“He went limp over her, cradling her to him as their panting breaths merged into one over seconds, moments. She clung to him, smoothing her hands over his back, pressing her lips to his flesh and knowing, more than she… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
“He wanted her. Now. He wanted her all night. Every night for a week. A month. Maybe even a year. He sank down in… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
“He all but held his breath as he waited for her to force that façade back into place. Or to leave his side just… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
“Tears welled in Penelope's eyes, making the blue even darker. Then she reeled back and slapped him hard enough that his cheek stung. "That… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
“No, I have made sure of that over the past few weeks, hell, over the past few years. But I want to correct that.… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
“This is what you want?” he panted, pressing into her just half an inch. She squeezed her eyes shut. God help her, but the… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
“Benedict, it is true I cannot accept any future you have offered me. We both know why.” Except he didn’t, but he said nothing… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
“And I see you have not resisted their lure either.” He motioned toward her books. “Might I look at your selections?” She hesitated and… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
“No!" he cried and his face pinched with frustration and pain. "I don't want to hear more reasons why we shouldn't be together. No… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
“For a long time, they leaned against the wall, foreheads pressed together, breathing matched. They were one body, bound by the passion they’d shared.… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
“Don’t you know, Vivien? You never have to demand from me. Simply ask for what you desire and I would give you anything.” He… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
“Good morning,” he drawled. She straightened her shoulders with the silent reminder that she had to be as distant as he was. “My lord.”… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
“He nodded. “From the first moment I saw you, I wanted you. It was the night of the Nethercourt gathering three years ago. You… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
“What if I had refused your request?” she said with a shake of her head. He laughed. “Then I would have had my carriage… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
“She’s having a party, you know. This coming week.” He took a sip of wine. “I know. I received an invitation this morning before… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
“Andrew followed the direction of her elegant hand and was surprised to see that there was, indeed, a woman in the garden below. “Yes?”… — Jess Michaels Copy Share Image
