As the couple made their way slowly through the gathering and toward the house where the party was laid out for the celebrants, Joe saw his chance. He grabbed a glass of champagne off a tray and press...
And you’re still feeling okay? I’ve been sick as a dog with this one. But I hang in. Jack promises he’s not going to do this to me again. And I’m leaning toward a surgical procedure while he sleeps. *
And can you tell me—do you feel anything for me? He put his big hand against her wild curls. I feel everything for you. But that won’t change the facts. We’re strangers from two separate worlds that w...
A deep sigh escaped him and he tightened his arms. He was just beginning to admit it to himself—he was in love with her. Totally gone.
Troubles aren’t worth the paper they’re written on, but that doesn’t mean writing them down won’t help you get a fix on ’em.
Hollow laugh. Sometimes I feel like I’ve got nothing but regrets. Doesn’t just about everyone? I expect so. You think I don’t wish I hadn’t worked that second shift? But it was overtime and we always...
Her over onto her back and, looking into her eyes, said, Mel, you’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I’m going to make you so happy, you won’t be able to stand it. You’re going to wake up s...
Have an exit strategy. Just in case your current plan doesn’t work, always know what your endgame is and where you’re going next.
Ahead. He urged the horse a little faster and when he was within her hearing, he whistled. The piercing sound cut through the air and Vanni turned her mount toward him. She took one look at him, turne...
Your brother is very cute, she said against his lips. I’m going to take him home and beat the shit out of him. It made her giggle to hear that. Would you two like to go for a ride tomorrow? she asked....
You okay, baby sis? Joey asked. I’m okay. I lost it last night. She turned her head and looked up at her older sister. Why didn’t I see that coming? You did. The anniversary of deaths has a reputation...
You know, that’s one of the problems with this place, Joe said. You guys. When you opened this bar, there were five of us at loose ends, and not looking to settle down. The only ones settled with wome...
You have to promise you’re not going to run away, he said. We’ll act like we just met, you don’t even have to tell Vanni you knew me before. You’re not my patient, it’s not a problem for me to want to...
You don’t need approval and you don’t need an excuse or explanation for living your own life. Remember that. Oh,
You don’t have to run. She jumped in surprise and whirled around, her face ashen. How did you get in? The key under the flowerpot, he said. Same place I always kept mine. Pretty unimaginative. And pre...
You don’t have to do that, Rev. Really. I know I don’t have to, but it seems only fair. I could either raise your pay to eight twenty-five an hour or offer you lunch. I went with the lunch idea. You’r...
You aren’t going to offer to shave my legs for me, too, are you? His hands suddenly stopped moving. There was a stillness and a silence for such a drawn out moment, she wondered if she had somehow off...
You always know what to do, she said. Not always, he said, holding her close. Right now, for example. I’m not sure what to do. Why? she asked, her eyes still closed, her face buried in his chest. When...
You about ready for some input? Noah asked. It’s free advice, and you’re under no obligation. Go for it, Sean said. Forget all that—it’s in the past. You’ll work through it, hopefully without hurting...
Would you like to talk about it now? I’m pretty worn out. Would it help to pray about it? he asked. I could— And she laughed a little, shaking her head. If it’s all the same to you— Sometimes it reall...