“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 Cowboy Copy Share Image
“Tell you what, I’ll take the first watch, and if nothing happens, we’ll both sleep. Agreed?” I frowned at him. He started… — Colleen Houck Eye contact Copy Share Image
“He laughed. “Kelsey, we all have some animalistic tendencies. I loved hunting, even when I was young.” I shuddered. “Fine. Just keep… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Did he say anything to you?” “Just that I was supposed to watch you while he was gone. A hunt can take… — Colleen Houck Helping others Copy Share Image
“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… — 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
“Ren followed along behind me somewhere quietly. I couldn’t hear him, but I knew he was there. I was acutely aware of… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
Love is not a consequence. Love is not a choice. Love is a thirst. A need as vital to the soul as… — Colleen Houck Body Copy Share Image
“Here, Kells. I brought you something,” he said unassumingly and held out three mangos. “Thanks. Um, dare I ask where you got… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“I thought about the afterlife and wondered if people shared death stories. If so, i'd have the coolest story ever. You died… — Colleen Houck Afterlife Copy Share Image
“I know you don’t like the traffic here. I’m sorry that you’re burdened with this.” I muttered, “Not liking the traffic is… — 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
“Brushing through my hair was usually bad enough after a shower. Letting it dry without brushing it was a terrible mistake. It… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“He pulled me toward him so that I was resting on my side. I coughed up some more water. He took off… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“We looked at each other for a minute, not saying anything, but I could feel the air between us shift. It became… — Colleen Houck Love Copy Share Image
“Smiling victoriously, he crushed me against his chest and kissed me again. This time, the kiss was bolder and playful. I ran… — Colleen Houck First kiss Copy Share Image
“We will need to stay over two nights in a hotel on our trip home.” Momentarily alarmed, I glanced at Ren. “Okay.… — Colleen Houck Big city Copy Share Image
“I want you to learn the lesson of the lotus. This flower springs forth from muddy waters. It raises its delicate petals… — 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 Books Copy Share Image
“This was not going the way I wanted it to. I felt a desperate need to escape before I said something that… — Colleen Houck Dark side 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 Kelsey Copy Share Image
“And Ren cracked open a jewelry box. Two strands of tiny beads wound around each other in gold and blue. Small diamond… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“No matter what sort of difficulties you must endure and no matter hiw painful your experiences, you must not lose hope. Losing… — Colleen Houck Adversity Copy Share Image
“Ren, that was very beautiful.” His eyes turned to my face. He smiled and reached a hand up to touch my cheek.… — 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 Dinner 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… — Colleen Houck 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 Copy Share Image
“The thought occurred to me that I was in danger of becoming a slave to a tiger as well. Hah! I’d probably… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“You once asked me if I wanted a home and a family. I didn’t think that I’d ever want one without Yesubai,… — Colleen Houck Dream Copy Share Image
“Back at home inside our garage, Ren opened the door for me. Instead of helping me out, he leaned over and growling… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“There’s something else I’m curious about, Kelsey.” I smiled at him. “Sure, what else do you want to know?” “What exactly is… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“That light. It's more powerful than she can make alone. He acts like... well, like a filament. She pours her energy into… — Colleen Houck Light Copy Share Image
“I had no idea kissing felt like this. Sensory overload. At some point, Ren reluctantly let me down. He still supported my… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“To have regret is to be disappointed with yourself and your choices. Those who are wise, see their life like stepping stones… — Colleen Houck Choices Copy Share Image
“He was barefoot, dressed in a black slacks with a thin belt and a sea-green silk shirt. His hair was damp, and… — 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 Feelings 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
“I was acutely aware of him, and the thought that he was walking me back to my room and would most likely… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“When we reached the front of the line at Burgerville, Ren let me order first and then asked for seven huge sandwiches,… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“When he was finished, he set his plate down, looked at me, and raised an eyebrow. I leaned forward and whispered angrily,… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
