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Book: Daydreams

Birthplace: Boulder, Colorado

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Height: 6’2

Hair Color: “Warm” Dark Brown

Eye Color: Blue

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“He was too handsome! …his mesmerizing blue eyes, his soft brown hair, his sculpted muscles…Bo Booker was simply a living dream!”

Siblings: Joey Booker

Occupation: Architect and Contractor

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First name Bo—pronounced BOH—Of Scandinavian origin. Short form of Robert and Beauregard; nickname of William.

Also from the Old Norse byname Búi which was derived from Old Norse bua meaning “to live.”

Middle name Bradley—pronounced BRAD-lee—From a surname which originally came from a place name that meant “broad meadow” in Old English.

Surname Booker—pronounced BUWK-er—An English occupational surname meaning “maker of books.”

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Book: The Bewitching of Amoretta Ipswich

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Hair Color: Brown

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Brown-haired, square-jawed, and tall, the handsome, shirtless stranger lifted one large flour sack after another as he moved them from one side of the room to the other. Each time he lifted a heavy flour sack, the muscles in his arms, shoulders, back, and stomach would harden to granite, giving him the appearance of having been sculpted from stone.

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First name Brake—pronounced break.

Middle name McClendon—pronounced MAC-lend-un.

Surname Masterson—pronounced MAS-ter-suhn—his is an ancient Anglo-Scottish surname, but one originally of Roman origins. It derives from the word “magister”, meaning “a superior, one who was in charge.”

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Book: The Fragrance of Her Name

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Hair Color: Dark

Eye Color: Blue

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The man who stood before her boasted a jaw line any man would envy. It was squared, powerful, and blessed with an ever-so-slight cleft chin. His nose was not large and not small but just the right size for his face…He was like some mythical god of masculine beauty. Some unnatural creation of perfection in a man.

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First name Brant—pronounced BRANT—From a surname which was derived from the Old Norse name Brandr meaning “sword.”

Middle name Carmichael—pronounced CAR-mye-kal—Scottish and Gaelic origin, meaning “follower of Michael.”

Surname Masterson—pronounced MAS-ter-suhn—his is an ancient Anglo-Scottish surname, but one originally of Roman origins. It derives from the word “magister”, meaning “a superior, one who was in charge.”

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Book: The Heavenly Surrender

Born: Connemara, Irleand

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Gender: Male

Height: 6’2

Hair Color: Black

Eye Color: Blue

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She’d noticed the man the moment she’d entered the station, and the way he had knowingly glanced at her with those stunning blue eyes as she had passed him had nearly caused her to trip over her own feet because of his profoundly handsome stature and face. In truth, he was entirely too handsome. Men like him were no doubt an unendurable handful.

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First name Brevan—pronounced BREV-un.

Middle name Michael—pronounced MYE-kal—is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning is “who resembles God?.”

Surname McLean—pronounced Mic-LEEN.

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Book: Born for Thorton’s Sake

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Gender: Male

Height: 6’3

Hair Color: Chestnut Brown with flecks of Gold

Eye Color: Mapled Brown

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“…for there was no mere boy possessed of such large stature and squared jaw. A straight and perfect nose to match the chiseled lines of his face, as well. Oh, he was a handsome man! His dark brows, and eyelashes, and the perfect painter’s-portrait mouth were visible and she smiled at the sight of them before her. Her smile broadened, as she thought of this epitome of masculinity exposing one charming dimple at his left cheek when he first smiled at her.”

Parents: Richard Benton Thorton (Father), Emeline Thorton (Mother)

Siblings: Harrison Thorton (Brother)

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First name Brockton—pronounced BROC-ton—Old English, which means “badger settlement.”

Middle name Richard—pronounced RICH-ard—is of Old German origin, and the meaning is “powerful leader.”

Surname Thorton—pronounced THOR-ton.

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“Know this Maria Castillo Holt…I have no other passions in life, save you. I have nothing else in the world which I could not live without, save you. Wherever I may be, whether far away from you, or holding your tempting form in my arms…my thoughts are of you. You doubt my terming you my obsession…yet I tell you only this…it is what you are.”

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Book: A Crimson Frost

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Aliases/Nicknames: The Crimson Knight, My Pretty Knight, First Knight of Karvana, Favored Warrior of King Dacian, Commander of the First Legion, Commander of the Second Legion, Slayer of a Thousand Enemies, Blood Warrior of Ballist, Protector of the Kingdom, Guardian Scarlet Princess

Gender: Male

Height: 6’1

Hair Color: Raven

Eye Color: Blue

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Sir Broderick’s raven hair gave prominence to the severe blue of his eyes, the perfect angles of his face. Her attention rested for a moment on the small cleft marking his squared chin. Indeed, his features of face were far beyond merely remarkable, as was the breadth of his chest and shoulders. The length of his muscular limbs also lent to his exceptional appearance.

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First name Broderick—pronounced BRO-deri-ck—of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic O’ Bruadair, “descendant of Bruadar”, from an old Norse forename.

Middle name Nathair—pronounced NATH-iar.

Surname Dougray—pronounced DOH-gray.

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Book: The Tide of the Mermaid Tears

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Aliases/Nicknames: Ridge

Gender: Male

Height: 6’1

Hair Color: Black

Eye Color: Deep Blue

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Again she wondered at the existence of mermen, for surely no human man could be so handsome. He was dark-haired, with a strong, straight nose and a squared, rather chiseled-looking jaw.

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First name Chamridge—pronounced CHAM-ridge.

Surname Westminster—pronounced WEST-min-ster—it is a Shakespearean name.

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Book: The Rogue Knight

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Aliases/Nicknames: Knight

Gender: Male

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Hair Color: Black

Eye Color: Deep Green

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The stranger was undeniably the most attractive man Fontaine had ever encountered! His jaw was squarely set, strong cheekbones, a slight cleft in his chin. She remembered, and she knew she’d never forget, the bright emerald of his eyes.

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First name Desidario—pronounced DEZ-ee-DER-rio.

Middle name Knight—pronounced knight—is a variant of Knightley (Old English), and the meaning of Knight is “knight’s meadow.”

Surname Lathan—pronounced LAY-thun.

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Book: Dusty Britches

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Hair Color: Black, peppered with Silver

Eye Color: Piercing Blue

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She looked to him, wondering why such a good-looking cowboy as Feller Lance had never settled down. Feller was tall, slim, with dark hair and light colored eyes. She’d seen many a girl in town pine away after him.

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First name Feller—pronounced FELL-er—English, German, and Jewish occupational name for a furrier.

Surname Lance—pronounced LANCE—is of French origin. From Lanzo(Old German) “land”; nickname of Lancelot. Not related to the medieval jousting weapon.

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Book: The Unobtainable One

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Hair Color: Black

Eye Color: Sky Blue

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Staring down at her was the most exquisite man she had ever seen…His shoulders were vast in their broadness… black hair and sky blue eyes… His square, unshaven jaw angrily clenched and unclenched as his scowl deepened.

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First name Gareth—pronounced GARE-eth—is of Welsh origin, meaning “gentle.”

Surname Barrett—pronounced BARE-et—Possibly (Middle English) “dispute, argument”, (Old German) “bear-strength”, or from Barrette (Old French) “cap.”

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Book: The Haunting of Autumn Lake

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Hair Color: Brown

Eye Color: Blue

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His eyes were mesmerizing, like liquid cobalt, only warm instead of cool. His hat had tumbled from his head during his fall, and Autumn noted his hair was brown yet streaked with gold from hours spent in the sun. His chin was strong, and the line of his roughly shaven jaw was as square as her father’s. His nose was a perfect line, but not thin and prudish, nor broad and overly pronounced. And his lips—his lips captured her attention nearly as quickly as his eyes had—for his lips were agreeably shaped, full, and somehow alluring.

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First name Gentry—pronounced JEN-tree—is of English origin, meaning “of gentle, good breeding, or high social position.”

Surname James—pronounced JAYMS—is of Hebrew origin, meaning “he who supplants.”

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Book: Love Me

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Height: 6’4

Hair Color: Brown

Eye Color: Blue

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“He was no less than entirely, completely, astonishingly magnificent! He wore an amused grin as he looked up at her and she figured he’d grown at least three inches since she’d last seen him! The expanse of his shoulders was much broader than what it had been four years previously and his perfect musculature was apparent even for his jeans and somewhat tight t-shirt. His jaw was squared, his face wider, his eyebrows thicker, and his hands were larger, rougher—the hands of a man instead of a teenage boy. For all the ruggedness of his maturity, for all the awesome attractiveness of his face and form, his eyes, however, were the same—dark blue mirrors, accentuated by thick, dark lashes…”

Parents: Charlotte Pendleton (Mother)

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First name Harlan—pronounced HAHR-lun—Old English in origin, meaning “army land” or “hare land.”

Middle name Scott—pronounced SKAHT—From an English and Scottish surname meaning “a Scotsman.” The original meaning of the word Scot is debated, but it may mean “tattoo”, so given because Scotsmen often had tattoos.

Surname Pendleton—pronounced Pen-dl-tuhn—Old English in origin, meaning “overhanging settlement” It is a ‘place’ name that may refer to townships built on clifftops.

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Book: Untethered

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Hair Color: Dark brown

Eye Color: Blue

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He was unfairly attractive—simply sinfully good-looking! His piercing blue eyes seemed threatening as he stared at her—menacing but hypnotically intriguing at the same time. Cricket had never seen him without a hat before, and she marveled at how his dark brown hair was nearly the same color as her own. The strong set of his squared jaw was only further emphasized by his two or three days’ whisker growth, and if his superbly handsome face wasn’t enough make a girl blush, his long legs, broad shoulders, and bronzed muscular chest and stomach were.

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First name Heathro—pronounced HEETH-row.

Middle name Baptiste—pronounced BAB-teest—is from an English and Scottish surname meaning “a Scotsman.” The original meaning of the word Scot is debated, but it may mean “tattoo”, so given because Scotsmen often had tattoos.

Surname Thibodaux—pronounced TIB-uh-doh—is of early medieval French origin, meaning “people,” and “bald,”, bold or brave.

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Book: Desert Fire and To Echo the Past

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Hair Color: Dark

Eye Color: Green

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First name Jackson—pronounced JAK-sen—is of Old English origin, meaning “son of Jack.”

Surname McCall—pronounced Mac-call.

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Book: A Better Reason to Fall in Love

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Hair Color: Ebony

Eye Color: Deep Green

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First name Jagger—pronounced JAGG-er—is of Old English origin. Occupational name, possibly “one who cuts” or a peddler.

Surname Brodie—pronounced BRO-dee—is a variant of Brody (Irish, Gaelic), meaning “ditch.”

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Book: Take a Walk with Me

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Hair Color: Brown

Eye Color: Blue

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He looked delicious—absolutely delicious in his jeans, flannel shirt, work boots, and tool belt… His eyes were a smoldering blue, like sapphires that had somehow caught flame.

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First name Jesse—pronounced JESS-ee—is of Hebrew origin, meaning “the Lord exists.”

Surname Bryant—pronounced BRY-ant—is of English origin. Variant of Brian. Briant (16th century) was an English saint.

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Book: Beneath the Honeysuckle Vine

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Hair Color: Brown

Eye Color: Brown

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He was so handsome—this soldier boy from Texas—and she could not help but smile at him! His hair was rather tousled—his nose quite perfectly sculpted. His jaw and chin were squared—and his lips—his perfect lips held her attention.

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First name Johnny—pronounced JOHN-ee—is a variant of John (Hebrew), meaning “God is gracious.”

Surname Tabor—pronounced TAY-bor—is of Hungarian and Hebrew origin, meaning “encampment; misfortune, bad luck.”

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Book: The Chimney Sweep Charm

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Hair Color: Brown

Eye Color: Peacock-green

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He was tall, with an unusual color of brown hair (that reminded her of Brazil nut shells), and green eyes that looked fabulous against his dark complexion.

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First name Justice—pronounced JUSS-tiss—is of English origin, meaning “to deliver what is just.”

Surname Kincaid—pronounced kin-CADE—is of Celtic origin, meaning “battle leader.”

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Book: Sweet Cherry Ray

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Hair Color: Dark

Eye Color: Brown

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Sitting astride the buckskin, tall and straight in the saddle, the stranger owned a fine set of broad shoulders, a slightly cleft chin, and a strong, squared jaw. Dark hair and even darker eyes lent him an imposing, threatening appearance, and she knew at once—this was no man to meddle with.

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First name Lobo—pronounced LOW-bo.

Surname McCoy—pronounced mac-COY—is of English origin, and the meaning of McCoy is “son of Aodh.”

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Book: The Highwayman of Tanglewood

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Hair Color: Brown Spice

Eye Color: Emerald Green

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The painting portrayed him in a most becoming light—eyes as green as emeralds, hair a warm and inviting brown. A square jaw and straight nose befriending no hint of smile in the painting gave him the look of a man already titled—a great nobleman. Yet Faris thought his blue breeches, red coat, and white cravat rather boorish. Undeniably handsome he was, yes—still, rather boorish in some manner.

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First name Lochlan—pronounced LOCK-lan.

Surname Rockrimmon—pronounced ROCK-Rim-in.

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Book: Shackles of Honor

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Aliases/Nicknames: Pirate (by Cassidy)

Gender: Male

Height: 6’3

Hair Color: Brown

Eye Color: Brown

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“…a tall, dark-haired man, large in stature and astoundingly more attractive…than any man whom (she) had theretofore laid eyes upon. In those brief moments, (she) was struck by his carriage, his feature of face and form. His jaw was firmly set, masculinely squared, his cheekbones high and well-defined. His mouth…flaunted strong lips that were not too thin, but rather perfectly chiseled. His eyes were the darkest of brown shaded by thick, black lashes which were striking, for though his hair was dark, its shade was a hue of brown like his eyes, but lighter than his lashes and brows. His hands were clasped at his back, but it was apparent that his arms were finely and massively built for his sleeves were fitted with an uncommon snugness just below each broad shoulder. He wore a white shirt, red cravat, black vest and coat, and black breeches, with brilliantly polished black boots that cuffed just below his knee.”

Parents: LaMont Carlisle (Father), Devonna Carlisle (Mother)

Siblings: Jillian Devonna Carlisle

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First name Mason—pronounced MAY-sun—is of English origin, meaning “one who works with stone.”

Middle name LaMont— pronounced la-MAHNT—is of Old Norse origin, meaning of Lamont is “law man.”

Surname Carlisle—pronounced CARL-isle—is a variant of Carlyle (Old English), meaning ofCarlisle is “fort at Luguvalium.”

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Book: The Trove of the Passion Room

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Hair Color: Black

Eye Color: Cobalt Blue

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Midnight black hair, eyes as blue as cobalt, perfectly defined cheekbones, straight nose, a chin so flawlessly squared it didn’t seem real—and his lips! There was something about Elisaveta’s grandson’s lips that was fabulous! She couldn’t quite figure it out—not in the brief moment she had to take in his astonishing good looks—but his lips were perfectly shaped, his lower lip being full but not too full and his upper lip owning that perfect outline every human being admires in another human being’s lips.

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First name Maxim—pronounced MAX-im—is a variant of Maximilian (Latin), meaning “greatest.”

Middle name Oliver— pronounced AH-lih-ver—is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Oliver is “olive tree.”

Surname Tanner—pronounced TAN-er—is of Old English origin, meaning”leather maker.”

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Book: To Echo the Past

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Hair Color: Dark

Eye Color: Blue

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She looked over to the indescribably handsome man that held a set of reins and sat next to her. His hair blew back slightly in the breeze, his Levi’s were clean, yet worn, especially, she had noticed, in the seat. She blushed and scolded herself inwardly for noticing such things as the seat of Michael McCall’s Levi’s.

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First name Michael—pronounced MYE-kal—is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning is “who resembles God?”

Surname McCall—pronounced Mac-CALL.

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Book: Sudden Storms

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Hair Color: Sable

Eye Color: Blue

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He was frightening after a manner. His frown, for one thing—so severe and intense. Still, he was the most physically appealing man Rivers had ever seen in all her life! Tall, broad-shouldered, onyx-black hair, square and unshaven jaw, piercing blue eyes. He was astonishing! The mere sight of him had caused Rivers’s heart to miss several beats—caused her to feel breathless and overheated. His physical build was as flawless as his face, and he moved with an incredibly intimidating air of confidence and determination. This Paxton Gray was, from all outward appearances, an embodiment of perfect masculinity.

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First name Paxton—pronounced PAX-ton—is of Old English origin, meaning “Poecc’s settlement.” Place name that may also derive from the Latin “pax”, meaning “peace”, and the Old English “tun”, meaning “settlement.” Poecc was an Old English name whose meaning has been lost.

Surname Gray—pronounced gray—is of Old English origin, meaning “gray-haired.”

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Book: Indebted Deliverance

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Hair Color: Black

Eye Color: Green

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Truly, he was as handsome as she had heard—even more so—and as ill-tempered. His eyes were as green as any emerald-eyed cat and his hair was the blackest black she had ever seen. He was tall, broad-shouldered—mightily radiating the essence of strength.

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First name Race—pronounced race.

Surname Trevelian—pronounced TREV-el-ian—is a variant of Trevin (Old English), meaning “fair town.”

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Book: The Time of Aspen Falls

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Hair Color: Dark Brown…almost Black

Eye Color: Dark Brown

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“Tall, dark, and handsome…the epitome of attractive masculinity! …His hair was short—not military short—long enough to run fingers through, yet short enough he could easily be a business man. His jaw was square—accentuated by just the right amount of five o’ clock shadow. His nose was straight and his lips—his lips weren’t pinchy thin—full, but not Hollywood fake full—just right. His shoulders were broad—the muscles in his upper arms well defined…In that one lingering moment—however brief—she saw his eyes were the darkest brown she had ever seen—so brown it was difficult to discern his pupil…”

Parents: Joseph Locker (Father), Valentina Ce De Baca Locker (Mother)

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First name Rake—pronounced rake.

Middle name Joseph—pronounced JOH-sef—is of Hebrew origin, meaning “Jehovah increases.”

Surname Locker—pronounced locker.

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Book: The Visions of Ransom Lake

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Hair Color: Sable Black

Eye Color: Light Grey

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He was far and away more attractive than even she had imagined, however. His jaw was strong and square, a slight cleft in his chin. His cheekbones showed strength, and the set of his lips was perfect. He was, without a hint of doubt, the most physically attractive man she had ever imagined.

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First name Ransom—pronounced ransom—is of Old English origin, meaning “warrior’s shield.” Also possibly “shield’s son” or a variant of Randolph. Used as first name mainly in the late Victorian era.

Surname Lake—pronounced lake—geography name for an inlandbody of water.

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Book: The Touch of Sage

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Aliases/Nicknames: Reb

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Hair Color: Black

Eye Color: Almost Black

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Sage saw that his hair was as black as the shirt he wore—as were the finely groomed mustache and goatee he smoothed with an index finger and thumb as he greeted her. Other than the fact the color of his eyes was as dark nearly as his pupils, Sage only had time to notice one other thing—he was so extraordinarily handsome—she was left with her mouth gaping open.

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First name Rebel—pronounced rebel.

Middle name Lee—pronounced lee—is of Old English origin, meaning “pasture or meadow.”

Surname Mitchel—pronounced MITCH-el—is of Middle English origin. Variant of Michael.

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Book: An Old-Fashioned Romance

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Hair Color: Black

Eye Color: Blue

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Reese Thatcher was one of those guys that a girl sees only one or two of in her entire life! He was tall, broad-shouldered, and in excellent shape physically. His eyes were a kind of light, light blue—almost sky blue—and his hair the deepest black Breck had ever seen in real life. His perfectly straight, perfectly white teeth added a movie-star quality to his smile, and he was simply the most handsome man Breck had ever seen! Not to mention that he was kind, well-mannered, and as masculine as they came.

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First name Reese—pronounced REE-se—is a variant of Reece (Welsh), meaning “enthusiasm.”

Surname Thatcher—pronounced thatcher—is of Old English origin, meaning “roof thatcher.”

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Book: The Windswept Flame

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Hair Color: Black Hair peppered with Silver

Eye Color: Piercing Blue

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He was so handsome! Quickly, Flora studied the two or three days’ whisker growth on his square, rugged jaw—the way trails of silver whiskers cascaded over his chin from the corners of his mouth, emphasizing the ebony black of the others. His thick, dark eyelashes were a stark contrast to the bright blue of his eyes, and his gaze seemed to pierce every defense against his charms she might have managed to muster.

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First name Reno—pronounced REE-noh—is of Spanish origin. Short form for names like Moreno.

Surname Garrett—pronounced GARE-et—variant of Gerard dating from the Middle Ages. May also be a variant of Gareth or Garth.

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Book: Saphyre Snow

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Hair Color: Black

Eye Color: Violet, Red or Brown

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His hair and whisker stubble were black as night, his eyes a strange color—violet and crimson swirled together in some sort of brown to create an extraordinary, unearthly hue. His gaze, through such mesmerizing eyes, captured its prey, holding it unmoving and fearful. The memory of it caused Saphyre to fear him even when he was not looking full at her. His jaw was square, a princely cleft in a noble chin, and he was tall, broad-shouldered, exuding strength of body and mind. Saphyre marveled at his comely features and powerful form.

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First name Rogan—pronounced RO-gan—is of Irish and Gaelic origin, meaning “red-headed.”

Surname Roar—pronounced roar.

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Book: One Classic Latin Lover, Please

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Gender: Male

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Hair Color: Dark Brown

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There inside the large box stood a man—not a cardboard cutout man but a real man. And, oh, what a man it was! Tierney’s mouth hung agape as she studied the man standing in the box. He was literally tall, dark, and incredibly, incredibly handsome! Dressed in a high-end white shirt, black tuxedo, and black bow tie, the man owned black, loosely swept back, Antonio Banderas hair that gave him both the short-cropped look of a refined gentleman and yet the “just raked my fingers through my hair” appearance of a man who could seduce a woman with simply a smile. His short, dark whisker growth was perfectly manicured—a goatee and mustache, with a not-too-thin and not-too-thick beard line that followed his perfect square jaw from his goateed chin to his sideburns. His eyes were dark and smoldering—the perfect complement to his Latin complexion. His cheekbones were set high, and his nose was as straight a nose as Tierney had ever seen. Broad shoulders, long legs—the man was gorgeous!

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First name Rome—pronounced rome—is a variant of Roman (Latin), meaning “citizen of Rome.”

Surname Novak—pronounced NO-VAC—is derived from the Slavic word for “new” (e.g. Czech: nový), meaning something similar to “new man”, “newcomer” or “stranger.”

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Book: The General’s Ambition

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Hair Color: Dark brown

Eye Color: Jade green

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He was tall, broad shouldered, muscular, and insanely attractive! His eyes were an odd hue of jade green and his hair a blackish brown boasting auburn streaks now and again. Strong jaw, high cheek bones and a straight nose, accentuated by brilliantly white teeth, were other divine physical features he owned.

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First name Roque—pronounced rock—is a variant of Rocco (German, Italian) and Rocky (English), meaning “rest.”

Surname Montan—pronounced MON-tan.

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Book: Dusty Britches

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Eye Color: Brown Sugar

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His shoulders were broader than when he’d been twenty and worked for her father those many years ago. His upper torso, arms, and legs were thick and firm with the muscular development of a fully matured man. Had it not been for his eyes—those oddly tinted, brown-sugar-colored eyes, accented by dark eyelashes—she would not have known him. His face was much broader, his jaw chiseled and squared, his hair darker than she remembered—almost a cedar-bark brown. He had grown to be a very, very, very attractive man!

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First name Ryder—pronounced RYE-der—is of English origin, meaning “horseman, rider.” Rydell is a contemporary variant.

Surname Maddox—pronounced MAD-ox—of Anglo Welsh origin, meaning Maddox is “benefactor’s son.”

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Book: The Light of the Lovers’ Moon

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He was so large—much more so than he’d seemed at a distance! She had expected he would have grown, knew he would most likely be bigger than he had been as a boy. Yet he was so very tall when viewed at close range, the breadth of his shoulders so wide. The sleeves of his shirt were rolled up to his elbows, and the defined muscles in his forearms were evidence of hard work and strength. Furthermore, he was extraordinarily handsome! Not just casually so, but mythically so. As he stood talking to Mr. Deavers, his profile was on perfect display. His nose was straight, his chin firm, his jaw squared and in slight need of shaving. His appearance seemed entirely altered. He’d been a handsome boy, yes. Still, as a man, he was so handsome as to merit pure ogling.

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First name Stoney—pronounced STOH-nee—is of English origin, meaning “stone.” Nickname based on the word “stone.”

Surname Wrenn—pronounced RENN—is an English surname, from the wren bird.

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Book: The Prairie Prince

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Eye Color: Blue

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Even as he stood frowning at her, Stover Steele was uncommonly handsome. His eyes were as blue as the summer sky, and although he wore a hat, Katie could see his hair was the warmest of browns. His jaw, firmly set, was square and in need of a good shave, and his nose was perfectly straight. His mouth captured her attention for a moment, frowning perhaps, but somehow alluring all the same. In his broad-shouldered shadow, Katie was struck completely speechless.

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First name Stover—pronounced STOV-er.

Surname Steele—pronounced steel—is of Old English origin, meaning “like steel.”

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Book: Kissing Cousins

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Aliases/Nicknames: Swag

Gender: Male

Height: 6’2

Hair Color: Dark

Eye Color: “Chocolate” Brown

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“Swaggart Moretti was, drop-dead gorgeous! Poppy smiled at him as he winked at her, delighted by the mussed condition of his dark hair…Swaggart lifted his head and looked at her…The dark chocolate of his eyes was intent on her, his great fatigue mirrored in their warmth…he chuckled, stretching and displaying perfectly sculpted biceps and forearms. He wore his usual work attire, worn-out jeans, basketball shoes, and a white t-shirt, which did little to hide the perfectly chiseled torso beneath.”

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First name Swaggart—pronounced SWAG-urt—Origin of the name Swaggart is English meaning “one who staggers.”

Middle name Dean—pronounced DEEN— From a surname which means either “valley” from Middle English dene or else “dean” from Middle English deen (ultimately from Latin decanus meaning “chief of ten”).

Surname Moretti—pronounced mohr-ET-ee—Italian in origin, derived from the given name “Mauro,” the Italian form of “Mauras,” meaning “dark-skinned. Also possibly derived from the word “morro” meaning rock.

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Book: The Windswept Flame and Weathered Too Young

Born: March 11th, 1863

Birthplace: Comanche, Texas

Aliases/Nicknames: Tommy (to Cedar), Tom (to family and friends)

Gender: Male

Height: 6’1

Hair Color: Dark Brown

Eye Color: Molasses Brown

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Oh, he was ever so handsome! More so even than he had been ten years before. He was taller, she thought—his shoulders broader—the brown of his eyes deeper—and his smile all the more mesmerizing.

Parents: Vernon Josiah Evans (Father), Ada Jane Bailey Evans (Mother)

Siblings: William Slater Evans

Occupation: Cattle Rancher, Horse Breader

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First name Thomas—pronounced THAM-us—Greek form of the Aramaic name meaning “twin.” The meaning of Tom’s first name is ironic, considering the fact that Tom and his brother Slater are in truth unusually similar in their physical appearance. It’s only Slater’s initial angry, frowning, weathered demeanor in Weathered Too Young that masks the extraordinary parallel of Tom and Slater’s looks at first. (“A second man, looking quite similar to the first, only with a welcoming grin and over all pleasant countenance, came to the door.” ~Weathered Too Young.) Tom’s father chose “Thomas” for his second son, in honor of his own brother who was killed at Gettysburg.

Middle name Milton—pronounced MIL-ton—From an English surname meaning “Mill Town” in Old English. Tom’s mother chose his middle name as a tribute to one of her favorite poets, John Milton—the author of Paradise Lost.

Surname Evans—pronounced EV-uhnz—Evans is a patronymic surname meaning “son of Evan.” The given name Evan derives from the Welsh name Ifan, a cognate of John, meaning “gracious gift of Jehovah.”

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Marcia Lynn McClure says the name “Tom” was derived simply because she always liked the name. Growing up, she knew a boy/man named “Tom” who was handsome, very playful and charismatic. When McClure was sixteen, the “Tom” from McClure’s real life, once risked violent reprimand by authoritative on-lookers and stole a kiss from McClure in a very public venue. The “Tom” from McClure’s past is also represented in The Visions of Ransom Lake—where his true surname appears as the surname of one of the secondary characters.

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Book: Divine Deception

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Before her stood the most attractive man she had ever seen in her life! Never had she imagined a man could be physically beautiful in his feature of face. Never had she dreamed a mortal man could be so handsome. His eyes were an almost translucent blue, shaded by long, dark lashes. His jaw was chiseled, squared, his chin boasting a slight cleft. His short, rather tousled hair gave him a striking, rugged appearance, and when he questioningly spoke her name, she caught a glimpse of his perfectly ordered and very white teeth. She did notice the scars on his face. Anger and hurt dug at her soul. Yes, she could see well that the scars marring his face had once been brutal, deep wounds. One traveled the length of his left cheek from the corner of his eye to the corner of his mouth. Another lay diagonally across his forehead, and yet the severest of all traveled from his chin, down his neck and back over his shoulder.

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First name Trader—pronounced trader.

Surname Donavon—pronounced DON-a-von—is a variant of Donovan (Irish, Gaelic), meaning “dark; brown-haired chieftain.”

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Born: Salem, Massachusetts

Book: The Pirate Ruse

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Aliases/Nicknames: The Blue Blade

Gender: Male

Height: 6’1

Hair Color: Raven

Eye Color: Dark

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“His eyes smoldered with desire - his shirt hung open - unlaced and revealing the bronzed condition of his sculpted torso. His dark hair, square jaw, strong brow - all combined to create the most attractive man of her imagination.”…. “He was a large man-taller than Cristabel had surmised him to be in her few moments on the deck of the Screaming Witch. His revealed broad shoulders, and bronzed, sculpted torso presented a far more intimidating character, and Cristabel was again struck by the knowledge she was in the hands of pirates.”

Parents: Clair Navarrone (Mother)

Siblings: Vortigem Navarrone, Vienne Navarrone Baskerville

Occupation: Pirate (Privateer)

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First name Trevon—pronounced TREV-on—is a variant of Trevin (Old English), meaning “fair town.”

Surname Navaronne—pronounced NAV-ar-own.

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Book: The Whispered Kiss

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Her breathing stopped, her breath dying as she gazed on his perfect face, intense amber eyes, narrow and straight nose, square jaw, and strong chin. The brown of his hair, windblown, gave him the look of some wild predator.

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First name Valor—pronounced VAL-er.

Surname Lionhardt—pronounced LION-Heart.

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Book: Kissing in the Dark

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He was dressed in a pair of swim trunks, a rather ragged white T-shirt, and sandals, and he boasted dark hair, smoldering green eyes, and a rugged five o’clock–shadowed jaw. Vance Nathaniel was even more handsome in real life than he was in photographs. Boston couldn’t help but find her smile suddenly broadening again. Danielle’s brother resembled his sister so perfectly—as perfect an example of gorgeous, iconic masculinity…

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First name Vance—pronounced vance—is of Old English origin, meaning “marshland.”

Surname Nathaniel—pronounced na-THAN-yel—is of Hebrew origin, meaning “God has given.”

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Born: August 19th, 1861

Book: Weathered Too Young

Birthplace: Comanche, Texas

Aliases/Nicknames: Ol’ Slater (to his brother), Marshal Evans (to Lark and Samson Kane)

Gender: Male

Height: 6’1

Hair Color: Brown (sun-bleached on top)

Eye Color: Deep Brown

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The man was several days unshaven yet clean. He was tall with hair that appeared fair at first glance. Yet Lark quickly realized his hair only appeared fair, for his whisker growth was dark. In addition, as he tipped his head to further consider her, his hair moved, revealing that it was indeed brown beneath the top sun-bleached layer. His eyes were a deep, dark, rather dusky shade of brown that pierced with clear disapproval. He clenched a firm, square jaw tightly, and there was a rather weathered look about him—as if the sun had parched his spirit or sleep had thoroughly abandoned him. Still, even with the deep frown puckering his brow, Lark was stuck by his being so handsome.

Parents: Vernon Josiah Evans (Father), Ada Jane Bailey Evans (Mother)

Siblings: Thomas Milton Evans

Occupation: United States Marshal (Semi-Retired), Cattle Rancher

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First name William—pronounced WIL-ee-um or WIL-yum—From the Germanic name Willahelm, and its composite meanings are “will, desire, helmet, and protection.” Slater’s mother Ada Evans chose the name “William” for her first son, because of the tales of great heroism she heard of William Wallace (the legendary Scottish hero) as a child at his grandfather’s knee.

Middle name Slater—pronounced SLEY-ter—Old English in origin and an occupational name meaning “layer of slates.” Slater’s father chose his middle name in honor of his own maternal great-great grandfather who emigrated from England to the “Colonies” just before the start of the Revolutionary War.

Surname Evans—pronounced EV-uhnz—Evans is a patronymic surname meaning “son of Evan.” The given name Evan derives from the Welsh name Ifan, a cognate of John, meaning “gracious gift of Jehovah.”

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