“I feel…and I have reason to believe…that we could come to mean something to each other.” — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Now turn around and go to sleep. I'm warning you that I plan to sleep with you in my arms all night… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
Were you always such a stubborn, blind, obtuse girl?" "Are you calling me stupid?" "Yes, but in a more poetic way!" "Well,… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“I’ve been working hard to become the kind of man she needs, the kind of man she already believes me to be.” — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“As a man, I instantly became aware of the gold in her hair, her height measured against mine, and how easily she'd… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“A handsome prince, such as yourself, deserves someone who is no less than one hundred percent dedicated to him.” — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Don’t make a feller wait too long. A feller waiting on a gal can get ornery’er than a huntin’ dog that’s tree’d… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“I wrapped the unyielding woman I loved in my arms & kissed her slowly, hoping that some part of her would sense… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Hmm…now that I think about it, housecats are often coddled and petted. You don’t pet me nearly enough. You must be a… — 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
“That dress…was a very, very good decision. I could write an entire poem on the virtues of your legs alone. You are… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“He studied my appearance carefully. “You cut your hair.” “Yes. Do you like it?” “That depends. How long is it?” I pulled… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“He then put both hands on the door on either side of my head and leaned in close, pinning me against it.… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“I don’t understand how I could have believed you were a warm, affectionate, and tenderhearted person! You’re obviously as prickly as a… — 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… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“There was a large sting near his upper lip. I touched it lightly. “Does it hurt?” My gaze moved from his lips… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“You think I wanted to fall for you? I stayed away from you! I gave him the chance to be with you!… — 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
“I stared into his handsome face and let those feelings overwhelm me and in that fleeting time I felt the ghost of… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Wow. I didn’t think it was possible for him to look any more intoxicating than he already did. But a leather clad… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
For many, love is a two-sided coin. It can strengthen or stifle, expand or enfeeble, perfect or pauperize. When love is returned,… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“I felt overwhelmed. I didn’t expect a first kiss to be so…life altering. In a few brief moments, the rule book of… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Why, aren’t you just about as sweet as syrup on a sundae? I sure would appreciate that, ma’am.” He winked. “How’d you… — 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
“I’m not the kind of man to bottle up my feelings, Kells. I don’t sit up in my room pining away, writing… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“There are many different types of kisses. There’s a passionate kiss of farewell—like the kind Rhett gave Scarlett when he went off… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“He kissed me wildly, overwhelming me like a giant wave rushing to shore. I was soon lost in the turbulent grasp of… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Thrilled with the knowledge that she loved me, it took me a moment to realize that she was angry. I found her… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Does that count as an argument? Can we kiss and make up now?” "It was only half an argument.” “Fine. Then, you… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“She answered with a passion I didn’t expect & I was lost. In that moment our hearts beat as one. In that… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Looks like Kelsey wins the award for early riser. And doesn’t she look purtier than a pat of butter meltin’ all over… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“It’s like this…a starving man would gladly eat a radish, right? In fact, a radish would be a feast if that’s all… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“The fuse is lit. You can run all you want to but you leave a trail of gunpowder in your wake. There’s… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“A girl can still admire, can’t she? Even those who can’t afford to go in the store can still window-shop. Right? Knowing… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
What are you doing?" "Kneeling before a goddess." "I'm not a goddess." "You are. A goddess, a princess, a queen. As a… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“You didn’t think I’d let you go alone, did you?” “No, but I’m grateful that I had you with me.” “Grateful is… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“How could I remain unyielding? His words penetrated the flimsy barriers I’d set up around my heart. I’d meant to set up… — 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
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
