“What is perfect, anyway? The absence of perfection and the existence of human nature in place of something we want to do… — Allie Burke Excuses Copy Share Image
“The most important things, the experiences that leave marks on our souls for everyone to see, those marks that reflect our most… — Allie Burke Damage Copy Share Image
“Baking was a science, precise, just mix it all together and let the oven do the work. But actually cooking, she couldn’t… — Allie Burke Food Copy Share Image
“She couldn't stop thinking about Elias. His hands caressing her feet, his arms around her body, his fingers entangled in her hair--he… — Allie Burke Copy Share Image
“The universe requires balance. Nothing, nothing, can exist without it. There is no life, no light, without death, without darkness. There is… — Allie Burke Darkness Copy Share Image
“Let her go,” Brendan said, and Will did. And that was the biggest mistake of his life. Letting her go.” — Allie Burke Biggest mistake Copy Share Image
“It takes two to tango, and if you dance too long, implosion is inevitable.” — Allie Burke Dancing Copy Share Image
“What to do with life? Get out of bed, Derek. That’s what you do. You get out of bed, and you get… — Allie Burke Depression Copy Share Image
“He will give his life, for anything he feels has more of a right to live than he. Make no mistake, Elias.… — Allie Burke Failure Copy Share Image
“He dropped the joint in the dirt and ran inside. It wasn't his first, and wouldn't be his last. The joint, that… — Allie Burke Copy Share Image
“I would let you hold him,” Jane said, “but I’m pretty sure letting-ghosts-hold-my-baby is not on Abby’s approved list of things to… — Allie Burke Life Copy Share Image
“Now, Emily didn't make a sound. There was something more defining about the soundless reality that condemned the paradigm of passion.” — Allie Burke Mental illness Copy Share Image
“He just wanted to get through his uninteresting day, so he could cross over into the night, and find his way to… — Allie Burke Light Copy Share Image
“The sound of her phone shocked her out of the dark world that was currently playing in front of her eyes from… — Allie Burke Book Copy Share Image
“Life wasn’t perfect, but it wasn’t supposed to be. Eternal beauty could not exist if it were not for the face of… — Allie Burke Beauty Copy Share Image
“Daniel had no idea what was happening to him. He felt sick. No, he didn’t feel sick. He didn’t feel sick. That… — Allie Burke Smile because Copy Share Image
“Claire’s cottage wasn’t quite the same layout as his mother’s, but it looked to be the same size. Daniel couldn’t be sure—he’d… — Allie Burke Parenting Copy Share Image
“He already missed her, even before he shut the front door behind him.” — Allie Burke Front door Copy Share Image
“Christian submitted to the roll of his eyes, the churn of his stomach, the break in his knees. He willingly fell out… — Allie Burke Christian Copy Share Image
“He kissed her, lay next to her on his bed, pulled her to him. Their foreheads pressed flat against one another, the… — Allie Burke Copy Share Image
“She ignored his feverish, sweaty skin, his violent trembles, and she kissed him. As he passionately held her against him, the whole… — Allie Burke Whole world Copy Share Image
“You are a stupid fucking woman, Emily Colt. Just like all your kind. I know you hate Americans, but— I never said… — Allie Burke American Copy Share Image
“He was sort of beautiful. In his own dark, depressing way, but still. She was going to miss that stupid fucking beautiful… — Allie Burke Beautiful Copy Share Image
