caring for you - it was having nobody… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“He stood in the doorway to a side chamber, bared to the waist and dripping. He propped one shoulder against the doorway and clutched… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“And you claim to be feeling this way. Floatish. Singsong-ish. About me.” She sighed. “Yes.” “That’s absurd.” “I know, but I can’t seem to… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“No, of course she didn't say it. But there is no other reason she should have called, except to pave the way for her… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“And there it was. The prim face of censure he’d been seeking. A strange sense of satisfaction descended on him. Divine justice, perhaps. Other… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Another sketch-this one of Gabriel-hung on the all above the water cask. It swiveled gently on a single tack; or rather, the paper hung… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
