“He placed his hand under hers gently and straightened her fingers. His touch felt like fire and ice and commanded her complete… — Debra Anastasia Fire and ice Copy Share Image
“Beckett grabbed Billy by the jaw. “If you ever touch Jimmy again, I’ll kill you. It’s that simple.” — Debra Anastasia Beckett Copy Share Image
“If they’d caused you pain, I’d never have been able to live with myself,” he said as he backed up a step.” — Debra Anastasia Pain Copy Share Image
“Beckett looked Livia up and down and planted a kiss on her cheek. “Whitebread’s so hot she’s smokin’ tonight.” — Debra Anastasia Beckett Copy Share Image
“The government’s beating us down, and it all begins with those goddamn lines in the parking lot. Set yourself free, my brother.… — Debra Anastasia Politics Copy Share Image
“I never want to disappoint you, Livia.” Blake sounded stronger now, determined, but still anxious. “That’s not possible. Ever.” — Debra Anastasia Anxious Copy Share Image
“They fit so perfectly on her hip, but she always had to give them back to their mothers. Not this baby. This… — Debra Anastasia Mothers Copy Share Image
“Livia, I'm made of glass, but it only shows in the sun. I can't be caught in sunlight or everyone will know… — Debra Anastasia Glass Copy Share Image
“Cole updated Beckett: Stay where u r. Not sure how this will go. He’s playing now. Cole glanced at Beckett’s response: Ave… — Debra Anastasia Gaze Copy Share Image
“I need to touch him.” Livia waited for the curtain to open. “Livia, he’s got to make it, right? Right? He’s at… — Debra Anastasia Waited Copy Share Image
“Cole reached into his pocket and handed Beckett the bag with the rings. He held them gently in a cupped hand for… — Debra Anastasia Beckett Bag Copy Share Image
“Beckett stepped from behind the curtain so he could see Eve’s face clearly. He knew she was beautiful, but the smile on… — Debra Anastasia Beckett Copy Share Image
“Know this: I love you so fucking much,” Beckett said. “No other person has been to me what you are. No one… — Debra Anastasia Love Copy Share Image
“Livia pictured herself holding Blake’s hand on a walk in the forest, the sun prickling through the leaves to dance on his… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“I’ll see him buried,” Beckett said again, slightly less confidently. “I’ll see my brothers. I have to. I can’t not see them.… — Debra Anastasia Buried Copy Share Image
“With every step she felt herself harden. She was a walking statue by the time she hit the police station’s exit. She… — Debra Anastasia Every step Copy Share Image
“Livia read from the paper as if it were a letter. “Dear Blake Hartt, thank you. Thank you so much for thinking… — Debra Anastasia Love Copy Share Image
“So many people had tried for Blake, but so many had failed. All it takes is one to be the glue. It’s… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“The nurses told me what you did, Livia. You made my heart beat in the woods.” He looked at her lips and… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“I was pregnant, and then I wasn’t,” she said softly. “I was in love, and then I wasn’t. You did that. You… — Debra Anastasia Collateral damage Copy Share Image
“He’d stood like a baby deer. He lurched toward her with no grace at all. She enclosed him in a hug that… — Debra Anastasia Five years Copy Share Image
“Livia kissed his chin. “Blake, I need you to do something for me. Will you do something for me?” Livia felt a… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“Do you know how many guys I’ve been with?” Kyle asked, meeting her eyes for just a moment. “So many. You know… — Debra Anastasia Time Copy Share Image
“Blake shook his head at Beckett’s lack of manners but held the chair out for Livia. She sat and smiled at Beckett… — Debra Anastasia Water bottles Copy Share Image
“Beckett wiped his mouth with his wrist. “If you’re planning on fucking me to death, I’m so on board with that.” — Debra Anastasia Beckett Copy Share Image
“The colors are amazing. This yarn in the passenger seat has perfect browns. It reminds me of your hair.” Livia touched her… — Debra Anastasia Passenger seat Copy Share Image
“You will stop. Now.” If she could have killed with words, four bodies would be lying in the clearing.” — Debra Anastasia Killed Copy Share Image
“When he’d composed himself, Blake kissed the top of her head. “Like I could ever say no to you.” — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“Even though his voice kept its squeakiness, he never forgot to hold his head high. Beckett had paid dearly to defend him,… — Debra Anastasia Beckett Copy Share Image
“That’s great. You have family.” Livia rubbed Blake’s arm. “You’re my family,” Blake said coldly.” — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“Cole grabbed a fistful of his own hair. “Beckett, I met the most amazing girl this morning. I can’t think straight.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Peace be with you, Livia,” he said. He leaned down to her ear as he hugged her. “Maybe you’re more than I… — Debra Anastasia Peace Copy Share Image
“He grabbed his brothers. All three pounded each others’ backs and gave grumbling, cursing acknowledgments. “I can finally fucking breathe, seeing you… — Debra Anastasia Brotherhood Copy Share Image
“She returned to the writhing man at Kyle’s feet. “These women are with me. If you even look at them again, I’ll… — Debra Anastasia Women Look Copy Share Image
“He squeezed her hand back and made a sour face. “I hate when you use logic against me. It takes my knees… — Debra Anastasia Sour Copy Share Image
“Livia felt her cheeks pink up like they’d been slapped. “We worked it out. She knows where things, um, go now.” Kill… — Debra Anastasia Slapped Copy Share Image
“Do you remember the pattern, Livia?” “Blow…lick…bite.” Livia wanted to say something cute, something funny, but he licked his lips and she… — Debra Anastasia Licked Copy Share Image
“When Kyle was finally firmly in front of the groom, John held out his hand. As Cole shook it, the men had… — Debra Anastasia Communication Copy Share Image
“Livia went to the front closet to find a coat for her sister. After some shuffling, Livia found the white trench coat… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“This is. You are. I can't do this any more if it's not with you. So please fuck me straight to hell.” — Debra Anastasia Fuck Copy Share Image
