“captivity is still captivity no matter how pretty the jail is.” — Colleen Houck Captivity Copy Share Image
“Apparently he took my advice. He shoved me face-first into a boulder. It broke my nose.” — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
A young man who doesn't have the foresight to seek out the girl he wants to be with and actively pursue her,… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“(...) we must learn to accept that all creatures, however fearsome they may be, are of divine origin.” — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“I was dying. I knew it. At least the pain was gone. I wanted to tell him that I loved him. Then… — Colleen Houck Darkness Copy Share Image
“Was it too much to ask you to wait for me? To believe in me? Don't you know how much I love… — Colleen Houck Ren Copy Share Image
“When we left Ren in the jungle it was like a #Iscrewedupmydatewithadreamyguy + #Iabandonedmypetonthesideoftheroad feeling.#Kelsey” — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
If anyone can overcome a fear for the ocean, you can, little lady. Courage is being scared to death and saddlin' up… — Colleen Houck Being scared 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 Humor Copy Share Image
“The generations rose and fell like so many waves upon the beach, and he stood alone, a rocky, unmovable sentinel, letting the… — Colleen Houck Nature of man Copy Share Image
“We hopped back into the Jeep, and he drove us along a back road, which changed to a dirt road, which changed… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Kishan stretched out his hand and touched and earring lightly. His rakish pirate about-to-make-off-with-your-woman-and-what-do-you-think-you're-gonna-do-about-it look melted away to a soft smile that… — Colleen Houck Humor Copy Share Image
“You died in your sleep? Drunk driver? Cancer,huh? World war? Well...yeah those deaths are great and all,but wait till I tell you… — Colleen Houck Death Copy Share Image
“Because I've died many deaths, mostly over you, and I'm still alive. Trying to have a relationship with you is like trying… — Colleen Houck Death Copy Share Image
“Grant me the serenity to selflessly forgo my relationship to save humankind; To accept that the man I love cannot and will… — Colleen Houck Serenity 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
“I spent the rest of that day brainstorming. How do you catch a very old, very alert tiger by surprise? Use his… — Colleen Houck Poetry Copy Share Image
“Perfect! Now we’re being chased by hoards of monkeys! Perhaps you would care to name their species as we’re attacked, just so… — Colleen Houck Money 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 Dark sky Copy Share Image
“His biceps bulged as he walked the trunk to the edge of the creek. A girl can still admire, can’t she? Even… — Colleen Houck Hercules 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 Humor 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 Humor 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 Dating Copy Share Image
“After dinner, I went upstairs and found Ren standing on the veranda again, looking at the sunset. I approached him shyly and… — Colleen Houck Knight in shining armor 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 Food Copy Share Image
“I once told Ren our story wasn't over. And it's not. Not yet.” — Colleen Houck Story Copy Share Image
“I was destined to love you, and I will belong to you forever.” — Colleen Houck Destined Copy Share Image
