“Steve smiled, the rug not only pulled out from under him but rolled up and put away.” — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“Ethan felt a tiny ripple of victory, like he’d scored a blow against a tornado.” — Heidi Cullinan Victory Copy Share Image
“He wanted to be loved and cherished, yes. But he also wanted to be fucked.” — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“Walter Lucas, you’re going to marry me. And you’re getting epically laid as soon as we get home.” — Heidi Cullinan Lovers Copy Share Image
“You want sins, Aunt? I’ll show you sinning. I’ll make the devil weep, I’ll sin so bad.” — Heidi Cullinan Sinning Copy Share Image
“This story is about how we undid those complications and got ourselves the rest of our happy ever after anyway.” — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“Bitch, have you been getting collagen in those lips? You look like you gave a blow job to a Hoover attachment.” — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“Get out there in the wide world and see for yourself. Find out if you’re pathetic, or if it’s what people told… — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“My anger and sadness was my ocean, and I couldn’t carry it. Not anymore. No one could really love me. Not when… — Heidi Cullinan Anger Copy Share Image
“Because the wheel wasn’t about you. The wheel wasn’t about anyone. It was just a damn wheel. It was as Randy said—you… — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“moments of something this good, this unexpected and off his usual path, they always dredged up old shit, like somehow happiness came… — Heidi Cullinan Grief Copy Share Image
“How did I know? Paul, I've known since you were eight and I caught you masturbating in front of the TV to… — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“Absolutely no slouching, Ed. You're the frame. You're the stem to my flower. Quit giving me crooked pictures and wilted flowers.” — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“I know you. He didn’t dare speak the words out loud, but he willed Gordy to hear the furious vows of his… — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“As his inner masochist came to bloom against the door of Cooper’s trailer, Chenco felt like he’d pulled his chest cavity wide… — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“What’s Mitch’s better-than-love?” Randy snorted. “He and his slut-bunny husband are those disgusting nougat-center people who just flat out like being in… — Heidi Cullinan Marriage Copy Share Image
“When life fucks you over, you don’t slow down. You just keep going, keep moving, eyes peeled for the next opportunity, the… — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“That’s hard on other people, Xander. When you give to people—to good people—they want to give back, and you need to let… — Heidi Cullinan Good people Copy Share Image
“I was feeling like all that crazy sea inside me was settling into a calm. He had drawn it all out of… — Heidi Cullinan Calm Copy Share Image
“Why do you stay with me?" he whispered. He wished he hadn't said it once the words were out of of his… — Heidi Cullinan Comfort Copy Share Image
“There’s no magic ruler by which we’re all judged and weighed, not in this life. If you wait for someone to tell… — Heidi Cullinan Growing up Copy Share Image
“You’re so…different when you work.” “Different bad?” “Just different. You really are only seeing me as a blob of flesh.” Xander shook… — Heidi Cullinan Painting Copy Share Image
“They’re honest about their arrogance and self-centeredness, at least. People lie about it. They want you to pretend it’s an even exchange,… — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“As he returned to the bed, he could see Vallant eyeing him warily, but he ignored this, sat on the opposite end… — Heidi Cullinan Frustration Copy Share Image
“Do you know what I wish?” Skylar held Xander’s hand tight as he looked up at the falling leaves. “I wish we… — Heidi Cullinan Cherry blossom Copy Share Image
“Mental illness is no different than a heart condition. In the same way a faulty valve can cause harm to the body… — Heidi Cullinan Illness Copy Share Image
“Sometimes the ones we love are like butterflies, flitting all over, and we have to sit and wait patiently for them to… — Heidi Cullinan Love Copy Share Image
“And just like that, it’s over. And if you’d been stupid enough to let hope live, or if you’d been fool enough… — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“I just want to find a way to be with you that doesn’t hurt you. Because I didn’t realize it until Unc… — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“I understand that it’s disheartening to pour effort and money into a work of art and find that others do not value… — Heidi Cullinan Amen Copy Share Image
“I don’t know who I am.” “You’re Skylar Stone. You’re charming, kind, clever, helpful, beautiful inside and out. You don’t give up.… — Heidi Cullinan End of the day Copy Share Image
“There’s nothing wrong with Xander. He doesn’t need fixing. In any way.” “Exactly. Don’t fuck with who he is, if he isn’t… — Heidi Cullinan Good person Copy Share Image
“What did I do to deserve you?” “You told me not to throw away my work. You chased me down and made… — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“Skylar laughed a lot in these scenes. He was happy. He was always helping people too—a whole section depicted him playing hero… — Heidi Cullinan Cherry blossom Copy Share Image
“Virgins are a rare breed anywhere, but at your age, you’re practically a unicorn.” — Heidi Cullinan Unicorn Copy Share Image
“Nobody ever loved you like I do. ~ Steve thinking to himself about Chenco” — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
