“Livia wondered what, exactly, Beckett did for a living. Her question was soon answered. Everything bad.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Five hundred twelve.” Blake’s eyes went from joking to smoldering. He kissed smile 512 right off her lips.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Blake, will you let me take you to the ER?” She already knew his answer. “No, I can’t pay for their services.”… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“I love you so much, I think there are burn marks on my heart.” Blake touched his chest.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Livia’s nickname for him was Green Eyes, as his were spectacular—the clearest jade and almost glowing.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Hey, Fairy Princess, I think you may be the hottest married chick alive right now,” Beckett said.” — Debra Anastasia Fairy princess Copy Share Image
“His chest was hard and tempting, with the scars from his move to save her carved forever on his skin.” — Debra Anastasia Scars Copy Share Image
“He tried not to think about his Grandma’s opinion of whores and drugs. He could only believe in the pattern he’d learned… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Finally Cole spoke. “Shall we exchange rings?” He nodded at Beckett, who let the rings fall into Cole’s hands as if it… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“How dare you? How dare you, of all people, not have faith in him?” Livia shot back. “All that negativity? You believe… — Debra Anastasia Faith Copy Share Image
“We were married for sixty-two years before he passed,” Bea said. “I still can’t take a deep breath without smelling his scent.”… — Debra Anastasia Good life Copy Share Image
“The church door creaked, and Cole stood to greet the ladies. The air left the church in a whoosh as Kyle entered.… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Beckett pounded down the steps and smiled from ear to ear when he saw her. Eve tried to ignore the tremor she… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Blake counted them out loud. “One, two.” Cole ribbed him again using his best cartoon voice. “Two! We have two rings! Ah-ha-ha!”… — Debra Anastasia Marriage Copy Share Image
“Beckett took a step back. “First things first, you weren’t lying. She’s absolutely gorgeous.” Beckett let his gaze roam from Livia’s boots… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“One of the dirt bags laughed and mimicked Mouse’s high voice. “Beckett, you’re stupider than I thought if you hire this bastard.”… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“I can’t leave him here. Not with them. Not in the fucking dirt.” Beckett grabbed his flashlight with every intention of handing… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“She watched as the dirt kicked up in a cloud. When it cleared, she couldn’t see him anymore. She stayed until she… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Blake waited for her to look at him with a smile, but her shoes were still too captivating. He held a hand… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Blake rubbed Livia’s cheekbones gently with his thumbs. “I can’t believe you came for me. My brave Livia.” He kissed her lips… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Cole had made this commitment to save Beckett from hell. So he had to keep it, no matter how endlessly his soul… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Well, I got to get out of this uniform. But Kyle, just a word, you’ve been snapping and harping at everyone trying… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“The next evening, Beckett had waited for Rick in his usual spot, head down and hands clasped in front like a condemned… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Kyle nodded and bit her lip. She looked nervous as a virgin. “This feels like jumping off a cliff,” she finally said.… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Soon John and Livia shared their dance, and John laughed out loud when Kyle horned in and made it a three-way love… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“You did it, Whitebread! You saved him. You’re amazing. My brother. My brother.” His voice breaking, Beckett set her back on her… — Debra Anastasia Brother Copy Share Image
“Kyle led the way, and Cole kept a hand on her lower back, holding her hospital gown together. Livia loved the sight… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Livia leaped into the Escort and drove straight to Poughkeepsie Station, letting instinct and her internal Blake GPS be her guide.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Beckett's probably the hardest man there is to love," Blake said. "He does life wrong for all the right reasons.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“If you think I give a rat’s ass about that cooler, you don’t know me at all. Nothing I own is worth… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Blake pulled Livia close. “I’ll miss the hell out of you,” he whispered. Livia leaned into his ticklish breath. “I’ll never look… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Blake held his hand out, palm up, and Livia slid hers into it. Her heart snuggled into its happiness. The sight of… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“I’m not sure nine o’clock in the morning is ready for how fabulous your ass looks in those fake pants.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“I’ll feed fifty goddamn people every freaking morning if I have to. Just so he can eat one sandwich.” — Debra Anastasia Food Copy Share Image
“Kyle took it without thanks. “I have to get to that church. He needs me today. I just know it.” — Debra Anastasia Gratitude Copy Share Image
“Her heart would pound as she glimpsed his familiar form from the top of the stairs. Twice she almost wrecked her car… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“By the time she got there, she knew Blake had been right. She sounded like a herd of buffalo in the wild.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Hasn’t life taught me well enough? Love is not mine to find. I’m a fool. Damn it to hell.” — Debra Anastasia Fool Copy Share Image
“Sometimes her cheeks hurt from laughing when he finally held her car door open for her in the evening. He was there… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“How many lives will you save if I’m in prison?” Beckett continued. “Hundreds? Thousands? Do it for the people I haven’t killed… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
