“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
“He stood looking down at her for a moment, holding both her shoulders. Then he bent and planted a kiss full on… — 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
“In the silence that roared in her ears he moved closer. He put his hands on her imperfect throat and lifted her… — Laura Kinsale Copy Share Image
“A transient wish crossed his mind; that he could have stayed around and introduced her to the innocent pleasures of... But the… — Laura Kinsale Copy Share Image
