“I turned around and there he was, Edward Curtis Baldwin. My best friend's father. My Sweet Pea's Papa. And my heart's true desire. I had loved this man for the better part of my adult life.” — Trice Hickman Copy Share Image
“Victoria didn't know why, but something in her daughter's tone put a chill on her arm.” — Trice Hickman Copy Share Image
“Do you know what it's like to find yourself drawn to another person who gives you that missing piece? Who electrifies you with just… — Trice Hickman Copy Share Image
“Mom, I can take care of myself, and I've been doing a pretty good job of it for quite some time. Besides, I enjoy… — Trice Hickman Copy Share Image
“What dress to wear? What boy's offer to accept to the prom? What college to attend? Which academic major to pursue? -- Those were the kinds of decisions he saw in Alexandria's future. Not what race she would claim? The thought pissed him off, and the fact that he knew there was little he could do frustrated him.” — Trice Hickman Copy Share
“Gnawing at the forefront of Victoria's thoughts was the question that Rob had asked--was she dismissing Ted because he was white? She'd always thought… — Trice Hickman Copy Share Image
“She'd heard more than a few of her friends and clients complain about their dead sex lives, citing disgruntled husbands, over-active children, and under-active… — Trice Hickman Copy Share Image
“Stepping out there is easy if you don't have anything to risk." "Life's a risk. It's what you make of it that counts.” — Trice Hickman Copy Share Image
“I turned around and there he was, Edward Curtis Baldwin. My best friend's father. My Sweet Pea's Papa. And my heart's true desire. I… — Trice Hickman Copy Share Image
