“The softness of her touch, the emerald eyes gazing into his when they held hands and circled, attacked his defenses and flung them aside as if he were a helpless lad. If she'd come at him with a da...”

“Enya assessed him like a woman would a piece of fine cloth. "Rugged land for a rugged man.”

“His tongue tapped his top lip as he cupped her breast in his hand. "Tis boidhche --beautiful.”

“A bear! I've landed on a wild and wicked bear!”

“Dear Elizabeth, you cannot know how much joy you bring to my heart...”

“Every bit of you, Lass, that's what I want...”

“And if you ever - and I do mean ever - try to leave me, Im goin with you.”

“..he wanted her.And at another time, as another man, he would have her. Without hesitation. As lover. . . as more.”

“Annabelle gave him a chiding smile. If youre implying that Im spoiled, I assure you that I am not.You should be. His warm gaze slid over her pink-tinted face and slender upper body, then sought her...”

“Every great love starts with a great story...”

“I knew, in the silence that followed, that anything could happen here. It might be too late: again, I might have missed my chance. But I would at least know I tried, that I took my heart and extend...”

“You know what charm is: a way of getting the answer yes without having asked any clear question.”