There is nothing on earth more beautiful to me than your smile...no sound sweeter than your laughter...no pleasure greater than holding you in my arms. I realized today that I could never live without you, stubborn little hellion that you are. In this life and the next, youโre my only hope of happiness. Tell me, Lillian, dearest love...how can you have reached so far inside my heart?
Lisa KleypasBecause I realized during the past few days that I canโt leave doubt in anyoneโs mind about to whom you belong. Especially not yours.
Lisa KleypasEvie," Lillian interupted impatiently, "men expect to be deceived in these matters. They're happiest that way. If one were straightforward with them the whole prospect of marriage would be too alarming, and none of them would ever do it.
Lisa KleypasI've always started every day by going to the window for a glimpse of the sky. But now I won't have to." "Why not?" She asked softly. "Because I'll see the blue of your eyes instead." "How romantic you are," she murmured with a grin, kissing him gently. "But don't worry. I won't tell anyone.
Lisa KleypasAh, Evie,โ she heard him say softly, โI must have a heart, after allโฆbecause right now it aches like the devil.โ โOnly your heart?โ she asked ingenuously, making him laugh. He lowered her to the bed, his eyes sparkling wickedly. โAlso a few other things,โ he conceded. โAnd as my wife, itโs your duty to ease all my aches.
Lisa KleypasDane was shaking his head firmly. "Don't bring it here, Ella. No babies." I gave him a dark look. "What if it were a baby polar bear or a baby Galapagos penguin? I bet you'd want it then." "I'd make an exception for endangered species," he allowed. "This baby is endangered. It's with my mother.
Lisa Kleypas