“Kishan kept his distance, but his come-hither eyes made my face burn.” — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Softly, Kishan said, "And it seems that the only girls I'm ever interested in... always belong to Ren.” — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Reality crashed into my brain: I'd never see my black tiger again. P. 420, Kelsey ” — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Can I kiss you now?" he asked. "I think you'd better, tiger," I replied.” — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“If I were a Jedi, I had definitely turned to the dark side of the Force.” — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
I decided to find you, throw myself at your feet, and beg you to have mercy on me. Honestly, I'll accept whatever… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“What’s all the yelling about?” Kishan asked. “Would you please tell your sorry excuse for a brother that I’m not talking to… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Ren grinned. “So… you and lady tigers, eh? Is there something you want share, Kishan?” Kishan shoved a forkful of dinner into… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“The dangerous one was Ren. Innocent though the white tiger he appeared to be, he was a compelling predator. Utterly irresistible --… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“How poor are they that have no patients! What wound did ever heal but by degrees?'" "Shakespeare isn't going to save you… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Lunch is served!" I shouted. The brothers wasted no time. Kishan reached for the chicken, and Ren, the cookies. I smacked their… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“He seized me as boldly as a tiger captures his prey. There was no escape. And I didn't want to. I would… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“After a moment, he (Ren) elaborated, "By the way, I didn't say you weren't attractive. I just said you're young." "So is… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“I shoved him. "Kishan. Kishan! Wake up!" He woke only halfway and pulled me closer. "Shh, go back to sleep. It's not… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“A deep rumble echoed in his chest. I pulled back, laughing. "Are you growling at me?" He laughed softly, twisted my hair… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Pulling the chair out for me, he invited me to sit. I stood there wondering if I could sprint for the nearest… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“... Now what brings you down here? Want to work out?" "No. I wondered if you wanted to go for a swim.… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Ren took off his jacket, which slicited a squeak from Jennifer who was now totally focused on Ren's golden-bronze biceps. His perfectly… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“I finally found him sitting on his balcony. He was leaning back against the wall with his eyes closed. Soft music played,… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Wow,” I said. “That story is disturbing on so many different levels. One thing that’s mystifying about Indian mythology is how often… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Kishan spoke intently, "Kelsey is all that a man could ask for. She's perfect for you. She loves poetry and sits endlessly… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“It's a McLaren SLR 722 Roadster." "How big is it?" "It's a convertible." "Will a tiger fit?" "No. It seats only two,… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“I poked my stomach covertly. It still seemed pretty lean to me. Obviously, I wasn’t built like a supermodel, but all the… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
I warn you, Kelsey, that I'm an extremely patient man. I've had extensive practice in waiting out the enemy. My life as… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“All things considered, I'd rather have monkeys," Kishan shouted. I shivered. "Tell you what. We'll rent King Kong and The Birds. Then… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
His eyes drifted leisurely back up to my face and he smiled at me appreciatively, "Kelsey, when a man spends time with… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“I sighed softly and basked in the barrage of Ren's kisses- drowning kisses, soft kisses, sultry kisses, kisses that lasted a mere… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“You said parachute. You think we're going to parachute out of here?" "Yep." "I don't think so." "Ah, come on. Tigers aren't… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Later that sweltering evening, I climbed into my tiny tent and lay down on top of my bedroll, twisting the lighter blanket… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
And yes, I'll admit, I am jealous. I'm jealous of every minute you spend with him, of every concerned expression you send his way,… — Colleen Houck Copy Share
“Grant me the serenity to selflessly forgo my relationship to save humankind; To accept that the man I love cannot and will not change;… — Colleen Houck Copy Share
“When he was finished, he set his plate down, looked at me, and raised an eyebrow. I leaned forward and whispered angrily, “I am… — Colleen Houck Copy Share
“If I were a Jedi, I had definitely turned to the dark side of the Force.” — Colleen Houck Copy Share
“His vulnerability allowed me to let my guard down, and gently and methodically, he tore apart my well-constructed dam. Waves of tender feelings were… — Colleen Houck Copy Share
“I’ve experienced a lot in my life. I’ve been in bloody battles. I’ve been with friends who were killed. I’ve seen terrible things done… — Colleen Houck Copy Share
“I promise to remain faithfully beside you. I pledge to conquer faults; perfect my character. I vow to deserve you. I declare you're my… — Colleen Houck Copy Share
“perhaps you three could continue this conversation when the ship is not under attack? Mr.Kadam said.” — Colleen Houck Copy Share
“I was immediately aware of her when she stood at the window but I didn't move at first. I wanted to look at her… — Colleen Houck Copy Share
“The house was quiet. Silently, I walked down the stairs and passed the peacock room where I found Mr. Kadam sitting and waiting for… — Colleen Houck Copy Share
I don’t mind being alone either. The only problem is that if you’re always alone, you get lonely. — Colleen Houck Copy Share
“Long dormant feelings poured through my dried-up limbs and wound through me, slowly filling the emptiness. Like an irrigated field, I felt myself blossom… — Colleen Houck Copy Share
“Oregon almost never got too hot. An Oregon governor must have passed a law a long, long time ago that said Oregon had to… — Colleen Houck Copy Share
