“Can I kiss you now?" he asked. "I think you'd better, tiger," I replied.” — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Kelsey," Ren brushed a hand through his hair, and his smile turned into a lopside grin, "the fact is...I'm in love with… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“I’ve been working hard to become the kind of man she needs, the kind of man she already believes me to be.” — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Don’t make a feller wait too long. A feller waiting on a gal can get ornery’er than a huntin’ dog that’s tree’d… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“A handsome prince, such as yourself, deserves someone who is no less than one hundred percent dedicated to him.” — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Looks like Kelsey wins the award for early riser. And doesn’t she look purtier than a pat of butter meltin’ all over… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“I had no right to be in love. I had nothing to offer her. But reason drowned in the beat of my… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“After confessing her love, she ran from me. I wanted to stop her but I let her go. If she really loved… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Hmm…now that I think about it, housecats are often coddled and petted. You don’t pet me nearly enough. You must be a… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“I don’t understand how I could have believed you were a warm, affectionate, and tenderhearted person! You’re obviously as prickly as a… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“He then put both hands on the door on either side of my head and leaned in close, pinning me against it.… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“He studied my appearance carefully. “You cut your hair.” “Yes. Do you like it?” “That depends. How long is it?” I pulled… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“That dress…was a very, very good decision. I could write an entire poem on the virtues of your legs alone. You are… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
I warn you, Kelsey, that I'm an extremely patient man. I've had extensive practice in waiting out the enemy. My life as… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“How could I remain unyielding? His words penetrated the flimsy barriers I’d set up around my heart. I’d meant to set up… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Reliance soon became trust. Trust led to admiration. And then, before I was even aware it happened, admiration transformed into a longing… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“You didn’t think I’d let you go alone, did you?” “No, but I’m grateful that I had you with me.” “Grateful is… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“I stared into his handsome face and let those feelings overwhelm me and in that fleeting time I felt the ghost of… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Wow. I didn’t think it was possible for him to look any more intoxicating than he already did. But a leather clad… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“I'd experienced loss. My parents were gone. Ren was... gone. But I was still here. I still had things to accomplish. I… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Pulling the chair out for me, he invited me to sit. I stood there wondering if I could sprint for the nearest… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“The very purpose of life is to be happy. As we care for others, the greater is our own senses of well-being.… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
For many, love is a two-sided coin. It can strengthen or stifle, expand or enfeeble, perfect or pauperize. When love is returned,… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“I felt overwhelmed. I didn’t expect a first kiss to be so…life altering. In a few brief moments, the rule book of… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
Love is not a consequence. Love is not a choice. Love is a thirst. A need as vital to the soul as… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“There are many different types of kisses. There’s a passionate kiss of farewell—like the kind Rhett gave Scarlett when he went off… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Why, aren’t you just about as sweet as syrup on a sundae? I sure would appreciate that, ma’am.” He winked. “How’d you… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“He kissed me wildly, overwhelming me like a giant wave rushing to shore. I was soon lost in the turbulent grasp of… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“I opened myself up to the kiss and kissed him back with enthusiasm. Putting all my secret emotions and tender feelings into… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“ Fine . The next time that my life is destroyed, I'll try to express my distress in a quieter fashion, far… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“You're forgetting something iadala . Love is not a consequence. Love is not a choice. Love is a thirst --- a need… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
Oregon welcomed me like a beloved child, enfolded me in her cool arms, shushed my turbulent thoughts, and promised peace through her… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“The fuse is lit. You can run all you want to but you leave a trail of gunpowder in your wake. There’s… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“You think I wanted to fall for you? I stayed away from you! I gave him the chance to be with you!… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
And yes, I'll admit, I am jealous. I'm jealous of every minute you spend with him, of every concerned expression you send his way,… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Grant me the serenity to selflessly forgo my relationship to save humankind; To accept that the man I love cannot and will not change;… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“When he was finished, he set his plate down, looked at me, and raised an eyebrow. I leaned forward and whispered angrily, “I am… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“If I were a Jedi, I had definitely turned to the dark side of the Force.” — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“His vulnerability allowed me to let my guard down, and gently and methodically, he tore apart my well-constructed dam. Waves of tender feelings were… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“I’ve experienced a lot in my life. I’ve been in bloody battles. I’ve been with friends who were killed. I’ve seen terrible things done… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“I promise to remain faithfully beside you. I pledge to conquer faults; perfect my character. I vow to deserve you. I declare you're my… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“perhaps you three could continue this conversation when the ship is not under attack? Mr.Kadam said.” — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“I was immediately aware of her when she stood at the window but I didn't move at first. I wanted to look at her… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“The house was quiet. Silently, I walked down the stairs and passed the peacock room where I found Mr. Kadam sitting and waiting for… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
I don’t mind being alone either. The only problem is that if you’re always alone, you get lonely. — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
