“He had a hint of a Southern drawl, as if hed worked hard to hide it, but couldnt quite rid himself of the last of it. It was rough and gravelly, and had the seductive warmth of sinking into strong ...”

“She was dangerous. Id heard the rumors, that she had a history as a wild woman, that shed been married to a gambler, maybe even been one herself, that her past was scandalous at best. But who was I...”

“He had a hint of a Southern drawl, as if he’d worked hard to hide it, but couldn’t quite rid himself of the last of it. It was rough and gravelly, and had the seductive warmth of sinking into stron...”

“When you choose a man who thinks eight seconds is a long time, perhaps you need two of them. Hmm?”

“Tyler rounded the hood and opened the door. 'What?' he asked when she grinned at him. 'You've got a slide-over-here-honey seat!' His eyes crinkled with laughter. 'Well, what are you doing all the w...”

“Again the ranch is on the market and theyve shipped out the last of the horses, paid everybody off the day before, the owner saying, Give them to the real estate shark, Im out a here, dropping the ...”

“Maybe the difference between first marriage and second marriage is that the second time at least you know you are gambling.”

“If your brother can't 'old 'is own against a bunch of orphans, 'e'd best leave off playing 'azard altogether!”

“There is a lure in power. It can get into a man's blood just as gambling and lust for money have been known to do.”

“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...”