And still she felt more confident at the prospect of taking on the Russian Mafia than she did attending a backyard barbecue.

Make a life with me, one that comes from love, one that I can watch grow in you. Only a fool would believe that what comes from what we have together would be anything but beautiful.

I don't like the idea of you shivering unless I cause it. Stay warm." ----Roarke, Naked In Death

Action, reaction, motivation, emotion, all have to come from the characters. Writing a love scene requires the same elements from the writer as any other.

I'm sorry. It's Hard for me. I do love you," she said quietly. "Sometimes it scares me because you're the first. And the only" He held her there until he was sure he could speak, then eased her back, looked into her eyes "You've chaged my life. Become my life." He touched his lips to hers, let the kiss deepen slowly, silkily. "I need you

Give them your brains, girl, never your guts.

He was one of the many toads you have to go through to find the prince.