“Then I remembered what my brothers taught me and tried to knee his...Well, you know." "From firsthand experience," Rider replied with a… — Charlotte McPherren Rider Replied Copy Share Image
“You know, we should really unbutton your pants before Mr. Happy down there gets quite so gladsome." Rider chuckled but removed his… — Charlotte McPherren Copy Share Image
“I brought you here to indulge in a little fantasy of mine," he said, spreading kisses down her slender neck. "The very… — Charlotte McPherren First time Copy Share Image
“Listen," he said still breathing hard, "I'm sorry. I have no right to lecture you." His voice warmed with a devastating smile… — Charlotte McPherren Copy Share Image
“He'd put his brand on her and had sealed both their fates. What they shared was rare and beautiful and one taste… — Charlotte McPherren Woman Loved Copy Share Image
“As much as they loved each other, Willow and Gavin had seldom seen eye to eye on anything. And now was obviously… — Charlotte McPherren Eye to eye Copy Share Image
“Well,what if you can't get to your reticule in time?" she wondered aloud. "What would you do then, stand there and scream?"… — Charlotte McPherren Opposite direction Copy Share Image
“Above the rustic stone fireplace was a deer's head-but not an everyday deer's head. This mangy thing surveyed the room with a… — Charlotte McPherren Animals Copy Share Image
“Then I realized I loved you. That was awful." "Awful!" "Loving you and knowing I couldn't have you was tearing me apart.… — Charlotte McPherren Family Copy Share Image
“If you aren't in love, Willow Vaughn, then my name isn't Miriam Brigham." Willow started out of her daydreaming and glanced up… — Charlotte McPherren Another man Copy Share Image
“I suppose that woman is the reason you've gone all fee-male on us, ain't it?" Gavin guffawed at his father's query. "Hell,Pa,… — Charlotte McPherren Gaze Copy Share Image
“Willow leaned forward and laid her head next to his on the pillow. "Is it too late to say I'm sorry, and… — Charlotte McPherren Feeling better Copy Share Image
“Lord,it's hot in here!" she exclaimed, waving a bedraggled towel in front of her face. "Wouldn't mind a swim myself." Paying him… — Charlotte McPherren Emotional turmoil Copy Share Image
“Without thinking, she delivered a stinging slap, all her hurt and disappointment behind the impact. The imprint of her hand on his… — Charlotte McPherren Gaze Copy Share Image
“Just before Willow and Rider boarded the stage, Owen and Miriam pulled them aside. Owen looked terribly uncomfortable, and for a moment… — Charlotte McPherren Future wife Copy Share Image
“Hell and damnation! Is that your destiny?" Willow's eyes flew open as she shot out of the church pew. Her voluminous hymnal… — Charlotte McPherren Old lady Copy Share Image
“Rider's head snapped up at the sound of gravel crunching under Willow's boots. The sight of the girl in boy's garb birthed… — Charlotte McPherren Horse racing Copy Share Image
“Could it be that our pretty little rabbit has caught the hunter's heart?” — Charlotte McPherren Rabbit Copy Share Image
“Let's get out of here, Sinclair," Willow urged. "I reckon I've offended the God-fearing people of Tombstone enough for one day.” — Charlotte McPherren Tombstone Copy Share Image
“He could visualize his carefully nurtured bad-man image flying right out Mrs. Brigham's parlor window.” — Charlotte McPherren Man Image Copy Share Image
“I'm sorry I grabbed you like that, but your stubbornness would drive a saint crazy." "Yeah, and we both know you ain't… — Charlotte McPherren Saint Copy Share Image
“I'm a light sleeper, and if Hicks tries any shenanigans, I'll find him a permanent bed on Boot Hill.” — Charlotte McPherren Sleep Copy Share Image
“I love you, Freckles. The smartest thing I ever did was come to Tombstone to romance Willie Vaughn.” — Charlotte McPherren Copy Share Image
“Unless you're ready to mount a cloud 'n' learn harp music, you better let go of me!” — Charlotte McPherren Harp Copy Share Image
“Damn his lying kises and magic fingers, too! He'd strummed her like the sweetest guitar, and, fool that she was, she'd followed… — Charlotte McPherren Pied piper Copy Share Image
“If that ain't the biggest bucket of hogwash, I don't know what is," he antagonized. "Hell, more'n likely, after she rode that… — Charlotte McPherren Antagonized Copy Share Image
“I ain't wearing no dress. And even if I wanted to, Pa would skin me alive for spending his money on such… — Charlotte McPherren Dress Copy Share Image
“He levered his body to take a seat, started, and blurted, "Jumping Jehoshaphat! Will you look at that?" "That's Hairy," Miriam said,… — Charlotte McPherren Taking Seat Copy Share Image
“I've never done this before," she confessed. He stopped and rounded them both into dance position. "You're so beautiful tonight, no one… — Charlotte McPherren Birthday Copy Share Image
“Tell you what. Doc Sinclair will attempt to work a special treatment that my father swore helped relieve my mother's headaches." "Right… — Charlotte McPherren Forever grateful Copy Share Image
“Rider was of the romantic mind that in this world there was only one perfect woman for him. He'd been lucky enough… — Charlotte McPherren Love Copy Share Image
“Business or no, today I would've taken 'im on if you hadn't," Nick replied soberly. "Was that you who yelled at me… — Charlotte McPherren Business Copy Share Image
“He clutched her close and gave her a quick, hard kiss. "I'll be back as soon as possible, love." "Rider?" He stopped… — Charlotte McPherren Love Copy Share Image
“Miriam really hates for me to ride to and from the ranch alone so your coming along should make her feel better.… — Charlotte McPherren Gaze Copy Share Image
“Lord, I don't know what came over me, sweetheart. I hope I wasn't too rough with you." He inched her away from… — Charlotte McPherren Young man Copy Share Image
“Before taking her leave, Miriam reminded Willow not to be long coming to bed. Rider stood and pulled Willow into his arms.… — Charlotte McPherren Heart love Copy Share Image
“Don't fall in love with me, Willow. I'm no good for you or any other woman. You and I...Well, let's just say… — Charlotte McPherren Change Copy Share Image
“What are you doing here?" he questioned, noting her harried appearance. Wild strands of chestnut hair had escaped her sever chignon and… — Charlotte McPherren Blue dress Copy Share Image