“I wanted to kiss you for a long time, and I decided that might be my only chance. I’ve been miserable ever since.” Troy ran his fingers along her jaw. “It was almost better when I didn’t know how it… — Cindi Madsen Copy Share Image
“It was on my twenty-sixth birthday that it finally hit me: Love was bullshit. There was no happily ever after.” — Cindi Madsen Copy Share Image
“Sunlight streamed through the room, clinging to him like it wanted him as much as she did.” — Cindi Madsen Copy Share Image
“Hey, Kelsey." He squinted at her. "I knew the water in Charlotte was a problem, but I didn't know it made hair turn purple,"… — Cindi Madsen Copy Share Image
“She needed a break from worrying about what to say and how to act every second of the day.” — Cindi Madsen Copy Share Image
“It’s just, sometimes lies look so much like the truth. And when you can’t tell between the two, how do you know which one… — Cindi Madsen Copy Share Image
“Look, I know you’re a guy—” “Damn straight.” “And there’s some man rule that you’ve got to be all macho—” “Rule number three, actually.”… — Cindi Madsen Copy Share Image
“I could feel the threads forming, from my heart to his. Threads that would become strings, until I was all wrapped up in him… — Cindi Madsen Copy Share Image
“There was something about the smallest gestures with him that made me feel like a teenager again. I told myself to just enjoy it.” — Cindi Madsen Copy Share Image
“Nate wrapped his arms around her, holding her close. "Let's get you back and I'll build you a fire." She liked the way he… — Cindi Madsen Copy Share Image
“A pair of great heels was much more satisfying than a man. They lasted longer, and better yet, they didn’t leave me for someone… — Cindi Madsen Copy Share Image
“It was such a light, freeing feeling to not base her life on someone else’s opinion of her.” — Cindi Madsen Copy Share Image
“In all fairness, darlin’, I should probably warn you that this ain’t my first rodeo.” — Cindi Madsen Copy Share Image
“Sadie scooped up a big pile of crap and placed it in the wheelbarrow. Royce turned to leave, but then she said, "You know,… — Cindi Madsen Copy Share Image
“She'd gotten even prettier over the years. And now she was in his house. And he had no idea if this was the best… — Cindi Madsen Copy Share Image
“I just wanted one more day." More tears welled up in her eyes. "But it would never be enough. I could keep asking for… — Cindi Madsen Copy Share Image
