“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“Just because fate had shown him the water, didn't mean he had to drink. Of course, before he shook the gravel of… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Vane strolled in. The smile on his face, curving those fascinating lips, was more than enough to make Patience inwardly swear that… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“I apologize." "For what, exactly?" One long look into his grey eyes told Patience she was not going to escape lightly. She… — 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
“He wanted her- all of her. Not just the physical her, but her devotion, her love, her heart- all the essential her,… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Patience snuggled closer to the warm wall of his chest. He adjusted his hold; his hands slid about her waist, beneath her… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“These look rather exotic." Behind her, Vane studied the way her gown had pulled tight over the curves of her bottom- and… — 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
“She stepped toward the gap; one slipper slid on crumbling masonry. Stifling a gasp, Patience leapt forward onto the corridor flags. And… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“She'd never imagined such sensations existed; she could barely believe they were real. Yet the caresses continued, thrilling her, heating her- she… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“She should, of course, feel scandalized, or at the very least, shocked. Yet whenever she allowed herself to recall all that had… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“For one moment, she stood stock-still, drinking in the simple beauty of the marble fountain, the base of its pedestal wreathed in… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Indeed." The word, uttered softly, reached her as she halted before the side door; Patience felt a cool tingle slither down her… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“I'm renowned within the ton as being cool under fire- around you, I'm never cool. I'm heated- I seethe- I burn with… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
