“It wasn’t the time and place. He oughtn’t to rush his fences. But she’d waved her arms, and that made her womanly parts jiggle and he could only keep one idea in his head at a time, and in any case, oughts never went down smoothly with him. He was who he was, and that wasn’t a good boy. And so down he went, and crushed her sulky little mouth under his.”
This book is a historical romance set in the early 20th century, focusing on the intricate relationships between characters from different social classes. The story delves into themes of romance, societal expectations, and the challenges faced by women in a time of rapid change. more
Loretta Chase is an American author renowned for her romance novels. Born in 1949, she began writing in 1981 and has since published numerous works. Chase's novels are celebrated for their in-depth historical research and intricate character development. Her writing has garnered her numerous awards in the romance genre, and she has a dedicated following both in the United States and around the world. more