“You tried to kill me with your dagger,” Valten said calmly. “I can get you disqualified from this tournament.” “Are you threatening… — Melanie Dickerson Dagger Copy Share Image
“There was a long pause. Then she said, “I admired you. Very much. So I tried not to talk to you or… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“Avelina was staring up at him, waiting. There was such a look of trust and belief on her face. He imagined reaching… — Melanie Dickerson Faith Copy Share Image
“Lord Thornbeck lifted her onto the saddle. He looked her in the eye, and her breath stilled in her chest. There was… — Melanie Dickerson Tenderness Copy Share Image
“REINHART PULLED HER close, his hand against the back of her head, holding her to his chest. His heart pounded against his… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“He could not know how frightened Odette was of the man she had felt such an attraction to only minutes before, frightened… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“She couldn’t seem to stop staring at Jorgen and his blue-green eyes. He made her feel so safe and protected. She couldn’t… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“A suggestion from most people is a suggestion, but a suggestion from the king is a command. No, my lord, I believe… — Melanie Dickerson Marriage Copy Share Image
“But he was still holding tightly to her hand. His expression seemed sad. Finally, he let go. She turned and hurried out… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“Consequently he would go about this in a very logical, reasonable way. The fact that he was attracted to Lady Dorothea was… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“REINHART SHOULD NOT be holding this maiden. He should have let someone else hold her and impart the necessary body heat to… — Melanie Dickerson Body heat Copy Share Image
“I choose to be my wife the noblest and most worthy lady . . . Lady Dorothea of Plimmwald.” The floor seemed… — Melanie Dickerson Marriage Copy Share Image
“He reached out and touched her cheek with the back of his fingers. “I cannot bear it if something happens to you,… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“Precisely. You are a man of great character yourself, are you not? Wishing to show kindness to the poor, a man of… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“And what is it you want?” Her breath caressed his lips. Her eyes were nearly closed, and she leaned her body closer… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“When can we marry?” She sounded breathless. Was she so eager? His breath hitched again. “The margrave said I should take my… — Melanie Dickerson Marriage Copy Share Image
“Jorgen!” Mathis strode up to Jorgen’s side. “I hope you are not going to dance with this lovely swan all night.” “I… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“You like Jorgen. Ja, go on,” Anna prompted her. “Jorgen is . . .” “Kind? Handsome? In love with you?” “In love… — Melanie Dickerson Love Copy Share Image
“But she could make the margrave fall in love with her if she wished. She could. She felt it in the way… — Melanie Dickerson Fall in love Copy Share Image
“You know I love you. But do you love me?” Again, her gaze focused on his lips. “Yes. And kissing you.” He… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“Jorgen turned and reached out to her. Tears spilled from her eyes and she stepped into his open arms, pressing her cheek… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“When she glanced up, he was staring into her eyes in a way that made her heart stutter and stammer. He seemed… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“His nearness, his touch, his smell, and the lingering feeling of his lips on hers all combined to make her heart soar.… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“Marrying Mathis made sense. It would solve all their problems. Except her problem of wanting Jorgen. But it hurt too much to… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“He could smell the lavender she used to wash her hair, bringing back the memories of the two times he had held… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“He imagined his arm embracing her, pulling her back against his chest, her head resting against him, her temple against his cheek.… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“I will come back for you as soon as I can." He stared at her, running a hand over his short beard.… — Melanie Dickerson Fairytale-retelling Copy Share Image
“As if that pain was worse than finding out she had deceived him. No, the wolves had nothing to do with this… — Melanie Dickerson Copy Share Image
“A shiver went up her spine. Part of her wanted to lean toward him so she could see deeper into his brown… — Melanie Dickerson Brown eyes Copy Share Image
“King Karl sent his own musicians and minstrels to entertain at the wedding feast. The first night they sang the song they… — Melanie Dickerson Love 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
“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
“but behind her mask, she smiled flirtatiously at him, letting the warm sensations spread all through her, from her hand to her… — Melanie Dickerson 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 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
“Lady Dorothea’s opinionated answers had been exactly what he did not like, and yet . . . he had felt his usual… — Melanie Dickerson Irrational 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 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
“She nestled against his chest in the sweetest way, making his breath hitch in his throat. He hugged her close, brushing his… — Melanie Dickerson 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 Copy Share Image
