“Mate. Hed told Hayden he would stick to his routine. That meant watching the game at her apartment on Sunday and maintaining their friendship. His logical mind fought against his growing urges. Las...”

“Then its settled. He pulled her into an embrace. Its been a long night for both of us. How about I drive you home? Inhaling a deep breath, she was overwhelmed by the woodsy scent of his bare skin. ...”

“The moment she opened the bakery door, his blue eyes had filled with desire. No man had ever looked at her so intensely, like at any moment he would rip her clothes off and ravage her on top of one...”

“He cupped her face in his hands, crushing his lips into hers. Angry and raw after all these months, he couldnt hold himself back any longer. It wasnt gentle or sweet. It was powerful and full of ne...”

“She moaned in playful disappointment. "You shouldn't have canceled. It would be fund to take a picture. You'll be laughing at this years from now.”

“Dude, we both know it's only going to get worse. You're like a ticking sex bomb.”

“What in the blue star-blazes did you see in Jason?" he asked, still forcefully but with his frustration and jealousy under better control."For one thing, Djetth, he wasn't trying to kill me!"”

“As a rule of thumb, it was always safer if the Commander-in-Chief formulated a risky plan.”

“If you neglected to warn Djetth beforehand that you were going to shoot him down, Your Highness, he may consider you in breach of contract...”

“Speaking of cupcakes, Will wants two dozen off your special menu to take on the road after the wedding. The, erm, peach kind? The peach kind, Lindsey said. I like the peach kind, Josh said. Mikey ...”

“A fake ring. A fake engagement. Fake love. Everything was fake. Shiny and put together on the outside, empty on the inside.”

“Her eyes slid closed, her secret places pulsed in anticipation, and his lips settled onto the skin beneath her ear. That was magic. She held perfectly still. He pressed a kiss to her neck. Then ano...”

“History has been written, but it has not always been right or complete.”

“I want to kiss you again, Tess.Why?He chuckled, low under his breath. Why? Because youre beautiful, and because I want you. And I think you want me too.”

“With every breath I take, I will always love you.”