“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
“After the meal was done, the brothers moved slowly, as if drugged or sleepy, which made me wonder if it was similar… — Colleen Houck Brotherhood Copy Share Image
“He sighed and bowed deeply. “Sundari. I was standing here thinking nothing could be more beautiful than this sunset tonight, but I… — colleen houck Beautiful sunset 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 Humor Copy Share Image
“She insisted on heading back and immediately pulled away from me. I need to know if what I feel is one sided… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“It dishonors the death of our loved ones to shut out happiness. We throw away what could have been and waste our… — Colleen Houck Death Copy Share Image
“One heartbeat passed and then another, and the moment felt hot and frozen at the same time. Then he smiled, and it… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“He looks like a runway model. How in the world am I going to be able to reject that? The world is… — Colleen Houck Breaking up Copy Share Image
“I felt my resolve crumbling. I wanted him, wanted him badly. I needed him too. I almost gave in. I almost told… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“My favorite style, though, is the way you were wearing it earlier when you had it draped across both of your arms… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“You know, sleeping outdoors isn’t all bad. You get to stare up at the stars and cool breezes ruffle your fur after… — Colleen Houck Emotional connection 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
“I promise to remain faithfully beside you. I pledge to conquer faults; perfect my character. I vow to deserve you. I declare… — Colleen Houck Pledge Copy Share Image
“Mr. Kadam asked me many questions about Oregon. He seemed to have an unquenchable thirst for learning new facts and asked me… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“I can tell you that these two statues are not monkeys native to India. This one’s a spider monkey. They come from… — Colleen Houck Money Copy Share Image
“In the loudest voice I could muster, I shouted, "As of this moment, you are no longer the armies of China, Macedonia,… — Colleen Houck Time 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 Food Copy Share Image
Oregon welcomed me like a beloved child, enfolded me in her cool arms, shushed my turbulent thoughts, and promised peace through her… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“A quiet but indomitable voice behind me said, “I believe this is my dance.” It was him. I could feel his presence.… — Colleen Houck Dance 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
“As we passed, I leaned over and asked, “Just out of curiosity, you don’t allow pets. Am I right?” She seemed confused… — 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 Grateful Copy Share Image
“Mr. Kadam, something’s been bothering me.” He teased, “Only one thing?” I laughed. “For now. I’ve been wondering, did you ever really… — Colleen Houck Next step Copy Share Image
“No one can understand what you've been through more than Kishan and Mr. Kadam. I think the best thing you can do… — Colleen Houck Parenting Copy Share Image
“Good intentions are not sufficient to creat a positive outcome; you must act. As you take part and become actively engaged, answers… — Colleen Houck Good intentions Copy Share Image
“I wanted to tell Ren the truth. I wanted to say that he was the best friend I’d ever had. That I… — Colleen Houck Best friend Copy Share Image
“Well, because you mysteriously came all this way and obviously are not the man I thought you were, why the heck not.… — Colleen Houck Broken english Copy Share Image
“Well, maybe we should stand watch. Just in case.” The corner of his mouth quirked up as he took another bite of… — Colleen Houck Making fun Copy Share Image
Home they brought her warrior dead: She nor swooned, nor uttered cry: All her maidens, watching, said, 'She must weep or she… — Colleen Houck Children Copy Share Image
“I'd experienced loss. My parents were gone. Ren was... gone. But I was still here. I still had things to accomplish. I… — Colleen Houck Death 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
“Pulling the chair out for me, he invited me to sit. I stood there wondering if I could sprint for the nearest… — Colleen Houck Humor 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
“The charitable thing to do would be to make myself as homely looking as possible, which would probably make it much easier… — Colleen Houck Feminine Copy Share Image
“Are you okay?” I waved my hand at him dismissively. He crouched down, touched my cheek, looked me up and down, and… — Colleen Houck Bottled water Copy Share Image
“Mr. Kadam bowed and said, “Miss Kelsey, I will leave you to your dining companion. Enjoy your dinner.” Then he walked out… — Colleen Houck Beautiful woman Copy Share Image
“The very purpose of life is to be happy. As we care for others, the greater is our own senses of well-being.… — Colleen Houck Health Copy Share Image
“I felt a warm hand touch mine. “Are you okay?” “If you mean am I injured, then the answer is no. If… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“I came to another passageway and paused to examine the scene. I saw myself dead and lying on the ground with Ren… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“There was a muffled tap again, and I heard a familiar voice whisper faintly, “Kelsey, it’s me.” I unlocked the door and… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
