“she had to admit the essential difference between Iain and herself: he believed in the possibility of a carnation-strewn, uncomplicated life, and Lola did not. perhaps Iain had thought he could convince her, but grew weary of the endeavor. ” — Amanda Eyre Ward Copy Share Image
“and sure enough, emmett's voice rose above the din. at some point, though, a mistake becomes a decision, whether you like it or not.… — Amanda Eyre Ward Copy Share Image
“she had to admit the essential difference between Iain and herself: he believed in the possibility of a carnation-strewn, uncomplicated life, and Lola did… — Amanda Eyre Ward Copy Share Image
“as she walked back to her husband, lola thought about lying on her expensive sheets and holding a baby - their baby - to… — Amanda Eyre Ward Copy Share Image
“Maybe that's what love is, in the end: a shared illusion of safety.” — Amanda Eyre Ward Copy Share Image
“also, i wanted to kiss you, said lola. come here, said emmett. ” — Amanda Eyre Ward Copy Share Image
“When you are small, if you reach out, and nobody takes your hand, you stop reaching out, and reach inside, instead.” — Amanda Eyre Ward Copy Share Image
