I should’ve called her, he told Hannah. That was stupid, not calling. It would have given her a good four hours to think. But see, when I thought about taking you home, it was obviously a bad idea. Ju...
I retired from the army. Her eyebrows shot up. Like my uncle! No, not like your uncle. Like a warrant officer, helicopter pilot. Jack said your uncle is a retired three-star. A whole different thing,...
I need some time for the rest. I just don’t take something like marriage lightly. If I do it, I’ll mean it, and I won’t change my mind. But I think you’d do it right now for all the wrong reasons. Doe...
I just want you to remember one thing, he said softly. Then he lowered his lips to hers in a gentle kiss. Then he pulled back, smiling into her eyes. He kissed her again, again gently. And then he cam...
I just don’t want your family to think we’re in a serious relationship. Aren’t we? he asked her. Aren’t you? You know there’s no one else in my life, she said. I’m completely monogamous. I just need t...
I haven’t seen you in a couple of days. Are you avoiding me again? I should, but I haven’t been. I’ve had stuff going on. Does the general know you’re doing this? he asked. Of course. They’re his hors...
I don’t know what to say. You just accept everything. You’re amazing. I thought you might be very pissed. Nah. The only thing that disappoints me is that it took me this long to find you. Even with al...
I discriminate against stupid assholes!
How’s that beer? Jack asked, dishtowel in hand, eyeing the nearly empty glass. I’m good, Ian said. Just let me know, he said, turning away. Ah, Ian said, getting his attention but not exactly calling...
He’s batshit crazy. His little kitten is getting boinked by a fighter jock. Mel
Hey, he said. She turned around and, as quickly, turned back. There had been tears on her face. He frowned. What was this? Trouble in paradise? Hey, he said, walking up behind her, squeezing her upper...
He went for a clean, dry T-shirt and towels and came back to her, kneeling in front of her. Come on, Mel. Let’s get you dry. She lifted her head and looked at him with eyes that were both terribly sad...
He was sure right about Marcie, though. She was a little pistol. A beautiful little pistol who brought sunlight and laughter with her everywhere she went. One determined little girl. She didn’t quit e...
He was past the jitters about her age, her uncle. He was moving on this. And when it was over, he was going to be shot, he was pretty sure. But he was into her; she had him. He hoped his death would b...
He smoothed a little hair off her forehead. I’m proud of you. It was so awesome. See? I knew you’d find something here to sink your teeth into. He reached down, crossed his arms under her bottom and l...
He had known from the moment he saw her that she was dangerous, but he’d had no idea how lethal. She had pulled feelings to the surface that he thought he’d been in control of and now it was here—he f...
He found his scrappy older brother all soft around the edges, doting on his beautiful, sexy young wife, ever at her hand. If he saw her wrestling a full laundry basket into the bedroom, he took it fro...
He doesn’t really care for kids that much, she said. Therefore he doesn’t treat them like kids, but rather like short adults. Seems to work like a charm. Lief
He didn’t want it ever to end and he concentrated on making it the longest kiss in history, hoping to get caught, hoping everyone would go on notice—this was his girl. His woman.
He couldn’t resist. He touched her hair, gazed into her eyes. Out of Paul’s earshot he said, I hope I get a chance to show you I’m a better deal. I can be there for you through all this crap. I’d neve...