Delighted that she was being so acquiescent, Raeburn pursued, “And, naturally, you will inform your publisher that the meteoric but short-lived career of Erinys is at an end, will you not? I do think it would be best for everyone if henceforth you devoted your talent for portraiture to paintings for the gallery here. I rather imagine that eventually you’ll be able to fill an entire wall with pictures of our children….” Jessica hesitated, thinking of her still-undisclosed bank account. No matter how much she loved this man, it seemed to her that a woman ought to retain a little independence…. “Whatever you say, Graham,” she answered with deceptive meekness, and standing on tiptoe she wove her fingers into his bright hair and drew his mouth down to hers.
For the River City Writers—Phyllis, Beth, Dolly, Kathryn, Wanda, Georgia, Nancy, and E. I.—for all their patience and support.
About the Author
Julia Jeffries is the author of award-winning Regency and contemporary romances. She makes her home in Central California.
Publishing Information
Copyright © 1983 by Lynda Ward
Originally published by Signet (ISBN 0451120094)
Electronically published in 2014 by Belgrave House/Regency Reads
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This is a work of fiction. All names in this publication are fictitious and any resemblance to any person living or dead is coincidental.