“What are you doing?” she cried in protest. “Playing,” he said, the single word rough, almost guttural.” SaidProtestRoughCriedSingle Word Book:Up Close and Dangerous: A Novel Source: Up Close and Dangerous: A Novel
“I'll tell you what's wrong!" he roared, "I'm trying to quit smoking!" Then he strode angrily to the truck, leaving her standing there. She blinked her eyes, and slowly a smile stretched her lips. She strolled to the truck and got in. "So, are you homicidal or merely as irritable as a wounded buffalo?" "About halfway in between," he said through clenched teeth. "Anything I can do to help?" His eyes were narrow and intense. "It isn't just the cigarettes. Take off your panties and lock your legs around me, and I'll show you.” TryingSaidI CanHelpingShowsEyeCan DoStandingLeavingLipsLegsQuittingIntenseTeethHis EyesSmokingCigaretteLocksWoundedHer EyesTruckHalfwayStanding ThereQuit SmokingBuffaloPantiesHomicidal Author:Linda Howard
“I’m really not hungry,” she repeated, lifting the coffee cup and inhaling the fragrant steam before sipping. “Just a few bites,” he cajoled, taking his own place beside her. “You need to keep up your strength for tonight.” She gave him a heated, slumberous look, remembering her fantasy. “Why? Are you planning something special?” “I suppose I am,” he said consideringly. “It’s special every time we make love.” NeedsLooksSaidRememberFantasySpecialCoffeePlanningHungryCupsTonightBitesMaking LoveLiftingSteamSomething SpecialCoffee CupSippingRemembering Her Book:Loving Evangeline Source: Loving Evangeline
“Don’t kiss me,” she said warningly. “I don’t intend to,” he replied, smiling a little. “I don’t have my whip and chair with me.” LittlesSaidKissingChairsWhipsKiss Me Book:Mr. Perfect Source: Mr. Perfect
“God, I love you," he said, and laid his head on her belly, his arms locked around her hips. Madelyn slid her fingers into his hair. "It took you long enough," she said gently. "What I lack in quickness, I make up in staying power." "Meaning?" "That I'll still be telling you that fifty years from now." He paused and turned his head to kiss her stomach.” YearsLongSaidStillsEnoughLove YouHairArmsKissingFingersHipsFiftyStayingStomachLockedBellyQuicknessStaying Power Book:Duncan's Bride Source: Duncan's Bride
“I’m going to go," he said. "All right." He didn’t move. Then: "I don’t want to." "Do it anyway." He chuckled. "You’re a hard woman, Faith Devlin." "Hardy." "I didn’t know him. He isn’t real to me. Did you love him?" "Yes." But not the way I love you. Never like that.” KnowsWayWantSaidRealHardMovingLove YouHardyWay I Love You Book:Night Moves: Dream Man/After the Night Source: Night Moves: Dream Man/After the Night
“Well, you've done it now," was her sisterly opening shot. Jaine rubbed between her eyebrows; a definite headache was forming. After the exchange with David, she waited to see where this one was going. "I won't be able to hold up my head in church." "Really? Oh, Shelley, I'm so sorry," Jaine said sweetly. "I didn't realize you have the dreaded Limp Neck disease. When were you diagnosed?” WellsSaidDoneAbleRealizingChurchDiseaseShotsSorryOpeningNecksDefiniteEyebrowsHeadacheShelleyI'm So SorrySisterly Book:Mr Perfect Source: Mr Perfect
“You guys take over while I go put on a shirt." Mrs. Kulavich had edged close enough to hear him. She beamed at him. "Don't bother on my account," she said. "Sadie!" Mr. Kulavich said in rebuke. "Oh, hush, George! I'm old, not dead!" "I'll remind you of that the next time I want to watch the Playboy Channel," he growled.” WantSaidEnoughGuyNextWatchesAccountsBotherShirtsNext TimePlayboyHushRebukeSadie Author:Linda Howard