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A Pirate’s Treasure
Chapter Four
By Maryse Dawson
Captain Bill had no more time to think about the wayward wench on board his ship. The storm was a fearsome one, and every member of his crew on duty, including him, had their part to play in preventing a disaster. Mountainous waves dumped themselves onto the deck with shocking ferocity, showering the men with water. Even seasoned old hands were struggling under the conditions, working as best they could as the wind howled and roared all around them, like a terrifying beast from the underworld.
Bill assessed the damage to his ship thus far. One of the main sails had been torn by the sudden strong winds’ ferocity, and had been lowered quickly for repair. Others had been tied before the wind could do further damage, but that hadn’t been enough to save the top sections of the main and mizzen masts.
“’Tis blowing us off course, Cap’n!” shouted Midshipman Bellows from the wheel.
Pixie Rebel
Chapter Three
By Katrina Devlin
“I love you but I will not put up with your sassy behavior and impudent tongue.”
“If you love me, then you have to love all of me,” she retorted, thinking vaguely that it came from a movie.
“I do,” he said firmly. “But I would also have you love me, all of me.”
“I do,” she said simply.
“Then you will accept this punishment as your due.” He took her hand and pulled her over to his bed.
Rail Rider
Chapter One
By Nicolette Shannon
But lately, she had been realizing that she was dismally unsatisfied. The feeling persisted despite turning the last page of a fantastic book. So she would select another book, which also promised by reputation to be emotionally engaging and dramatically thrilling. Hours of immersion in that story, albeit entertaining, had only led to the same frustration.
It was beginning to occur to her that whatever she was searching for might not be found between the pages of a novel.
The Attention Getter
By Michelle Carlyle
“No, he doesn’t like me. That was a rumor started by your husband. Christopher hasn’t shown the least bit of interest in me. And I freakin’ threw myself at him.”
“You did. You tried. Especially at the block party.”
Gail flushed red and turned back to her roses. “Made an ass out of myself. You and those bloody Mai Tais. You know he couldn’t even look at me the next day?”
“I suppose you were sort of obvious…”
“Sort of? Freakin’ airplane pilots flying overhead couldn’t miss my signals.”
A Night to Remember
By Sue Lyndon
Lord Richard raised a hand to his cheek, as if he were pondering something of great importance. “Did someone fail to tell you the rules of this castle, Emma?”
Her face burned and she struggled to find the proper words. Finally, she whispered, “Yes, my lord. Randal explained the rules to me. I know servants aren’t permitted in the library. I’m so sorry.”
With the faintest hint of a smile, Lord Richard asked, “Did Randal also explain the consequences of breaking those rules?”
Emma paled. “Yes, my lord.”
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