The
Diary of Lillian Manchester I: The Stranger
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The post-Civil War
West brings Slade McCord, a haunted, scarred man, brutally betrayed
by love and almost destroyed by life, to the wild Arizona Territory
on a mission. Lillian Manchester, the sheltered daughter of a
rancher, yearns for adventure and dreams of the love and
companionship of a strong man--the only one that can tame her
restless, wildfire heart.
Like a fresh breeze
across the arid desert, Lillian's indomitable spirit and zest for
living breathe renewed life into the shell of the man, and Slade is
seduced by his desire for the fiery, sensual beauty of a desert
flower meant for him alone. Can he break free of the chains that bind
him to the past to accept what Lillian offers? Or should he ride away
and forget he was ever offered a second chance to live...and love?
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...Slade marveled at the suppleness of
such long, well-proportioned legs, muscled and defined by long hours
in the saddle. Soon he would have them wrapped around him as he
thrust into her. He shook with need as he slid his hands along their
resilient, silky length, then lifted her leg, and brought her foot to
his mouth, appreciating the delicate curve as he ran his tongue
slowly along the inner dainty arch, savoring, nipping, watching her
heated responses, feeling her shiver of arousal.
Lilly moaned and arched upwards. Her
passionate mouth was open, her face flushed, eyes dilated, almost
black. In her sexual need, she was as beautiful as he had ever seen
her. Laid out before him, her fiery hair spread around her. So damned
beautiful. More so, because her desire was for him--his touch, his
mouth, his hands. He moved over her to sip at her lips, and he
removed her camisole, the last boundary separating them. He needed to
see all of her, stroke and caress every velvety inch--now, this
minute. The sight of Lilly, her skin rose-tinted, every nuance
revealed, took Slade's breath away. She was even lovelier than he had envisioned.
Her breasts were not overly large, but
gently rounded, with dusky nipples, peaked and firm, seeming to beg
for his attention. Unable to resist, he lowered his head and captured
one rosy bud with his mouth, circled it with his tongue, tugged,
drawing it deeper. She tasted of clean, pure rain, her texture--one
of passionate need. He felt her arch, heard her gasp, then a moan
voiced from deep within...
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What
the Reviewers are saying about The Stranger: |
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5 Angels! ...The
Stranger is a wonderful story of a lonely man that finds a woman that
so intrigues him that he cannot turn away from her no matter what he
does. ...Adrianna Dane really knows how to bring her characters to
life... --Briana, Fallen
Angel Reviews |
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4 Cups! This story is
an entertaining and at times thrilling read...This is a great read,
full of love, romance and gripping adventure. --Sheryl,
Coffee
time Romance |
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4-1/2 Ribbons! The
Stranger...is a heartwarming and wonderfully sensual story. Ms. Dane
keeps you delightfully enchanted until the last page, I encourage
everyone to read this entertaining story...
--Nadine St. Denis, Romance
Junkies |
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4 Unicorns! ...I'm
not really a reader who enjoys historical romances that are in a
Western setting but I foundmyself truly enjoying this story... --Melissa, Enchanted
in Romance |
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4-1/2 Hearts! ...The
Stranger is a well-written, exciting start to Ms. Dane's series.
This story is short, but don't worry, Ms. Dane never skimps on
anything. Her plot and characters are vibrant and well developed.
...While the ending feels complete and satisfying, it definitely
leaves you hungry for the next story in this series. I highly
recommend this quick, red-hot read... --Renee
Burnette, The
Romance Studio |
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4/5 Stars! Heat Level: 0.
...Ms. Dane
starts out a new series with a hot steamy short story...Slade and
Lilly come together and it is lucky there is a heavy rain because
they would start a wildfire, barn fire and a fire in my bedroom. This
fantastic short story will not disappoint! --Julie
Esparza, Just
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4 Cups! ...Adrianna
Dane is so vivid in her descriptions that you can see the sunsets
and hear the wind. Her love scenes could be found in the romance
novels in all the bookstores and supermarkets--if we were so lucky.
Ms. Dane is a superb writer. She snares your interest, keeps it until
the end, and then some. I am looking forward to a full-length book. I
know it will be researched thoroughly and be full of fascinating tidbits...
--Brenda, Coffee
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