“She pats my knee. I’m going to tell you something my grandmother told me when I was fifteen years old. 'Eliza, you won’t ever be content with someone if you can’t learn how to be content by yourself first.” — Erynn Mangum Copy Share Image
“Alisha sips her coffee. “Well, kids, I only have a few minutes, but I wanted to drop by and see how it was going.… — Erynn Mangum Copy Share Image
“Maybe those verses in Ezekiel about the dry bones coming back to life were actually a prophecy in reference to caffeine.” — Erynn Mangum Copy Share Image
“Jack's height comes from his mom. She has one of those weird "I'm taller than my husband" things going on. I find it weird… — Erynn Mangum Copy Share Image
“This is what I say: "Leave me alone!" This is how it comes out: "Leefmaown.” — Erynn Mangum Copy Share Image
“I sat down at the table, took a deep breath, smiled at Detective Masterson, and nodded at Deputy Slalom. It was going to be… — Erynn Mangum Copy Share Image
“She pats my knee. I’m going to tell you something my grandmother told me when I was fifteen years old. 'Eliza, you won’t ever… — Erynn Mangum Copy Share Image
“My cell rings. I answer it without looking at the caller ID. "Hannah, I'm sorry." My voice is a moan. "It's Ryan, actually.'' "Oh.… — Erynn Mangum Copy Share Image
“Mom is talking to Jack. "I hear you're interested in zoo animals." I snort. There's a sentence you don't hear too often. I fake… — Erynn Mangum Copy Share Image
“What time do you need to be at work tomorrow, Hon?' Lexi asks. Well, Ruby's back, so nine o'clock.' What does Ruby being back… — Erynn Mangum Copy Share Image
“There comes a time in every woman's life when she is desperately desires to be married. At least, this is what I have always… — Erynn Mangum Copy Share Image
“Much. so there is free dessert involved here." I put my hand to my forehead. "oh, that i had discovered the job first!" Ryan… — Erynn Mangum Copy Share Image
“When I get married...well, if I get married," I start, staring out the window, "I want to walk down the isle carrying a basket… — Erynn Mangum Copy Share Image
“Yay!” I say for the both of us, since Jack is now sleepily staring into his coffee mug.” — Erynn Mangum Copy Share Image
“Jen's been hiding the sugary cereals behind the granola, so I forget we have them. It's not a very nice thing to do. Jen… — Erynn Mangum Copy Share Image
