“she kissed him with all the aching longing that being this close to him evoked; she kissed him in all the ways he had ever kissed her, feeling faint with joy when he began to kiss her back, his mouth moving with fierce tenderness, then opening with fiery demand over hers, until their breaths were mingled gasps, and they were straining to one another.”
Whitney, My Love is a historical romance novel set in the early nineteenth century that centers on Whitney Stone, a spirited young American woman who returns to England after years abroad, and Clayton Westland, the Duke of Claymore. The narrative explores their complicated courtship, marked by misunderstandings, pride, and passionate attraction. The novel belongs to the Regency romance genre and is part of McNaught's series of interconnected historical romances featuring the Westmoreland family. It addresses themes of social class, female independence, and the emotional vulnerabilities that accompany love. The book became a significant commercial success and helped establish McNaught as a prominent author in the romance genre during the 1980s. Its publication history includes some controversy regarding certain plot elements that were later revised in subsequent editions. more
Judith McNaught, born on May 10, 1944, is a renowned American romance novel author. Her works are known for their rich emotions and engaging plots, which have won her a large following among readers. more
“truth is a letter from courage!”
“Poor Faulkner. Does he really think big emotions come from big words?”
“A well dressed woman, even though her purse is painfully empty, can conquer the world.”
“The only time people turned to watch her go by was when she hurtled past them as she fell.”