But what Jane hadn’t known about Michael Hurst until the day she stepped into his tent was that this adventurous, driven, gruff, brilliant explorer was also handsome. Blink-twice-and-try-to-breathe-and-still-think-you’re-seeing-an-angel handsome.
Karen HawkinsIt makes me wonder which tendencies are decided by birth, and which by desire.
Karen HawkinsNever underestimate the power of a bossy woman.
Karen HawkinsMy dear brother, never allow a woman to hold all of the cards.
Karen HawkinsI vow, is there no man who can talk about physical pleasures without exaggerating?
Karen HawkinsOne good thing that comes from living the nomadic life demanded by an expedition is that one sheds the fake skin donned from living too closely among society. For those of us who live for the freedom of such a lifestyle, that skin is dry and itchy and ill fitting. From my observances, that skin is much like a callus caused by the pure irritation of being forced to spend so much time with one’s fellow man. Thank God I am spared such nonsense.
Karen HawkinsSo he’s harmless, then.”
“I wouldn’t say that, exactly.”
“No?”
“I would n’t slip up behind him with a knife, for he might retaliate.”
Michael shrugged. “But that’s to be expected. He kills only when necessary.”
Mary covered her face with her hands and moaned.
Family is the only anchor that will hold in a choppy sea.
Karen HawkinsBut that’s what happens when you allow a nice person to write a news paper serial for you; now the world thinks you’re nice, too, which is silly in the extreme. Sadly, it’s a burden that you must bear.
Karen HawkinsJane?”
She lifted her brows. “Yes?”
“If you so much as hum one word, I shall stuff one of your gloves into your mouth.”
“Tsk,tsk.”She assumed an exaggerated sad look.“It’s like that,is it?
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