Truth – although difficult at times – is eventually the path to contentment and peace.

Ye must never allow hatred or anger toward another to remain verra long in yer heart. When ye let such feelings grow and fester, ye give yer power over to the verra one ye hate." Eliza stepped closer and pointed a glittering nail at the center of Kenna's chest. "Never let another take yer power, dearie. Not ever.

Colum had accepted her for what she was. How could she not accept him? "I'm looking forward to getting to know the new and improved you." "I can ask for nothin' more.

Kenna wet her lips and swallowed hard. The off-white linen of Colum's tunic made his wide expanse of hard-muscled chest and squared shoulders look as though the man had been dipped in white chocolate. Damn, I love white chocolate. Kenna licked her lips again. But she'd bet her favorite nail polish that a taste of Colum would bean any chocolate she'd ever eaten.

What's the matter, Colum? Are you tired of all the currently available pieces in this keep? What happened? Did you run out of new ones? Well, I've got news for you, buddy. This piece isn't up for grabs by just anyone who comes along. The only man good enough to get between my legs is gonna be the man I decide to call husband!

Heartache find you anytime it wishes. A particular century won't protect you from its touch.

Tha gaol agam ort," he whispered against her lips.Trulie smiled against his mouth. "I love you too," she whispered back.

A wise man ne'er keeps his woman waiting.

Tromping through the woods with yards of cloth swaddled around her was more work than tromping through a tangled field of dried cornstalks on the way to the barn.

Do what ye must, but 'tis a sorry day when a man's betrothed willna grant him the divine pleasure only she can give.