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Karen Hawkins _ Her Officer and Gentleman
But love? True love? As wretched as loneliness could be, it was nothing compared to the pain of betrayal. He'd seen with his own eyes what "love" did to a person-how it built hopes that were rarely, if ever, realized. Falling in love meant being weak, vulnerable to the whims of another.
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Karen Hawkins _ Her Officer and Gentleman
I need a bath." He chuckled. "You smell of smoke, as do I." The duke turned, leaning heavily on his cane. "Jameson, open the carriage door. We shall return to the house." Beth smiled up at Christian. "Shall we adjourn to the house to get some ointment for your hands and a bath, my love?" His eyes lit. "A bath?" Grandfather snorted. "Someone send to London for a special license! Now.
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Karen Hawkins _ Her Officer and Gentleman
My father sent him out to civilize the lost sons he'd neglected, but damn me if all I've seen him do is marry us off." "Oh dear, how dreadful!
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Karen Hawkins _ Her Officer and Gentleman
Not for long, my lord," Reeves said, smiling. "I regret to inform you that I must be leaving soon." Christian's smile faded. "But…why?" "Between starching your cravats and assisting you in discovering the errors of your ways, I have been writing a book." "A book? On what?" "How to be a proper butler." Christian sighed. "I was just a research project to you, wasn't I?" Reeves's lips twitched. "I shall dedicate the book to you and your brother, my lord. I must say, I have never served two more worthy men." "Thank you. I am certain my brother will thank you even more than I.
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Karen Hawkins _ Her Officer and Gentleman
An uncle?" Christian looked from his brother, to his sister-in-law. "But…how?" Prudence laughed, Beth chiming in. Tristan shook his head ruefully. "I will explain it to you later." "No, no! I didn't mean that! I just-when did this happen? How long have you known?
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Karen Hawkins _ Her Officer and Gentleman
Excellent. I feel better already. My lady, you have had a very positive influence over Lord Westerville. He has left the morbid world of Only Black behind and now embraces other colors of the spectrum.
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Karen Hawkins _ Her Officer and Gentleman
Beth grimaced. "He is a pompous ass." "And in dire need of a wealthy wife. Perhaps you should find a twitch to go with your stutter." "I would fall upon the floor in a fit if I thought it might do some good. The man is a menace.
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Karen Hawkins _ Her Officer and Gentleman
Bloody hell, were you this annoying with my father?" "I fear I was more so, my lord. I was younger then and could go on and on and on-" "Good. The old bastard deserved a difficult time." "So many people believe.
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Karen Hawkins _ Her Officer and Gentleman
Seducing innocent virgins is such a tiring venture." Christian lifted a brow. "Are we back to that?
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Karen Hawkins _ Her Officer and Gentleman
Good God! What in the hell was that noise?" The man in front of them turned in his seat. "That's what I've been asking myself this half hour and then some
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Karen Hawkins _ Her Officer and Gentleman
No, my lord. I merely thought it unwise for you to visit the Duke of Massingale and request his granddaughter's hand in marriage while intoxicated." Reeves replaced the stopper on the decanter and carried it back to the sideboard. "His Lordship would not appreciate such a display.
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Karen Hawkins _ Her Officer and Gentleman
My lord, I suggest you use the same strategy with Massingale that you used with his granddaughter. When you go to ask for her hand in marriage, admit your attraction for her." "I have never admitted to you that I find her attractive." "You didn't have to. It was quite obvious in your voice. That was why I kept warning you of using innocents in your plan." Christian rubbed a hand over face. "I wish I'd realized how strong that attraction was. I've never felt-Reeves, it is the most amazing thing." The butler nodded. "Love sometimes surprises us." Christian cut an amazed glance at the butler. "Love?" he snapped. "I didn't say anything about love!" "No, my lord. You didn't. I believe that was my contribution." "I don't need contributions like that." "Yes, my lord," Reeves said obediently. "The duke will be angry with you for what has occurred with his granddaughter, but if you honestly admit your attraction to her, he will have to understand. I daresay he thinks as highly of Lady Elizabeth as she thinks of him." Christian sighed. "You are right. Damn it! This was not how I'd planned this." "No, my lord. You are far too intelligent to come up with such a hurly-burly plan." "Thank you," Christian allowed a smile to touch his lips, though he knew it was bitter and hard.
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