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A slow, tantalising smile curved Stefan’s lips. “I desire you to feel welcome at Meadowland.”
Leonida’s mouth went dry, reminding her that there was more than one danger in residing beneath the same roof as the Duke of Huntley.
Without warning he reached to brush a finger down her cheek. “I wonder if that blush is real. Are you as innocent as you appear to be?”
“Your Grace.”
Prowling forward, the Duke did not halt until he was close enough for her to feel the heat of his body through her gown.
“My name is Stefan.” He reached to grasp the post just above her head, his brooding gaze trained on her lips. “Say it.”
“Stefan,” she breathed.
His head dipped down to stroke his lips over the pulse fluttering at the base of her throat.
“Beautiful.” He gently nipped her skin, his hand skimming up the curve of her waist.
“Why are you doing this?” she asked huskily.
“Because I must know.”
“Know what?”
His mouth traced a path of kisses up the line of her throat. “If your skin is as smooth as I have fantasised it to be.” He nuzzled the hollow beneath her ear. “If your hair smells of jasmine.” He explored the heated skin of her cheek before hovering just above her mouth. “If your lips taste as sweet as they appear.”
“You must not…”
Her words were halted as he covered her mouth in a fierce, shockingly brazen kiss…
Praise for Rosemary Rogers
“The queen of historical romance.”
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Bound By Love
By
Rosemary Rogers
New York Times bestselling author Rosemary Rogers has written over twenty historical and contemporary romances. Dubbed ‘the queen of historical romance,’ she is best known for her passionate and sensual characters, and her Steve-and-Ginny series is a classic with fans. Born in Ceylon, Rosemary now lives in Connecticut.
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A RECKLESS ENCOUNTER
AN HONOURABLE MAN
RETURN TO ME
JEWEL OF MY HEART
SAPPHIRE
A DARING PASSION
SCANDALOUS DECEPTION
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