Harlequin novel excerpt - 2012 version.....

[Karl/Pa.]

He grasped me firmly, but gently, just above my elbow and guided me into a

room, his room. Then he quietly shut the door and we were alone. He

approached me soundlessly, from behind, and spoke in a low, reassuring voice

close to my ear. "Just relax." Without warning, he reached down and I felt his

strong, calloused hands start at my ankles, gently probing, and moving

upward along my calves, slowly but steadily. My breath caught in my throat.

I knew I should be afraid, but somehow I didn't care. His touch was so

experienced, so sure. When his hands moved up onto my thighs, I gave a

slight shudder, and partly closed my eyes. My pulse was pounding. I felt his

knowing fingers caress my abdomen, my rib-cage. And then, as he cupped

my firm, full breasts in his hands, I inhaled sharply. Probing, searching,

knowing what he wanted, he brought his hands to my shoulders, slid them

down my tingling spine to my panties. Although I knew nothing about this

man, I felt oddly trusting and expectant. This is a man, I thought. A man

used to taking charge. A man not used to taking 'No' for an answer. A man

who would tell me what he wanted. A man who would look into my soul and

say....
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[DuncaninFrance]

Hells teeth Karl....................go find your own CORNER