“I assume 'elegant gentlemen,' such as you, learn such useful skills very early in life." "Actually, no." Straight-faced, Vane reached for her… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“So," he murmured, his tone deep, "nothing of any moment happened here." Her gaze transfixed by the long strip of linen, Patience… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Why did you stay?" He stilled; again, Patience felt the net draw tight, felt paralysis set in as his predator's senses focused… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Patience's breath caught. Her lids fell. Wordlessly, she lifted her face, offering her lips. He took them, took her- as their lips… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“That's obviously my cue to depart." Patience grinned. "Coward," she whispered, as he passed her chair. A heartbeat later, he'd swung about… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Hauling in a quick breath, she held it, stretched upward, shut her eyes, and fleetingly touched her lips to his. They were… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“His rake's smile returning, Vane stood and strolled toward her. "Speaking of performance, would you like me to carry you to lunch?"… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“He'd drawn her as close as propriety allowed; her green skirts swished against his boots. She was all woman, soft and curvaceous,… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“If I'd made it to the back parlor, I'd have been safe." Straightening, Vane met her gaze. "Safe from what? There's a… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Beyond his volition, Vane's gaze lowered to her lips, to the soft rose-tinted curves he now knew so well. Their shape was… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“I've grown sick of the upstairs parlor." The parlor he'd arranged for her. "I'm bored there." Vane glanced at her as he… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“That kiss was a revelation- Patience had never imagined a simple kiss could be so bold, so heavily invested with meaning. His… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Vane met her wide gaze, and managed not to smile wolfishly- no need to frighten the prey. The view he now had-… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Patience looked at Vane and saw him dismount- by bringing his leg over the saddlebow and sliding to the ground, landing on… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Are you planning to stay?" He looked down at her. "That," he stated, his voice very low, "depends largely on you." Patience… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Vane watched her reaction from under heavy lids, watched flaring passion light her eyes. Sparks of pure gold flashed in the hazel… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Distant voices reached him; inwardly, he sighed, and reluctantly brought the kiss to an end. He raised his head. Patience's eyes slowly… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Steel shards, his eyes held hers. Breathless, Patience blinked up at him. His face was hard, a warrior's mask. Waves of anger… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“You're rather good at this, aren't you?" And she didn't just mean his reading of Gerrard. Vane's grin converted to a rakish… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Why are you here?" Her words were a thread of silver in the moonlight. His answer was deep as the deepest shadows.… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“So saying, she managed to straighten- which left her facing the house, looking directly at the blank bow windows of the downstairs… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Gasping desperately, she clenched her hands on his shoulders, fingers sinking deep. His lips firmed, he suckled gently- Patience felt the earth… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“With a silent mew, Myst stood, stretched, then padded forward to twine about his leg. Vane reached down and rubbed his fingers… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“With a curt nod, Vane strode in. And stopped dead. Patience was in the hall, waiting- the sight literally stole his breath.… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Vane held the reins of his desire in a grip of iron and refused to let his demons loose. Deep, primal instincts… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
