“then her ladyship, overwhelming in bronze bombazine, regally glided away. Cedric smiled” — Stephanie Laurens Cedric Smiled Copy Share Image
“he'd slumped beside her. " You can't fear losing me half as much as I fear losing you." It had been a… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“My heart only have one thought, one want. One néed. Despite all, in spite of all…All my heart has ever wanted is… — Stephanie Laurens Inperational Copy Share Image
“Assault!" he croaked. "The battery might yet follow." The warning- entirely unnecessary from Patience's perspective- came from Vane. One look at his… — Stephanie Laurens Defending Copy Share Image
“The warm stillness within the room was broken only by the rustling of sheets, and soft, urgent murmurs. Then the silence gave… — Stephanie Laurens Serenity Copy Share Image
Love simply is - it asks no permissions. Acceptance is all love asks, the only demand it makes, but it is an… — Stephanie Laurens Absolutes Copy Share Image
“Delicate, hauntingly uncertain music floated out of the house. Vane heard it as he walked up from the stables. The lilting strains… — Stephanie Laurens Music Copy Share Image
“Narrow-eyed, Vane watched her go, watched her hips sway as she glided along. He remained in the archway until she reached her… — Stephanie Laurens Vane-cynster Copy Share Image
“I assume 'elegant gentlemen,' such as you, learn such useful skills very early in life." "Actually, no." Straight-faced, Vane reached for her… — Stephanie Laurens Gentlemen Copy Share Image
“With a silent mew, Myst stood, stretched, then padded forward to twine about his leg. Vane reached down and rubbed his fingers… — Stephanie Laurens Cat Copy Share Image
“And remembered—all he'd nearly forgotten, all her wild responses had driven from his mind. This was one seduction he had to, needed… — Stephanie Laurens First step Copy Share Image
“His rake's smile returning, Vane stood and strolled toward her. "Speaking of performance, would you like me to carry you to lunch?"… — Stephanie Laurens Patience-and-vane Copy Share Image
“So what, then"-his voice deepened, softened, the suave tones sliding over her skin-"will it take to convince you that you should-indeed, ought… — Stephanie Laurens Gaze Copy Share Image
“Distant voices reached him; inwardly, he sighed, and reluctantly brought the kiss to an end. He raised his head. Patience's eyes slowly… — Stephanie Laurens Curious Copy Share Image
“She woke to find dawn light, pearly silver tinged with pink, washing into the room. For a moment, she wondered what had… — Stephanie Laurens Better day Copy Share Image
“I've grown sick of the upstairs parlor." The parlor he'd arranged for her. "I'm bored there." Vane glanced at her as he… — Stephanie Laurens Gaze Copy Share Image
“That's something for me to consider. So what else can you tempt me with?" Breckenridge hid a wry smile; he'd guessed that,… — Stephanie Laurens Children Copy Share Image
“You also," he said, lowering his voice, "haven't yet thanked me for saving you from sitting in the flower bed." She didn't… — Stephanie Laurens Conquerers Copy Share Image
“So saying, she managed to straighten- which left her facing the house, looking directly at the blank bow windows of the downstairs… — Stephanie Laurens Gasping Copy Share Image
“Why did you stay?" He stilled; again, Patience felt the net draw tight, felt paralysis set in as his predator's senses focused… — Stephanie Laurens Gaze Copy Share Image
“If I'd made it to the back parlor, I'd have been safe." Straightening, Vane met her gaze. "Safe from what? There's a… — Stephanie Laurens Gaze Copy Share Image
“Vane held the reins of his desire in a grip of iron and refused to let his demons loose. Deep, primal instincts… — Stephanie Laurens Caresses Copy Share Image
“You're rather good at this, aren't you?" And she didn't just mean his reading of Gerrard. Vane's grin converted to a rakish… — Stephanie Laurens Caress Copy Share Image
“She stepped toward the gap; one slipper slid on crumbling masonry. Stifling a gasp, Patience leapt forward onto the corridor flags. And… — Stephanie Laurens Gaze Copy Share Image
“He'd finally found her alone and in the perfect location. The stillroom, tucked away on the ground floor of one wing, was… — Stephanie Laurens Desire Copy Share Image
“They'd followed him up and had seen him open the door of a room not far from the head of the stairs.… — Stephanie Laurens Around the corner Copy Share Image
“Don't misunderstand, but how dare you risk your life? What the devil did you think, to leap over like that? You could… — Stephanie Laurens Danger Copy Share Image
“So," he murmured, his tone deep, "nothing of any moment happened here." Her gaze transfixed by the long strip of linen, Patience… — Stephanie Laurens Gaze Copy Share Image
“Beyond his volition, Vane's gaze lowered to her lips, to the soft rose-tinted curves he now knew so well. Their shape was… — Stephanie Laurens Gaze Copy Share Image
“That's obviously my cue to depart." Patience grinned. "Coward," she whispered, as he passed her chair. A heartbeat later, he'd swung about… — Stephanie Laurens Caress Copy Share Image
“One question I feel compelled to ask; Before they agreed to marry, did all the Cynster females behave as irrationally as Heather… — Stephanie Laurens Gaze Copy Share Image
“He'd drawn her as close as propriety allowed; her green skirts swished against his boots. She was all woman, soft and curvaceous,… — Stephanie Laurens Attraction Copy Share Image
“Gasping desperately, she clenched her hands on his shoulders, fingers sinking deep. His lips firmed, he suckled gently- Patience felt the earth… — Stephanie Laurens Desire Copy Share Image
“That kiss was a revelation- Patience had never imagined a simple kiss could be so bold, so heavily invested with meaning. His… — Stephanie Laurens Gaze Copy Share Image
“Patience looked at Vane and saw him dismount- by bringing his leg over the saddlebow and sliding to the ground, landing on… — Stephanie Laurens Bare skin Copy Share Image
“And every mile we go further from London makes the notion of ransom even more unlikely. So we're still no closer to… — Stephanie Laurens Gaze Copy Share Image
“She stared at him, at his face. Simply stared as the scales fell from her eyes. "Oh, my God," she whispered, the… — Stephanie Laurens Embraced Copy Share Image
“Through the dimness she could just make him out, stretched on his back, his arms crossed behind his head. He might have… — Stephanie Laurens Time Copy Share Image
“Deciding that at the moment it behooved her to, as Wiry had put it, behave, Heather inclined her head, first to the… — Stephanie Laurens Gaze Copy Share Image
“His first stop was the local branch of Child's Bank; once he replenished his supply of cash, he followed the bank manager's… — Stephanie Laurens Fashion Copy Share Image
