“So I have spent four years without touch and affection and without wanting any. But now there is Christopher Shepherd, the boy who changed all the rules.” — Jessica Park Copy Share Image
“I squint until I find Christopher's gaze. I wish he wouldn't look at me, and I also wish that he'd never stop.” — Jessica Park Copy Share Image
“You are my everything,” Julie said. “You are challenging, and difficult, and guarded. I love those things about you. You are fascinating, and complex,… — Jessica Park Copy Share Image
“...that's what love does to you. Gut-wrenching, overpowering, crushing, fulfilling, complex, bring-you-to-your-knees love.” — Jessica Park Copy Share Image
“Late afternoon arrives, and I’m still unshowered and in my robe. The feel and smell and taste of Esben are all over me, and… — Jessica Park Copy Share Image
“She'll need to see another goddamn place, then, because the roaches have unionized and put a stop to further negotiations regarding new tenants. Also,… — Jessica Park Copy Share Image
“How you find love means nothing. It's what you do with it when yu see it that does.” — Jessica Park Copy Share Image
“That’s disappointing,” she says with exaggerated distress. “But at least it’s progress.” “Goodness, I’m so sorry you’re so sad about this.” “Did you just… — Jessica Park Copy Share Image
“Happy New Year, Julie.” “Happy New Year, Matty.” She turned off the television and rolled onto her side. “Matty, I have another question for… — Jessica Park Copy Share Image
“Normal people can become very annoying if put in annoying situations.” — Jessica Park Copy Share Image
“I'm considering whether or not to believe you. I need to run an algorithm on this." "That's not funny." "You might be trying to… — Jessica Park Copy Share Image
“He leans into me and kisses me again. Harder this time. He tastes like eternity, and healing, and completion. No one else could ever… — Jessica Park Copy Share Image
“He just wasn’t the guy, you know? I want the guy. The everything guy. Not the dumb Prince Charming, nauseatingly-perfect everything guy. That’s pathetic.… — Jessica Park Copy Share Image
