You have a freckle, he murmured. Right he leaned down and dropped a light kiss near the inside of her elbow here. Youve seen it before, she said softly. It wasnt in an immodest spot; she had plenty of frocks with short sleeves. He chuckled. But Ive never given it its proper due. Really. Mmm-hmm. He lifted her arm, twisting it just a bit so that he could pretend to be studying her freckle. It is clearly the most delightful beauty mark in all of England. A marvelous sense of warmth and contentment melted through her. Even as her body burned for his, she could not stop herself from encouraging his teasing conversation. Only England? Well, I havent traveled very extensively abroad Oh, really? And you know His voice dropped to a husky growl. There may be other freckles right here in this room. You could have one here. He dipped a finger under the bodice of her nightgown, then moved his other hand to her hip. Or here. I might, she agreed. The back of your knee, he said, the words hot against her ear. You could have one there. She nodded. She wasnt sure she was still capable of speech. One of your toes, he suggested. Or your back. You should probably check, she managed to get out. He took a deep, shuddering breath.
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Julia Quinn was American historical romance author. Julie Pottinger, better known by her pen name, Julia Quinn, is an American author. Her novels have been translated into 41 languages and have appeared on The New York Times Bestseller List nineteen times. Read more on Wikipedia →
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