Leaning back in the leather executive chair in his home office, Nicholas Cole-Thomas stared out the French doors. Summer had dressed Virginia’s horse country in emerald lushness. The verdant landscape was reminiscent of plush green carpeting with ribbons of early morning sunlight piercing the can...
She hung up eight pairs of lightweight summer slacks, two dozen monogrammed shirts, four jackets, a half-dozen silk ties, six pairs of shoes, and a month’s supply of briefs and socks, most bearing the label of Ralph Lauren or Façonnable. A leather shaving kit contained Façonnable scented soap, de...
It was a simply worded document, but its stipulations were shocking: she was awarded the house and all of its contents, but she was restricted from selling El Cielo and the surrounding property for twenty years; the fourteen paintings by Pablo Vasques, appraised at over a million dollars, were al...
Tendrils clung to her damp forehead from her three-mile jog. It was only the second week in September and cooler early morning temperatures hinted that summer was quickly coming to an end. “Aren’t you going to order something to eat?” Lucas asked before he shoveled a forkful of eggs into his mout...
He had been in San José for a week, having completed his negotiations with Raul Cordero-Vega, but not without a few concessions. ColeDiz International Ltd. had pledged a million dollars to support the preservation of Costa Rica’s rain forest. Interior Minister Raul Cordero-Vega was relentless in ...
She and Logan returned to Marble Island, put away their purchases, then retreated to what had become their sanctuaries. For her it was the family room and for him the front porch. After changing into a pair of shorts with an oversized T-shirt, she picked up her journal and concluded her entries f...
Sean, standing between his grandfather and uncle, lifted his glass of apple juice.“To Daddy and my new Mama,” he said, giggling.Kelly felt her eyes fill. Blinking, she smiled through her tears. “Thank you, Sean.” She touched her glass to Sean’s, Ryan’s, Jeremy’s and finally Sheldon’s. She took a ...
The kitchen, dining and living rooms flowed seamlessly into the great room. Natural wood, stone, hardwood floors and leather furniture created a warm and personal family space. The media center—with a large wall-mounted flat screen and audio components which were separate ...
Not waiting for him to get out to help her up, she opened the passenger-side door and slid in beside him. Grinning at him, she ordered, “Let’s get this party started.” Tyler shifted into reverse, and then slammed on the brakes when she reached over and placed her hand on his groin, squeezing him ...
They’d sat on the porch swing watching fireflies, while listening to the cacophony of sounds from night creatures, and the radio on a nearby table was tuned to a station playing smooth jazz. She’d felt content, safe sitting with him in the darkness. Sharing dinner with their hosts in the backyard...
She left just a hint of curl at the crown of her head. She smiled at Matt’s reflection in the mirror over the bedroom’s triple dresser as he entered the room. “Simple enough, Darling?” He walked over to her and placed his hands on her shoulders. His black hair glistened with moisture from his rec...