“Sunlight poured through the jailhouse window. A breeze that carried a hint of lilac on it rustled the papers on Tony’s table. Rubbing his forehead, he tried to concentrate on his work, but his grandmother’s ring—Essie’s ring—kept distracting him. He’d… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share Image
“Oh, they'll never believe a woman could solve such puzzles. They'll just assume I'm humoring you by editing it myself and allowing you to… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share
“Pulling the covering from her basket decorated with pink-and-white polka-dotted ribbon, she withdrew her journal, a pencil, and some cheese. Jesus Christ She formed… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share
“Lord Randall barreled inside, brandishing his cane in Drew's face. "You beggarly knave, I was told this marriage was in name only! Who gave… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share
“Freedom didn’t always equate with coming and going as he pleased. Or to living out in the open. Or to doing whatever he wanted.… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share
“Fir, cedar, pines, oaks, and maples densely timbered this section. But it was the redwoods that never failed to fill him with awe. Their… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share
“Thought you didn't like red hair." One of Drew's dimples kicked in as he draped an arm about Grandma's shoulder. "Must have me confused… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share
“cannot make yourself righteous by simply changing your behavior,’’ Mother replied. Essie stiffened. ‘‘I’m sure I don’t know what you mean.’’ ‘‘What I mean… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share
“Their daughter scrunched up her hands and legs, waving them wildly in the air. He opened his palm, allowing the babe to kick his… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share
“You were kidnapped not?" "I was kidnapped." "You were forced not into marriage?" "I was forced into marriage." "You want not an annulment?" "I… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share
“You could have arrived atop a wildcat and no one would have said a word. They will adore you.” — Deeanne Gist Copy Share
“I give up, God. You made me. You know how I am. I cannot keep my distance. Nor can I keep those I love… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share
“He wants a fifteen thousand pound settlement." "Fifteen thousand!" "He says you're a great deal of trouble." She hesitated for one startled moment before… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share
“You next," he said. "Out of those clothes and into bed." She nodded but didn't move from Sally's side. The thought of undressing exhausted… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share
“And so you should.” He again assessed the newly replaced windows and repaired roof, then clapped Mack on the shoulder. “It’s a good thing… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share
“Where are you going?" "To get my Bible." "Right now? You can't get your Bible out right now! I'm, I'm, we're just about to..."… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share
