“Her feelings about marriage were . . . fanciful and unrealistic.” — Melanie Dickerson Marriage Copy Share Image
“Only the most passionate love could ever induce me to marry.” — Melanie Dickerson Leorah-langdon Copy Share Image
“His eyes softened and he caressed her cheek with his thumb. He leaned down and kissed her lips. “Clever, courageous Avelina.” She” — Melanie Dickerson Gaze Copy Share Image
“After her prayer Avelina tried to do penance by forcing herself not to dwell on Lord Thornbeck’s kiss, but it was near… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“How could he look severe and frightening and yet overwhelmingly handsome at the same time?” — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“He slipped his hand under hers and bowed his head over it. His breath touched her skin and sent a tingling sensation… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“Are you sure you want to marry me?” Odette asked. He tilted her face up and kissed her again. “Yes.” Her” — Melanie Dickerson Kissed Copy Share Image
“she might be worried he would try to kiss her . . . and that she would let him. Avelina” — Melanie Dickerson Kiss Copy Share Image
“He should stop inhaling the intoxicating lavender of her hair. He should not be holding her. He” — Melanie Dickerson Lavender Copy Share Image
“The tilt of his head as he bent to hear what she was saying made her heart alternately skip a beat and… — Melanie Dickerson Saying Heart Copy Share Image
“He gazed down at her. “Thank God you were not hurt.” Had she never noticed how inviting his lips looked? What would… — Melanie Dickerson Thank god Copy Share Image
“I do like Jorgen.” She sighed. A tingle went down her arms as she imagined his face, his smile, his eyes, the… — Melanie Dickerson Sighed Copy Share Image
“He sat down, his eyes locked on hers. Although his gaze did stray to her lips, if he was honest with himself,… — Melanie Dickerson Gaze Copy Share Image
“He leaned down and kissed her, harder than he meant to, and when he pulled away, her eyes were still closed, as… — Melanie Dickerson Gaze Copy Share Image
“Reinhart frowned at him. “I am surprised you are so quick to allude to your new wife’s lawbreaking activities.” “She would not… — Melanie Dickerson Marriage Copy Share Image
“Besides, if she was able to get away, Dorothea would obtain the one thing that Avelina had dreamed of, written stories about,… — Melanie Dickerson Poetry Copy Share Image
“He had avoided thoughts of marriage as long as he was still a gamekeeper, but seeing that couple, he felt a slight… — Melanie Dickerson Love Copy Share Image
“What if his brother had never died? What if Reinhart had still been just a knight, a captain of his brother’s guard?… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“Wait. Please.” Odette touched his hand. She wasn’t sure what to say to him, but she couldn’t bear for him to leave.… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“She tried to avert her eyes from his bare chest. She should avert her eyes and not admire his magnificent, broad, powerful-looking… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“Her heart stuttered. She swallowed and pushed back the longing to throw her arms around him. “I do want to marry Jorgen… — Melanie Dickerson Best man Copy Share Image
“My lord,” she said quickly, “I must first ask a question. Why would you have your forester marry me? Should you not… — Melanie Dickerson Ask A Question Copy Share Image
“Oh, that is very generous of you.” And thoughtful. Her heart stirred strangely inside her as she looked up into his warm… — Melanie Dickerson Brown eyes Copy Share Image
“Are you sure you do not want to be inside meeting all the countesses and duchesses?” “We can go back inside in… — Melanie Dickerson Fall in love Copy Share Image
“Jorgen reached out to her and, moving as if in a dream, she placed her hand in his. He raised it to… — Melanie Dickerson Dreams Copy Share Image
“Avelina raised her hand to her face, the one Lord Thornbeck had squeezed a moment ago, and was overcome by his familiar… — Melanie Dickerson Scent Copy Share Image
“Her eyelids drooped low. He could resist no longer. He bent and pressed his mouth to hers. He kissed her softly at… — Melanie Dickerson Gaze Copy Share Image
“The way her eyes caught the light, the desperation in them . . . he wanted to memorize every nuance of her… — Melanie Dickerson Beautiful face Copy Share Image
“Do you think God has a different purpose for every person,' Gisela asked, 'or is his purpose the same for everyone?' ...… — Melanie Dickerson Body of christ Copy Share Image
“You picked the lock.” The king was staring at her again. “Yes, Your Majesty.” He suddenly burst out laughing, then nodded. He… — Melanie Dickerson Lord Thornbeck Copy Share Image
“With the mask covering half her face, she could think anything and no one would know. She felt almost as if she… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“One last night to pretend. One last night to feel important and beautiful. Carefully,” — Melanie Dickerson Last night Copy Share Image
“Your scars only make you dearer to me, reminding me of what a hero you are. My eyes behold the most handsome… — Melanie Dickerson Hero Copy Share Image
“She slipped her arms around his back. The invitation in her eyes was too much to resist. Pulling her closer, he kissed… — Melanie Dickerson Gaze Copy Share Image
