With an affectionate smile she took the letter the little girl held out to her.

He looked at his wife with an affectionate smile.

Ever the careful one, Grant thought, with an affectionate smile.

The words were sharp but her affectionate smile took the edge off them.

She looked down at her companion with an affectionate smile.

The man gave him an affectionate smile that lit his rugged, kindly face.

She stood looking at him with a brilliant, affectionate smile.

An amazing woman, Gennie thought now with an affectionate smile.

He sighed, then surprised Dax with an almost affectionate smile.

I then reached over and tousled Mara's dark hair, giving her an affectionate smile.