“The floorboards creaked. She felt him come close behind her, a warmth, a presence that made her stiffen with awareness. "You have… — Laura Kinsale Copy Share Image
“You must take this. I hadn't wanted to seem forward and press it upon you without knowing you truly wished to help… — Laura Kinsale Copy Share Image
“She managed to smile without smiling, her serious face a-shine with pleasure- real pleasure, which was something he recognized only because he'd… — Laura Kinsale Copy Share Image
“She instantly lowered her face, staring at her lap, so that nothing was visible of her beyond the clusters of sunflower curls… — Laura Kinsale Copy Share Image
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