“You better keep your mouths shut if you know what's good for you." Rider strolled up to her, a punch glass in… — Charlotte McPherren 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
“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
“Miriam really hates for me to ride to and from the ranch alone so your coming along should make her feel better.… — Charlotte McPherren 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 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
“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 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
“Pa, you don't have to give up your room," Willow protested. "I know, I know, but there ain't nuff space in your… — Charlotte McPherren Family Copy Share Image
“Couldn't I come along with you? I've been trapped inside for days now and I need some sunshine and exercise. If you're… — Charlotte McPherren Fitness Copy Share Image
“Willow gazed up at him, her silly grin still in place. "You know wha'? You're kinda cute when you crook your eyebrows… — Charlotte McPherren Copy Share Image
“Miriam lifted her eyes from her sewing and found a glint of masculine lust in Owen's green eyes. Putting her sewing aside,… — Charlotte McPherren Copy Share Image
“Our sister needs a man, Sinclair." Rider's head shot up at that. Nick gave his brother a dirty look. "What Gavin means… — Charlotte McPherren Brotherhood Copy Share Image
“Get off your horse, Jack." "Why don't you just ride outta here, missy, and I'll forget this ever happened." Willow's voice trembled… — Charlotte McPherren Revenge Copy Share Image
“Tell me one thing. Has Rider Sinclair done something to hurt you in any way? If he has,I'll shoot that man!" Willow… — Charlotte McPherren Benefit of the doubt Copy Share Image
“Willow chuckled as all up and down Allen Street lights began to glow through every window. Someone in a room down the… — Charlotte McPherren 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 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
“You know how to shoot that thing?" Doubtful merriment danced in Willow's eyes. The landlady's smile was noncommittal as she simply pointed… — Charlotte McPherren Weapon Copy Share Image
“I just helped with a birthing." Amber flames lit his angry dark eyes. "Women have no business doing that kind of work.… — Charlotte McPherren Clean clothes Copy Share Image
“The bottle was almost empty when Miriam slid to the floor in a boneless heap. Startled,she pushed herself up and leaned back… — Charlotte McPherren Wine Copy Share Image
“Willow turned her gaze from him as he sat down on the bed and smoothed her tangled hair off her face. "I'm… — Charlotte McPherren 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 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
“Detecting a note of inordinate concern for the young woman, Fred quizzed, "Could it be that our pretty little rabbit has caught… — Charlotte McPherren Copy Share Image
“Rider scooped Willow into his arms and carried her outside to the nearest tree, Miriam right behind him. Awkwardly shifting his burden,… — Charlotte McPherren Copy Share Image
“Besides,I like working outdoors. Pa and the boys have always let me help with the ranch chores." This was received with a… — Charlotte McPherren Easy way Copy Share Image
“Lieutenant Rider Sinclar stretched an arm upward, neatly catching the ball. He pivoted quickly, but missed tagging Willie by a hair as… — Charlotte McPherren 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 Copy Share Image
“When she finally opened them and took in the sight of the two men, a burble of silvery laughter spilled from her… — Charlotte McPherren Deck of cards Copy Share Image
“Do you think she's going to hang out your dirty laundry for all to see?" "How can you say she has sense… — Charlotte McPherren Dirty laundry Copy Share Image
“ Bang! Clang! Bang! Clangity bang, rat-a-tat! "Reuben, I have been thinking, what a good world this might be, if the men… — Charlotte McPherren 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 Copy Share Image
“Rider was still cursing the incident back at the ranch, when riding north, he spied an outlandish sight. As he drew closer,… — Charlotte McPherren 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 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
“Mmm, nice," he said close to her ear. She turned her head to look at him and their lips were almost touching.… — Charlotte McPherren Copy Share Image
“Her feet now safely planted on level flooring, Willow nervously smoothed her skirts before lifting her head. Turquoise eyes met deep brown.… — Charlotte McPherren Copy Share Image
“Rider cursed, ducked another blow, threw one of his own, and then bent down, hoisting the scrappy little female, none too gently,… — Charlotte McPherren Big mouth Copy Share Image
