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title: "43 Gaze Quotes By Karen Hawkins"
description: "43 Gaze quotes by Karen Hawkins. Plus more from Karen Hawkins and more Gaze sayings from other authors."
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> [“I wish we hadn’t kissed at all,” he snapped. “So do I, but we can’t unkiss, so we must deal with it…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/i-wish-we-hadn-t-kissed-at-all-he-snapped-so-do-i-but-we-can-t-unkiss/)

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> [“As we've practiced it, Angus! Let him in, fetch him a glass of that horrid port we purchased in the village. When…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/as-we-ve-practiced-it-angus-let-him-in-fetch-him-a-glass-of-that/)

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> [“hmmm. Didn't they say a man's feet echoed the size of his manhood? Of its own accord, her gaze darted up Gregor's…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/hmmm-didn-t-they-say-a-man-s-feet-echoed-the-size-of-his-manhood-of/)

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> [As Jack began to climb the stairs, Fiona looked up at her new home. Five stories of stately mansion rose above her…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/as-jack-began-to-climb-the-stairs-fiona-looked-up-at-her-new-home/)

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> [“Sophia stood staring blankly up the stairs for an entire minute before it dawned on her that he'd used the kiss to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/sophia-stood-staring-blankly-up-the-stairs-for-an-entire-minute/)

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> [“Jack,would you mind giving us some privacy?" Jack looked Dougal up and down. "Are you going to berate him?" "No." "Chastise him?"…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/jack-would-you-mind-giving-us-some-privacy-jack-looked-dougal-up-and/)

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> [“No, my lord. I merely thought it unwise for you to visit the Duke of Massingale and request his granddaughter’s hand in…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/no-my-lord-i-merely-thought-it-unwise-for-you-to-visit-the-duke-of/)

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> [“Lord MacLean, pray have a seat. That chair is safe." And half the size of a regular seat. She dared him to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/lord-maclean-pray-have-a-seat-that-chair-is-safe-and-half-the-size-of/)

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> [I need a bath." He chuckled. "You smell of smoke, as do I." The duke turned, leaning heavily on his cane. "Jameson,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/i-need-a-bath-he-chuckled-you-smell-of-smoke-as-do-i-the-duke-turned/)

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> [“I'm sorry your chair collapsed, but the furnishings are in as poor repair as the roof." He retrieved his abandoned glass of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/i-m-sorry-your-chair-collapsed-but-the-furnishings-are-in-as-poor/)

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> [“Fiona, my love, as much as I adore you, I cannot stand your brothers. Any of them." "Gregor is much nicer now…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/fiona-my-love-as-much-as-i-adore-you-i-cannot-stand-your-brothers-any/)

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> [“Bloody hell, what did he hit me with? An anvil?" "His fist." "You should put that fool in a bear-baiting pit. You'd…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/bloody-hell-what-did-he-hit-me-with-an-anvil-his-fist-you-should-put/)

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> [“There's no more jam to be had." "Or bread?" Dougal asked, knowing what the answer would be. "Nor bread," Angus said with…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/there-s-no-more-jam-to-be-had-or-bread-dougal-asked-knowing-what-the/)

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> [“I invited Miss MacFarlane because I could see that there was something between the two of you." "Something that I longed to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/i-invited-miss-macfarlane-because-i-could-see-that-there-was/)

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> [“Perhaps I should just leave after all." She whirled on him. "No! I'm just trying to find the right words,and I-oh,it's complicated!"…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/perhaps-i-should-just-leave-after-all-she-whirled-on-him-no-i-m-just/)

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> [“I've asked Sophia to stay for the night, and she has agreed." Stay? In the same house he was staying in? It…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/i-ve-asked-sophia-to-stay-for-the-night-and-she-has-agreed-stay-in/)

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> [“ Unable to watch the knife enter her tender skin, Lucinda closed her eyes tightly as - Oh!" Bronwyn lowered the book…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/unable-to-watch-the-knife-enter-her-tender-skin-lucinda-closed-her/)

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> [“He dropped to one knee before her. "Sophia MacFarlane, though I've been every sort of fool there is, and though I've stolen…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/he-dropped-to-one-knee-before-her-sophia-macfarlane-though-i-ve-been/)

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> [“Furthermore, I refuse to be affected by these cheap theatrics!" She gestured to the boiling sky. "Gor!" Shelton covered his eyes with…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/furthermore-i-refuse-to-be-affected-by-these-cheap-theatrics-she/)

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> [“Not used to be being bested, are you?" "No," he said bluntly. "Poseidon could outrun your mare, and you know it. But…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/not-used-to-be-being-bested-are-you-no-he-said-bluntly-poseidon-could/)

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> [“I believe I will sit,but not on this chair. The settee is the most welcoming piece in the room,especially with you sitting…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/i-believe-i-will-sit-but-not-on-this-chair-the-settee-is-the-most/)

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> [“She watched beneath her lashes as his chair rocked with his weight. MacLean scowled and grabbed the edge of the table. Angus…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/she-watched-beneath-her-lashes-as-his-chair-rocked-with-his-weight/)

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> [“My lord, I suggest you use the same strategy with Massingale that you used with his granddaughter. When you go to ask…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/my-lord-i-suggest-you-use-the-same-strategy-with-massingale-that-you/)

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> [“I daresay he is not happy that his daughter is now unchaperoned. A gentleman would bid his adieu." "You can't leave!" The…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/i-daresay-he-is-not-happy-that-his-daughter-is-now-unchaperoned-a/)

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> [“I find you too charming by half." "And I find you too annoying by far. If you do not release me, I…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/i-find-you-too-charming-by-half-and-i-find-you-too-annoying-by-far-if/)

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> [“Did you bring money with you, or shall we play for markers?" She flipped the stack of cards to the table with…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/did-you-bring-money-with-you-or-shall-we-play-for-markers-she-flipped/)

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> [“Yes,I was thinking about a nap,then..." He shrugged and glanced away. He didn't have to wait long. "Oh,dear! The mattress was too…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/yes-i-was-thinking-about-a-nap-then-he-shrugged-and-glanced-away-he/)

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> [“Perhaps you met my mother-she and I look very similar. She and my father traveled quite a bit before I was born."…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/perhaps-you-met-my-mother-she-and-i-look-very-similar-she-and-my/)

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> [“Though he may dally with loose women, he's been raised a gentleman. He would never touch me unless I gave him permission."…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/though-he-may-dally-with-loose-women-he-s-been-raised-a-gentleman-he/)

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> [“If you leave within the hour, you can make it by nightfall. With this rain, I wouldn't wait longer. The stream is…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/if-you-leave-within-the-hour-you-can-make-it-by-nightfall-with-this/)

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> [“Had I known you were waiting, Miss MacFarlane, I would not have lingered,I assure you." Flattery was something she knew how to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/had-i-known-you-were-waiting-miss-macfarlane-i-would-not-have/)

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> [“He was going to enjoy pressing his little scheming hostess into improprieties she'd not soon forget. He didn't need a storm to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/he-was-going-to-enjoy-pressing-his-little-scheming-hostess-into/)

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> [“Not for long, my lord,” Reeves said, smiling. “I regret to inform you that I must be leaving soon.” Christian’s smile faded.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/not-for-long-my-lord-reeves-said-smiling-i-regret-to-inform-you-that/)

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> [“Then why did you return to England if not to get the diary?" "I returned because you asked me to." She looked…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/then-why-did-you-return-to-england-if-not-to-get-the-diary-i-returned/)

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> [“Perhaps we should spice up our next wager." A wary look entered her blue eyes. "How?" "By wagering your mother's necklace against...your…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/perhaps-we-should-spice-up-our-next-wager-a-wary-look-entered-her/)

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> [“Blast it! Where is that letter?" Sophia pulled it from her pocket. "I have it here." Sir Reginald's voice lifted with amazament.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/blast-it-where-is-that-letter-sophia-pulled-it-from-her-pocket-i-have/)

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> [“I'm not blind,you know." His gaze flicked down to her breasts, interestingly encased in her tight riding habit. "I can see very…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/i-m-not-blind-you-know-his-gaze-flicked-down-to-her-breasts/)

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> [“She eyed him uncertainly. “Very well. Nick wants me, but he’s decided not to… to…” She floundered to a halt and the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/she-eyed-him-uncertainly-very-well-nick-wants-me-but-he-s-decided-not/)

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> [“He moved to the faded red chair she'd indicated. As he lowered himself into it, there was a loud crack. One of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/he-moved-to-the-faded-red-chair-she-d-indicated-as-he-lowered-himself/)

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> [“What's the matter, MacLean? Are you afraid?" His brows snapped down, his eyes glinting dangerously. " What did you say?" She lifted…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/what-s-the-matter-maclean-are-you-afraid-his-brows-snapped-down-his/)

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> [I need a bath." He chuckled. "You smell of smoke, as do I." The duke turned, leaning heavily on his cane. "Jameson, open the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/i-need-a-bath-he-chuckled-you-smell-of-smoke-as-do-i-the-duke-turned/)

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> [Once ye made up yer mind to do somethin', 'tis better t'stumble o'er the small hillock of jump-ahead than t'bash yer head on the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/once-ye-made-up-yer-mind-to-do-somethin-tis-better-t-stumble-o-er-the/)

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> [“Nonsense. One day, the right man will come along, and you’ll change your mind.” Harriet wasn’t so sure. In all her twenty-four years, she’d…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/nonsense-one-day-the-right-man-will-come-along-and-you-ll-change-your/)

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> [“Life was a hard teacher, but a thorough one.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/life-was-a-hard-teacher-but-a-thorough-one/)

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> [“I invited Miss MacFarlane because I could see that there was something between the two of you." "Something that I longed to avoid." Fiona…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/i-invited-miss-macfarlane-because-i-could-see-that-there-was/)

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> [“In order to understand something really and truly well, you must know where it came from. There is no other way to appreciate its…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/in-order-to-understand-something-really-and-truly-well-you-must-know/)

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> [“Did you bring money with you, or shall we play for markers?" She flipped the stack of cards to the table with a professional…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/did-you-bring-money-with-you-or-shall-we-play-for-markers-she-flipped/)

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> [“I wish we hadn’t kissed at all,” he snapped. “So do I, but we can’t unkiss, so we must deal with it as best…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/i-wish-we-hadn-t-kissed-at-all-he-snapped-so-do-i-but-we-can-t-unkiss/)

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> [“Women never dress without thought.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/women-never-dress-without-thought/)

[Karen Hawkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/karen-hawkins/)

> [“It near broke my heart to treat such a good piece of meat in such a way." "Aye," Red said with feeling. "I watched…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/it-near-broke-my-heart-to-treat-such-a-good-piece-of-meat-in-such-a/)

[Karen Hawkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/karen-hawkins/)

> [“It is not enough to simply remove temptation. We must beat it away, burn it, suppress it, combat it with as much ruthless intent…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/it-is-not-enough-to-simply-remove-temptation-we-must-beat-it-away/)

[Karen Hawkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/karen-hawkins/)

> [“Stop that! What were you doing, perched on the window ledge like a big chicken?" Despite his aches and irritations, he couldn't help but…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/stop-that-what-were-you-doing-perched-on-the-window-ledge-like-a-big/)

[Karen Hawkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/karen-hawkins/)

> [“Beth grimaced. “He is a pompous ass.” “And in dire need of a wealthy wife. Perhaps you should find a twitch to go with…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/beth-grimaced-he-is-a-pompous-ass-and-in-dire-need-of-a-wealthy-wife/)

[Karen Hawkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/karen-hawkins/)

> [My dear brother, never allow a woman to hold all of the cards.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/my-dear-brother-never-allow-a-woman-to-hold-all-of-the-cards/)

[Karen Hawkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/karen-hawkins/)

> [“As Dougal ushered them into the dining room, he wondered if Sophia's father and her grandfather would both wish to stay at MacFarlane House…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karen-hawkins/as-dougal-ushered-them-into-the-dining-room-he-wondered-if-sophia-s/)

[Karen Hawkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/karen-hawkins/)

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                        "text": "“As we've practiced it, Angus! Let him in, fetch him a glass of that horrid port we purchased in the village. When you're done, send Mary upstairs right away with a bucket of water. I need to wash.\" Angus paused, one large hand on the doorknob. \"Now? But MacLean's already here.\" She lifted her chin. \"I waited for MacLean; now he can wait for me .\" Angus grinned, \"Very well, miss.”",
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                        "text": "“hmmm. Didn't they say a man's feet echoed the size of his manhood? Of its own accord, her gaze darted up Gregor's leg to where his deliciously tight breeches caressed his- \"Knife.\" She blinked, her gaze jerking up to his face, her skin flushing. Please, God, don't let him know what I was thinking. \"Knife.\" he said again. \"Knife?\" she repeated dumbly. \"Good god, Oglivie. I will need a knife if I'm to cut these vegetables.”",
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                        "text": "As Jack began to climb the stairs, Fiona looked up at her new home. Five stories of stately mansion rose above her head. Heavy molding around the large windows and doors bespoke a quality and craftsmanship that was obvious even in the dim night. “Good God! It’s massive!” Jack paused with his foot on the last step. “I do wish you’d keep those comments until we are in bed, love. I would appreciate them all the more there.",
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                        "text": "“Sophia stood staring blankly up the stairs for an entire minute before it dawned on her that he'd used the kiss to befuddle her. Blast it all! She fumed to herself as she walked to the front window and stationed herself there. Time went by. The clock ticked. A bee buzzed against the windowpane. Dust settled. After thirty minutes had passed, Sophia had had enough. She gave the empty lane one last glance, then went upstairs.”",
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                        "text": "“Jack,would you mind giving us some privacy?\" Jack looked Dougal up and down. \"Are you going to berate him?\" \"No.\" \"Chastise him?\" \"No.\" \"Kick him out of the house?\" \" No. \" \"Then I don't mind leaving.\" Jack turned a bland gaze to Dougal. \"Be careful of listening at keyholes, old man. Some of these locks are rather rusty; you could cut yourself.”",
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                        "text": "“No, my lord. I merely thought it unwise for you to visit the Duke of Massingale and request his granddaughter’s hand in marriage while intoxicated.” Reeves replaced the stopper on the decanter and carried it back to the sideboard. “His Lordship would not appreciate such a display.”",
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                        "text": "“Lord MacLean, pray have a seat. That chair is safe.\" And half the size of a regular seat. She dared him to be comfortable in it. He eyed the chair and shook his head. \"I believe I'll stand.\" \"As you wish.\" She smoothed her skirts, the movement of her slender hands drawing Dougal's gaze. She had the most kissable mouth and the most intriguing-and challenging-blue eues he'd ever seen.”",
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                        "text": "I need a bath.\" He chuckled. \"You smell of smoke, as do I.\" The duke turned, leaning heavily on his cane. \"Jameson, open the carriage door. We shall return to the house.\" Beth smiled up at Christian. \"Shall we adjourn to the house to get some ointment for your hands and a bath, my love?\" His eyes lit. \"A bath?\" Grandfather snorted. \"Someone send to London for a special license! Now.",
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                        "text": "“I'm sorry your chair collapsed, but the furnishings are in as poor repair as the roof.\" He retrieved his abandoned glass of sherry. \"I assume the rook leaks.\" \"Only when it rains.\" His eyes warmed with laughter as he watched her over the rim of his glass. \"I'm surprised you countenance this place.\" \"I'm here for my father. Once he returns and you take the house, I will be on my way.\" \"May I ask where?\" \"Italy,perhaps. Or France.\" She shrugged. \"I haven't yet decided.\" \"I love Italy.\" His voice deepened the faintest bit. \"I imagine Italy would love you,too.”",
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                        "text": "“Fiona, my love, as much as I adore you, I cannot stand your brothers. Any of them.\" \"Gregor is much nicer now that he's married. Even you must admit that.\" \"Only when Venetia is with him. When she's not, he's as annoying as ever.\" Fiona's lips quirked into a smile, her green eyes gleaming. \"Rather like you, I hear.\" \"Who has been carrying tales?\" \"Everyone.\" She placed her hand on her husband's cheek and smiled up into his blue eyes. With his dark auburn hair and devastating good looks, \"Black Jack\" Kincaid had once been the scourge of London's polite society. Now he was her own personal scourge, one she couldn't imagine living without.”",
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                        "text": "“Bloody hell, what did he hit me with? An anvil?\" \"His fist.\" \"You should put that fool in a bear-baiting pit. You'd make a fortune.\" Dougal struggled to rise. Sophia helped him on one side, Mary slipping under his other arm. The wind swirled a bit harder, sending dust into the air. \"Heavens!\" Mary said, glancing over their heads at the sky. \"That's the third thunderhead as has passed this way today.\" Sophia turned. A huge bank of thunderclouds hung overhead, roiling as if alive. \"We should get inside,\" she said uneasily. Dougal didn't even glance at the clouds as he held a hand over his bruised eye and cheek. \"Bloody hell, I can barely see.”",
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                        "text": "“There's no more jam to be had.\" \"Or bread?\" Dougal asked, knowing what the answer would be. \"Nor bread,\" Angus said with a smirk. Dougal flicked his hand in the butler's direction. \"Then you may go.\" Angus's smile faded, and he glared at Dougal until Sophia said softly, \"Angus, that will be all.\" The buter scowled but obediently tromped from the room. \"He loves me,\" Dougal said simply. Sophia's lips twitched. \"I doubt that.\" \"No,no,I'm certain of it.He's constantly staring at me and cannot seem to stay away.But the most telling symptom is the way he gets upset when I pay attention to another woman.”",
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                        "text": "“Perhaps I should just leave after all.\" She whirled on him. \"No! I'm just trying to find the right words,and I-oh,it's complicated!\" \"Lies usually are.\" She wetted her lips. \"Lies?\" He raised his brow. She sighed, her shoulders slumping, an expression almost of relief crossing her face. \"You know.\" Dougal nodded. \"Everything?\" He nodded again. \"How we tried to conceal the house's value? And disguised the beautiful paneling in the library? And-\" \"Blocked up the chimneys and hid the good furnishings and served me food a dead man would refuse.\" She bit her lip. \"I'm sorry about that.\" \"No,you're not. You wanted me unhappy and uncomfortable.\" \"Well,yes-but not very uncomfortable.”",
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                        "text": "“I've asked Sophia to stay for the night, and she has agreed.\" Stay? In the same house he was staying in? It had been pure hell trying to sleep before, but now, knowing she was there, under the same roof, her lush body-\"No.\" The word was torn from him. Fiona's gaze narrowed. \"Dougal, this is my house-\" \"And mine,\" Jack added flatly. Dougal sent him a cutting glare. Fiona sniffed. \"If I wish Miss MacFarlane to stay,she'll stay.\" Sophia lifted her chin. \"I'm sorry you're averse to my visit, but I've already accepted your sister's kind invitation. Dougal's jaw clenched. If she stayed, he might not be able to let her go. Damn it all,this was not fair! Outside, the gray sky began to darken again, a rumble of thunder sounding in the distance. Sophia glanced out the window, her face paling yet more. \"Not again,\" Jack muttered. \"We're going to float away.\" \"Dougal,\" his sister snapped, \"watch your temper!\" \"I am,\" he said through gritted teeth.”",
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                        "text": "“ Unable to watch the knife enter her tender skin, Lucinda closed her eyes tightly as - Oh!\" Bronwyn lowered the book as Scott looked at her with concern. \"Why would you close your eyes? You should fight, not just stand there like a - Argh! If I wasn't certain Roland was about to arrive, I'd stop reading right here.\" Sighing, she returned to the book. \" Lucinda closed her eyes tightly just as the door burst open. Roland, handsome and stalwart Roland, had come! \" Bronwyn nodded with satisfaction. \"Of course he did. He always does, whether Lucinda deserves him or not.”",
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                        "text": "“He dropped to one knee before her. \"Sophia MacFarlane, though I've been every sort of fool there is, and though I've stolen from you and lied to you, as you've stolen from me and lied to me, will you please marry me? To keep me out of trouble, if nothing else.\" She gave a hiccup of a laugh, her eyes moist with tears. \"Only if you, Dougal MacLean, will have me. After all I did to save MacFarlane House, I now realize that without people in it, the people I love, it's nothing more than an empty building. My home is with you, inside your heart.\" Dougal swept Sophia into his arms and kissed her thoroughly. Then, laughing, he set her back on her feet. \"Come, my love, let's find my sister. She spent a good part of the afternoon telling me what a fool I was.I have to show her that she was wrong.\" \"And you need my help to do that?\" \"It would be a great boon if you'd cling to my arm and look absurdly happy.\" Sophia chuckled. \"I think I can manage that.\" It was a noisy, contentious group that moved down the hall, as the earl and Red continued to snipe at each other, and Sir Reginald felt he needed to explain his improper embrace with Sophia even though everyone attempted to dissaude him.”",
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                        "text": "“Furthermore, I refuse to be affected by these cheap theatrics!\" She gestured to the boiling sky. \"Gor!\" Shelton covered his eyes with one hand. Dougal instantly went from mad to furious, and the clouds rumbled to life. Yet in that instant, he realized that this tiny little bit of a woman had just reduced centuries of a dramatic and secretive curse to \"cheap theatrics.\" He didn't know whether to rage or laugh, but somehow, looking up into her amazing blue eyes, laughter was beginning to win. \"Furthermore,\" she continued in high dudgeon, \"I won't be cowed by a few damned drops of rain!\" Shelton groaned loudly. \"Law,here it comes now.\" But it didn't. Instead, a chuckle rippled through Dougal. Sophia appeared outraged. \"Are you laughing at me?\" \"No,sweetheart. I'm laughing at us. We cannot even ride from the field to the house without racing. We're doomed to challenge each other forever,and if we don't have a care, my temper will try the two of us like sausages over a spit.\" Her lips quivered in response. \"I don't particularly care for that image.\" \"I haven't time for elegance, my love. It is getting ready to rain, so sausages are all you'll get. ”",
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                        "text": "“Not used to be being bested, are you?\" \"No,\" he said bluntly. \"Poseidon could outrun your mare, and you know it. But I'm not about to risk galloping over a field I don't know. There could have been rabbit holes.\" \"Of course.Rabbit holes.I understand.\" He frowned,about to defend his actions further, when he noted a twinkle in her gaze. The little minx was taunting him. For some reason, that improved his mood, and he said with a smile, \"Sophia, my love, don't tempt a sinner. I am not afraid of you or your horse, and you damn well know it.\" \"I'm sure you have a reason for not wishing to race,\" she returned in a demure voice, though her eyes sparkled with laughter. \"I am just not certain you have a just cause .\" \"I have both. The reason for not racing you is the potential harm to the animals; and the just cause is that I wish to keep you alone for as long as possible. And that will be more difficult to do once we reach the house.\" Her brows rose, a faint color touching her cheeks. \"Oh.\" His lips twitched. \"That's all you can say now? After all that posturing? You are a tease,my lady.\" \"I don't consider myself so.\" \"No woman does, and yet most are.”",
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                        "text": "“I believe I will sit,but not on this chair. The settee is the most welcoming piece in the room,especially with you sitting on it.\" \"Yes,but-\" He sat,his hip brushing hers. She scrambled to move to one side, but he'd deliberately sat on the edge of her skirt. Her gaze narrowed, and she said stiffly, \"I beg your pardon,but you are sitting on my skirt.\" Dougal smiled and leaned back, resting his arms along the back of the settee so that she was closed in by him. He found himself charmed by the thought. \"Lord MacLean, I have asked you kindly to remove yourself from my skirt. Please do so, or I will be forced to take more drastic measures.\" \"Such as?\" \"Calling for Angus,\" she said flatly. \"In case you didn't notice, my butler is larger than the average servant. He could easily pick you up and break you in two.\" Dougal quirked a brow. \"While that behemoth you call a butler could easily pick me up, he'd have to get close to me first.\" She smiled smugly, setting Dougal's pride on edge. \"I wouldn't try him; he's faster than he looks.\" She cast a glancedown at Dougal's boot. \"Plus, you'd have to race through the barnyard, which could prove fatal to your shine.\" Damn this woman! She taunted with every phrase, teased with every look. He shifted so that his hip was even more firmly pressed to hers.”",
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                        "text": "“She watched beneath her lashes as his chair rocked with his weight. MacLean scowled and grabbed the edge of the table. Angus had cut varying lengths from each chair so that some rocked, while others were at a distinct forward slant so that you had to press back to keep from sliding into the floor. \"Is something wrong, Lord MacLean?\" \"This chair.\" He scooted forward and slipped a little. With a scowl, he stood and pushed his chair to one side, selecting another. \"Lord MacLean-\" \"Dougal,\" he said firmly, sitting down in the new chair. This one rocked backward, and he lurched, as if afraid it would topple over completely. Sophia coughed to cover her amusement. From the dark scowl turned her way, she hadn't succeeded. \"That's it.\" Dougal shoved back the chair and stood,glancing about the room. \"Ah!\" He strode forward and picked out a thin book of sermons from a set on a side table. He lifted the back of his chair, placed a book beneath one leg, and sat down. \"Much better.\" Sophia wished he weren't quite so enterprising. She and Angus ha worked for hours to make every chair a uniquely uncomfortable experience.”",
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                        "text": "“My lord, I suggest you use the same strategy with Massingale that you used with his granddaughter. When you go to ask for her hand in marriage, admit your attraction for her.” “I have never admitted to you that I find her attractive.” “You didn’t have to. It was quite obvious in your voice. That was why I kept warning you of using innocents in your plan.” Christian rubbed a hand over face. “I wish I’d realized how strong that attraction was. I’ve never felt—Reeves, it is the most amazing thing.” The butler nodded. “Love sometimes surprises us.” Christian cut an amazed glance at the butler. “Love?” he snapped. “I didn’t say anything about love!” “No, my lord. You didn’t. I believe that was my contribution.” “I don’t need contributions like that.” “Yes, my lord,” Reeves said obediently. “The duke will be angry with you for what has occurred with his granddaughter, but if you honestly admit your attraction to her, he will have to understand. I daresay he thinks as highly of Lady Elizabeth as she thinks of him.” Christian sighed. “You are right. Damn it! This was not how I’d planned this.” “No, my lord. You are far too intelligent to come up with such a hurly-burly plan.” “Thank you,” Christian allowed a smile to touch his lips, though he knew it was bitter and hard.”",
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                        "text": "“I daresay he is not happy that his daughter is now unchaperoned. A gentleman would bid his adieu.\" \"You can't leave!\" The words hung in the air.Sophia hid a wince and said again, in a more measured tone, \"I'm sorry. I'm distraught over my father.\" MacLean gave her a devastatingly sexy half-smile. \"You misunderstood me; I said, a gentleman would bid his adieu.\" His voice, low and soft, rolled over her senses like liguid silk. \"Fortunately for us both, I am not a gentleman.\" \"No?\" She flicked a finger at the lace on his wrist. \"You dress like one.\" \"I dress like a dandy. Or,as my oldest brother, Alexander, often says, like a 'damned dandy.'\" Her lips quirked. \"Your brother sounds a bit harsh.\" \"You have no idea.\" He smiled. \"As I was saying, dressing fashionably does not make me a gentleman.\" \"Fine.You are not a gentleman, and I am far from a child,\" she returned with a lofty wave of her hand. \"I don't need my father's presence for protection.\" \"But perhaps I do.\" She had to smile. \"You don't need protection from me, Lord MacLean. I don't bite-though if I don't get something to eat soon, I may change my mind.\" His eyes sparkled with laughter. \"By all means, then, let us eat.\" He led the way to the dining room, standing aside to allow her to enter. As she brushed past him, a hot sensation told her that his gaze was lingering on her posterior. She glanced back and found that she was correct. \"Lord MacLean!\" He reluctantly lifted hia gaze. \"Yes?\" \"Is something wrong with my gown?\" \"No.There's absolutely nothing wrong with your gown. Or what's in it.\" She should have been shocked by his impropriety but instead was pleased he'd noticed. \"Thank you. I must say...\" She allowed her gaze to travel across him. \"You fill your clothes well, too.”",
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                        "text": "“I find you too charming by half.\" \"And I find you too annoying by far. If you do not release me, I cannot be held responsible for your well-being.\" He chuckled at that. \"A fiery little bundle,aren't you? I'll wager you like-\" She brought her foot down hard on his instep. He yelped and released her, his face contorted in pain. Sophia stepped past him, but he grabbed her arm and yanked her back toward him. \"You tease!\" he gasped. She used her forward motion to shove him back against the settee. One moment, he was standing before her; the next, he was lying upside down on the rug behind the setee, his legs in the air. Sophia gathered her skirts and ran for the door. She was only steps away when it flew open and Dougal stood in the opening. He was dressed in his riding clothes, and she couldn't help but compare his elegance with Sir Reginald's flashy attire, with his exaggerated riding coat and gaudy gold-tassled boots-which were sill waving in the air.”",
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                        "text": "“Did you bring money with you, or shall we play for markers?\" She flipped the stack of cards to the table with a professional twist of her wrist. \"I don't play for less than a guinea a hand.\" His lips twitched. \"The question is not if I have money. The question is, do you?\" \"I don't need funds, as I don't plan on losing,\" she said, her gaze mocking. For a moment, he thought he'd heard her incorrectly. Slowly, he said, \"I beg your pardon, but are you saying you could beat me at a game of chance?\" A dismissive smile rested on her lips. \"Please, Dougal, let's speak frankly,\" she drawled softly. \"Naturally, I expect to win; I was taught by a master.\" Dougal was entranced. He'd been challenged to many things before, but no one had so blatantly dismissed his chances of winning. \"A giunea a hand?\" \"At least.\" \"I didn't realize I'd need a note from my banker, or I'd have brought one with me.\" Her eyes sparkled with pure mischief, which inflamed him more. \"If you've no money with you, then perhaps there are other things we can play for.\" The words hung in the room, as thick as the smoke that seeped from the fireplace. Like a blinding bolt of light from a storm-black sky, everything fell into place. This was why she and her minions had worked so hard to convince him that the house was worthless. If he thought it of low value, he'd be eager to wager the deed. Of all the devious plots! Yet Dougal found himself fighting a grin. He'd been feted and petted, fawned upon and sought out, but until now, no one had gone to such lengths to fleece him. Dugal couldn't look away from Sophia. He knew his own worth; women had paid attention to him for so long that he took it for granted. He'd dallied and toyed, taken and enjoyed. But never, in all of his years, had he so desired any woman as he did this one. The irony of it was that she desired him,too-but only for the contents of his pocket. Dougal didn't know whether to laugh or fume. He should be insulted, but instead he found himself watching her with new appreciation.”",
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                        "text": "“Yes,I was thinking about a nap,then...\" He shrugged and glanced away. He didn't have to wait long. \"Oh,dear! The mattress was too lumpy, wasn't it?\" Her rich voice lowered with false compassion. \"I'm so sorry about that. Red refuses to purchase new mattress ticking when-\" \"You misunderstood,\" Dougal said. \"I didn't intend to take a nap, just to rest. However, the bed was so comfortable that I fell asleep anyway.\" Sophia opened her mouth,then closed it. She'd spent hours stuffing his feather mattress with straw, wood chips, stones,and sticks. How could he posibly have slept? \"How...how fortunate for you.My bed is as hard as a rock.\" He leaned forward, so close that his lapel brushed her cheek, the scent of sandalwood engulfing her as he whispered in her ear, \"Perhaps you need another opinion...about your bed.”",
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                        "text": "“Perhaps you met my mother-she and I look very similar. She and my father traveled quite a bit before I was born.\" \"That's possible,I suppose,\" he said, as if not enitrely convinced. \"Sir Reginald.\" Dougal broke in on their conversation, entirely against common etiquette. \"Perhaps you mistake Miss MacFarlane with a dream.\" He let his gaze linger over her in a similar fashion. \"I often do.\" Sophia's face burned. Fiona choked on her wine, and Jack patted her back, glaring at Dougal. The judge let out a snort of laughter, while Mrs. Kent sent dagger glances at Sophia, and Miss Stanton, oblivious to it all, asked for the salt.”",
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                        "text": "“Though he may dally with loose women, he's been raised a gentleman. He would never touch me unless I gave him permission.\" He might use incredibly powerful seduction tactics, but that was her problem, not Angus's. \"Aye,\" Mary said. \"Don't ye remember how the miss took care o' the squire's son when he tried to kiss her in the garden?\" She beamed at Sophia. \"That was well done.\" Sophia grinned. \"He limped for a week\" Angus grunted. \"The squire's son isn't half the man this one is. This is no boy ye're dealin' with here. He's a man's man;ye can see it in his eyes.\" She placed a hand on his arm. \"Angus, if it will make you feel better, I promise to call for help if MacLean so much as looks askance at me.”",
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                        "text": "“If you leave within the hour, you can make it by nightfall. With this rain, I wouldn't wait longer. The stream is close to covering the bridge already.\" Sophia had to smile. \"Anxious to get rid of me?\" \"Aye.I'm tried of seeing your long face over the breakfast table.\" She laughed a little. \"Red,I don't understand. Why are you so insistent about this?\" \"Because if anyone knows the cost of lost opportunities, it's me. Sometimes you have to grab life by the horns and ride it,even if it tries to throw you. I don't want to see you spending the rest of your life wincing every time you say this man's name.”",
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                        "text": "“Had I known you were waiting, Miss MacFarlane, I would not have lingered,I assure you.\" Flattery was something she knew how to deal with, and it was much better than this odd heat that simmered between them. \"What a pretty compliment, Lord MacLean. I don't know what to say.\" He bowed. \"I merely speak the truth. I daresay you've heard such before.\" \"And I'm certain you've spoken such before.\" Amusement twitched his lips, though he said gravely, \"I am sorry if you were left waiting on my arrival. I hope you were not bored.\" \"Oh,I managed to keep busy.\" \"I'm certain you did,\" he replied, almost under his breath.”",
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                        "text": "“He was going to enjoy pressing his little scheming hostess into improprieties she'd not soon forget. He didn't need a storm to make his point; he had his own powers of persuasion-and he'd use them all on her. He led her to the library, to the table holding the sherry. \"Will you do the honors?\" He leaned forward and added in a low voice, \"Or perhaps you'd like us to do it together-your hand under mine, your fingers wrapped around the neck of the decanter as we-\" Color flooded her cheeks, and she said in a breathless voice, \"I will be glad to pour us some sherry-though I'm surprised you wish for some more.\" \"It is wretched, but your cook has ruined my palate.When I return to London, I won't know good port from bad, burned meat from raw, and don't begin to talk to me about soups.”",
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                        "text": "“Not for long, my lord,” Reeves said, smiling. “I regret to inform you that I must be leaving soon.” Christian’s smile faded. “But…why?” “Between starching your cravats and assisting you in discovering the errors of your ways, I have been writing a book.” “A book? On what?” “How to be a proper butler.” Christian sighed. “I was just a research project to you, wasn’t I?” Reeves’s lips twitched. “I shall dedicate the book to you and your brother, my lord. I must say, I have never served two more worthy men.” “Thank you. I am certain my brother will thank you even more than I.”",
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                        "text": "“Then why did you return to England if not to get the diary?\" \"I returned because you asked me to.\" She looked at him, too startled to even speak for a moment. [She said,] \"That's all it would have taken.\" \"Yes.\" \"Oh!\" She stomped her foot, tugging even harder on her hand. \"I hate that!\" Max's brow lowered. \"You hate what?\" \"How you've made it all my fault! Not only did you leave because of me, but now, you return because of me! Maxwell, you are - you are -\" She snapped her mouth together, took a deep breath, then burst out, \"You are a beast!\" She yanked her hand free, jumped up, and marched from the room, slamming the door behind her.”",
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                        "text": "“Perhaps we should spice up our next wager.\" A wary look entered her blue eyes. \"How?\" \"By wagering your mother's necklace against...your clothing.\" She froze, her arms over her head, her eyes wide. \"My clothing?\" \"Yes. Your gown-against your mother's neckace.\" His body was already hard at the thought of her standing before him in nothing but her chemise and stockings. Sophia lowered her arms with a teasing smile. \"I doubt it will fit you.\" A surprised laugh broke from him. \"That would be a sight. But to be crystal clear, if I win this hand, you will disrobe for me.”",
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                        "text": "“Blast it! Where is that letter?\" Sophia pulled it from her pocket. \"I have it here.\" Sir Reginald's voice lifted with amazament. \"You took that from me? When we were-\" \"Yes,\" she said, her color high. \"I thought you'd sold my jewelry and that the envelope contained the payment. I wanted proof,so I took it.\" \"By kissing me?\" Outside, lightning cracked. \"You kissed him?\" Dougal demanded. \"Only once.\" \"Actually, it was twice,\" Sir Reginald said softly. Dougal punched him, sending the dandy flying into the wall, where he slid to the floor. \"B'God, that's a nice one!\" Red cried. \"MacLean, I'd like to see you in a real mill.\" \"Aye,\" the earl agreed. \"He's got a good solid left.\" \"What do you know about boxing? Red asked rudely. \"I've seen every large match for the last-\" Thunder crashed as lightning sent shards of light flashing into the great hall. \"That's enough,\" Dougal said firmly, noting Sophia's pale face.”",
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                        "text": "“I'm not blind,you know.\" His gaze flicked down to her breasts, interestingly encased in her tight riding habit. \"I can see very well.\" Her cheeks flushed, and she tried to pull away again. Behind Dougal came a bang, like the sound of a large door slamming, and Sophia's eyes widened. \"Angus, no! \" she cried. \"Ye misbegotten bounder!\" Angus roared. Dougal turned just in time to see a huge fist hit him squarely in the eye. Thanks to Sophia, who'd jumped up and clung tightly to Angus's huge arm, the punch was softened. Otherwise, not only would it have knocked Dougal down (which it did), and not only would it have sent the world dark (which it did), and not only would it have blackened his eye (which it did), but it also might have killed him. Instead, Angus's slowed fist merely smashed into Dougal's face, spun him around, and laid him out as neatly as a piece of firewood.”",
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                        "text": "“She eyed him uncertainly. “Very well. Nick wants me, but he’s decided not to… to…” She floundered to a halt and the tears that threatened in her eyes became reality. One, single drop slipped down her cheek. Bloody hell. Anthony raked a hand through his hair. “Do you mean to tell me that Bridgeton is not… er, fulfilling his husbandly duties?” She nodded miserably. “Oh, Anthony, what am I to do?” He closed his eyes. God above. He was a decent man, one who took his responsibilities seriously. He was a good friend, an excellent landlord, and he never cheated at cards, unless it was with one of his own brothers. What had he done to deserve this?”",
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                        "text": "“He moved to the faded red chair she'd indicated. As he lowered himself into it, there was a loud crack. One of the wooden legs snapped and broke, just as Sophia and Angus had planned when they'd sawed it half-through. A normal man would have been tossed to the floor, but with a little twist, MacLean shifted his weight forward and managed to remain upright, turning to regard the chair as it collapsed. Sophia swept to her feet. \"Goodness! How horrid!\" She narrowed her gaze accusingly at the chair. There was nothing like a little humiliation to set a man against a location, and it was a pity MacLean hadn't been thrown to the floor as she'd planned. MacLean bent and picked up a piece of the broken chair, his expression unfathomable. \"Horrid, indead.\" Her desire to smile fled. Did he suspect something? Could he see where Angus had cut the chair let partway through? MacLean hefted the leg in his hand, his mouth thinned. Sophia cleared her throat. \"I'll call the butler to remove that.\" His gaze locked with hers.The chair leg still in his hand,he walked toward her. Sophia licked her suddenly dry lips. She didn't know this man, not really. What was he going to do? She gripped the arms of her chair. Should she run for help? Surely not. Nothing she'd heard had indicated MacLean was a man of violence. Of course, everything she knew of him was mere heresay- He stopped before her and stook looking down into her face with the faintest of smiles. He didn't look angry; he looked knowing. As if he understood exactly what she'd done and why. A fear of another kind gripped her. Surely, he didn't. There was no way he could- MacLean leaned forward. Sophia's heart jumped, her skin warming oddly when his arm brushed her shoulder as he leaned past her...and tossed the chair leg onto the unlit fireplace.”",
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                        "text": "“What's the matter, MacLean? Are you afraid?\" His brows snapped down, his eyes glinting dangerously. \" What did you say?\" She lifted her chin. \"I asked if you were afraid. If that is why you're sneaking out like a thief in the night?\" \"It's morning,and I'm no thief.\" \"No,but you are afraid,aren't you? Afraid of me.\" Dougal's expression darkened even more. \"You don't know what you're saying.\" \"Yes,I do.\" She leaned close to say dismissively, \"You are afraid of what our card games might cause you to lose.\" Dougal's body tensed at the words, making Poseidon jolt forward. How dare she accuse him of being afraid? The thought of it raged through him. Yet in the back of his mind, a small voice whispered, She's right. You are afraid of what you'll lose, only it's not about the house. It's about your self-control. Dougal slung himself down from the horse and faced Sophia. She refused to back away but stood her ground so that he was but a few inches from her. She glared at him. \"I saw your face last night. You want me, MacLean. Admit it. You're afraid I'll offer myself for the house, and you won't be able to resist it.And then...\" She smiled smugly. \"And the you'll lose.”",
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