“The longer I looked into his eyes the more I felt that he was leading me down a road that I was… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Fate Copy Share Image
“All these years... I was the silent and ever present figure in your life... but you. You've always been the meaning of… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Life Copy Share Image
“Makes sense," Cal said. "A bike needs to be taken care of just like a woman. Treat her right and she'll bring… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Happiness Copy Share Image
“Friends, I told myself. We could be friends. Friends held hands all the time, and I hadn’t given up hope that maybe… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Friendship Copy Share Image
“I knew that she couldn’t hear me if she was there. But the sound was enough to grab me, to hold me… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Desperation Copy Share Image
“Can I make you some breakfast? Do you like your eggs sunny side up?” “I’m going to start feeling spoiled if you… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Sunny side Copy Share Image
“Lying in bed that morning after a long and frantic run home, the door dead bolted, chained, and a chair hooked under… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel John smith Copy Share Image
“''I froze. Like an idiot I froze. He was staring right at me. (...) He wore an innocent and mesmerizing smile directed… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Love Copy Share Image
“The thirst we shared for one another made it clear that the distraction would only come from deprivation. Charlotte was always on… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Dreams Copy Share Image
“Watching Joel sip his iced tea and listen to stories of my childhood, the ones my mom told at all of the… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Children Copy Share Image
“In her remorse, she was also willing to admit that she was sad for another reason. She no longer had a reason… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Dream house Copy Share Image
“Pulling her eyes away, she figured it was best to keep such questions to herself. “You could have just, you know, asked… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Wanted Safe Copy Share Image
“So, how is it that you don’t have a girlfriend?” I asked boldly. Joel shrugged. “Have you ever had a girlfriend?” There… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Love Copy Share Image
“''A heart that had chosen its path couldn't be led in any other direction.” — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Chosen path Copy Share Image
“We are all meant to follow the path we choose, it's why we're given the choice.” — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Choice Copy Share Image
“In life I've always considered myself statistically challenged. I married my high school sweetheart and then he joined the Army. Lucky for… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel High school Copy Share Image
“I was investing more and more of myself into an outcome I couldn’t predict and would very likely be disappointed by. But… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Investing Copy Share Image
“I was the silent and ever present figure in your life...but you.” I kissed the back of her hand softly and closed… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Kissed Copy Share Image
“I have no idea what to wear." "I suggest a whistle, just in case you end up in the trunk of his… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Suggest Copy Share Image
“''Your heart is either beating or it's not, your heart never forgets. As long as your heart is beating follow it, it… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Follow your heart Copy Share Image
“There's something in your eyes that scares me," Max whispired, looking through the window. Landon took her face into his hand and… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Fear Copy Share Image
“I didn’t really get to experience much where I come from.” “Ohhh….so you’re Amish. Is this like your Rumspringa?” I giggled. “Something… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Copy Share Image
“Without reply Joel made his way to follow Alex and the girls up to the lift. Swallowing a lump in my throat… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Joel Copy Share Image
“Unable to fit reason into the words she should probably say next, Evangeline chose instead to say nothing. Taking a long swig… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Copy Share Image
“There are certain authors out there whose books I'll read no matter what they're about. More often than not I don't even… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Book Copy Share Image
“His eyes darted over the surface of my face. Like a moth to a blaze he was hesitant, seeming to crave my… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Fear Copy Share Image
“If I could get down on my knees and ask for your forgiveness I would,” he said “but I’m afraid that along… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Forgiveness Copy Share Image
“For the first stretch of road Olivia’s eyes were sealed shut, her breath held hostage in her lungs. “You might want to… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Open your eyes Copy Share Image
“I pulled my chair up to the table and Alex sat down, following suit, unable to guard a smile from breaking onto… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Admitted Copy Share Image
“Maintaining a safe distance, she practiced extreme caution as they headed further and further away from the center of the city. She… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel John smith Copy Share Image
“Stupid girl, I thought. How many hands must he have held before mine? How many girls must have fallen for a lifetime… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Green eyes Copy Share Image
“Looking up at Max he asked, “Do you recommend anything?” He kept his eyes low and to the table, trying but failing… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Eye contact Copy Share Image
“I never even thought to look for other—oof!” Lunging forward I found myself tripping right over a nice big chunk of nothing.… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Laugh At Myself Copy Share Image
“Turning the corner, she saw the dark figure of a man, John, pushed up against the side of his bed cast in… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Stained glass Copy Share Image
“To be fair, you can tell me what you think of me,” Max offered. “I didn’t mean to offend you. I was… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Gaze Copy Share Image
“Wesley took a swig of his beer, hoping that maybe the pause might give him time enough to sort out his thoughts.… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Time Copy Share Image
“So I see you got to know Trish on a pretty intimate level tonight,” Max said, focusing her attention back on the… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Funny humor Copy Share Image
“Do you have the hots for this boy?” her father asked in all seriousness. “Do we need to have him over for… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Parenting Copy Share Image
“Angling to look out of the window over the sink, Olivia tried to train her face into looking as unfazed by the… — Shawn Kirsten Maravel Communication Copy Share Image
