3 Quotes by Jamie Carie

Drake took in the grove of poplar and chestnut trees standing to one side of the cabin, providing a warmer shade than the mountains. At their feet spread a carpet of abundant wildflowers blooming with early color. Chicory with its blue-fringed petals stood proudly on long spindly stems, seeming to wave at them in welcome. Purple spiderwort and common mullein dotted the landscape. Nearer the cabin was a cluster of showy orchids, bloomed out in purple and white.

I would dearly love to remove this beard. It itches."Serena's relief was apparent in her escaped breath and shy smile. "I should like to see thee without it." Then, as if realizing what she had disclosed, her eyes grew round and she clapped her hand over her mouth. His deep chuckle followed her as she turned and fled the room.

I fear I am forbidden fruit," he sighed into her hair. Her hands grasped him in answer."I would know such fruit. For always.""Oh, sweetness, you know not what you are saying. It can be so dark here, with me.""I'm not afraid."Even as he gave up and kissed her, he murmured a warning. "You should be. You should be.