Was it me you were discussing?” he countered with lifted brows. “I couldn’t tell from the description you were giving. Since when… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Did you know that you're very relaxing company?" he asked softly. She was not particularly pleased to hear that while she found… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
The amusement fled from Royce's face and with a groan he pulled her roughly against his chest, crushing her to him. "Jenny,"… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“And then come and join us in a toast. I'm about to whisk Lauren off to Las Vegas to get married. The… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“A rueful smile touched Lauren's lips as she turned her head toward the window. Everyone always said she was so intelligent, so… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
she kissed him with all the aching longing that being this close to him evoked; she kissed him in all the ways… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“After Ian left for the Greenleaf Inn, where he planned to stop for the night before continuing the trip to his own… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“He remembered the sheer perfection of her creamy breasts; the incredible silkiness of her skin; the exquisite taste of her lips; the… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“I thought you were angry with me for interfering,” she said to his shoulder. There was a smile in his voice as… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“You damn fool!" one of the men grated in angry concern as they both squatted down on their haunches and peered anxiously… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Well?" she teased in turn. "What do you think?" The gray eyes that finally lifted to hers were flaming, but instead of… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Realizing that the footman was still glowering at him, Ian looked down at the short man and said, “Your mistress is expecting… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“At the moment, my reputation for honesty and integrity has been destroyed. If your friends would rather withdraw from the venture, I’ll… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“He turned over the application, and Lauren watched him scanning it, his gaze nearing the bottom where she had listed her job… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“The truth is that I want you. I have always wanted you, and you know that.” “I hate that word,” she burst… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Would you be willing to tell me how the ladies came to be here? I mean, who are they?” Ian drew a… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Ian’s method of dealing with Sir Francis Belhaven—who, his grandfather had discovered, was boasting that Elizabeth had spent several days with him—was… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Despite her grave concern over her uncle, Elizabeth chuckled inwardly as she introduced Duncan. Everyone exhibited the same stunned reaction she had… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Standing at the window overlooking the lawn, Jordan and Alexandra Townsende watched the couple heading toward them. “If you’d asked me to… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“His heart is weak, but his will is strong-more so now than ever,” he continued, shrugging into the light cape Ormsley was… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“What I cannot understand is how your uncle could consider these two men suitable when they aren’t. Not one whit!” “ We… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“She had not wanted to come, and now that she was there, she was still praying for deliverance. “Aunt Berta!” she said… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Is Belhaven the other man?” he asked gently. The color drained from Elizabeth’s face, and it was answer enough. “Damnation!” expostulated the… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Haven’t I tired you out yet, darling?” Ian whispered several hours later. “Yes,” she said with an exhausted laugh, her cheek nestled… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“It was dusk when Ian returned, and the house seemed unnaturally quiet. His uncle was sitting near the fire, watching him with… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“A breathtaking vision in emerald silk, she was too exquisite to be flesh and blood; too regal and aloof to have ever… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Elizabeth?” Ian said in a clipped voice. She whirled around, her heart slamming against her ribs, her hand flying to her throat,… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“That black horse we used for packin’ up here is the most cantankerous beast alive,” Jake grumbled, rubbing his arm. Ian lifted… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“When a little of his strength returned he moved onto his side, taking her with him, still a part of her. Her… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“The name is somewhat familiar, but I can’t recall a face to go with it.” Obviously disappointed in her reaction, her uncle… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Before their chaise drew to a complete halt in front of the house a door was already being flung open, and a… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“What is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen?” Dragging his gaze from the beauty of the gardens, Ian looked down at… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“What possessed you?" Lauren demanded of Jim the next morning. He grinned. "Call it an uncontrollable impulse." "I call it insanity!" she… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Good secretaries are always in demand. Sinco's personnel office will probably call you eventually and offer you a job." "I doubt it,"… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“When I came back from lunch and found out you'd been reassigned to Nick, I went up to be certain that you… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Sir Eustace was with Royce and Stefan looking over some maps when he was informed by the guard that the ladies were… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“With his current mood, Elizabeth realized, she was going to have to make her own opening. Lifting her eyes to his enigmatic… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Lauren had hoped to make him notice her as a woman, and he was certainly noticing her. Now she rather hoped he… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“I love you,” he whispered, rubbing his jaw against her temple. “And you love me. I can feel it when you’re in… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Ian, about Elizabeth Cameron. Her duenna said some things-“ That alarmingly pleasant yet distant smile returned to Ian’s face. “I’ll spare you… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“What, may I ask, does your one truck contain if not gowns?” Inspiration struck, and Elizabeth smiled radiantly. “Something of great value. Priceless value,”… — Judith McNaught Copy Share
“When she was turning the bacon, he came up behind her, his hands settling on her waist as he peered over her shoulder. “That… — Judith McNaught Copy Share
“At five minutes to five,Jim walked into Mary's office, wearing his gray sweater and balancing four pieces of birthday cake on two plates. He… — Judith McNaught Copy Share
“To have him look at her as if she was a piece of office equipment whose presence offended him but whom he was obliged… — Judith McNaught Copy Share
“Am I to assume the Valerie I was introduced to earlier was the Valerie of our greenhouse notes?” He realized his mistake the instant… — Judith McNaught Copy Share
“How ‘bout some coffee?” Jake said as he hurried over to the coffee pot on the stove and filled a mug with the remainder… — Judith McNaught Copy Share
“He bowed politely to Hortense, who tipped her head toward the elderly gray-haired lady beside her, who seemed to be dozing, her head drooping… — Judith McNaught Copy Share
“He finished his meeting a few minutes later and almost rudely ejected his business acquaintances from his library, then he went in search of… — Judith McNaught Copy Share
“When I’m under stress,” he emphasized, sliding the magnificent emerald onto her finger, “I buy everything in sight. It took my last ounce of… — Judith McNaught Copy Share
Some people feel love in their hearts, Julie. Some of us feel it all way into our souls. We're the ones who can't forget. — Judith McNaught Copy Share
“Lady Thornton, how very good of you to find the time to pay us a social call! Would it be too pushing of me… — Judith McNaught Copy Share
“The truth is that I want you. I have always wanted you, and you know that.” “I hate that word,” she burst out, trying… — Judith McNaught Copy Share
“In some ways it seemed wrong that he lived here now, in this solitary place. At least part of the time he ought to… — Judith McNaught Copy Share
“We need to straighten out some personal matters between us. Why don't we do it over dinner tonight?" he suggested. Lauren courteously refused with… — Judith McNaught Copy Share
she kissed him with all the aching longing that being this close to him evoked; she kissed him in all the ways he had… — Judith McNaught Copy Share
