Do you know, every time I've seen you you've been like the Grim Reaper of goodwill and cheer. You should find another profession.

His lips covered hers as he laid the gauze on her leg. Fiery pain shot through her flesh as his lips swallowed her cry, then replaced it with such amazing sensation she wanted to whimper in return. He licked her lips. He didn’t steal her kiss. He didn’t take it. He cajoled it from her.

You know how to be a good boy?" Anna widened her eyes in surprise. "Why, Archer, I'm certain I never recognized that quality in you.

It's a good thing I'm a reasonably patient woman. Otherwise, I might have to kill you.

Testosterone overload?" Merinus gave an unladylike grunt. "More like asshole overload if you ask me.

Callan took a deep breath. “I never expected you.” He shook his head with an edge of amusement. “You are a dangerous woman, Merinus Tyler.” “Naw, just a determined woman.” She grinned against his shoulder. “I know a good thing when I see it jacking off.

Enclose your heart in times of need with the steel of your determination and your strength. In doing this, all things will be bearable.