He had to feel those lips on him again. Had. To. This wasn’t a mild expression of preference. This was an imperative.… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“So wet,” he murmured. The words shocked her. She wanted to hear more. He stilled, resting his temple against hers. His breath… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“His tongue rubbed over hers. She cautiously stroked back with her own, earning a little growl of approval. A thrill chased over… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
It's never been my desire to conquer you, Amelia. If you leave this room with me, it must be at my side.… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Surprise, she said. Surprise indeed. Sweetness. That was the first surprise. He'd heard so many tart words from these lips... but her… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
I’m so sorry to disappoint you,” she said, breathing hard. “But it would take far more than that to scare me.” A… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“He caught her pearl with his fingertips and worked her in tight, feverish circles until she shuddered and cried out with the… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“He rubbed his hands up and down, warming her. “Then that’s all you need to know. I have you. If there are… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“That girl loves you, Gray. We’re going to get out of this, and when we do-I’d bet a hundred sovereigns to one,… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“She tucked a stray wisp of dark hair behind her ear. Then she licked her fingertip and turned the page. His knees… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“You're right,' he told her. 'Kissing is the one thing that would undoubtedly make this moment worse.' 'Oh, Lord.' She leaned forward… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Go back to your berth.” The lightning had ceased, but her eyes sparked with a fire all their own. “But I-“ “You’re… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“With a bashful smile, Maddie set down her wine glass. She touched a fingertip to her collarbone, idly stroking up and down… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“He leaned close. “Oh, I’d notice you, Miss Goodnight. I’d notice you. There’s no castle big enough to keep a man like… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“He clutched her bottom, bringing her pelvis flush with his . His hardness ground against her, sending pleasure rushing through her veins.… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“You had your chance to explore every bit of me. Now it's my turn." And explore he did. Most thoroughly. He ran… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Gray waited a full verse before approaching her, prowling around her periphery and coming to rest behind her right shoulder. A few… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Miss Finch, it’s not wise for officers to quarter in the same house with an unmarried gentlewoman. Have a care for your… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“The question is, Miss Finch . . . what are you doing in this village?” “I’ve been trying to explain it to… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Beginning at her shoulders, he skimmed a touch down her arms until he clasped her hands in his. He took and lifted… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Oh, that kiss gave me plenty of understanding.” He moved close and lowered his voice to a growl. The air heated between… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“We need to talk about that comment you just made. Something about how you won't attract notice?" "Yes. Well, what of it?"… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Good Lord, Gray thought. Here he held this woman in his arms while she made him out to be some sort of…not… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“So I will just tell you I love you. I love you, Bram. I want everyone to see it, and I want… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“As she passed the door to Gray’s study, a familiar, muscled arm shot out into the corridor, catching her by the waist.… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“When he’d ordered the Aphrodite converted to accommodate passengers, the builder had given him an option. Did he want four gentlemen’s cabins,… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Well, well, he clucked, narrow-set eyes peering at her around a hooked nose. “If she stays with this ship, I might stop… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“When they rolled to a stop, she found herself pinned by a tremendous, huffing weight. And pierced by an intense green gaze.… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Have you…” “Have I what?” Gray prompted, promptly kicking himself for doing so. God only knew what she’d ask now. Or what… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Grayson, I’m going to dance on the day that you swing.” “If he swings, I swing with him.” Joss rose to his… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“He could not look at her, be near her, think of her, and keep the Kestrel afloat at the same time. No… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Sometimes life could be astonishingly efficient in dispensing mortifications. In the space of a minute, she would be exposed before three male… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“ The captain? Sophia stood staring numbly after him. Had he just said he’d introduce her to the captain? Of someone else… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“I don’t know what to do with you,” he said, his voice growing curt with anger again. “Deceitful little minx. I’m of… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“I still have no choice but to bring out Minerva instead.” “But Minerva doesn’t care about men,” young Charlotte said helpfully. “She… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Perhaps I won’t tire of her,” Gray protested, just to be contrary. Because, apparently, that was how brothers behaved. “Perhaps a dolphin… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Do you know what day it is?” she asked, peering at him. “Don’t you ?” “Here in Spindle Cove, we ladies have… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“You do have money, don’t you? You never paid your fare yesterday. It’s six pounds, eight. If you haven’t the coin, I’ll… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“What the devil was Davy doing up there with a marlinespike? That’s what I’d like to know. It’s a sailors duty.” She… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“Gray froze as Miss Turner emerged from the hold. For weeks, she’d plagued him-by day, he suffered glimpses of her beauty; by… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
“This explains so much," she said, clucking her tongue in mother-hen fashion. "You're compensating for this withered appendage." Withered appendage? What the devil was… — Tessa Dare Copy Share
“You think a few features scattered on your face make you plain? I am ugly to the core. All England knows it. And after… — Tessa Dare Copy Share
“I’d be more than happy to let you survey my physical perfection in its entirety. But only if I get to see you, too.”… — Tessa Dare Copy Share
“Words for everyday showers of prettiness, and the kind of misty loveliness that disappears whenever you try to grasp it. Beauty that’s heralded by… — Tessa Dare Copy Share
“ The captain? Sophia stood staring numbly after him. Had he just said he’d introduce her to the captain? Of someone else was the… — Tessa Dare Copy Share
“Madeline stood before him in a gown of rich, emerald-green silk. The low-cut bodice did miraculous things for her bosom, and the vibrant color… — Tessa Dare Copy Share
“And she was well-enough acquainted with loneliness to understand that the worst part wasn't having nobody caring for you - it was having nobody… — Tessa Dare Copy Share
“He stood in the doorway to a side chamber, bared to the waist and dripping. He propped one shoulder against the doorway and clutched… — Tessa Dare Copy Share
“And you claim to be feeling this way. Floatish. Singsong-ish. About me.” She sighed. “Yes.” “That’s absurd.” “I know, but I can’t seem to… — Tessa Dare Copy Share
“No, of course she didn't say it. But there is no other reason she should have called, except to pave the way for her… — Tessa Dare Copy Share
“And there it was. The prim face of censure he’d been seeking. A strange sense of satisfaction descended on him. Divine justice, perhaps. Other… — Tessa Dare Copy Share
“Another sketch-this one of Gabriel-hung on the all above the water cask. It swiveled gently on a single tack; or rather, the paper hung… — Tessa Dare Copy Share
“I know what you’re thinking, Gray,” O’Shea’s brogue lilted down through the skylight one warm morning, while Sophia was hard at work. Mr. Grayson… — Tessa Dare Copy Share
“The path was a familiar one. Over the years she’d resided in Spindle Cove, Susanna must have walked it thousands of times. She knew… — Tessa Dare Copy Share
“Miss Finch, it’s not wise for officers to quarter in the same house with an unmarried gentlewoman. Have a care for your reputation, if… — Tessa Dare Copy Share
