“Do you mind?” Elizabeth glanced at the cigar, smiled, and started to shake her head, then she stopped, assailed by a memory… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Behind her, where Tony had been standing, shadows moved, then a hand gently grasped Elizabeth’s elbow, and a deep, husky voice said… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Is Belhaven the other man?” he asked gently. The color drained from Elizabeth’s face, and it was answer enough. “Damnation!” expostulated the… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“What I want to know is whether or not I can expect a repetition of it, if I were to agree with… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Jake opened one eye and blinked confusedly at the sunlight pouring through the window high above. Disoriented, he rolled over on a… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Ian saw only that the beautiful girl who had daringly come to his defense in a roomful of men, who had kissed… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Ever since he’d set eyes on Elizabeth Cameron he’d been blind-no, he corrected himself with furious self-disgust, in England he’d recognized instinctively… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“No one but she had realized that the ballroom bore a rather startling resemblance to the gardens at Charise Dumont’s country house,… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“I suspect, however, that the thing that confuses you about Ian is that he’s half Scot. In many ways he’s more Scot… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“It was dusk when Ian returned, and the house seemed unnaturally quiet. His uncle was sitting near the fire, watching him with… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“A long time ago Ian had told her he was half in love with her, yet now that they were betrothed he’d… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Lady Cameron,” he said, playing his role with elan as he nodded toward Ian. “You recall our friend Lord Thornton, Marquess of… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“I have come, my lovely,” Roddy said with his usual sardonic grin as he swept her a deep bow, “in answer to… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“For the next twenty minutes Elizabeth asked for concessions, Ian conceded, Duncan wrote, and the dowager duchess and Lucinda listened with ill-concealed… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Come inside with me,” he urged, increasing the pressure on her elbow, “and I’ll begin making it up to you.” Elizabeth let… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Am I to assume the Valerie I was introduced to earlier was the Valerie of our greenhouse notes?” He realized his mistake… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Every time Ian’s amber gaze flickered to her, her heart began to pound. Whenever he wasn’t looking she found her gaze straying… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Now, where were we when our conversation had to be abandoned downstairs?” he said when Ian handed the papers back to him.… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“What are your terms?” he asked, and he made a final effort to tip the balance of power into her hands and… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Speaking of debutantes,” Jake continued cautiously when Ian remained silent, “what about the one upstairs? Do you dislike her especially, or just… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“I have time for only one drink,” Jordan said, glancing at the ormolu clock on the opposite wall. “I’ve promised Alexandra to… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“What, may I ask, does your one truck contain if not gowns?” Inspiration struck, and Elizabeth smiled radiantly. “Something of great value. Priceless value,”… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“When she was turning the bacon, he came up behind her, his hands settling on her waist as he peered over her shoulder. “That… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“At five minutes to five,Jim walked into Mary's office, wearing his gray sweater and balancing four pieces of birthday cake on two plates. He… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“To have him look at her as if she was a piece of office equipment whose presence offended him but whom he was obliged… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Am I to assume the Valerie I was introduced to earlier was the Valerie of our greenhouse notes?” He realized his mistake the instant… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“How ‘bout some coffee?” Jake said as he hurried over to the coffee pot on the stove and filled a mug with the remainder… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“He bowed politely to Hortense, who tipped her head toward the elderly gray-haired lady beside her, who seemed to be dozing, her head drooping… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“He finished his meeting a few minutes later and almost rudely ejected his business acquaintances from his library, then he went in search of… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“When I’m under stress,” he emphasized, sliding the magnificent emerald onto her finger, “I buy everything in sight. It took my last ounce of… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
Some people feel love in their hearts, Julie. Some of us feel it all way into our souls. We're the ones who can't forget. — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“Lady Thornton, how very good of you to find the time to pay us a social call! Would it be too pushing of me… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
“The truth is that I want you. I have always wanted you, and you know that.” “I hate that word,” she burst out, trying… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
