Emily Arden Books & Quotes

“It was a perfect moment and she was shocked to feel a tear roll slowly down her cheek. The warm droplet reached his finger where it lay against her skin, and even though it was far too dark to see anything clearly, she sensed that he was bringing it up to his mouth.”

Love Romance Joy Pleasure Tears

Book:Lover by Moonlight

Source: Lover by Moonlight

“It was wonderful to see the sparkle back in her eyes. He wanted to keep it there. For the first time in years he’d found himself actually caring about how someone else felt. He’d been spending so much time being a tough successful businessman that he’d almost forgotten how pleasurable it was to help make other people happy.”

Love Happiness Romance Pleasure Sweet Caring Help Soft

Book:Lie to me

Source: Lie to me

“He looked at her and could see she was trembling, her face even paler than usual and her eyes wide and vulnerable. His heart went out to her and he reached towards her, gathering her much smaller hand into his. “It’s OK Rosa. Whatever you have to say to me, it’s OK. Don’t be afraid – nothing will come between us now.”

Love Emotion Caring Tear Stepbrother Stepsister

Book:Lover by Moonlight

Source: Lover by Moonlight

“Another tear appeared and then another, trailing silently down her cheeks. This was so much harder than she’d thought it would be. She was usually so articulate, yet at the moment her brain seemed to have turned to mush. He turned his head to kiss the tears from her cheek, and it was as though his act of tenderness finally unleashed the truth that was struggling to emerge.”

Love Care Emotion Tenderness Stepbrother Stepsister

Book:Lover by Moonlight

Source: Lover by Moonlight

“She made him feel guilty at times. The problem was that she was so honest herself, almost transparent. It seemed criminal to be deceiving her.”

Love Romance Honesty Guilt Admiration

Book:Lie to me

Source: Lie to me

“It wasn’t often he met someone who had her emotions so on display. Most of the women he knew were interested in more material things and kept their emotions well hidden beneath a mask of sophistication. It was refreshing to find someone who was so natural – so passionate.”

Love Romance Passion Honesty Emotions Attraction Deception

Book:Lie to me

Source: Lie to me

“If he spoke, he knew that he would break the spell. As soon as she knew her Romeo wasn’t coming she would be disappointed. She would doubtless be angry with him, perhaps even sense that it was somehow his fault. But at this moment she was happy and breathless with anticipation. Tonight was her night and she wanted to be loved.”

Love Romance Romantic Stepbrother Stepsister

Book:Lover by Moonlight

Source: Lover by Moonlight

“Just at that moment she glanced towards him and saw him smiling at her, his eyes lingering on her with warmth and an indefinable something else. Her heart caught in her chest”

Love Heart Romance Smile Attraction Breathless

Author:Emily Arden

“Benedict’s hand clenched by his side, still tingling where it had touched her. He wished she’d let him do more. It was so romantic out here in the darkness; the cool breeze rustling through the trees and the moonlight showing faintly through cloud. They were completely alone and it felt like the sort of night where anything could happen. It was a pity that Tamsin didn’t seem to feel the same way.”

Love Romance Emotions Touching

Book:Lie to me

Source: Lie to me

“Roberto reached out to gently stroke a finger down her cheek. “You were like a miracle to me – how could I help loving you and wanting to protect you? I only want the best for you Rosa.”

Love Care Protective Stepbrother Stepsister

Book:Lover by Moonlight

Source: Lover by Moonlight

“Roberto knew that he now had the power to influence the future. He needed to send a message back, and whatever he chose to say would affect Rosa and would help to guide her future choices. He felt a strong sense of guilt and responsibility about the situation in which he found himself, but he knew that he had to make it work. Somehow he needed to find a way to do the best that he could by his Rosa.”

Care Romance Lovers Stepbrother Stepsister

Book:Lover by Moonlight

Source: Lover by Moonlight

“As they left the restaurant and mounted the stairs he looped an arm around her shoulders and hugged her to him, willing her to love him as much as he loved her. Even a fraction of the amount would be enough.”

Love Romance Devotion Hug

Book:Lie to me

Source: Lie to me

“Perhaps it was the darkness and secrecy that lent an extra layer of excitement to their meeting? Certainly, all of her other senses felt heightened to an almost unbearable extent. She couldn’t see, but she could hear the distant strains of dance music as the steady beat thrummed through her body; and she could feel so much with just one touch.”

Love Romance Joy Tears Sensual

Book:Lover by Moonlight

Source: Lover by Moonlight

“Her heart ached to be nearer him – to know that he would stay with her no matter what. She couldn’t imagine how she’d feel if he left – he’d become so necessary to her.”

Love Romance Need Closeness

Book:Lie to me

Source: Lie to me

“Fate was cruel to play this trick on her, although if she were honest she knew she only had herself to blame. She had taken the chance and now she had to pay the price.”

Romance Sexy Contemporary Forbidden Adult Forbidden Love Mistaken Identity Stepbrother Stepsister

Author:Emily Arden

“He felt torn. He wanted her to feel safe with him, but he also wanted her to feel the sort of heady excitement that any young girl should feel when they fall in love. He wanted to give her everything she craved, and he was not quite sure he could do it.”

Romance Sexy Contemporary Forbidden Adult Forbidden Love Mistaken Identity Stepbrother Stepsister

Author:Emily Arden

“You may not mean to, but you do seem to look down your nose at many of us mere mortals muddling along down here. I feel as though you think everyone should be better than they are. I certainly think you expect me to behave like some sort of perfect princess. But I’m just an ordinary girl who wants to grow up and find out where I belong in the world.”

Romance Sexy Contemporary Forbidden Adult Forbidden Love Mistaken Identity Stepbrother Stepsister

Book:Lover by Moonlight

Source: Lover by Moonlight

“His muscles flexed as he stood, and Rosa couldn’t prevent herself from watching with veiled admiration. He was certainly a very beautiful man. She looked away in embarrassment, worried she might say or do something inappropriate.”

Love Romance Hot Admiration Lover Stepbrother Stepsister

Book:Lover by Moonlight

Source: Lover by Moonlight

“How could she admit that it wasn’t the cold that had made her shiver, but forbidden thoughts of her stepbrother?”

Love Romance Forbidden Stepbrother Stepsister

Book:Lover by Moonlight

Source: Lover by Moonlight

“Ironically, just when she needed to get as much sleep as possible to prepare her for the next few days, her excited anticipation kept her awake long into the night.”

Love Romance Sleep Excitement Anticipation Sleepless

Book:The Gemini Effect

Source: The Gemini Effect

“She hated him – she hated everything he stood for. But when they said hate is akin to love they were certainly right. Because she needed him with every fibre of her being. And hard as it was to admit it, that need was only part of what she felt for him. The whole was love – a love which recognised how wrong he was for her, but still clung to him. To everything about him.”

Love Romance Hate Relationship Trust Conflict Deception Need

Book:Lie to me

Source: Lie to me

Emily Arden Books

Lover by Moonlight

Lie to me

The Gemini Effect

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