“As she held on to him and leaned against his side, she couldn’t seem to stop sighing. Or smiling. Or reliving his… — Melanie Dickerson Gaze Copy Share Image
“Avelina’s insides melted at the memory of their kiss. Her lips still tingled. She” — Melanie Dickerson Gaze Copy Share Image
“She was so beautiful when she smiled, but now was not the time to tell her so.” — Melanie Dickerson Beautiful Copy Share Image
“She liked the sound of his name coming from her lips. It sounded friendly and familiar, as if they were old friends.… — Melanie Dickerson Friendship Copy Share Image
“What she wanted was for him to kiss her again. But they should not be kissing at all!” — Melanie Dickerson Kiss Copy Share Image
“Just as he finished speaking with the margrave, he turned and smiled at Odette. Her breath caught in her throat at how… — Melanie Dickerson Smiled Copy Share Image
“She stared up into his eyes. The way he was looking down at her made her heart flutter.” — Melanie Dickerson Gaze Copy Share Image
“Perhaps time is an inconsistent healer, but God can purge even the most painful memories.” — Melanie Dickerson Painful memories Copy Share Image
“Reinhart tried to concentrate on the numbers and lists on his desk, of the expenses of the previous month, but his mind… — Melanie Dickerson Heart Copy Share Image
“He sat down behind her, then wrapped his arms around hers, pulling her back firmly against his chest. His warmth instantly seeped… — Melanie Dickerson Gaze Copy Share Image
“but behind her mask, she smiled flirtatiously at him, letting the warm sensations spread all through her, from her hand to her… — Melanie Dickerson Smiled Copy Share Image
“He scooped her up before she knew what he was doing and placed her in his lap. “Now put your head on… — Melanie Dickerson Killed Copy Share Image
“Again, she felt his breath against her hair, his voice sending pleasant sensations all through her. She closed her eyes for a… — Melanie Dickerson Sensations Copy Share Image
“She closed her eyes, breathing deeply of his comforting scent. If only she could be held like this every day, to feel… — Melanie Dickerson Comforting Copy Share Image
“But when he looked her in the eye and spoke quietly to her and only her, it filled an empty place inside… — Melanie Dickerson Looked Eye Copy Share Image
“Even though the dance floor was filled with beauty and color enough to dazzle any eye, Odette had no desire to look… — Melanie Dickerson Beauty Copy Share Image
“Her hair had fallen over her cheek and one eye. He succumbed to his desire and smoothed her hair off her face.… — Melanie Dickerson Gaze Copy Share Image
“A woman wishes to be swept up by a man’s fervent feelings for her, by love and longing and depth of feeling.… — Melanie Dickerson Beautiful face Copy Share Image
“She had never been in love before. She'd tried to save herself the pain, but all her pretending and hiding the truth… — Melanie Dickerson Christian-romance Copy Share Image
“I enjoyed talking to you,” she whispered softly. “I wanted to talk to you. But I was afraid if I drew your… — Melanie Dickerson Wanted Talk Copy Share Image
“He could control himself. He was not some addle-brained boy of fifteen who would take advantage of any girl who let him.… — Melanie Dickerson Smelled Copy Share Image
“She closed her eyes, since he was behind her and couldn’t see her anyway, and seared this last kindness into her memory,… — Melanie Dickerson Lady Copy Share Image
“And although he had never thought a wife with strong opinions was a good thing, he actually found he liked her opinions—or… — Melanie Dickerson Good thing Copy Share Image
“Magdalen's eyes were wide and her mouth hung open. She was so sweet and beautiful. She would make a wonderful margrave's wife.… — Melanie Dickerson Friendship Copy Share Image
“You take the breath from my chest, you are so beautiful.” “Thank you.” The look in his eyes was everything she could… — Melanie Dickerson Beautiful Copy Share Image
“Avelina was dizzy by the time he ended the kiss. The intense smolder in his dark-brown eyes made her breath hitch in… — Melanie Dickerson Brown eyes Copy Share Image
“Only the most passionate, forthright kind of love would ever induce her to enter the confining state of matrimony.” — Melanie Dickerson Leorah-langdon Copy Share Image
“Time blunts the pain and creates a mist over one’s memory — at least in the case of death and sorrow. Other… — Melanie Dickerson Death Copy Share Image
“We shall dedicate this battle to the woman who freed us.” Sir Klas turned from halfway up the stairs. “She is the… — Melanie Dickerson War Copy Share Image
“She nestled against his chest in the sweetest way, making his breath hitch in his throat. He hugged her close, brushing his… — Melanie Dickerson Gaze Copy Share Image
“When he didn’t say anything else, Odette’s hand moved down his arm, and she slipped her hand inside his. His heart beat… — Melanie Dickerson Gaze Copy Share Image
“She’d been dreaming about being trapped in a gloomy, dark, half-ruined castle where there lived a beastly lord so hideous and animal-like… — Melanie Dickerson Dreams Copy Share Image
“He leaned toward her, his face only a breath away. His intense look captured her fully. His words rumbled from his chest.… — Melanie Dickerson Intense Copy Share Image
“You remembered.” She sounded breathless. “It is true. It is what I want. To be cherished and loved.” Being with her was… — Melanie Dickerson Remembered Copy Share Image
“As soon as they were out of sight of the margrave, she turned to him in the dimly lit corridor, slipped her… — Melanie Dickerson Gaze Copy Share Image
“He resisted the urge to caress her shoulder . . . her hair . . . her back. He closed his eyes,… — Melanie Dickerson Caress Copy Share Image
“She closed her eyes for a moment and it flooded back to her—how Lord Thornbeck had rushed to save her, how he… — Melanie Dickerson Time Copy Share Image
“How would Avelina, the daughter of a crippled former stable master and a lady’s maidservant, ever fool the Margrave of Thornbeck and… — Melanie Dickerson Children Copy Share Image
“The sight of her closed eyelids and parted lips was too much for his weak restraint, and he kissed her again. She… — Melanie Dickerson Gaze Copy Share Image
“I suggest you marry Jorgen Hartman. In fact, I strongly suggest it.” Odette looked at Jorgen. He looked back at her. By… — Melanie Dickerson Open mouth Copy Share Image
