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“The floorboards creaked. She felt him come close behind her, a warmth, a presence that made her stiffen with awareness. "You have remarkable character, Princess. Your eyebrows are lovely. Your chin is adorable and your eyes are gorgeous. Your figure is... utterly splendid. Just about too splendid, if I may be forgiven for saying so. It's been damned hard to remember I'm a gentleman.”

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Book:Seize the Fire
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Seize the Fire

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Laura Kinsale
Laura Kinsale

Laura Kinsale, born in 1950, is an accomplished American writer known for her historical novels. She specializes in depicting the life of medieval Europe and has gained a reputation for her rich imagination and meticulous research. Kinsale's works, which blend history with romance, have won the hearts of readers worldwide, offering vivid historical portraits of different periods in medieval Europe. more

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