Did you see a lot of combat? she asked. A lot of combat, he answered, directing the bottle into the baby’s mouth expertly. Somalia, Bosnia, Afghanistan, Iraq. Twice. No wonder you just want to fish. T...
Death. I thought it would be gardens, perhaps. Beautiful countryside with cool streams. It's only blackness. Nervous and dark. There is no rest there.
Can’t you wait for bed? I could, but the house is full of people. Why’d you insist my mother had to stay with us in the house? She was perfectly willing to take a cabin. First of all, there’s only one...
Are you all right, Vanni? he asked. Hmm, just a little melancholy, that’s all. It’s hard to tell what’s bothering you most—Midge’s passing or some problem you’re having with Paul. She turned to look a...
Weeks, by the end of June it had stretched to almost
You've been treading water, she said. You're marking the years, not living them.
You thinking of messing with my little sister? he asked. Because she’s been through a tough time and doesn’t need— No, Jack. He laughed. I’m not messing with anyone, trust me. But I figured if I kept...
You have anything with you? Like a gun? he asked Shelby. What for? Bear. They’re still out. Fishing. Oh, I have some repellent. Plus, I’m really fast. Yeah. He grinned. I saw that the last time you we...
They remained standing on the road, which ended up being a big mistake for Luke. As he saw the bus barreling down the other lane, Luke also noted a sizable puddle in front of it. He quickly put himsel...
The quick acceptance of George came not so much because of George’s natural wit and charm, but because Maureen was so different when he was around. He gentled her; her smile was almost girlish, and th...
Sure. Of course. And, Mel? This is awkward, but there being no drugstore in Virgin River… Would you happen to have condoms on hand? She frowned and tilted her head. Condoms? His face took on a red sta...
Shelby, you should run for your life, I’m not kidding. I’ve never been reliable where women are concerned. And I’m not real well fixed with brakes, either. God, I really don’t want to hurt you. Are yo...
She wanted to be whole. She wanted a man. *
She realized uneasily that she hadn’t really known as much as she should have about T.J., but she knew everything about Sean. She knew his strengths and weaknesses. He had never lied to her. When she...
She looked up at him with eyes that seemed to want to cry. Oh, he hoped she wouldn’t do that. He hated when women cried. He had no idea what to do. Jack could handle it. He was chivalrous; he knew exa...
She looked up at him and he brushed the tears from her cheeks. Sorry, she said. You made me so frickin’ mad I thought I was going to kill you. Yeah, join the party. Brie threatened my life. He smiled...
RV. His hands plunged into his pockets, heading toward
Our children are not our possessions, Nora. They’re loaned to us to raise and to be set free. From the time he could look up, he was determined to fly high and fast.
My husband has a great lasagna and garlic bread, but also some broiled, stuffed sturgeon fresh off the river and steamed vegetables, if you’re interested. Husband? one of them chortled. Damn, my hunti...
It’s not like I didn’t feel sorry for myself sometimes. I’ve cried my heart out. Sometimes I cried till I couldn’t stand up straight. It’s just that I never cried like that in front of anyone. I