No guarantee any of us will be much of anything, but we still try.
Maureen couldn’t be kept out of the kitchen, asking Preacher and Paige a lot of questions about the operation of the bar and while doing so, holding their new baby. Luke peeked into the kitchen to see...
Lou had a memory like an elephant; it took a lot to cause her to hold a grudge, but once she achieved it, it was even harder for her to let go.
John, she said, please make sure Christopher is all right. That he doesn’t see his father. That he knows Mama is okay. Please. Mel and Jack can— No, John. Please. Take care of Chris. I’ll be all right...
I mean, I don’t want to pass judgment—I just wish my husband didn’t shoot deer.Oh, Mel, don’t worry. I’ve been hunting with your husband—the deer are completely safe.
I love it when you stay, but I think you’d better go. I feel like I’m playing with fire every time I let you talk me into bed. I don’t want to become too dependent on you. And I don’t want the whole t...
Honesty and transparency make you vulnerable. Be honest and transparent anyway. —Mother Teresa
Brie, you’re beautiful and brilliant and strong. A man who would cheat on someone like you, just flat-ass doesn’t deserve you. He reached out and covered her hand with his. You are too valuable, Brie,...
A million possible endearments ran through his head. But he said, Help.
Laugh. Josephine looked at the scrawled note from her sister. A small huff escaped her, but she was not as overcome as Charley had been. It will be hard to pass up an invitation like that, she said. S...
Want me to give him a little advice before he gets his nose broken? No, Jack said flatly. Jack was thinking that breaking his nose was going to feel very good. If Nick put one hand on her, he was goin...
To find yourself, think for yourself. —Socrates
Tell us about your man, Susan said. Oh, Jack’s not my man, she said automatically. He is the first friend I made in Virgin River, however. He runs a little bar and grill across the street from Doc’s—a...
So, he thought, probably the best day of my life, turned to total shit. She’s still back there, with him. She can love you like she’s yours, but she’s not. Not yet. Hadn’t he always known this was the...
Let me ask you something—does Mrs. Haggerty like children? She wants a houseful. I was really looking forward to starting on that. Did you ever discuss a possible adoption? No. And we sure never talke...
John. I don’t want to scare you away, but I’m in love with you. He buried his face in her neck, in her soft hair. Baby, I love you so much, I think I’m going to die of it. Do you see, John? This is al...
If you tell the truth you don’t have to remember anything. —Mark Twain
I gotta call Vanni tonight, and tell her. I’ve got her all confused and totally furious… Paul, you can’t tell her on the phone, Jack said. But— Paul! She’s gonna hang up on you! And then the next time...
He’ll be okay now, I think. Poor John. That was harder on him than me. The bigger they are… Mel laughed. Her
He moved behind her and slipped his arms around her. His hands went under her jacket, under her sweater to where the jeans she could no longer close were gaping open. He put his large hands over her t...