“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
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
“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
“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
“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
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
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
“Turning, she smiled with genuine affection at Lord Marchman and offered him her hand through the open window of the coach. “Thank… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“In the ensuing two weeks Ian managed to buy back Elizabeth’s emeralds and Havenhurst, but he was unable to find a trace… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“The call was already under way when Lauren walked into his office. Nick gestured toward his chair and got up so taht… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“In the first place, you aren't qualified or experienced enough to work at this level.In the second place, I don't want you… — 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
“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
“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
“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
“Elizabeth,” he said with reassuring calm, “I gave you my word you’d be safe if you came today.” Elizabeth briefly closed her… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“It’s our long absence from the city that makes us so popular,” Jordan joked, tossing chips into the center of the table.… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Lucinda,” Elizabeth said for the third time in an hour, “I cannot tell you how sorry I am about this.” Five days… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“I’m willing to bargain with you,” he said gently, “for the same reason anyone tries to bargain-you have something I want.” Desperately… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“The waltz was dwindling away, and with a supreme effort he let her go. They talked through the crowd together, smiling politely… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“I’ll wait for you at the cottage until noon tomorrow.” “I won’t be there.” “I’ll wait until noon,” he insisted. “You will… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“When I’m under stress,” he emphasized, sliding the magnificent emerald onto her finger, “I buy everything in sight. It took my last… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“In some ways it seemed wrong that he lived here now, in this solitary place. At least part of the time he… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Lady Cameron,” he said, playing his role with elan as he nodded toward Ian. “You recall our friend Lord Thornton, Marquess of… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Elizabeth’s breakfast had cured Ian’s hunger, in fact, the idea of ever eating again made his stomach churn as he started for… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Elizabeth snapped awake in a terrified instant as the door to her bed chamber was flung open near dawn, and Ian stalked… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Besides, if you wouldn’t duel with Lord Everly when he called you a cheat, you certainly wouldn’t harm poor Lord Howard merely… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“In the entire endless evening his serenity received a jolt only a few times. The first was when someone who didn’t know… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“They won’t do it, Ian,” Jordan Townsende said the night after Ian was released on his own recognizance. Pacing back and forth… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“She was still standing there several moments later when Ian walked in to invite her to ride with him. “Still trying to… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“If she’d known what a good shot you are,” he whispered past the unfamiliar tightness in his throat, “she’d never have dared.”… — 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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“If you'll kiss me back," he whispered huskily, brushing his lips along the curve of her jaw, "I'll make it six million.… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Anderson!" he snapped murderously, "if you can tear your attention from Miss Danner's bust, the rest of us will be able to… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Hi.What are you doing here?" He frowned. "Damned if I know." Unable to suppress her smile she said, "The usual excuse is… — 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
