Cary rocked back on his heels and twirled one index finger around another in a sign meaning, wrapped around your finger. Only fair, I thought, since he was wrapped around my heart.

B.O.B. and I have a longtime understanding – when we’re done with each other, we know exactly which one of us has been used, and it isn’t me. Good night Gideon.

I loved the way he kissed me, as if he had to, as if he’d go crazy if he didn’t and had nearly waited too long.

I want there to be happily-ever-afters for the fucked-up crowd. Show me the way, Eva honey. Make me believe.

Because I want to fuck you, Eva. I need to know what’s standing in my way, if anything.

A year ago, you fell into my arms and I felt some crazy connection to you. I’m sure as hell not good enough for you, and I’m sure as hell not making any promises, but I’m damn sure you were worth waiting for.

You ruined me.

He tilted my head up with his index finger. Tingles spread on my skin. “Pain, obstacles, betrayal and all shitty things that happen in life shape everyone, just as much as good things do. Don’t regret anything if in the end you can say you’re an amazing woman.

Art was my little private pleasure. Nobody had seen my art, not even my parents. Andy didn’t know about it. My dream was to become a publisher, not an artist lost in New York.

Will you be able to touch me again without thinking about Sean? I don’t want you to be disgusted by me.

Therapy can’t erase scars, it only makes it easier to live with them. — Duke

Type A Ellie liked to know the rules, like knowing what to expect. Flying blind made her nervous. He prepared to make her all kinds of nervous.

Sometimes the clouds weren’t weightless. Sometimes their bellies got dark and full. It was life. It happened. It didn’t mean it wasn’t scary, or that I wasn’t still afraid, but now I knew that as long as I was standing under it with Braden beside me when those clouds broke, I’d be alright.

If you want vampires and werewolves, faeries, fallen angels or zombies, you won’t find them here. I know a real-life monster.

We don’t always get what we want. And sometimes, when we do, it’s not worth the price.

Yes,” which probably wasn’t the same thing at all.

Eve was good, he conceded, adding the file he’d just finished to the growing stack on the floor at his feet. Given the proper education and training, she could be great. He stretched the kinks out of limbs stiffened from too much time spent in one position.Why didn’t she do more with her talent?He started...

I’m not going to ask why. I’m going to make assumptions.

I couldn’t believe my good luck when you came back to the bar,” he confessed. His voice sounded hoarse, grinding out past the lump in his throat. “You’re even more beautiful now than you were when I met you.”She wasn’t all that impressed by his honesty. “You liked that I was only interested in hooking...

En absoluto. Antes sí era un hombre seguro de mí mismo, pero ya no lo soy. Cuando estoy contigo, ya no nunca estoy seguro de nada.

Yo podía disfrutar y quedarme con aquella parte de Abby sin preocuparme por el futuro: la sumisión y la confianza que me estaba entregando en ese instante.

Don’t take the bait if she asks you if you like sex toys.

Remember that old Disney movie, the cartoon with the dogs, Lady and the Tramp?” she said with a jerky laugh. “it’s Jade’s favorite of course. We’ve watched it a million times. This reminds me of that scene where they’re eating spaghetti.”He raised his eyebrows. He knew exactly the scene. Both dogs both slurped the same...

Love comes in seemingly insignificant moments and if you’re not paying attention, you might miss them.

Without you, I’m not me. Something inside that I didn’t even know about is broken without you.

Once in rur-al Flathead coun-tyStood a cru-wel Christmas sceneDumped for slaugh-ter were the rein-deerWhen an elf did intervene.

She tossed a handful of snow at his face, then shrieked as the wind whipped it back into her own.Red hooted. “Karma’s a boomerang, sweetheart. Don’t forget it.

What are you wearing?” “Coveralls. Shit-kickers. Long, latex gloves.” He blinked. “can’t wait to see you take them off.

There was magic in the air tonight, and something incredible was about to happen–Kelly just sensed it.

in this beautiful place, where all that I’m thinking about it how much I want you.

Boy oh boy, this man is trouble. He was slowly tearing down the wall she’d built around her heart, brick by brick. Could any man be this perfect? He must have some faults. Maybe he is a chauvinist pig…no, doesn’t seem like it. He is kind to animals and children, he is a fireman, he...

How had she ever thought sleeping with him would be a stress reliever, when he was the biggest producer of her stress?

And when you’re not partying in Vegas, what do you do?” she asked. “Prepare for your role as the next James Bond?””No, I don’t work alone.”She cocked her head as if trying to make sense of his words.”I’m a SEAL in Uncle Sam’s Navy. When I’m working, I have a team of guys who could...

He promised to stop doing that.

I do something. I’ll try not to hurt you.

Isn’t he cute? That he thinks he has a sense of humour?

Help.

Peyton, I’m not married and you’re not a lesbian. Think of the possibilities.

Beautyisn’t all about tooth whiteners, hard abs, and hundred-dollar lipstick. Beauty isabout growing old together, remembering when together, laughing together. If mypicture disgusts you, fine. Go look at the faces of women who named a price youcan buy them for. I’m not the kind of woman who will ever be for sale, and shameon you...

Hey Kate, you coming to our show Friday night?” He leaned in close and touched my shoulder. “The guys would love to see you there.””Yes. Yes, the guys would indeed.” Carter rolled his eyes and smirked. I held back my grin, well aware that he was laughing inwardly at the same thing I was. When...

I winked and locked my arm in Carter’s, and we stood there, watching Dean stroll away.”You know the guy’s never gonna give up,” Carter nudged me, letting out a sigh.”We’d have really pretty babies, huh?””Yup. They’d be rad little Brangelinas, running around tearing the place up.””Yeah, you’re right. My rejection is such a disservice to...

Make me.

You’re psychic.

Well, in the meantime, Carter and I have been discussing the matter of Ryan.” This time it wasn’t the clang of a pan I heard, but instead a messy smack–the contact of Carter’s backhand with Dean’s head, I presumed. “Just hear me out. You have options. I have an Italian uncle. He’ll make sure Ryan...

Her wide, gorgeous smile was the culprit. It was pure magic. Neighbors lined the parking lot, eager to empty their pockets, all so she’d shine that beam on them.

You. Aren’t you one of those Morgan boys? You must be the bad one.

I’d start by laying her down on my bed and undressing her. Slowly. Carefully. So she wiggled and stretched and soft pants escaped her lips. My hands would be all over her. My mouth, too. When she wore nothing but the blue scrap of lace between her legs, I’d take her wrists and cuff her...

I think you could wear a paper bag and still look good.

I’ve found the best treasure… You.

Girls fell all over him. Guys bought him beers…. “Women eager to say they’ve been Zaned. You know there’re T-shirts that say I’ve been ZANED.