She knew that look
She had once known the look of desire on a man’s face—on many men’s faces. But none of them had ever affected her like this.
Deep inside, some nether region of her innards rattled. Humming, vibrating, rattling—she couldn’t tell which. It felt wonderful, like silver threads of pleasure were woven throughout her body and being plucked by some unseen hand like an angel playing a harp.
She felt a bit dizzy all of a sudden. Her eyelids felt heavy.
“It is less than a fortnight when we will be man and wife,” Adam said thickly. He kept looking at her mouth, studying it intensely. Without seeming to move an inch, he somehow was closer. “Not long…”
“No. Soon.”
He was going to kiss her, and she could do nothing but stand there, frozen on the spot, and wait for the touch of his mouth….
The Sleeping Beauty
Harlequin Historical #578
Praise for Jacqueline Navin’s previous works
The Viking’s Heart
“THE VIKING’S HEART is a beautifully written medieval romance…an entertaining and emotional read.”
—The Romance Reader
A Rose at Midnight
“Nothing can prepare you for the pure love that flows from Ms. Navin’s writing. She gives warmth, humor, tears of joy…her books are gifts to be treasured.”
—Bell, Book and Candle
The Flower and the Sword
“…a touching tale of love’s ability to heal wounded souls.”
—Romantic Times Magazine
The Maiden and the Warrior
“Ms. Navin has captured the essence of the time and created a beautiful love story.”
—Rendezvous
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To Kelly.
The year this book was written was a tough one for you and yet you have emerged from it with amazing benefit. I admire your courage, your fortitude, your poise, your sense of justice—just about everything about you (except your hairstyle
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