“Every night after that, Blake would show up and stand next to Beckett, head down, hands still.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“When the spinning stopped, Eve grabbed for David. He was gone. His eyes were open, but there was nothing left.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“I’m here for my brother, Blake.” The nurse glared at Livia. “Family only.” Livia bit her lip. “This is my wife,” Beckett… — Debra Anastasia Brotherhood Copy Share Image
“She’s braver than she needs to be,” he continued. “Maybe, just maybe, she could be the one.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“At his slow smile, she gathered him into a gentle hug again. Will I ever be able to stop touching him?” — Debra Anastasia Touching Copy Share Image
“Instead of sounding like a Beckett-style threat, Dr. Lavender’s observation solidified something. Livia would live for love. Today will count.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Instead of taking in the splendor of the emerging fall colors and the choppy Hudson River, his eyes scanned her face like… — Debra Anastasia Hudson river Copy Share Image
“You might want to have Kate close her eyes if you ever want her to sleep with you, asshole. Because once I… — Debra Anastasia Angel Copy Share Image
“Ms. Kyle McHugh, I assume. It’s my pleasure to make your acquaintance. My name is Blake Hartt, and I’m entirely to blame… — Debra Anastasia Apology Copy Share Image
“Livia watched as Beckett folded his hands into a thick sailor’s knot of hope. He bowed his head. She couldn’t have loved… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Eve. That torpedo mind-fuck sex was outrageous and fantastically titillating. Titi-fuck-illating. But there was something else as well. Emotional, a small voice… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“She kneeled at Blake’s side again. “Hey, handsome. I don’t have a signal. We’re going to have walk a bit. Let’s help… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“I promised in my head to leave you be. And when I saw you…I was supposed to be man enough to turn… — Debra Anastasia Beckett-taylor Copy Share Image
“By 7:28, all the guests had arrived, and there were three empty seats: one for Eve, who had yet to show up,… — Debra Anastasia Children Copy Share Image
“Uncle or not, he did save your life,” Livia pointed out. Blake bit his bottom lip and shook his head. Livia felt… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“She picked up the phone and dialed Blake's number. His silky hello made her smile. "You're smiling, right?" His voice was so… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Um…It looks like a—oh! It looks like a bunny. Aww, that’s so stinking cute.” The sun melted the cloud a bit, like… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“In me. Come in me. Have me. Livia heard her thoughts echoing in the room and realized she’d said them out loud.… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“I’m taking this, Beckett. I did this. I could have just disabled them. But when I heard her say no I just…”… — Debra Anastasia Rape Copy Share Image
“She overheard one of them shout, “This is Dr. Hartt’s daughter!” Eve had no idea why those words came back to her… — Debra Anastasia Children Copy Share Image
“You’ve no idea what you’re getting involved with.” Cole closed his eyes. He seemed to be reaching inside to calm himself. Livia… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“But then Cole ran for her, sliding on his knees to close the final distance between his hands and her skin. Kyle… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“She grabbed his hand as he passed. “Whitebread, you’re edible. What a stunning lady you are. Blake’s a lucky man.” Beckett waggled… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Livia read from the paper as if it were a letter. “Dear Blake Hartt, thank you. Thank you so much for thinking… — Debra Anastasia Happiest man Copy Share Image
“Soon his too-loud voice drifted back into the room. “He shot my brother in the back. He’s mine. That’s a fucking order.… — Debra Anastasia Brother Copy Share Image
“The addition of knitting needles and twirling yarn made Beckett’s forearm ink the exact replica of the tattoo on Mouse’s chest. “He… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Know this: I love you so fucking much. No other person has been to me what you are. No one else ever… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Livia ignored Beckett’s hand to give him a hug and kiss on the cheek. “Thank you for watching over him before I… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“But if all this time between them had taught him anything, it was that they were orbiting the same fate. Together, always… — Debra Anastasia Beckett-taylor Copy Share Image
“With all due respect, never, ever refer to Blake as ‘the worst thing’ in my presence again.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“When your lips move, it makes me want to take my pants off right here.” Beckett went in for a kiss.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“I think a call to Chaos is in order,” Blake said, looking at Cole. Cole nodded, and Beckett smiled. “Thanks,” he said.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“He wanted Livia back. Kyle probably wanted to talk her ear off all about the wedding, but he needed Livia here. He… — Debra Anastasia Marriage Copy Share Image
“My love, I’d volunteer to live a thousand lives if I got to spend any part of them with you.” — Debra Anastasia Angel Copy Share Image
“Livia looked puzzled and whispered, “I have no idea why these are special.” Blake dared to touch her face. “They’re the exact… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“If I told you once, I told you a million times: you’re a handsome motherfucker. I’m almost gay for you.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Her arms suddenly free, Livia stroked Blake’s face and whispered. “I see it, sweetheart. I was right—you’re beautiful when you’re glass.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“There were only a few feet of visible space before the locker room turned a corner, giving Cole privacy to do his… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Livia stole quietly away from the scene of the beauty. She left Blake, but she never stopped hearing his music that night.” — Debra Anastasia Beauty Copy Share Image
“Motherfucker. You’ve got a tight grip. Must have been all those years of masturbating. You’ve got Voldemort’s handshake, baby.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
