in her mind 's eye she ticked off what she had to meet with perfect equanimity ; the tall , muscle-packed physique exuding male power , skin so uniformly tanned it seemed to gleam with the warm kiss of sunshine , a face full of charm , a slight smile accentuating the sensuality of a mouth that somehow combined strength and teasing whimsy , an inviting twinkle in eyes all the more fascinating for their drooping lids , causing them to look triangular in shape , accentuating the intensity of the intelligence burning through the intriguing amber irises .