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title: "53 Gaze Quotes By Charlotte McPherren"
description: "53 Gaze quotes by Charlotte McPherren. Plus more from Charlotte McPherren and more Gaze sayings from other authors."
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> [“Listen," he said still breathing hard, "I'm sorry. I have no right to lecture you." His voice warmed with a devastating smile…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/listen-he-said-still-breathing-hard-i-m-sorry-i-have-no-right-to/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“Miriam really hates for me to ride to and from the ranch alone so your coming along should make her feel better.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/miriam-really-hates-for-me-to-ride-to-and-from-the-ranch-alone-so/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“ Zer , I am finis. " "'Bout time," Willow snarled. Mrs. Brigham's brow puckered in a frown. "Willow, mind your manners.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/zer-i-am-finis-bout-time-willow-snarled-mrs-brigham-s-brow-puckered/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“Now come on. The dragon lady probably thinks I've ravished you by now." "You mean Miriam?" "Who else do you know who…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/now-come-on-the-dragon-lady-probably-thinks-i-ve-ravished-you-by-now/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“You'll have that handsome rogue you married at your knees, my dear." Franny giggled. "You really think so, senora? " "I certainly…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/you-ll-have-that-handsome-rogue-you-married-at-your-knees-my-dear/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“I was looking at Gavin's face this morning when he saw you in that dress and, honey, he liked what he saw!…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/i-was-looking-at-gavin-s-face-this-morning-when-he-saw-you-in-that/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“He's a fine specimen of a man," Miriam said softly from behind her. "Be careful around him. I know how independent you…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/he-s-a-fine-specimen-of-a-man-miriam-said-softly-from-behind-her-be/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“You better keep your mouths shut if you know what's good for you." Rider strolled up to her, a punch glass in…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/you-better-keep-your-mouths-shut-if-you-know-what-s-good-for-you/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“I suppose that woman is the reason you've gone all fee-male on us, ain't it?" Gavin guffawed at his father's query. "Hell,Pa,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/i-suppose-that-woman-is-the-reason-you-ve-gone-all-fee-male-on-us-ain/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“Rider was still cursing the incident back at the ranch, when riding north, he spied an outlandish sight. As he drew closer,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/rider-was-still-cursing-the-incident-back-at-the-ranch-when-riding/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“Mmm, nice," he said close to her ear. She turned her head to look at him and their lips were almost touching.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/mmm-nice-he-said-close-to-her-ear-she-turned-her-head-to-look-at-him/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“Well, ma'am, as I said, I found Willow lying ill down on the riverbank." "What was she doing there?" Rider swallowed. "Ah,well,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/well-ma-am-as-i-said-i-found-willow-lying-ill-down-on-the-riverbank/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“And thank you for bringing me." "A pleasure." Bartel returned politely, and stole one last look at the incredible smiling Hairy. Rider…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/and-thank-you-for-bringing-me-a-pleasure-bartel-returned-politely-and/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“What are you doing?" she asked, staring across the table at him. "It's late and you're as tired as the rest of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/what-are-you-doing-she-asked-staring-across-the-table-at-him-it-s/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“I'm still not sure why you're risking your neck. You don't really even like me." Rider tugged her to an abrupt halt…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/i-m-still-not-sure-why-you-re-risking-your-neck-you-don-t-really-even/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“Did Franny tell you about her and Gavin's problem?" "Yes,I'm afraid I pried if out of her. You know that was a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/did-franny-tell-you-about-her-and-gavin-s-problem-yes-i-m-afraid-i/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“If you aren't in love, Willow Vaughn, then my name isn't Miriam Brigham." Willow started out of her daydreaming and glanced up…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/if-you-aren-t-in-love-willow-vaughn-then-my-name-isn-t-miriam-brigham/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“ Bang! Clang! Bang! Clangity bang, rat-a-tat! "Reuben, I have been thinking, what a good world this might be, if the men…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/bang-clang-bang-clangity-bang-rat-a-tat-reuben-i-have-been-thinking/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“Rider cursed, ducked another blow, threw one of his own, and then bent down, hoisting the scrappy little female, none too gently,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/rider-cursed-ducked-another-blow-threw-one-of-his-own-and-then-bent/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“I'm anxious for you to meet my new boarder," Miriam said as they headed down the street. "He's such a handsome, well-mannered…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/i-m-anxious-for-you-to-meet-my-new-boarder-miriam-said-as-they-headed/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“What are you smiling about?" Rider asked. Willow glanced at him and flushed. "That must have been some daydream you were having."…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/what-are-you-smiling-about-rider-asked-willow-glanced-at-him-and/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“Outside, he almost missed seeing a man's shadowed form disappearing into the bunkhouse. Hick's name formed a curse on his lips. How…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/outside-he-almost-missed-seeing-a-man-s-shadowed-form-disappearing/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“I could use a nice bath down at the river tonight. Guess I'll just have to settle for a spit bath." She…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/i-could-use-a-nice-bath-down-at-the-river-tonight-guess-i-ll-just/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“Thanks for helping me clean up. Still can't understand a man willing to help out in the kitchen, though. You sure it…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/thanks-for-helping-me-clean-up-still-can-t-understand-a-man-willing/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“Her feet now safely planted on level flooring, Willow nervously smoothed her skirts before lifting her head. Turquoise eyes met deep brown.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/her-feet-now-safely-planted-on-level-flooring-willow-nervously/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“Willow leaned forward and laid her head next to his on the pillow. "Is it too late to say I'm sorry, and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/willow-leaned-forward-and-laid-her-head-next-to-his-on-the-pillow-is/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“Lord,it's hot in here!" she exclaimed, waving a bedraggled towel in front of her face. "Wouldn't mind a swim myself." Paying him…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/lord-it-s-hot-in-here-she-exclaimed-waving-a-bedraggled-towel-in/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“Without thinking, she delivered a stinging slap, all her hurt and disappointment behind the impact. The imprint of her hand on his…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/without-thinking-she-delivered-a-stinging-slap-all-her-hurt-and/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“Willow gazed up at him, her silly grin still in place. "You know wha'? You're kinda cute when you crook your eyebrows…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/willow-gazed-up-at-him-her-silly-grin-still-in-place-you-know-wha-you/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“Rider's head snapped up at the sound of gravel crunching under Willow's boots. The sight of the girl in boy's garb birthed…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/rider-s-head-snapped-up-at-the-sound-of-gravel-crunching-under-willow/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“I know he frightens you, Willow, but I won't let him hurt you. I wish you'd remember that, and try to relax…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/i-know-he-frightens-you-willow-but-i-won-t-let-him-hurt-you-i-wish/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“You say it's this young woman's birthday?" he asked, hoping he didn't sound too eager. "Yes." Mrs. Brigham practically sobbed into her…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/you-say-it-s-this-young-woman-s-birthday-he-asked-hoping-he-didn-t/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“As Miriam took her seat, Willow suddenly became conscious of the impropriety of her intimate position under Rider's arm. She straightened and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/as-miriam-took-her-seat-willow-suddenly-became-conscious-of-the/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“Could you please unfasten my dress before you leave?" A lopsided grin appeared at the corner of his mouth. "You know, of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/could-you-please-unfasten-my-dress-before-you-leave-a-lopsided-grin/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“At the door of their room, Willow stood next to Rider while Decker unlocked the door. It was then she noticed the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/at-the-door-of-their-room-willow-stood-next-to-rider-while-decker/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“Miriam lifted her eyes from her sewing and found a glint of masculine lust in Owen's green eyes. Putting her sewing aside,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/miriam-lifted-her-eyes-from-her-sewing-and-found-a-glint-of-masculine/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“Our sister needs a man, Sinclair." Rider's head shot up at that. Nick gave his brother a dirty look. "What Gavin means…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/our-sister-needs-a-man-sinclair-rider-s-head-shot-up-at-that-nick/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“Tell me one thing. Has Rider Sinclair done something to hurt you in any way? If he has,I'll shoot that man!" Willow…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/tell-me-one-thing-has-rider-sinclair-done-something-to-hurt-you-in/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“Take your hands off my sister!" The lieutenant's head swiveled toward the owner of the surly voice, and met with a hard…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/take-your-hands-off-my-sister-the-lieutenant-s-head-swiveled-toward/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“Just before Willow and Rider boarded the stage, Owen and Miriam pulled them aside. Owen looked terribly uncomfortable, and for a moment…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/just-before-willow-and-rider-boarded-the-stage-owen-and-miriam-pulled/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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> [“If you aren't in love, Willow Vaughn, then my name isn't Miriam Brigham." Willow started out of her daydreaming and glanced up from the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/if-you-aren-t-in-love-willow-vaughn-then-my-name-isn-t-miriam-brigham/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

> [“Lord,it's hot in here!" she exclaimed, waving a bedraggled towel in front of her face. "Wouldn't mind a swim myself." Paying him no mind,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/lord-it-s-hot-in-here-she-exclaimed-waving-a-bedraggled-towel-in/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

> [“I brought you here to indulge in a little fantasy of mine," he said, spreading kisses down her slender neck. "The very first time…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/i-brought-you-here-to-indulge-in-a-little-fantasy-of-mine-he-said/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

> [“Then I remembered what my brothers taught me and tried to knee his...Well, you know." "From firsthand experience," Rider replied with a nod.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/then-i-remembered-what-my-brothers-taught-me-and-tried-to-knee-his/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

> [“Without thinking, she delivered a stinging slap, all her hurt and disappointment behind the impact. The imprint of her hand on his cheek shocked…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/without-thinking-she-delivered-a-stinging-slap-all-her-hurt-and/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

> [“Above the rustic stone fireplace was a deer's head-but not an everyday deer's head. This mangy thing surveyed the room with a huge toothy…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/above-the-rustic-stone-fireplace-was-a-deer-s-head-but-not-an/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

> [“I suppose that woman is the reason you've gone all fee-male on us, ain't it?" Gavin guffawed at his father's query. "Hell,Pa, ain't you…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/i-suppose-that-woman-is-the-reason-you-ve-gone-all-fee-male-on-us-ain/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

> [“He'd put his brand on her and had sealed both their fates. What they shared was rare and beautiful and one taste would never…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/he-d-put-his-brand-on-her-and-had-sealed-both-their-fates-what-they/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

> [“Listen," he said still breathing hard, "I'm sorry. I have no right to lecture you." His voice warmed with a devastating smile and his…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/listen-he-said-still-breathing-hard-i-m-sorry-i-have-no-right-to/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

> [“And a more crude lot was never born.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/and-a-more-crude-lot-was-never-born/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

> [“Then I realized I loved you. That was awful." "Awful!" "Loving you and knowing I couldn't have you was tearing me apart. Though I…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/then-i-realized-i-loved-you-that-was-awful-awful-loving-you-and/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

> [“Well,what if you can't get to your reticule in time?" she wondered aloud. "What would you do then, stand there and scream?" "Well,there is…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/well-what-if-you-can-t-get-to-your-reticule-in-time-she-wondered/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

> [“As much as they loved each other, Willow and Gavin had seldom seen eye to eye on anything. And now was obviously no exception.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/as-much-as-they-loved-each-other-willow-and-gavin-had-seldom-seen-eye/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

> [“You know, we should really unbutton your pants before Mr. Happy down there gets quite so gladsome." Rider chuckled but removed his boots first,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/you-know-we-should-really-unbutton-your-pants-before-mr-happy-down/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

> [“Hell and damnation! Is that your destiny?" Willow's eyes flew open as she shot out of the church pew. Her voluminous hymnal crashed to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charlotte-mcpherren/hell-and-damnation-is-that-your-destiny-willow-s-eyes-flew-open-as/)

[Charlotte McPherren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charlotte-mcpherren/)

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                        "text": "“Listen,\" he said still breathing hard, \"I'm sorry. I have no right to lecture you.\" His voice warmed with a devastating smile and his voice lowered a sensual octave. Before he had a chance to stop them, his thoughts rolled off his tongue. \"But, darlin', you're a mighty tempting sight in those pants. It does things to a man, things you're too innocent to know about.\" Willow swallowed hard, his hot look stealing her usual spontaneous wit. Dropping her gaze from his, she stammered, \"I...It's getting late. We better go.”",
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                        "text": "“Miriam really hates for me to ride to and from the ranch alone so your coming along should make her feel better. Right, Miriam?\" Miriam cast her a don't-play-my-own-tricks-on-me look. For her benefactress's peace of mind, less than for Rider's knowledge, Willow added, \"I've told Miriam she doesn't need to worry about me. I always carry a pistol.\" Rider's brows shot up. \"You pack a gun?\" \"Uh-huh, an old Colt .45. It was a present from Nick, my oldest brother.\" \"And I bet you know how to shoot it, too.\" He smiled wryly. \"I ain't no quick draw, but I usually hit what I aim at.”",
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                        "text": "“ Zer , I am finis. \" \"'Bout time,\" Willow snarled. Mrs. Brigham's brow puckered in a frown. \"Willow, mind your manners. Madeline is doing us a special favor so you can have this dress by tomorrow afternoon.\" \"I can't help it. I feel like a guldanged pin cushion and I'm nigh onto dying for lack of air.”",
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                        "text": "“Now come on. The dragon lady probably thinks I've ravished you by now.\" \"You mean Miriam?\" \"Who else do you know who spits fire and makes a grown man shake in his boots?\" \"Well,if you're anything like that horny critter you're riding, I don't blame her for worrying,\" Willow replied, shaking her head with pretended disgust.”",
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                        "text": "“You'll have that handsome rogue you married at your knees, my dear.\" Franny giggled. \"You really think so, senora? \" \"I certainly do, my dear.\" Willow nudged the girl in the ribs. \"Take it from me, Miriam knows what she's talking about!\" \"Good grief, Willow!\" Miriam protested. \"You make me sound like I'm an expert on seducing men! I find that not the least bit flattering.\" Willow winked at Franny, and Miriam rolled her eyes skyward.”",
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                        "text": "“I was looking at Gavin's face this morning when he saw you in that dress and, honey, he liked what he saw! Now you lie here and take a nap. When you wake up, I'll help you bathe and we'll put some of that good-smelling stuff on you and comb your hair pretty. Tonight when he comes to bed, you prance around for a while real innocent-like in your lacy undergarments. Then strip 'em off, jump into bed, and cuddle up close to 'im. If he doesn't consummate the wedding, then he deseves to be called a damn gelding!”",
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                        "text": "“He's a fine specimen of a man,\" Miriam said softly from behind her. \"Be careful around him. I know how independent you think you are, but we still don't know much about Mr. Sinclair, and next to a man like that, you're a babe in the cradle.\" Willow shook off the shiver that Miriam's warning brought and chuckled self-consciously. \"You worry too much.\" Miriam didn't laugh. \"Just you mind what I said.”",
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                        "text": "“You better keep your mouths shut if you know what's good for you.\" Rider strolled up to her, a punch glass in each hand. \"What's going on here? You look ready to take on Geronimo.\" The girls giggled and moved off across the room. Rider frowned and glanced back at Willow. \"Were they making fun of you?\" \"Yes.\" Embarrased, she refrained from commenting on the topic of their taunts. \"I'd like to slap their silly smiles off their silly faces,\" she hissed. She took a step forward and, for a moment, Rider thought she meant to carry out her threat. He caught her arm. \"Whoa, there.”",
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                        "text": "“I suppose that woman is the reason you've gone all fee-male on us, ain't it?\" Gavin guffawed at his father's query. \"Hell,Pa, ain't you noticed in all this time? Willie,here,is one of them double-breasted critters. She's supposed to wear dresses.\" Willow met Rider's eyes, her face flaming in embarrassment. Forgetting for the moment all that Miriam had impressed upon her, she picked up the empty bread plate and hurled it at her brother's head. Gavin dodged it and watched as it smashed into a hundred pieces against the wall behind him. Leaping to his feet, he laughed. \"Now, that's the Willie we know and love.\" \"Enough! Dammit, Gavin, you got more lip than a muley cow,\" Owen growled.”",
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                        "text": "“Rider was still cursing the incident back at the ranch, when riding north, he spied an outlandish sight. As he drew closer, he realized his eyes weren't playing a joke on him. Coming toward him was Hick's gunslinger, stark naked but for his hat and boots. \"Well, I'll be damned,\" he whispered to himself. \"Even his shooting iron is burnt!\" The moment Scofield heard Rider's horse, he jerked his hat off his head and covered his privates. \"What happened, man?\" Rider asked. \"Where's your clothes, your horse?\" Scofield lifted rage-filled eyes to the foreman. \"The Vaughn slut, she did this to me. When I get my hands on her, me and the boys are gonna have a party and she's gonna be the entertainment. After I'm done with 'er-\" \"Hold on there, Scofield,\" Rider interrupted. \"Are you talking about Willow Vaughn? Why would she do a thing like this?\" \"How should I know! She just lost her temper sudden-like. Then she pulled that gun of hers and ordered me off my horse and made me strip down.”",
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                        "text": "“Mmm, nice,\" he said close to her ear. She turned her head to look at him and their lips were almost touching. \"What's nice?\" she asked breathlessly. \"You.\" He sat down and pulled her into his arms, brushing her lips lightly and then deepening the kiss. \"Lord, I've been wanting to hold you all day,\" he whispered against her lips. She cupped his lean, square jaw in her hands. \"Me,too. Please, can we go someplace to be alone?\" \"Darlin', God knows I crave that delectable little body of yours but we really shouldn't. It's not fair to you.\" Willow slid off his lap and knelt, shaking her finger at him. \"Listen, Tumbleweed, I'll tell you what's not fair. It's that damn kiss-and-run routine! It ain't fair to get me so...so...horny!\" Rider burst out laughing. God how he wished he could tell her how much he loved her. He settled for folding her in his arms and showing her instead. When they both came up for air, she smiled seductively and threaded her fingers through the dark hair exposed in the vee of his shirt. \"Rider,\" she whispered seductively. \"I love touching you.\" Rider was lost.”",
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                        "text": "“Well, ma'am, as I said, I found Willow lying ill down on the riverbank.\" \"What was she doing there?\" Rider swallowed. \"Ah,well, she, ah, was kind of taking a bath.\" \"A bath!\" The landlady looked like she was going to be sick. They now had Bartel's full attention. A grin wrinkled the corner of this mouth. \"Oh,she was all done,of course,\" Rider rushed to explain. \"Dressed,too,\" he lied. \"Poor girl said she had a severe headache.\" Rider was sweating bullets. He'd rather face the whole Clanton gang than his formidable landlady. She had the uncanny ability to make him feel like a ten-year-old boy caught with his hand in the cookie jar. And it didn't take much to figure out what her reaction would be to his \"headache treatment.\" Since there were definitely no benefits to be won for total honesty, he reasoned that what she didn't know woulnd't hurt him .”",
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                        "text": "“And thank you for bringing me.\" \"A pleasure.\" Bartel returned politely, and stole one last look at the incredible smiling Hairy. Rider stood. Though he was relieved to hear that she planned on staying for a while, he was glad for an excuse to escape his landlady's inquisition. \"I'll give you a hand, Bartel.\" Just short of grabbing the older man's arm, he hustled him out the door. Once outside, bartel chortled jovially. \"Ease up,son. She isn't coming after us.\" Rider exhaled deeply and grinned. \"Who put the burr under the lady's saddle?\" he asked as they approached the carriage. \"Don't know, but she came flying into my store saying she had to get out here and get out here now! I tried to tell her I was too busy to be gallivanting all over hell's half acre, but do you think she'd listen? Uh-uh. Kept ranting and raving something 'bout Miss Willow's welfare. The woman was in a real dither all the way here.\" Rider groaned. Bartel slapped his back. \"I can commiserate with you,son. There isn't anything scarier than a virtuous woman on a crusade.”",
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                        "text": "“What are you doing?\" she asked, staring across the table at him. \"It's late and you're as tired as the rest of us. I thought I'd give you a hand with these.\" \"I'll be blamed,\" she exclaimed in bewilderment, \"if you ain't the darnedest man I've ever had the misfortune to meet.\" \"Guess you're just lucky then.\" The corner of his mouth quirked in an irritatingly attractive grin. \"You're also the most aggravating!\" she fired back with a grin of her own. \"There just ain't no figuring you.\" She picked up the heavy tray, but Rider came around the table and took it from her. \"Lead the way,madame.\" Shaking her head, she headed down the hall to the back door then out to the cookhouse. Willow filled two basins with warm water from the stove. \"You still insist on helping?\" \"I do.”",
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                        "text": "“I'm still not sure why you're risking your neck. You don't really even like me.\" Rider tugged her to an abrupt halt on the path and tilted her face up to his. \"I like you plenty, lady.Maybe too much. But if you choose not to believe that, then maybe you can believe this. You're not using me any more than I'm using you. Right now,you need a strong man to protect you. I'm strong and I need the job. It's as simple as that.\" For a moment Willow stood stock still. Then she grinned. \"You like me, huh?\" \"Yeah.\" He chucked her under the chin. \"I got this thing about poor helpless females.\" \"Helpless!\" She bristled. Then recognizing the teasing twinkle in his eye, she smiled. \"Don't make me laugh, Rider. That makes my head hurt,too.\" \"Tell you what. Doc Sinclair will attempt to work a special treatment that my father swore helped relieve my mother's headaches.\" \"Right at this moment you could shoot me and I'd be forever grateful.\" He chuckled. \"This treatment isn't anywhere near fatal.”",
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                        "text": "“Did Franny tell you about her and Gavin's problem?\" \"Yes,I'm afraid I pried if out of her. You know that was a good idea you gave her. Too bad it didn't work.\" \"It didn't? Criminey, he must be made of stone!\" \"She wasn't entirely without success. She got a rise out of him, that's for sure.\" Willow grinned at Miriam's unintended pun. The older woman pursed her lips by way of reprimand and continued. \"Seems Franny jumped in bed with him in her natural state and he flew out the other side of the bed.\" \"Then what happened?\" \"He threw his clothes on and left the room for safer territory, I guess.\" \"Damn! Sorry,\" Willow apologized for her lapse. \"But I did mean damn. Darn just isn't strong enough to describe this here situation. Did you ever hear the like?\" \"No,but perhaps we can think on it during your visit. Right now, we better get rolling before your father-\" \"Woman,ain't you ready to leave yet?\" Owen yelled through the door. \"Oh,hush up, you ole bad of wind,\" Miriam called back.”",
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                        "text": "“If you aren't in love, Willow Vaughn, then my name isn't Miriam Brigham.\" Willow started out of her daydreaming and glanced up from the laundry tub. Miriam stood before her with her fists planted on her hips. \"Now, Miriam, I-\" \"No sense denying it, young lady. You've got that dreamy dazed glow about you. Rider Sinclair isn't much better, the way he hangs around you,like a bee drawn to honey. He's always holding your hand or throwing his arm around you when he thinks I'm not looking.\" \"Well,even if I were in love, it wouldn't change anything. I still don't want another man to look after, and I don't need one looking out for me either. I can take care of myself!\" \"Course, you can!\" Miriam agreed, picking the last sheet out of the rinse water and wringing it out. \"Most women can. Look at me, I run a boarding house and support myself just fine. But let me tell you something. That lonely bed of mine is mighty cold on winter nights, even here in the territory.\" Willow blushed and concentrated on her hands where they rested on the edge of the tub. \"Willow,\" Miriam continued, \"you've been managing your pa just fine since he got home. A husband isn't any more difficult to manage than a father, unless, of course, you're married to a no-good lout.\" Willow dried her hands on the wide white apron around her middle. \"But, Miriam, if I don't marry, then I don't have to bother finagling a man to my way of doing things. Staying single makes a hell of a lot more sense!\" \"Watch the cursing, young lady. \" Miriam slung the sheet over the line and returned to help Willow with the wash tub. They each grapped a handle and carried it a few feet before setting it down to rest their arms a moment. \"Willow, use your noggin, will you? Part of the fun of being a woman is wrapping some big, handsome hunk of a man around your little finger. You do have to use your good sense, though, and realize when you're wrong and he's right. Of course\"-Miriam chuckled-\"that won't be too often. \"And you have to be careful not to hurt a man's feelings overly much. Men are funny creatures. They seldom let their emotions show because they think it isn't manly. But you can tell when they're upset.They start pouting like a little boy.I've always thought that was rather curious.”",
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                        "text": "“ Bang! Clang! Bang! Clangity bang, rat-a-tat! \"Reuben, I have been thinking, what a good world this might be, if the men were all transported far beyond the Northern Sea.\" \"Oh,no!\" Willow rose off Rider's lap so fast her forhead bumped his chin. \"What is that racket?\" he asked, standing and following her to the window overlooking the street. One corner of her mouth quirked in mock disgust. \"Take a look for yourself.\" Clangity bang! Rat-a-tat! The men below beat their pots and pans with wooden spoons and, in a couple cases, gun butts. \"Rachel, I have long been thinking, what a fine world this might be, if we had some more young ladies on the side of the Northern Sea. Too ral loo ral. Too ral lee.\" \"Looks like your brothers and the whole Niners team!\" Rider laughed. \"What are they doing?\" \"Haven't you ever heard of being shivareed, husband?\" Outside the boisterous, drunken voices broke into another chorus of Reuben and Rachel. \"Rachel, I will not trasport you,but will take you for a wife. We will live on milk and honey, better or worse we're in for life.\" Willow chuckled as all up and down Allen Street lights began to glow through every window. Someone in a room down the hall lifted their window, threw a chamber pot at the crooners, and followed it with a foul epithet. Undaunted, the man broke into a chorus of Aura Lea. \"They sure have lousy timing,\" Rider commented wryly. \"Just how long does this little serenade last?\" Seeing a tall figure in a long frock coat coming up the street, Willow replied, \"I think it's about to end very soon now.\" Virgil Earp's face shone in the gaslight in front of the Grand. \"All right, boys,\" the couple heard him say, \"the party's over.\" He looked up at Rider and Willow with a wide, winsome grin and waved. With that, he ushered the drunken serenaders down the street and into a saloon. Rider turned from the window, shaking his head. \"Now where were we? Ah,yes!\" he swooped Willow off her feet and tossed her onto the huge bed. \"That's not where we were.\" She laughed. \"It's where we were headed, lady, and that's good enough for me.”",
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                        "text": "“Rider cursed, ducked another blow, threw one of his own, and then bent down, hoisting the scrappy little female, none too gently, over his shoulder. \"This is no place for you, girl, even if this whole mess is your fault.\" \"My fault!\" screamed Willie, dangling upside down. \"You're the one who had to go and open his big mouth!\" She beat on his back as he dodged brawlers, and headed for safe ground. \"Dammit, put me down, you overgrown ox. You're gonna make me miss the fight!\" As she screeched and kicked in a most unladylike manner,her small feet barely missed his vunerable groin. Raising his hand to smack her bottom, Rider found it suddenly immobilized by a fierce grip. \"Take your hands off my sister!\" The lieutenant's head swiveled toward the owner of the surly voice, and met with a hard fist. He stumbled and bumped into another brawling twosome, slacking his grip on Willie's legs. Seizing the advantage,she aimed a well-placed kick,and this time connected with her intended target. Rider grabbed his crotch and lurched forward in pain, dropping the little hellion on top of her brother. Like cats, the girl and her sibling were on their feet,weaving a zigzag escape through the mayhem. Rider quickly regained his balance and swore, \"Damn,I should have known the little rebel had a brother.\" Still cupping his privates and cursing the air blue, he watched brother and sister disappear. \"Someday, freckle face, someday.”",
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                        "text": "“I'm anxious for you to meet my new boarder,\" Miriam said as they headed down the street. \"He's such a handsome, well-mannered young man. I think you would like each other.\" Willow stopped short. \"Wait a minute . You aren't thinking of doing some matchmaking, are you? Criminey, all I need is another man to take care of. Listen, if I wanted a beau that bad, I could hook one easy all on my own.\" \"Oh? Then why haven't you?\" \"I just told you why. I don't need another man to do for. All a miner wants is a hard-working woman to slave for 'im while he chases dreams of gold and silver. Gamblers ain't much different, 'cept they're smoother talkers. They want a pretty mistress, one who don't mind working on her backside when her man's down on his luck.\" After a whole afternoon in Willow's company, Miriam was becoming shockproof. She merely raised a disapproving brow at this last statement. \"I see your point, Willow, but has a real gentleman ever asked to court you?\" \"I suppose that depends on your definition of a gentleman.\" \"Humph! I thought as much.\" Miriam sashayed on down the boardwalk. \"You never did anwer my question,\" Willow reminded her, hurrying to catch up. \"Are you matchmaking?\" \"Oh,look, we're here at the ice-cream parlor already. What flavor are you going to have?”",
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                        "text": "“What are you smiling about?\" Rider asked. Willow glanced at him and flushed. \"That must have been some daydream you were having.\" If you only knew, Willow thought. \"Come on, Freckles, it's time you get back to the ranch. I have work to do.\" His big work-roughened hand swallowed hers as he helped her to her feet. Against her will, her body responded to its warmth. She snatched her hand away, garnering a searching expression in his dark brown eyes. She quickly excused her reaction with a flirty smile. \"I promised not to touch you, remember?\" \"Yes,but I dont't recall promising not to touch you.\" He wiggled his brows in a comical imitation of an evil villain in a bad play. She laughed and shook her head. \"Help me mount Sugar before I decide to wipe that grin off your face.\" \"And how do you propose to do that?\" he asked, retrieving the horses and returning to he side. He bent down, cupped his hands, and boosted her into the mare's saddle. \"You weren't planning on slapping my face again, I hope,\" he said, reaching for Sultan's reins. \"Oh,no, nothing like that.\" She batted her lashes coquettishly, the affect intensified by the naughty twinkle in her eyes. \"You better stop looking at me like that, or I'll have to follow Sultan's example and break down your door tonight.\" \"I don't think Juan would be too happy about making me two new doors. It wasn't easy explaining what happened to the first one!”",
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                        "text": "“Outside, he almost missed seeing a man's shadowed form disappearing into the bunkhouse. Hick's name formed a curse on his lips. How long had the man stood at the kitchen window? The idea that he might have seen any part of his and Willow's lovemaking made him sick to his stomach. Cursing, he headed back to the cookhouse. He hoped Providence would one day grant him the opportunity to kill that bastard! \"Who was it?\" Her attire repaired, Willow unlocked the door and fell into his arms. Unable to dirty what they had just shared, Rider forced himself to chuckle. \"Just a coyote, sneaking up on the henhouse. Good thing he alerted us or we'd have been caught out here buck naked when your hens started to alert the whole ranch.\" He felt her relax and he let her go. \"It's late, darlin', and I think we've tested fate enough for one night. We better turn in.\" Willow handed him his boots and then his shirt. They took one last look around the kitchen to make sure they'd left no embarrassing calling cards. Then he walked her to the house. At the back door, she pressed a lingering kiss to his lips, then silently disappeared inside. Rider took his time as he headed toward his lonely bed in the bunkhouse. As much as he'd enjoyed being with Willow tonight, something told him he was going to regret it.”",
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                        "text": "“I could use a nice bath down at the river tonight. Guess I'll just have to settle for a spit bath.\" She smiled good-naturedly and picked up the bucket. \"Come on up to the house when you're finished and I'll show you to a room.\" As she turned to leave, Rider nonchalantly stretched out his arm and grabbed her belt, pulling her up short. \"I could walk you to the swimming hole and stand guard if you like.\" His grin was devilish. Willow smiled and pried loose the long fingers on her waist. \"I thank you for the offer, but I like my privacy.\" \"Are you suggesting that I would be like the fox guarding the henhouse?\" he teased, wiggling his brows up and down. \"Don't forget, we are supposed to be lovers.\" \"We're only playacting that we're lovers.\" She laughed and headed torward the door. His chair tipped over as Rider beat her there and stretched an arm across the doorway to block her passage. \"All good plays are well-rehearsed,Willow.\" His deep baritone was tantalizing in its implication. Her cheeks pinked and she uttered a nervous little laugh. \"Let me through, you big galoot.\" Instead,he leaned closer. He smelled of leather,outdoors, and a familiar male scent she now realized was his alone. The heady combination aroused her desire to be closer, to be touched. Warning bells went off. Willow tried stepping back, but his other arm came up behind her and cut off her retreat. Her hammering heart skipped a beat as his desire-laden eyes touched where his hands dared not. \"Let's rehearse, sweetheart.\" \"Rehearse,\" she repeated in a dreamy whisper. She dropped the bucket, all thoughts of escape gone. Her body leaned into his of its own volition. What do I know of lovers? she asked herself. Practice, yes. I need practice. Hicks must be convinced. She tilted her head back for Rider's kiss. Rehearsal, that's all it is. Her lips met his.”",
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                        "text": "“Thanks for helping me clean up. Still can't understand a man willing to help out in the kitchen, though. You sure it wasn't just so you could question me?\" \"I'm sure. Why do you find that so hard to believe?\" He stood directly in front of her, so close Willow could feel his warm breath on her cheek. \"I...\" Her heart burst into a drumroll. A rush of hot blood spilled into all the places she'd always considered private. What was this magic? Without so much as a light caress, he stole her senses and left her trembling with an unnameable desire. She struggled against the sudden heightening of her senses. What was it I'd been about to say? Oh,yes. \"Well,\" she began, \"you're a man.\" Rider chuckled softly, the sound rippling down her spine. \"You noticed that, did you?\" She exhaled in exasperation. \"Be quiet and let me finish. And stand back.\" She pushed against his chest, then yanked her hands away as if burnt. \"I can't breathe with you caging me in like this.\" He arched a dark eyebrow but politely stepped to her side and leaned his shoulder against the house. \"Better?\" \"It'll do.\" He was still too close as far as Willow was concerned, but she'd be damned if she'd let him know how he affected her. \"You got me off the subject, Sinclair.\" \"I did?\" \"Yes,you...Never mind.”",
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                        "text": "“Her feet now safely planted on level flooring, Willow nervously smoothed her skirts before lifting her head. Turquoise eyes met deep brown. Willow's mouth dropped open in shock. \"Lieutenant Numbskull?\" Rider stiffened, but recovered quickly. \"Freckles?\" he pretended surprise. Backing up a step, his appreciative gaze raked her from head to toe. \"My God! It is you!\" Willow's cheecks burned beneath his conspicuous appraisal. The lieutenant's pleased grin fueled her simmering anger at Miriam's unwelcome matchmaking venture. \"What are you doing here?\" she huffed. Rider arched a dark brow in ironic amusement. \"Is that any way to greet an old friend...Freckles?\" \"You two know each other?\" Miriam interjected, astonished. \"You might say that.\" Rider chuckled. Willow didn't know who she wanted to murder most, Miriam or the lieutenant. But standing here in all her ladylike spendor, she remembered his hurtful maligning of her femininity. For some inexplicable reason she felt compelled to prove that she could be every bit as feminine as any other woman. Despite her stormy emotions, her next words dripped off her lips like warm honey. \"Unfortunately, Miriam\"-she caressed Rider's coat sleeve and flapped her lashes outrageously-\"we were never formally introduced.\" Rider eyed Willow's hand where it petted his arm, expecting claws to spring from her fingertips at any moment. Then he lifted his gaze to twin pools of mischief. One corner of his mouth crved in a wry grin. \"What are you up to, Freckles?\" His devastating smile was unnerving. Suddenly all too aware of her ineptitude at coquetry. Willow's confidence slipped a notch. Nevertheless, she was determined not to let him intimidate her. Casting him what she hoped would pass for a coy smile, she answered his question with an innocent shrug. Miriam blinked, agog at Willow s antics. \"Well,ah...let me properly introduce you two. Mr. Sinclair, this is Miss Willow Vaughn. Willow, this is Mr. Rider Sinclair.\" Willow inclined her head with forced politeness. Rider tossed her a sly wink. Befuddled by the stratified undercurrents, Miriam sputtered. \"I...ah...I'm sorry to hurry the introductions, but we really are late. My carriage is waiting out front for us. Shall we go?\" \"But of course.\" Rider held the door open, indicating they should proceed him. \"Ladies...\" Willow waited while he closed the door, then draped herself over his proferred arm. Miriam took his other arm and cast a warning glance at the younger woman. The girl smiled back angelically, deciding Miriam deserved to worry-just a little.”",
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                        "text": "“Willow leaned forward and laid her head next to his on the pillow. \"Is it too late to say I'm sorry, and that I love you more than anything else in this world?\" \"Oh God,no,love.\" With his good arm, he reached for the back of her head and brought her lips to his. They kissed as if they'd never get enough of each other, because they knew they never would. When Rider finally released her mouth, he smiled rakishly and pulled her hand under the covers. Willow smiled when he laid her hand over his throbbing desire. \"Hmmm, you are feeling better.\" \"Almost well enough to start Mr. Happy on his baby-making lessons again,\" he said in a deep sexy baritone. \"Ah,Rider?\" \"Yes,love?\" He was pulling her down for another stirring kiss. \"About those lessons?\" \"Hmmm, I'm anxious to start practicing again, too,love. But at the moment Mr. Happy is a lot stronger than the rest of me.\" \"Oh,I know,but...Rider, Mr. Happy must have learned his lessons real fast.\" Rider stilled. \"What do you mean?\" \"I mean that I think Mr. Happy cooked something up in the kitchen.\" Forgetting his shoulder, Willow's husband sat straight up in bed. He winced, then asked, \"You mean you're...going to have a baby?\" \"Of course I'm going to have a baby, you beefwit. Did you think I was baking another damn pie?\" \"Yahoooo!\" he yelled at the top of his lungs, and hugged her with his good arm. Six men, Juan included, plus two women came pouring into the room. \"What in the hell is going on in here?\" Owen grumbled in mock irritation. Grinning like a Cheshire cat, Rider announced, \"Owen, your daughter is about to make me a father and give you a second grandchild.\" \"Oh,hell, I knew that.\" Nine people echoed, \"You did?\" \"Hell, yes, all you gotta do is look at 'er face.\" Rider cocked his head and studied his wife's face. \"She does have an extra glow about her, doesn't she?\" \"She sure does.\" Owen chuckled. \"Her mama got the same glow with all five of her babies.\" \"If I'm glowing, it's because all of you are staring at me like I just grew horns,\" Willow said, covering her flushed cheeks with her hands. \"Dammit, I just thought of something,\" Owen said. \"I s'pose this means I'll have to add another room to the house for when you come visiting.\" \"Owen Vaughn,\" Miriam reprimanded, \"stop that cursing. I swear every other word out of your mouth is a curse! I'm going to break you of that before your grandbabies get old enough to repeat that filth.\" \"Break me of it?\" Owen laughed and poked Nick in the ribs with his elbow. \"Only one way for a woman to break a stallion, that's to ride 'im hard!\" The man all guffawed loudly. Miriam's face turned ten shades of red. \"Well,I never!\" She turned on her heel and made an indignant exit.”",
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                        "text": "“Lord,it's hot in here!\" she exclaimed, waving a bedraggled towel in front of her face. \"Wouldn't mind a swim myself.\" Paying him no mind, she unfastened a couple of buttons on her shirt, parted it, and blotted the swells of her breasts with the towel. As she bent down and reached into a cupboard, the shirt gaped. Paralysis afflicted Rider from his eyeballs down. Unaware of his stymied condition, Willow rummaged though the cupboard and asked, \"Did Juan and Taylo get back yet?\" No answer. \"Sinclair?\" She found a chunk of soap and a towel and rose from her stooped position to find Rider's eyes glued to her breasts. The soap thunked Rider on his chest and broke his trance. He glanced up just in time to get a towel in his face but managed to catch it before it joined the soap on the floor. \"I'm sorry. What did you say?\" \"Never mind,\" She spun away to face the stove and to conceal her flaming face. Busily stirring with one hand, she nonchalantly rebuttoned her blouse with the other. \"Don't tarry,\" she warned over her shoulder, \"supper is almost ready.\" Tarry? Tarry? If he remained a minute longer, he was going to have dessert here and now and to hell with supper! He lowered his hat a few discreet inches to hide the evidence of his stirring desire. Then,with an ease he didn't feel, he picked up the soap. \"I'll hurry, and thanks for the soap.\" He turned to leave, then stopped, a devilish glint in his eye. After the emotional turmoil she'd just put him through, she more than deserved a little teasing. \"You're welcome to join me for a swim, if you like.\" His smile was wide and audacious. \"I'm not shy.\" Willow turned to face him, fork in hand. \"Let's you and me get something straight, Sinclair. I ain't shy and I don't shock easy neither. You see, I reckon you ain't got nothin' my brothers don't.\" Her bald remark shocked him as intended but Rider was not to be outdone. \"Maybe I don't.\" He grinned rakishly. \"But I've been told I have a rather...exceptional physique.\" Willow rolled her eyes. \"Well, as you can see, I ain't got time to do any comparing. Now,go take your bath and get outta my hair!\" Rider swung the towel over his shoulder and turned to leave again. Disappointed by his inability to rile her, he added, \"Shucks, Freckles. I was kind of hoping you'd scrub my back. I've been told my back is a mighty fi-\" She jabbed the air with the big fork, motioning to the door. \"I'm going! I'm going! This place is hazardous to a man's health.\" He ducked out the door,laughing. \"And stop calling me Freckles!\" she yelled after him. Grinning and shaking her head, Willow directed her attention back to the stove. Rider Sinclair was an odd egg if ever she saw one. One minute the man was purely obnoxious, the next, teasing and charming.”",
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                        "text": "“Without thinking, she delivered a stinging slap, all her hurt and disappointment behind the impact. The imprint of her hand on his cheek shocked her. And though she immediately regretted her childish action, pride forbade her to own up to it. \"Mind your manners, next time, Sinclair!\" Across the yard, Luter Hicks halted and burst into guffaws. \"Guess she told you, lapdog! Hey, honey,\" he called to Willow, \"if he ain't satisfying you, how 'bout lettin' me warm your bed tonight?\" An angry growl rolled out of Rider's throat. He pulled Willow up on her tiptoes, mashing her breasts against his hard chest. His fingers plowed through her thick tresses, knocking her bonnet off and scattering her hair pins. Then clasping her chin between his thumb and fingers, he tipped her head back and took fierce possession of her mouth. When he finally released her lips, he set her down a little harder than necessary. \"I'll kill the first man who even blinks at you,\" he ground out loud enough for Hicks to hear. Then in a low, no-nonsense voice,meant for her ears alone, he ordered, \"Kiss me and make it look good!\" Willow glanced over at Hick's eager face and cringed. Her pride be damned! Sinclair was by far the lesser evil. She swept her arms around his neck. \"Whatever you say...lover,\" she hissed in his ear. Standing on tiptoe again, she slowly brought his head down and pasted her lips to his. But he would have none of her stiff-lipped kiss and increased the pressure on her mouth until she opened to his brazen tongue. As the kiss deepened, he spread one big hand at the base of her spine and molded her stomach against his hard, hot need. Willow's blood sang, her anger instantly gone in the heat of the moment. \"Mr. Sinclair!\" Miriam interrupted in a berating tone. \"You degrade this young lady with your public display. Unhand her at once!\" Without his supporting arms, Willow's weak knees barely held her upright. She stumbled backwards, thoroughly stunned by her backfiring emotions. A loud crash snapped her to her senses when Luther threw his plate against the house and stomped off to the bunkouse. Rider collected himself and stooped to pick up Willow's discarded bonnet. Carefully brushing the dust off, he handed it to her without a word. Willow took her hat, gave him a perfunctory nod, and ground her heel into his toe as she pivoted to enter the house. Unaware of the young man's pained expression, Miriam followed on the girl's heels. \"Talk about circuses!\" she exclaimed, closing the door behind them. \"It was just an act for Hick's benefit,\" Willow defended. Feeling the need to escape Miriam's all-too-knowing glance,she headed down the hall to her room. A heavy boot kicked at the door. Miriam opened it and Rider limped in. \"Where do you want these?\" he growled testily from behind a tower of packages. \"Put them on the settee for now, thank you,\" Miriam said. \"I'd have you carry them back to Willow's room but it isn't a healthy place for you right now.\" Rider only grunted,dumped the bundles, and returned to the wagon for another armload.”",
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                        "text": "“Willow gazed up at him, her silly grin still in place. \"You know wha'? You're kinda cute when you crook your eyebrows down like tha'.\" Rider muttered a curse, lifted her off the floor, and tossed her over his shoulder. \"Juan, you and Hicks help Mrs. Brigham to her room. I'll take care of this little hellion.\" Willow lifted her head from where she dangled over Rider's shoulder. \"See yuh later, Mrs. B.\" Miriam smiled and waved. \"i think Mrs. B is pickled,\" Rider's passenger said in a loud whisper as he hauled her out the door. \"No thanks to you,hellion,\" he growled, and smacked her bottom. \"Ow!\" As he carried Willow into the house, Rider was hard pressed to quell a sudden urge to laugh. In her bedroom, he unceremoniously dumped her on her bed, but when he turned to leave, her pitiful sounding voice halted his exit. \"Rider,come here a min-it.\" \"Oh,hell, I suppose you're going to be sick.\" Grabbing a basin off her dresser, he shoved it under her chin. \"It serves you right, you know.\" He watched nervously as she knocked the bowl aside. \"Dun...don't be mad.\" She held her arms out to him. \"Come closer. Gimme a kiss and we'll make up. I like your kisses so-o-o-o much.\" This time Rider couldn't stall his grin and inadvertently leaned closer. She was on him like a duck on a June bug. With two hearty handfuls of his shirt, she yanked him down on top of her and plastered her mouth against his. Talking against his lips, the tipsy girl had the audacity to complain, \"Not like this. Do it like before. You know, with your tongue.\" Rider squeezed his eyes shut and groaned. This isn't fair, he bemoaned silently. He tried to rise but Willow held tight, squirming her voluptuous little body against his. Sweat broke out on his forehead. If he didn't put a stop to this soon...He lifted his mouth from hers. \"If I promise to kiss you with my tongue, will you let go of me and go to sleep?\" \"Uh-huh.\" Willow's eyes drooped, but the affect appeared more seductive than drunken. Lifting her shoulders slightly off the bed, he wound his arms around her and covered her mouth with his. His tongue explored hers in a long, liquid kiss, tasting of wine and desire. Rider savored its promise, wishing just this once, he could be less a gentleman. Willow wrapped one of her legs over his and shifted her hips, innocently aligning his swelling heat with hers. He started and bolted off the bed. \"Holy hell! You did it again!\" \"What?\" Her voice was sluggish and sleepy now. Disgusted with himself, Rider stomped to the door. \"Sleep it off, Freckles.\" Outside Willow's door, Rider slumped against the wall and shook his head. Willow Vaughn was a constant surprise, and he loved the girl so bad it hurt.”",
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                        "text": "“Rider's head snapped up at the sound of gravel crunching under Willow's boots. The sight of the girl in boy's garb birthed an oath. Beneath her cotton shirt, her breasts bounced freely with each step. And within the tight mannish pants, her hips swung in an unconscious rhythm, clearly proclaiming her all woman. Hell, she might as well be naked! His body's reaction was immediate. Cursing his lack of control, he turned sideways, facing her horse, and pretended to adjust the saddle straps. Willow took Sugar's reins and waited for Rider to move aside. He didn't budge an inch. Instead, he tipped his hat back on his head, revealing undisguised disapproval. \"Is that the way you always dress?\" he bit out. Willow stiffened, immediately defensive. Criticizing herself was one thing; putting up with Sinclair's disdain was another! \"If you were expecting a dress, you're crazy!\" she snapped. \"It would be suicide in this country.\" \"Haven't you ever heard of riding skirts?\" \"Yes. I'm not as dumb as you seem to think. But fancy riding skirts cost money I don't have. 'Sides, pants are a hell of a lot more useful on the ranch than some damn riding skirt! Now, if you're done jawing about my clothes, I'd like to get a move on before dark.\" \"Somebody ought to wash that barnyard mouth of yours,woman.\" Willow rested her hand on her gun. \"You can try, if you dare.\" As if I'd draw on a woman, Rider cursed silently, stepping out of her way. As she hoisted herself into the saddle, he was perversely captivated by the way the faded demin stretched over her round bottom. He imagined her long slender legs wrapped around him and how her perfect heart-shaped buttocks would fill his hands and...Oh,hell, what was he doing standing here, gaping like some callow youth? Maybe the girl was right.Maybe he was crazy. One moment he was giving the little witch hell for wearing men's pants; the next he was ogling her in them. He started to turn away, then reached out and gave her booted ankle an angry jerk. \"Now what?\" Icy turquoise eyes met his, dark and searing. \"Do you have any idea what you look like in that get-up? No self-respecting lady would dress like that. It's an open invitation to a man. And if you think that gun you're wearing is going to protect you, you're badly mistaken.\" Willow gritted her teeth in mounting ire. \"So what's it to you, Sinclair? You ain't my pa and you ain't my brother. Hell,my clothes cover me just as good as yours cover you!\" She slapped his hand from her ankle, jerked Sugar around, and spurred the mare into a brisk gallop. Before the fine red dust settled, Rider was on his horse, racing after her. Dammit, she's right.Why should I care how she dresses? Heaven knows it certainly has no bearing on my mission. No, agreed a little voice in his head, but it sure is distacting as hell! He'd always prided himself on his cool control; it had saved his backside more than once. But staying in any kind of control around Willow Vaughn was like trying to tame a whimsical March wind-impossible!”",
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                        "text": "“I know he frightens you, Willow, but I won't let him hurt you. I wish you'd remember that, and try to relax a little.\" Reluctant to divulge her suspicions that Hicks had stolen the cattle and possibly blackmailed her pa, she didn't correct Rider's assumption that she was worrying about her own safety. Instead she replied, \"I'm still not sure why you're risking your neck. You don't really even like me.\" Rider tugged her to an abrupt halt on the path and tilted her face up to his. \"I like you plenty, lady. Maybe too much. But if you choose not to believe that, then maybe you can believe this. You're not using me any more than I'm using you. Right now, you need a strong man to protect you. I'm strong and I need the job. It's as simple as that.\" For a moment Willow stood stock still. Then she grinned. \"You like me, huh?\" \"Yeah.\" He chucked her under the chin. \"I got this thing about poor helpless females.\" \"Helpless!\" she bristled. Then recognizing the teasing twinkle in his eye, she smiled. \"Don't make me laugh, Rider. That makes my head hurt, too.”",
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                        "text": "“You say it's this young woman's birthday?\" he asked, hoping he didn't sound too eager. \"Yes.\" Mrs. Brigham practically sobbed into her lace hanky. Rider hid his smile at her histrionics behind a mask of concern. \"Well, we can't disappoint the girl on her birthday, now can we, ma'am?\" \"You changed your mind then?\" she gushed happily. Rider offered his most charming smile, an attribute that had never failed to win a woman yet. \"I'd be honored to take you and Miss Vaughn to the social.\" \"Oh,thank you, Mr. Sinclair. I knew you were a true gentleman. Willow is such a dear young woman.So sweet and feminine.\" Rider choked on his coffee.”",
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                        "text": "“Could you please unfasten my dress before you leave?\" A lopsided grin appeared at the corner of his mouth. \"You know, of coure, where this may lead?\" \"You'd still have to wade through at least three layers of clothes before you found skin.\" She chuckled. \"Ah,but the buttons being the most difficult obstacle, the rest would be a simple matter of-\" \"Just the buttons, please.\" \"You're no fun.\" \"Later,\" she promised, her voice low and suggestive, \"when I'm fresh from a scented bath, all warm and soft and-\" \"Enough,\" he growled. \"Turn around before I rip that thing off you.\" Willow giggled as she turned away from him.”",
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                        "text": "“Miriam lifted her eyes from her sewing and found a glint of masculine lust in Owen's green eyes. Putting her sewing aside, she smiled nervously and got to her feet. \"I...If you don't mind, I'll bid you good night, Mr. Vaughn.\" He nodded, not caring to stand. His smile was so youthful in its rakishness that Miriam began to wonder if he'd read her mind. \"A gentleman stands when a lady gets up to leave the room, Mr. Vaughn,\" she snapped, more disgusted with herself than with his lack of manners. Owen shrugged but stood all the same. \"Sweet dreams, Miriam,\" he taunted, deliberately taking the liberty of using her first name. Miriam grasped the hem of the little basque jacket she wore over her fashionable two-piece dress of red bombazine, and gave it an indignant tug. \"Good night, Mr. Vaughn.\" ”",
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                        "text": "“Our sister needs a man, Sinclair.\" Rider's head shot up at that. Nick gave his brother a dirty look. \"What Gavin means to say, is that Willow needs someone young and strong to handle the ranch when we're not here.\" \"I meant exactly what I said.\" Gavin scowled at his older brother. \"The girl needs a husband and Sinclair, here, is obviously sweet on 'er and I think if she'd admit it, she's sweet on him, too.\" \"Whoa, hold on there, boys!\" Rider chuckled. \"I think highly of your sister, but getting married isn't my style. And if you'd take the time to ask, I think you'd find that Willow isn't exactly in love with the idea either.\" \"Lay off 'im, Gavin,\" Nick growled. \"We agreed to ask Sinclair to foreman the ranch, not marry our sister.”",
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                        "text": "“Tell me one thing. Has Rider Sinclair done something to hurt you in any way? If he has,I'll shoot that man!\" Willow was taken aback by Miriam's vehemence. \"No,no,\" she hastily assured. \"He might have hurt my feelings some but that's all.\" \"I noticed he wasn't being very gentlemanly, but I overlooked it because I thought perhaps he was still showing his temper over the Scofield incident.\" \"You're probably right. But, Miriam, this ain't, er,isn't about Sinclair, not entirely anyway. It's about me.\" Willow's smile was sad. \"Being a man would be easier and a hell of a lot more fun but I ain't built right. So, I want you to teach me how to look and act like a fine and proper lady. You will, won't you?\" Merry chuckles bubbled and rolled out of Miriam. \"Oh, Willow!\" More chuckles. \"I know I shouldn't laugh right now, but I can't help myself. You say the most awful things!\" Willow didn't know if she should be insulted or not, but since it was Miriam laughing at her, she gave her the benefit of the doubt. \"I know my wanting to be a real lady is funny, but not that funny.\" \"No,no.\" Miriam laughed, gasping for breath. \"No that, the part about you're not being built right.”",
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