As for the making out with strangers, that was a one-time thing. Jeff keeps texting, and I feel bad, but I’ve been ignoring him — the kissing was just so awful.””Yeah, he’d probably not be...

You don’t have any baking stuff, do you? I like to bake when I’m hyper. My mom and I were supposed to make all the Christmas cookies tomorrow, but it looks like I won’t be...

Let’s get you into a room and conduct our own chemistry experiment,” he said against my lips.”Or maybe we’ll just find a table to bend you over, since chemists do it on a table… periodically.””Mmm....

Maybe the key to moving on was distancing herself from Wes. Not all the way. Just a little bit.Enough to let someone else in.

Oh, I’m just checking out books.” I glanced at the one I was holding. Somehow, of all the places I could duck into, I’d wound up in the erotica section. In my hands was a...

He covered my hand with his. “No matter what happens, we’re friends first. I hope you know how much having you in my life means to me.

Kelsey flopped next to him, propping her elbow on the back of the couch so she was facing him. “Do you have something against happiness?””Yes. Don’t tell anyone, but I moonlight as the Grinch.

I once heard this statement that women marry men hoping to change them, while men marry women hoping they’ll never change.

I just wanted one more day.” More tears welled up in her eyes. “But it would never be enough. I could keep asking for one more day for the rest of my life.

Mom laughed. “Well that’s why, when it’s real, you do whatever you have to do to work it out. Screw stability. Forget common sense. Make a move.

When I mentioned that I’d always wanted to have sex against the wall with a woman in a skirt, she said, “Well, how convenient. I just so happen to have a skirt on, and there...

Nate came back into the kitchen, his hair slightly messy from having had the beanie on. The gray thermal Henley he wore gave him a rugged, all-man look that made her heart skip a couple...

There’s this party tomorrow night. The client with all the ex-husbands is throwing it, and I’ve got to go. I know it’s last minute, and that Fridays are really busy for you. I’m also sure...

You’re the one person whose opinion I care about. When I’m with you, the past dissappears, and I’m a better person.

When you love people, you don’t give up on them. No matter what.

He dipped his head to kiss her again. She wrapped her arms around his neck and he slowly lowered her back to the floor. He took his time tasting her lips, her tongue, memorizing the...

Mind-blowing sex?” I couldn’t believe I’d asked, but how could I not? It was like dangling a giant slice of chocolate cake in front of a hungry person on a diet and telling them not...

Every second around this girl was asking for trouble and he’d never wanted to be in trouble so bad in his life.

Every now and then, we change our minds. It’s our prerogative. The big secret is” – I leaned in conspiratorially – “sometimes, even we don’t know why. There are times after we pick a fight...

The toddler started making this whine/moan noise while pawing at Tabitha. I know as a woman I’m supposed to have this innate love of babies, but the truth is, they kind of remind me of...

Hey, Kelsey.” He squinted at her. “I knew the water in Charlotte was a problem, but I didn’t know it made hair turn purple,” he joked.Kelsey smiled at him, a mischievous glint in her eye....

Excuse me? Do you mind if I sit next to you? This spot has the best view of…” I glanced out the window. “The… gravel roof.

Oh, I’m sure it is crazy. But isn’t that our thing? Or have you gotten boring now?

You don’t even know me,” I said.”And whose fault is that?””Cinderella’s”Two creases formed between Jake’s eyebrows.”Cinderella’s?””Yeah, Cinderella screwed me over.” Without any more explanation, I got into my car, pulled the door closed, and fired...

A pair of great heels was much more satisfying than a man. They lasted longer, and better yet, they didn’t leave me for someone prettier.

She closed her eyes, soaking in the feel of his hand, then opened them and stared at his perfect face as longing wrapped itself around her heart. “If this is a mistake, it’s one I’ll...

You’re my friend who happens to be pretty and female. You do realize being your friend doesn’t mean I don’t have a penis?

I can go all. Night. Long.

Cinderella was the first fairy tale I remember – the one I was most obsessed with because of the gowns and magic and pretty shoes. Yes, her home life was less than ideal – and...

It was almost better when I didn’t know how it felt to kiss you.

If you could travel anywhere in the US for a vacation, where would you go?”He reached up with his free hand and rubbed his jaw, two creases forming between his eyebrows. She wanted to take...

I love you. I’ve loved you since I was sixteen years old, and I’ll love you until the day I die. And I just… needed you to know that.

Well, I go wherever the ring takes me. Not because I’m a gold digger or anything; it’s more of a Lord of the Rings thing. This ring gives me powers. Though I’m totally going to...

So you like to read? Or listen, anyway?””I’ve found it helps me stay on the treadmill longer. But I always like to have a paperback on hand, too. I need to swing by the bookstore...

Troy smiled down at her, and her heart jumped into her throat. The lights turned his skin colors. Red, green, blue. Glimpses of every shade of Troy, and they all looked good. The song ended,...

Nate wrapped his arms around her, holding her close. “Let’s get you back and I’ll build you a fire.”She liked the way he said it. He’d build HER a fire.” …As they walked toward the...

Why didn’t you tell me I had syrup on my face?” Lyla asked when I settled behind the steering wheel. Her tongue darted out, licking the corner of her lip. I went to put the...

Would you just let me finish before I make you cry and break rule number three.

Jake buried his face in my neck and kissed a burning trail up it and along my jaw. “Should I ride the elevator of our building up and down all night, hoping you’ll show?” he...

That’s when it hit me. I had to go through a lot of bad relationships first, but I’d finally found him. My very own Prince Charming. Turns out they do exist.Touché, Cinderella. Touché.

From now on, every Christmas, let’s have a tradition where we eat soup out of a can by the fire.

You went to a party, did a keg stand, and got so drunk you forgot half the night. Congrats on this amazing milestone in your life.” He squeezed my leg. “What are you gonna do...

I do love you. I love you so much I can hardly breathe, and I don’t know how we’ll work everything out, but I want to. I’ve never wanted anything more.

I put my hand on his arm. “You know, Drew was exaggerating. I’m a nice person. Most of the time.”Jake raised an eyebrow, the hint of a smile on his lips. “So, you didn’t really...

I think it’s cool that you care about your heritage, but yet you don’t conform. Promise me that no matter what happens, you’ll never lose that feisty, impulsive side of you.

Marion’s town slogan was “Where Main Street Meets Mountain.” That was one of the reasons she’d loved the town, with the nearby woods, its colorful shops, and the feeling that time hadn’t touched it the...

I couldn’t imagine choosing shopping when sex was an option.

In all fairness, darlin’, I should probably warn you that this ain’t my first rodeo.

I remember when all you ever talked about was finding a guy and getting married. You’d hog the TV, watching those sappy chick flicks –“”Then I grew up and learned why they always end the...

When I look at you, you know what I see?”I met her gaze, finding it suddenly hard to breathe.”I see the guy who saw me when no one else did,” she said. “That’s what matters...