To Warm A Wintered Heart (Regency Romance) by Deborah M. Hathaway

Author:Deborah M. Hathaway [Hathaway, Deborah M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Romance, Women's Fiction, Victorian Era, 19th Century, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Love Possibility, Hearts Desire, Clean & Wholesome, Love Inspired, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Small Town & Rural Area, Beautiful & Feisty
Publisher: Draft Horse Publishing
Published: 2016-10-19T04:00:00+00:00

Gabriel stared at the darkened window to the side of him, curbing his desire to speak with Charlotte as they stood together in silence, for he feared conversation might cause their relationship to strengthen.

Would an improved friendship with Miss Rosebury be so terrible? he asked himself.

When Charlotte sighed next to him, he looked down to see her empty expression, her cheerless eyes focusing upon the icy stares she received from Miss Bosville and her cousin, and suddenly, Gabriel’s desire to return her smile overcame his thoughts of caution.

“Do you dislike dinner parties as much as I, Miss Rosebury?”

“I normally enjoy small gatherings such as this,” she replied with cast down eyes, “however I feel rather uncomfortable here, for one reason or another.”

He paused. “I do hope your discomfort is not due to my abrupt departure from the stables yesterday.”

She shook her head. “No, it is not you causing my discontent.”

A wave of relief washed over him at not having offended her again before he continued. “Then perhaps your unhappiness stems from half of the party seeming to send invisible daggers in our direction.”

“That is a plausible reason. I cannot imagine why they feel the need to do so.”

“Perhaps they are still offended with you sharing with them your vast knowledge of Shakespeare and his writings.”

A faint blush spread across her cheeks, and he smiled at her beauty before pushing aside his dangerous thoughts.

What is so very dangerous of thinking my friend is beautiful? he asked himself.

“I suppose that is why they frown at me,” Charlotte responded, “however, I wonder now at their frowns in your direction.”

Gabriel looked to see the women across the room whispering behind their fans, their pointed gazes upon him.

“I am certain they stare because of my handsome features.”

Charlotte laughed next to him, her smile once more brightening her face, and his heartbeat quickened.

“Your laughter would have me assume you do not agree, Miss, Rosebury,” he said, his brow raised. “Do you not find me desirable?”

“Of course I do, Mr. Worthington,” she replied, but her eyes widened. “Well, of course, I meant some might think so. I, for one, would not know.”

Gabriel smiled. “Come now,” he said, moving to hold his hands behind his back. “I may be handsome, if not the handsomest gentleman you have ever come across, but we have known each other for some time now, and there is certainly no need to feel uneasy around my noble features.”

Charlotte shook her head, though her smile grew. “You are far too vain, sir,” she said.

“Indeed?”

She nodded. “In fact, in an attempt to quell your vanity, I might say I have crossed paths with handsomer gentlemen than yourself.”

“You and I both know dishonesty is a sin, Miss Rosebury.”

Her dimples deepened as she grinned, her eyes twinkling with mirth, and his heart pounded in his chest, for in that moment, he could not help but admit his desire for more than a simple friendship with Charlotte Rosebury.

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