“ This stupid infatuation had to stop. I was Trina Clemons, future valedictorian of Sky Ridge High. I had plans. Plans that didn’t involve any detours with slacker party boys who wore shoelaces in their… Lisa Brown Roberts
“ Life's messy," he agreed. "But sometimes amazing things can happen, even when it seems like it's all falling apart. Lisa Brown Roberts
“ Sometimes your garden surprises you. You don't remember planting strawberries or mint, but there it is, rising up in the middle of the carrot patch. Maybe the seeds blew in from the neighbor's garden.… Lisa Brown Roberts
“ I'm so sorry about all you're going through, but I'm not sorry that it brought you to me. Lisa Brown Roberts
“ I had a whole evening planned. I was hoping to sweep you off your feet. Like those guys in your stupid books. Lisa Brown Roberts
“ No, I'm not one of those guys. I'd never get anything done if I rescued everyone who needed it. But I do like to help people I care about. That's why I'm here with you right now. Lisa Brown Roberts
“ I chose to spend the day with you. And I'm choosing now to have dinner with you. Lisa Brown Roberts
“ It didn't matter what anyone else saw in me. For the first time, I felt like I was seeing myself. Lisa Brown Roberts
“ With you, it's... I don't even know how to say it. It's like you're a work of art. Every time I'm with you, I see something new. Something beautiful. Lisa Brown Roberts
