The Unexpected Moment [is] Always Sweeter.

Above All Else, Be True To Your Heart. When You Marry, Whether It Be A Marquis Or An Estate Manager (or Both!), It Will Be For Life. You Must Go Where Your Heart Leads And Never Forget That Love Is The Most Precious Gift Of All. Money And Social Status Are Poor Substitutes For A Warm, Tender Embrace, And There Is Little In Life More Fulfilling Than The Joy Of Loving And Knowledge That You Are Loved In Return.

And I Hope You Will Not Think Me Foolish When I Also Extend My Thanks. Thank You, Michael, For Letting My Son Love Her First. —from Janet Stirling, Dowager Countess Of Kilmartin, To Michael Stirling, Earl Of Kilmartin

A Lot Could Happen In A Week. Just Look At The Last One.

It Wasn‟t Even Desire. It Was Far More Than That. It Was Love. Love. With A Capital L And Swirly Script And Hearts And Flowers And Whatever Else The Angels— And Yes, All Those Annoying Little Cupids—wished To Use For Embellishment.

Simon Stopped Breathing Until Her Forefinger Touched His Nipple, And Then His Hand Shot Up To Cover Hers. "i Want You," He Said. Her Eyes Flicked Downward, And Her Lips Curved Ever So Slightly. "i Know." "no," He Groaned, Pulling Her Closer. "i Want To Be In Your Heart. I Want-" His Entire Body Shuddered When Their Skin Touched. "i Want To Be In Your Soul.