“Beckett pulled Blake’s face back to look at him and held it in his hand. “Never alone, bro. You’re never alone as… — Debra Anastasia Beckett Copy Share Image
“I’m going to hell, Livia,” he said. “I’m going to hell for all three of us,” Beckett said defiantly. Only now did… — Debra Anastasia Better man Copy Share Image
“He kissed Kyle, checking to see that her eyes stayed sure and real. They did. Instead of saint and sinner, they were… — Debra Anastasia Kissed Copy Share Image
“Blake had told Beckett all about her and the kiss. “Good for fucking you,” Beckett said, pounding him on the back. “If… — Debra Anastasia Time Copy Share Image
“Kyle, the only other person standing close enough to whisper, leaned in to Livia’s ear. “Quit being such a snot-flinging drama queen.… — Debra Anastasia Drama queen Copy Share Image
“On the ride home after a long day at school, Livia commanded her eyes to look at the floor of the train… — Debra Anastasia Fitness Copy Share Image
“Blake turned to Livia. “We were never formally introduced. When your father sees me at the train station from his patrol car,… — Debra Anastasia Parenting Copy Share Image
“Ah, son of a bitch. Mouse, you fucking deserved more than this. More than dying in the goddamn dirt. You’re more than… — Debra Anastasia Friendship Copy Share Image
“As she danced along the bar, Kyle craned her neck and caught glimpses of her sister, who sat almost nose to nose… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“-I'll play you a song. Blake flexed his fingers and concentrated harder on the cardboard, moving his hands methodically over it's surface.… — Debra Anastasia Song Copy Share Image
“Hey, handsome, I’m right here. You’re doing an amazing job. I’m so proud of you.” Livia’s voice cracked a bit, and she… — Debra Anastasia Amazing job Copy Share Image
“But in an instant Blake stepped in front of her, turning his back to Chris and the gun. The shot was so… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“Cole turned and went down the stairs to wait for the inevitable. Soon Blake would descend the stairs and into madness. But… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“We’re here because I think all that time ago you fell off the horse. I think you had the breath knocked out… — Debra Anastasia Continued Copy Share Image
“My mother called the cops and demanded they remove me from the house. I was never sure if she had me removed… — Debra Anastasia Mother Copy Share Image
“Rick, you sick, ass-sucking fuck, I want you to know I’m not here because you beat me. I’m not even here just… — Debra Anastasia Children Copy Share Image
“I will not let you lose your family. I won’t let it happen to you.” Eve’s hands circled his big, tense neck.… — Debra Anastasia Beautiful heart Copy Share Image
“Eve stood back and surveyed the scene. Primo was an incomplete kind of handsome. If his father had put in three more… — Debra Anastasia Getting laid Copy Share Image
“He moved to her earlobe and breathed, “First, I will blow, then I will lick, last I will bite.” Blake took his… — Debra Anastasia Homeless Copy Share Image
“Beckett wrapped his arm around the one Cole offered him. “Bro, go to Kyle. Stay out of this next fight. I won’t… — Debra Anastasia Peace of mind Copy Share Image
“This is supposed to be a touch-feely conversation where we tell you, ‘Don’t worry, you’ll always have a family here with us.’… — Debra Anastasia Communication Copy Share Image
“Beckett returned his attention to Livia. He rubbed her shoulders and set to the task of rolling up the sleeves of her… — Debra Anastasia Parenting Copy Share Image
“Damn it. I mean, darn it. I thought the church was on fire. I’m so sorry. How do you clean up holy… — Debra Anastasia Communion Copy Share Image
“Livia covered the phone until Kyle looked at her. “You’re simply the best lady I know. I promise not to be oblivious… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“She stepped into him again, needing the contact to keep her heart rhythm steady. Blake rubbed the center of her back. It… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“And I know Blake had a bunch of fucking problems going on the night he was shot. But Mouse here made sure… — Debra Anastasia Bad man Copy Share Image
“Do you have to kill people every time you take a piss?” Eve locked the men’s room door behind her. God, he… — Debra Anastasia Killed Copy Share Image
“He knew she saw it coming. He saw the pain in her eyes, but it wasn’t from his fist. She was disappointed.… — Debra Anastasia Saw Pain Copy Share Image
“Wait. What?” Livia turned her sister to face her. “The dress doesn’t change who you are. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve never… — Debra Anastasia Bride Copy Share Image
“I’m never opposed to sexual favors as payment.” He wrapped her ponytail around his fist, leaning close to her ear. “I’m too… — Debra Anastasia Becektt-taylor Copy Share Image
“I hope you know how rare a girl like Livia is.” Blake nodded, but said nothing. “I’ve only met a few souls… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“After three days, Blake was weaned off the drugs that kept him asleep. Told he could wake at any moment, everyone but… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“When they stumbled together into a clearing, even in their panic the blue moonlight made it ethereal, like a fairy ring. But… — Debra Anastasia Moonlight Copy Share Image
“Well, then I’m going to have to kick your ass. No one gets to punish you. Enough of this shit, Kyle. You’re… — Debra Anastasia Punish Copy Share Image
“Kyle, will you come with me?” He whispered the words against her forehead between kisses. His hands traveled over her back as… — Debra Anastasia Bible Copy Share Image
“I wanted to wait until after the baby and when we’d saved up enough to have a real, big wedding.” Blake was… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“But as he spent more time with Livia and talked to her about what she was learning, he came to feel confident… — Debra Anastasia Heart Copy Share Image
“I’m in love with his brother.” Saying this out loud to Bea felt like jumping out of an airplane—thrilling and irreversible. In… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“The first strains of organ music filled the church. Blake. His playing brought Livia a wide, warm smile. The music was supposed… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“Looks like you dropped your phone,” Livia challenged. As soon as it skittered to a stop, Livia brought one of her sturdy… — Debra Anastasia Children Copy Share Image
