“His arms held me like a vice, and I wondered if he would crush the life from me, and it occurred to me that I didn’t care as long as I died in his arms...” — Tess Oliver Copy Share Image
“His smile reappeared. It was not large or extraordinary, but it was one I would not soon forget.” — Tess Oliver Copy Share Image
“You were meant for me, Poppy. I can feel it in my fingertips when I touch you.” — Tess Oliver Copy Share Image
“Rinkeni, you could be standing on the other side of the earth, and I would hear you if you needed me.” — Tess Oliver Copy Share Image
“My mind argued with itself about whether to adhere to proper etiquette or whether to fling aside all modesty and throw my arms around… — Tess Oliver Copy Share Image
“Blasted grave marker. There sure are a bloody lot of them. They've got some nerve burying all these dead people here.” — Tess Oliver Copy Share Image
“A paper man. How romantic. And when I tire of him, I can just crumple him into a huge ball.” — Tess Oliver Copy Share Image
“We're going to be matchmakers and find the perfect girl for Barrett." "I already told them that every girl is perfect, and that's the… — Tess Oliver Copy Share Image
“It's like being tethered to an angel. Hell keeps calling me but I can't let go.” — Tess Oliver Copy Share Image
“I know exactly what I want. I want you, Jane. There is no one else on this earth for me but you.” — Tess Oliver Copy Share Image
“Your thigh? Your shoulder? Is there any part of you that hasn't been hurt yet?" He seemed to be contemplating my question for a… — Tess Oliver Copy Share Image
“I fell back into my favorite chair and tucked my hands between my knees to stop them from shaking. I sucked in a deep… — Tess Oliver Copy Share Image
“He would be gone soon, and with all that had happened in Blackpool Cove, I could not afford to send a piece of my… — Tess Oliver Copy Share Image
