... by an intense set of his jaw that she recognized so well. Julia stood and stared as he ignored the questions being thrown at him rapid-fire. Their... ... shouting questions at her that were lost in the noise. Julia continued to stare past them to the foot of the steps. Cade started toward her. The... ...ll hurt her. She glanced back before she entered the courthouse. He was staring at her through the tinted lenses of his expensive sunglasses. T... ... He woke up sweating just thinking about those satin garters. The ice-cold morning showers had become so frequent that he was starting to like them... ... 20 Chapter Three The next morning, Cade watched Julia undetected from her office doorway. She bent... ...a plea. “You knew how hard we worked. How difficult it was to get up every morning year round and perfect that pitch. You’ve got distance and accu... ...nths probation for repeat offense of breaking and entering. We’ll drop the weapons charge in exchange for information. It’s the best we can do.” ...

... “It wasn’t his fault, Mr. Faraday.” Her voice came out so strangled, it startled her and must have surprised Faraday as well. He stared at his ... ...ismissed?” she asked, forgetting her desolate act too quickly. She saw the start of a smile tickle at the corners of Daniel Connolly’s sternly-set m... ...organ snatched the envelope from the mirror and crushed it in her hand. She stared at her fist for a moment as the applause quieted, and in the expe... ...iel Connolly, was found wandering the burned-out streets in a daze the next morning. He was taken to a Chicago hospital where he is being treated fo... ...t Helene Bennett who reigned as queen there, bringing Daniel his tea in the morning, kissing him goodnight. But it was so long ago now, when she’... ...must see it in the empty eyes Daniel himself had to face in the mirror each morning. But they made the mistake of bringing their wives last evening... ...sounding not a bit of it, with her lips clenched around a row of her deadly weapons. “I pricked you again, yeah? Not used to finding skin where Mrs... ...townhouse burglary. “Now, if we go at this with words instead of fists and weapons, we may be able to get to the bottom of it without further casua...

...Morgan Gable first falls for Daniel Connolly, a popular Irish tenor, when she hears him sing. Starstruck, she is consumed by thoughts of love with the handsome troubadour. Real life intrudes and Morgan must put aside her own dreams for awhile. Five years later, she and her troubadour meet again, AND fate hands her the...

...ture will bring — but I’d appreciate it if you would just forget you were here this morning unless you’re called upon to do otherwise.” Hiram can... ...is chest, Royce watched McGivern hurry out. The personable salesman would add this morning’s anecdote to his repertoire of far-fetched tales told ov... ...n called out, “Farewell, mat,” and launched herself into a powerful butterfly kick, startling Brewster. Laura Kate grinned. “Clauds, get your bod... ...s been threatening for years.” Gerrie Ferris 8 “Did he say anything before he started shooting?” In that instant she became a reporter again, ... ... going to sign the deed in front of her, but then when she got there, he yelled and started shooting.” “Were they back together?” “He wasn’t... ... he said he wanted me to come to his office on Monday, first thing. That’s tomorrow morning. He wouldn’t say why.” “In light of what’s happened,... ...t shifting to her left leg as her right leg went forward and stiffened. “I have no weapon.” “Identify yourself.” She waited while he circled...

...her. Val, who loves a good Vampire story and demands you finish it once you start it, and lastly but in no way last in my heart, Helen and Morgan O... ...ew me, too. If he had the common decency to look icky, I’d at least know to start screaming my head off. Instead he looked like a cover model. The... ... expected to have that honor, but you got a spiffy trophy and a gift card to Starbucks. Back to work. I gave the wooden missile a good shake, wai... ...o the room. That was one escape he could kiss goodbye. Tossing the useless weapon aside, I pulled a silver tipped blade from the sheath strapped to... ...led off into the growing daylight before I could tell him good night or good morning. The acceptable parting greeting escaped me, but I recognized r... ...eddon before I’ve had my evening tea. You failed to submit your report this morning when you returned from your patrol.” He pulled out a handkerch... ... up Donnie quite yet. “I see. You are aware a sixth victim was located this morning just within your search area?” “If I said no, would that get me...

...Marshall lands her first assignment, she doesn't plan on meeting the vamp of her dreams. Staking Donatello Ravell might not have been the best way to start a relationship but it sure gets her in more trouble than she bargained for. With two days to stop an insane vampire from starting a war between vamps and humans, Savannah and Donatello discover there's more to life than...