“Love made you a better person. Made you feel protected and precious and chosen. Chosen such a lovely word! And in loving… — Kristan Higgins Better person Copy Share Image
“She was a typical tough Maine woman—able to shoot a deer, dress it and make venison chili in the same day.” — Kristan Higgins Copy Share Image
“The band had morphed into another sweet melancholy song. "I'm Not Supposed To Love You Anymore." If that wasn't the voice of… — Kristan Higgins Music Copy Share Image
“My blood pressure surges. Folks, unless you've walked the walk, never tell a widow it's time she moved on.” — Kristan Higgins Copy Share Image
“I also promise to let you help name any baby your mom and me might have-" "Mistake. We'll have a kid named… — Kristan Higgins Failure Copy Share Image
“She gave another eye roll and glided away. My admiration for my sister grew. One thing to have children...another to keep them… — Kristan Higgins Children Copy Share Image
Maybe love isn't just a bouquet of roses once in a while. Maybe it's just sticking it out, when it's hard, when… — Kristan Higgins Flowers Copy Share Image
“Malone is surly, scary and ugly,” I say. “So I’m gonna pass on him, if you don’t mind.” “I don’t know,” Chantal… — Kristan Higgins Copy Share Image
“I'd wait as long as you needed, as long as Nicole needed. But I know you feel something for me, and I… — Kristan Higgins First love Copy Share Image
“The sun was so bright outside that for a moment, I couldn’t see. But then I could, and there he was, leaning… — Kristan Higgins Time Copy Share Image
“And the thing is, that’s all fantastic. I’m glad they work at the soup kitchen and care about their causes. It’s the… — Kristan Higgins Copy Share Image
“Dearly beloved," Father Bruce began, "we are gathered here to witness the union of Nick and Harper as they pledge their love… — Kristan Higgins Father Copy Share Image
I'll tell you something, Harpy," he said, his voice almost a whisper now. "It never even occurred to me that we wouldn't… — Kristan Higgins Breakup Copy Share Image
“Then before he could break the moment, before he could turn away, I kissed him, and he didn’t stop me. Instead, he… — Kristan Higgins Copy Share Image
“Tried be cheerful, tried be upbeat, tried not to let my feelings show, not to blame him, not to mind when day… — Kristan Higgins Humor Copy Share Image
“That moment when she’d crouched behind the tree…it did something to her, something that made her grow up and toughen up. But… — Kristan Higgins Copy Share Image
“It’s just that sometimes you love a kid just because they need it. Not because they deserve it, not because you really… — Kristan Higgins Child Copy Share Image
“But I hardly hear anyone, because Trevor is kissing me and whispering, over and over, "I love you, Chas. I love you,… — Kristan Higgins Love Copy Share Image
“It's safe to be in love with someone you know you'll never have. Nothing is really risked when you know you can't… — Kristan Higgins Friendship Copy Share Image
“…And then I turned and saw a guy staring at me… "What are you looking at, idiot?" I asked, giving him the… — Kristan Higgins Copy Share Image
“And all that 'don't want to lose you' is utter bullshit. But just in case it's true, guess what? You did lose… — Kristan Higgins Copy Share Image
Love came when you weren't looking, except in the case of millions who found mates on Match.com, but, hey. It sounded good. — Kristan Higgins Copy Share Image
“She wanted a man’s face to light up when he saw her. She wanted a man to kiss her like his heart… — Kristan Higgins Kiss Copy Share Image
“Then he slid his hand into my hair and pulled me closer, and when he kissed me, my heart hurt from happiness,… — Kristan Higgins Copy Share Image
“How is it?” Madeleine asked with a condescending smile. “Delicious. Want some?” “I don’t eat things that once had a heartbeat.” “That’s… — Kristan Higgins Food Copy Share Image
When an eighty-five pound mammal licks your tears away, then tries to sit on your lap, it's hard to feel sad. — Kristan Higgins Animal Copy Share Image
For the record, a mechanical engineer is responsible for how just about anything is built. We make sure any type of structure… — Kristan Higgins Copy Share Image
“I have a small phobia about being alone with women," he said smoothly. "So I always come with him," Patricia said. "Always."… — Kristan Higgins Copy Share Image
“Instead of answering, I just wrapped my arms around him and kissed him for all I was worth. Because when you meet… — Kristan Higgins Copy Share Image
“Nick." "Yeah?" "Come to bed. It's too cold to sleep on the floor." There was a pause. "You sure?" "Yep" "Thanks." Nick… — Kristan Higgins Copy Share Image
“I’ve found that if you expect the best of a person,” Frank told him once, “you generally get it.” “What happens when… — Kristan Higgins Education Copy Share Image
“Nick,” I murmured, “should I ever head into the cellar armed only with a ladle after the police have just warned me… — Kristan Higgins Copy Share Image
“God! The sexiest three words in the English language, 'you were right'. What woman doesn't love to hear that?” — Kristan Higgins English language Copy Share Image
“The last time I had this done, it felt like the doctor used an elephant tusk.” “We got rid of all our… — Kristan Higgins Copy Share Image
“Funny, how easy that could be. When you found the right person, there was no hiding of flaws... there was just trying… — Kristan Higgins Copy Share Image
“I stand up, trying to shake myself mentally. Get over him, Maggie, I instruct myself. I need to stop. I really do.… — Kristan Higgins Copy Share Image
“OH!” KATE GRUNTED as she sat down behind her desk. “My side is killing me. I’m ovulating, I think. That sucker must… — Kristan Higgins Copy Share Image
“Dance class, huh?" he said. "You don't look the type." "And what does that mean?" I asked. "You're not built like a… — Kristan Higgins Dance Copy Share Image
“You want to go to the movies tomorrow night?” he asked, and Posey was so shocked she actually choked. “What?” she managed.… — Kristan Higgins Copy Share Image
“My family’s pretty intense. Like every other day, someone’s having a first Communion or a christening or a baby. My mother calls… — Kristan Higgins Family Copy Share Image
