“I suddenly felt vulnerable. Continuing the journey without Mr. Kadam left me anxious. It felt like the first day of high school… — Colleen Houck High school Copy Share Image
“After the meal was done, the brothers moved slowly, as if drugged or sleepy, which made me wonder if it was similar… — Colleen Houck Brotherhood Copy Share Image
“He sighed and bowed deeply. “Sundari. I was standing here thinking nothing could be more beautiful than this sunset tonight, but I… — colleen houck Beautiful sunset Copy Share Image
“The dangerous one was Ren. Innocent though the white tiger he appeared to be, he was a compelling predator. Utterly irresistible --… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“I was so thrilled about being human it took half a day for me to realize that Kelsey was nervously pulling away.… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“One heartbeat passed and then another, and the moment felt hot and frozen at the same time. Then he smiled, and it… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“She insisted on heading back and immediately pulled away from me. I need to know if what I feel is one sided… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“How poor are they that have no patients! What wound did ever heal but by degrees?'" "Shakespeare isn't going to save you… — Colleen Houck Humor Copy Share Image
“I felt my resolve crumbling. I wanted him, wanted him badly. I needed him too. I almost gave in. I almost told… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“You know, sleeping outdoors isn’t all bad. You get to stare up at the stars and cool breezes ruffle your fur after… — Colleen Houck Emotional connection Copy Share Image
“My favorite style, though, is the way you were wearing it earlier when you had it draped across both of your arms… — 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
“I promise to remain faithfully beside you. I pledge to conquer faults; perfect my character. I vow to deserve you. I declare… — Colleen Houck Pledge 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
“There are many dangerous serpents in India-the cobra, the boa, the python, water snakes, vipers, king cobras, and even some that fly.”… — Colleen Houck Serpents Copy Share Image
“I poked my stomach covertly. It still seemed pretty lean to me. Obviously, I wasn’t built like a supermodel, but all the… — Colleen Houck Fitness Copy Share Image
“It dishonors the death of our loved ones to shut out happiness. We throw away what could have been and waste our… — Colleen Houck Death Copy Share Image
“It’s like this…a starving man would gladly eat a radish, right? In fact, a radish would be a feast if that’s all… — Colleen Houck Food Copy Share Image
“He looks like a runway model. How in the world am I going to be able to reject that? The world is… — Colleen Houck Breaking up 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
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
“A quiet but indomitable voice behind me said, “I believe this is my dance.” It was him. I could feel his presence.… — Colleen Houck Dance Copy Share Image
“Ren clasped Kishan's arm in his and said with a quiver in his voice, "Yours in life, Kishan". "Yours in death, Dhiren,"… — Colleen Houck Life Copy Share Image
“I picked up the statue and looked at it from different angles. The eight arms were fearsome. Note to self: in a… — Colleen Houck Durga Copy Share Image
“What could I say to make this beautiful girl know how desperately I needed her? Practiced words fled my mind & I… — Colleen Houck Psychology Copy Share Image
“I could still feel the ghost of him hovering in the quiet, dark recess of my heart. It was as if he… — Colleen Houck Lonely Copy Share Image
Saying his name stabbed my heart, like someone had ripped through my carefully stitched up world and exposed the infected, pulsing red… — 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 Consequence Copy Share Image
“Well, first of all, you can't expect me to have coherent thoughts when you're touching me. Second, you're too... good-looking. Good-looking people… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“A girl can still admire, can’t she? Even those who can’t afford to go in the store can still window-shop. Right? Knowing… — Colleen Houck Attractiveness Copy Share Image
“These are delicious! What are they?" "Double chocolate chip with peanut butter filling." "They're the second best thing I've ever tasted." I… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“A life with Ren was harder to picture. We didn't look as if we belonged together. It was like matching up Ken… — Colleen Houck Life Copy Share Image
“She answered with a passion I didn’t expect & I was lost. In that moment our hearts beat as one. In that… — Colleen Houck Passion 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 Distress Copy Share Image
“I raced alongside the car but they were too far down the road. Brokenheartedly, I roared out in hopelessness and grief. She… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Kishan shook his head. 'I'm not going to let you hurt her.' ' Hurt her? I'm not going to harm her. You,… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“He considered my question for a moment and then ducked his head to kiss me. He tugged me flush up against his… — Colleen Houck Fantasy-fiction 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 Cats Copy Share Image
“Does that count as an argument? Can we kiss and make up now?” "It was only half an argument.” “Fine. Then, you… — Colleen Houck Argument Copy Share Image
“The key to happiness is to try to make a best of, and be thankful for, the hand we're dealt. When life… — Colleen Houck Happiness Copy Share Image
