“Sometimes you can save someone’s whole world just by smiling at them. Kindness is one of those things that has immense value… — Debra Anastasia Beckett-taylor Copy Share Image
“Hello, beautiful Livia," Blake answered. "How did you know it was me?" Livia saw her wide smile in the rear view mirror.… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Mouse of Billy from the good ol’ days of getting the crap tortured out of him every day. Merkin would die a… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Livia went to the front closet to find a coat for her sister. After some shuffling, Livia found the white trench coat… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“When Kyle was finally firmly in front of the groom, John held out his hand. As Cole shook it, the men had… — Debra Anastasia Communication Copy Share Image
“Kyle looked at the car floor. “Livia, if you’ve ever loved me, even a little, you’ll take me away from here. Please,… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“This is. You are. I can't do this any more if it's not with you. So please fuck me straight to hell.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Honestly, I only went first because I’m a little afraid of her.” “Everyone is.” Livia smiled.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Cole updated Beckett: Stay where u r. Not sure how this will go. He’s playing now. Cole glanced at Beckett’s response: Ave… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Oh, no! The ladies from next door are headed to the church where Cole and Kyle are. What should I do?” “Assuming… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Blake had told Beckett all about her and the kiss. “Good for fucking you,” Beckett said, pounding him on the back. “If… — Debra Anastasia Time Copy Share Image
“Kyle, the only other person standing close enough to whisper, leaned in to Livia’s ear. “Quit being such a snot-flinging drama queen.… — Debra Anastasia Drama queen Copy Share Image
“Blake turned to Livia. “We were never formally introduced. When your father sees me at the train station from his patrol car,… — Debra Anastasia Parenting Copy Share Image
“Ah, son of a bitch. Mouse, you fucking deserved more than this. More than dying in the goddamn dirt. You’re more than… — Debra Anastasia Friendship Copy Share Image
“On the ride home after a long day at school, Livia commanded her eyes to look at the floor of the train… — Debra Anastasia Fitness Copy Share Image
“Eve stood back and surveyed the scene. Primo was an incomplete kind of handsome. If his father had put in three more… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Livia kissed his chin. “Blake, I need you to do something for me. Will you do something for me?” Livia felt a… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“He’d stood like a baby deer. He lurched toward her with no grace at all. She enclosed him in a hug that… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“The nurses told me what you did, Livia. You made my heart beat in the woods.” He looked at her lips and… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Do you know how many guys I’ve been with?” Kyle asked, meeting her eyes for just a moment. “So many. You know… — Debra Anastasia Time Copy Share Image
“Hey, handsome, I’m right here. You’re doing an amazing job. I’m so proud of you.” Livia’s voice cracked a bit, and she… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“-I'll play you a song. Blake flexed his fingers and concentrated harder on the cardboard, moving his hands methodically over it's surface.… — Debra Anastasia Song Copy Share Image
“Cole turned and went down the stairs to wait for the inevitable. Soon Blake would descend the stairs and into madness. But… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“My mother called the cops and demanded they remove me from the house. I was never sure if she had me removed… — Debra Anastasia Mother Copy Share Image
“You’re a nice girl, Livia. Love is sacred. Hold onto it. I know a lot at my age. Everything else fails you—money,… — Debra Anastasia Love Copy Share Image
“Beckett turned to his brother. “Cole, take the bike and go to Kyle in the hospital. You need to be with her.… — Debra Anastasia Brother Copy Share Image
“I’m not leaving you. Right here, right now is the happiest I’ve ever been. I love you. That means I don’t leave.… — Debra Anastasia Angel Copy Share Image
“You think that’s what Mouse wants? You in jail? He’s not the pile of ashes we’re going to put in the ground.… — Debra Anastasia Jail Copy Share Image
“Cole looked at him sheepishly. “Do you mind? Can I pray?” “Of course. You know I love when you and Jesus dance.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“You’re going to kill me. God, you smell so good.” Blake let his clever tongue find its way on her skin.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“I’m Emma. I’m here to make you see the meaning of your life.” Her exalted words were totally conquered by her dragging… — Debra Anastasia Angel Copy Share Image
“I love her. So fucking much. I’m going to give her everything. Everything she never even knew she needed.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Livia patted Kyle’s shoulder condescendingly. “Look at that! You did all that complaining without cursing. That’s a good girl.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Beckett pulled Blake’s face back to look at him and held it in his hand. “Never alone, bro. You’re never alone as… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Emily was so excited she forgot. She was so happy she made a mistake and said, “Thank you so much, Mommy!” — Debra Anastasia Failure Copy Share Image
“Of course Chris. Please. Captain Romance back there wants to inject himself into you like a vaccine.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“This is it, Beck. This is the hardest part of loving someone: not being with them when you want to be. It's… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Blake Hartt, I choose you. I deserve you. I want you.” Livia proved it by kissing his cold lips until they were… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Mouse shook his head and locked eyes with Beckett. “He can make fun of my voice all he wants, but if he… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“The blood that pooled around the needle’s point reminded him of the smears he’d made on his beautiful angel’s face. He’d touched… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
