Best of Virgins Bundle by Melanie Milburne Shirley Jump Cathy Williams Jane Sullivan Carole Mortimer Becky Barker Margaret Allison Anne Mather Nalini Singh & Robyn Donald

Author:Melanie Milburne, Shirley Jump, Cathy Williams, Jane Sullivan, Carole Mortimer, Becky Barker, Margaret Allison, Anne Mather, Nalini Singh & Robyn Donald [Melanie Milburne, Shirley Jump, Cathy Williams, Jane Sullivan, Carole Mortimer, Becky Barker, Margaret Allison, Anne Mather, Nalini Singh and Robyn Donald]
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2008-04-09T04:00:00+00:00

Samantha made her way back to Haroldson’s side on legs that weren’t as steady as she’d have liked. Her heart pounded, her breasts felt full and tight, and her skin was flushed with heat. The intensity of her arousal was unsettling. She didn’t appreciate the way her body had come alive in a stranger’s arms.

For most of her adult life, she’d existed in sexual limbo, devoid of any burning desire beyond professional duty. She’d met and dated a few men she found attractive, but none who’d made her wild with desire. She’d never been easily aroused, and had resigned herself to the fact that she must somehow be lacking.

The emotional and physical reserve was an advantage to her career, if not her personal life. Now, all of a sudden and at the worst possible time, she’d experienced the hots for a total stranger. It had to be the mental strain and incredible tension of the situation, she decided, shaking her head.

She reached Gregory’s side, and he pulled her hand through the crook of his arm. His touch was cold compared to the masculine heat she’d just experienced. She repressed a shiver of revulsion.

A head taller than her, Haroldson was trim and fit, his spine ramrod straight. He had handsome, aristocratic features with dark brown eyes. His personal hairstylist made sure the color of his hair stayed the same dark brown, so that he looked younger than his sixty years.

His expression was affectionate and approving. She gave him a practiced smile that hid her true feelings. It wouldn’t do for him to know how much she despised him, from his polished good looks to his ugly black soul. When they’d first met, it was all she could do to keep from recoiling at his touch, but she’d hardened herself to that emotional weakness.

The past few months had been an ongoing nightmare. The only thing that kept her sane was the knowledge that it would be over soon. Haroldson had destroyed her family, and now she had the evidence to prove it.

She forced herself to slip back into the role of fiancée and hostess. She’d made it her life’s work to bring him to justice, but the only way to do that had been to get close, really close. It meant drawing on incredible reserves of strength, and it got more difficult each day, but she’d worked too long and hard to fail now.

“What did you think of the new guy?” he asked.

“He seems nice enough. A little lacking in personality, perhaps, but pleasant. Is he a good driver?”

“Nearly as good as Damon.”

“In that case, you should have Damon driving for you again. You’re on the road more than I am. If the new man is good, I’m sure I’ll be safe with him.”

Gregory patted her hand. “Your wish is my command,” he insisted. “You’ll be perfectly safe with Tony. He knows that I’m fanatic about my future wife’s welfare.”

She smiled, forcing her expression into one of warmth and gratitude. It was imperative that she keep up appearances.