He wanted to explore every nuance of her character, every inch of her body, every thought of her heart.
JANE'S CONQUEST by Kathy Leigh
The Wards of Lamercier - Book One
Release Date: August 25, 2022
EXCERPT:
Lord Robert tilted his head and crossed his arms as he watched her, the beginnings of a smile curling his lips. He said nothing. Jane took another two steps closer to him and glanced at the doorway. “My lord, is it not possible to discuss this in the hallway where we are not alone? I am sure the matter cannot be so serious that it needs this kind of privacy.”
“Child, do stop waffling and come closer. It
is not possible to hold a conversation across the length of a room.”
“I’m not a child!” Even as she protested, she
moved forward responding to the authority in his command.
His eyes raked over her, burning with desire
as he lingered on the swell of her breasts, the curve of her hips, the softness
of her skin. “You are most definitely not a child,” he agreed. “You are every
inch a very desirable woman.” His voice was unusually husky. “But you do need
someone to look after you, to share the burden of responsibility that you have
shouldered for so long.”
Jane was now so close to the earl that she
could smell the woody spiciness of his cologne. “I am quite capable of looking
after myself, and my sisters.” She tried to sound as sensible as usual but the
proximity of the earl was playing havoc with her senses and her words came out
softly, almost hesitantly. In an attempt to rally herself, she straightened her
shoulders and cleared her throat. “Which is why I must protest at your bringing
me to this very secluded room and endangering my reputation. I am not sure what
matter is so important that it could not wait until the light of day.”
Lord Robert placed his finger on Jane’s lips.
“Hush, little one. Your reputation is safe with me. There are some things that
need a little privacy.” In explanation, he outlined the shape of her lips
gently, sending trails of arousal coursing through her body that led straight
to her breasts and then continued down to her very core. He leaned down and
brushed his mouth where his finger had been.
Author Bio
Kathy
Leigh has loved books and writing since she could first follow the stories in
her bedtime tales. She began writing stories in old school notebooks when she
was eight years old and is now the successful writer of the historical romance
series To the Manor Born and The Lords of Voluptas.
A
romantic at heart, she is inspired by thunder storms, sunflowers and the belief
that every princess deserves to find her prince. She loves curling up on her
couch with a good book, a glass of wine and her cats for company. As a young
girl she particularly enjoyed novels by Georgette Heyer and Jane Austen, and
sighed over Mr. Rochester in Jane Eyre.
She now enjoys historical romance with an edge. She also enjoys fantasy,
especially if it has a touch of romance.
If
you would like to hear about her latest releases, visit her website at https://kathyleighauthor.wordpress.com/ where you can sign up for her
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