“ Ren took off his jacket, which slicited a squeak from Jennifer who was now totally focused on Ren's golden-bronze biceps. His perfectly fitted muscle shirt showed off his extremely well-developed arms… Colleen Houck
“ My stubborn little witch, he said softly. Don’t believe for a clockwork minute that you are unlovable. If I were a mortal, a man not doomed to walk the earth as a haunted specter, I would be the first… Colleen Houck
“ I sighed softly and basked in the barrage of Ren's kisses- drowning kisses, soft kisses, sultry kisses, kisses that lasted a mere second, and kisses that lasted an eternity. It was easy to believe tha… Colleen Houck
“ Saying his name stabbed my heart, like someone had ripped through my carefully stitched up world and exposed the infected, pulsing red tissue that I thought was healing. Colleen Houck
“ A handsome prince, such as yourself, deserves someone who is no less than one hundred percent dedicated to him. Colleen Houck
“ For many, love is a two-sided coin. It can strengthen or stifle, expand or enfeeble, perfect or pauperize. When love is returned, we soar. We are taken to heights unseen, where it delights, invigorate… Colleen Houck
“ Love is not a consequence. Love is not a choice. Love is a thirst. A need as vital to the soul as water is to the body. Love is a precious draught that not only soothes a parched throat, but it vitali… Colleen Houck
“ You must learn to take a step back and visualize the whole piece. If you focus only on the thread given to you, you lose sight of what it can become. Colleen Houck
“ I could still feel the ghost of him hovering in the quiet, dark recess of my heart. It was as if he was just waiting for me to be lonely, or to let my guard down, so that he could surface and fill my… Colleen Houck
“ Long dormant feelings poured through my dried-up limbs and wound through me, slowly filling the emptiness. Like an irrigated field, I felt myself blossom and grow with new vigor. He was the sun, and t… Colleen Houck
“ I want you to learn the lesson of the lotus. This flower springs forth from muddy waters. It raises its delicate petals to the sun and perfumes the world while, at the same time, its roots cling to th… Colleen Houck
“ He considered my question for a moment and then ducked his head to kiss me. He tugged me flush up against his chest , pulling me closer than i even though possible, and then his lips touched mine. Colleen Houck
“ So you do have some claws after all!' (Wyea)'You have no idea,' Ren responded and charged. Colleen Houck
“ If anyone can overcome a fear for the ocean, you can, little lady. Courage is being scared to death and saddlin' up anyway. Colleen Houck
“ He kissed me fiercely, with an utter abandon that I could no more put a halt to than I could stop an avalanche. Colleen Houck
“ A young man who doesn't have the foresight to seek out the girl he wants to be with and actively pursue her, doesn't deserve her. Colleen Houck
“ These are delicious! What are they?""Double chocolate chip with peanut butter filling.""They're the second best thing I've ever tasted."I laughed. "You said the same thing at dinner.""I recently readj… Colleen Houck
“ We throw away what we could have been and waste our opportunities. We each have a purpose, a destiny, and to realize it, we must reach beyond what we think we are capable of. Colleen Houck
“ Any creature, even one as unassuming as a fish, can become something mighty. When they courageously endure their trials, they meet their destiny. Colleen Houck
