“Opening the box, she broke the seal and peeled back the matching peach foil, exposing rows of tiny, glossy chocolates. She passed the box around.”
The Enchanted One by Lora Deeprose pg.131
“Gingerly, he traced the outline of the cross with his finger. His hand accidentally brushed against hers, sending a curious frizzle of electricity up her arm.”
The Enchanted One by Lora Deeprose pg.119
“The fragrant steam filled the room, fogging the mirror and mingling with the iridescent vapour draping the walls. Flower petals and herbs floated on the surface of the water and four amethyst crystals had been placed around the edge of the tub.”
The Enchanted One by Lora Deeprose pg.113
“The proud little house before her was built with grey stones, ranging from a very dark slate to a soft dove grey and all the shades in between. The dark, glossy leaves of the climbing roses covered most of the stonework on the first floor. Their trailing branches obscured all but the windows and front door. The roses were in full bloom and she could smell the sweet scent of the abundant pink blossoms from where she stood under the trees.”
The Enchanted One by Lora Deeprose pg. 107
“”Let go of me. You don’t understand, my books are in there. I need to save them. Please,” she begged, tears clogging her throat.
The Enchanted One by Lora Deeprose pg.103
“From the tin, he removed a bag of loose herbs and a small metal tea ball. He filled the tea ball and lowered it by its chain into the cup of hot water. The two women watched transfixed by his graceful movements.”
The Enchanted One by Lora Deeprose pg.91
“Only a few of the candles remained unlit. The flames from the others danced and weaved, making the red containers glow like rubies. These had been lit for Ian.”
The Enchanted One by Lora Deeprose pg.85
“In the half-light of the crypt, her breath billowed out in front of her as she shivered in the cold. She stood up stiffly, removing the plain gold wedding band. It slipped easily off her frozen finger. She placed on the bench where it clattered dully on the chilly marble.”
The Enchanted One by Lora Deeprose pg.79
“Sister Collette had pointed out a spider web the size of a dinner plate suspended between the prickly stalks of the sunflowers planted along the edge of the garden. The web glistened with early morning dew transforming it into a crystal masterpiece of geometry.”
The Enchanted One by Lora Deeprose pg.70
“She had been the last person to see him alive, and what had she done? She had fought with him and made him leave the house angry. It was her fault he was dead.”
The Enchanted One by Lora Deeprose pg.67
Lora Deeprose 