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I’ll take your bet,” he said grimly. “I’m going to win it. And in three months, I’m going to put this back on your finger, and take you to bed, and do things to you that are outlawed in the civilized world.

Lisa Kleypas

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Lisa Kleypas
Age: 59
Born: 1964
Born: November 5
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Lisa Kleypas Ellis
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Outlawed
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I've always started every day by going to the window for a glimpse of the sky. But now I won't have to. Why not? She asked softly. Because I'll see the blue of your eyes instead. How romantic you are, she murmured with a grin, kissing him gently. But don't worry. I won't tell anyone.
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Set the world afire. Just let me hand you the matches.
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He took his mouth from hers and stared down at her with eyes so dark they no longer looked blue. “Amanda, do you trust me?” “Of course not,” she said. “I don’t know the first thing about you.” Laughter rustled from his chest. “Sensible woman.
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Rohan, one of us is an unmarried man with superior mathematical abilities and no prospects for the evening. The other is a confirmed lecher in an amorous mood, with a willing and nubile young wife waiting at home. Who do you think should do the damned account books? And, with a nonchalant wave, St. Vincent had left the office.
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I'd sell my soul to have you. In my whole life, you'll always be what I wanted most. ~ Hardy Cates
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I never lie for the sake of kindness,” he murmured, smiling. “One of my many flaws.
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Both of us were quiet with the recognition that something was ending, and something was beginning.
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That is kind of you, my lord. But I will never dance with you.' Which, of course, made it the goal of Leo's life.
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