Robyn Carr Quotes

Here’s another thing—I can’t get any cell phone reception here. I should let my family know I’m here safely. More or less. The pines are too tall, the mountains too steep. Use the land line—and don’t...

They were all going to know. Her face was branded with his love. Her cheeks were aglow, chafed from his beard. Her lips were bruised bright pink from hours of kissing and the look in her eyes reflecte...

Hey, Jack, Rick said. And Jack looked up. Holy God! Rick said, jumping back. Man! Yeah. Kind of ugly, huh? Who hit you? I ran into a door, he said. Nah, Rick said, shaking his head. That door has a na...

Hey, there, Jack said. How you doing? Paul got right up close to Jack. Listen, Jack, you have no idea what she wants me to do, he said under his breath. Yeah, I do. She told everyone. Mel will be righ...

So, you put in a no-show for the turkey, Sean said. What’s up with that? You’re stateside, you’re not that far away…. I have things to do here, Sean, he said. And I explained to Mother—I can’t leave A...

Just me tonight. Vanni’s gone up to Oregon with Paul for a few days, and I don’t rate much time with Tom while he’s on Brenda’s dance card. Oregon? Jack said with a lift of his brow. You don’t say? Wh...

Well, you don’t follow instructions very well, do you? she asked. I don’t know what came over me, he lied.

I admit I was stupid. Oh, mija, you don’t know what I’d give to start over. He leaned toward her and said, If I had a woman like you in my life, I think I would know what I had. She laughed at him. Go...

Things have been really interesting in your little bar, Mel said. A little tense and steamy. He laughed. Think someone should take Luke aside and warn him about this place? I thought you’d finally lea...

You know, you could ask Preacher to come up with some meals that don’t stir up that heartburn so much…. Why would I do that? He’s a dream in the kitchen. Well, I’ve asked him for some low-fat meals. H...

I had a good job, made good money, was taking good care of my kids. That club is totally legal. Maybe it’s not tasteful, but it’s legal. Most of the women dancing in there are single moms. That judge—...

Let me make you some coffee, he suggested. And ruin this perfectly good buzz? Hell, I’ve earned it. She took a step and wavered. Besides, I don’t think it’ll make me sober. Probably just wide-awake dr...

You would have been impressed, Luke. She never flinched. She knew all the right things to do and remained perfectly calm. Efficient, skilled, confident. Mel smiled. She’s going to be an incredible nur...

I should stay to be sure she doesn't have a concussion. And that she doesn't need sex for it. Or just to be there in case she did . . .

Tell you what I’ll do for you, she said, looking up at him. When Mattie’s a little older, I’ll have this IUD removed. We’ll get you started on your own small herd. That made him smile. That would be n...

Somewhere in the night, sounds came from Jack’s bed. He was fitful, rolling around, muttering in his sleep. Mel went to the bed, sat on the edge and touched his brow. He grumbled something unintelligi...

It’s almost Thanksgiving, she said. You’re sure you want to stay here? He shrugged. Mel and Jack can’t leave—she has babies coming. Preacher and Paige are here—that’s family. If you want to go to Sam’...

Daddy? Daddy, I know the baby is in the mommy’s tummy and the baby comes out of the mommy’s tummy, but, Daddy? How do that baby get in the mommy’s tummy? He stopped dead in his tracks in the parking l...

He stood there in the blistering cold until her private jet took her away. He watched it until it was out of sight. All he could think was, what if she doesn’t come back? What if she really does get t...

John? came a small voice. There, standing in the doorway from the kitchen, was Chris with his favorite snuggly toy, the one with the blue-and-gray plaid flannel leg. What’cha doing, John? Preacher’s f...