“Number 198 was wonderful too. Blake had watched a good-looking and ridiculously pretentious guy hit on Livia. The fancy man dropped expensive… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“Livia located her fancy jacket and stepped out of the closet. Blake took the coat from her and held it out in… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“Beckett, where’s Eve?” When he had her pressed to his chest, she tried again. “Are you going to tell me or what?”… — Debra Anastasia Beckett Copy Share Image
“Twenty steps in, she felt her soul grind to a halt. Go back. She couldn’t even argue. She doubled back and stared… — Debra Anastasia Beat Breath Copy Share Image
“Some days I still miss fumigating. I did get three beautiful children from the process. Fumigation can be wonderful.” She settled back… — Debra Anastasia Children Copy Share Image
“A small lady moved on after greeting Livia to address the wedding couple. “Cole Bridge. Look at you!” Cole’s mouth dropped open.… — Debra Anastasia Marriage Copy Share Image
“What the hell, Kyle? How many damn times have you snuck out of the house?” Kyle’s laugh filled the small car. “Don’t… — Debra Anastasia Ask questions Copy Share Image
“She watched as the dirt kicked up in a cloud. When it cleared, she couldn’t see him anymore. She stayed until she… — Debra Anastasia Continued Copy Share Image
“She grabbed his arm and traced the tattoo with her finger. “This Sorry is gone now. This is a new Sorry, and… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“He paused until she locked eyes with him. “Count, Livia. Count out loud when you come for me.” “Two, oh, three, God,… — Debra Anastasia Biting Copy Share Image
“Ready?” he asked. He motioned for her to look to the sky. She’d been on enough long walks with her father to… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“I have to ask you something—promise me you’ll be open-minded?” She looked tentative. He nodded. “I’ve got some mad skills. Some mad… — Debra Anastasia Cole Copy Share Image
“When Cole’s kisses lingered on her belly button, she crossed her legs. “Are you okay?” He appeared instantly at her eye level,… — Debra Anastasia Belly button Copy Share Image
“Look at me. Please.” It was more than a whisper but less than a shout. She got quieter. “Blake, please.” His green… — Debra Anastasia Gaze Copy Share Image
“She batted her lashes again. He stopped and looked at her, his hands full of champagne, flutes, and a glass bowl full… — Debra Anastasia Lashes Copy Share Image
“He kept his hand on her lower back as they headed for the house. Halfway up the walk, she could take the… — Debra Anastasia Ur Dad Copy Share Image
“He followed the lines of her face and arms. Livia bit the inside of her cheek as he outlined her breasts. He… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“One and two and three and four and five and six…” Oh, God don’t let me hurt him. “…and seven and eight… — Debra Anastasia Eighteen Copy Share Image
“Blake, Cole, and I have been family for each other, because the ones we started with were for crap. Why they let… — Debra Anastasia Better person Copy Share Image
“Come home with me. I can’t leave you here like this.” This time her voice cracked. “My angel, you forget, you have… — Debra Anastasia Time Copy Share Image
“Livia decided she loved watching things go into him. Food, water, love—all these things she could give him. “You look tired. Would… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“Blake had his own idea. He didn’t lead her to the dancefloor. Blake took her deeper into the corner behind their table.… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“He moved to stand behind her. “How many times did I watch you? So many. Wondering what you smelled like, right here.”… — Debra Anastasia Fresh snow Copy Share Image
“We spent some time in a school for troubled kids together a long time ago. My first day was his 1,865th. He… — Debra Anastasia Friend Copy Share Image
“Finally, when they asked him to speak, he found her gray eyes. His voice was husky and raspy, but his words were… — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“Beckett trained his eyes on Livia as if she were an extension of his brother.” — Debra Anastasia Beckett Copy Share Image
“I’m making you my wife right now, even if you cry through the whole damn thing.” — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“I can finally fucking breathe seeing you goddamn bastards.” — Debra Anastasia Beckett Copy Share Image
“Hey, pretty child. You’re a sight for sore fucking eyes.” — Debra Anastasia Bittersweet-seraphim Copy Share Image
“Cole knew what the chemical smell on the cloth over his nose meant. He took one breath, and his last conscious thought… — Debra Anastasia Cole Copy Share Image
“There were only a few feet of visible space before the locker room turned a corner, giving Cole privacy to do his… — Debra Anastasia Cybersecurity Copy Share Image
“Have you ever seen such an ugly damn cat?” Beckett had said with a wry smile. “Aren’t kittens supposed to be all… — Debra Anastasia Beckett Copy Share Image
“You did it, Whitebread! You saved him. You’re amazing. My brother. My brother.” His voice breaking, Beckett set her back on her… — Debra Anastasia Brother Copy Share Image
“Now this I know what to do with. You’ve been my bride. I promise to spend all night making you my wife.” — Debra Anastasia Bride Copy Share Image
“How can it be wrong? Love picks the right path, not the one of least resistance.” — Debra Anastasia Angel Copy Share Image
“I want to screw him on the table and make him eat in my bed. Livia giggled out loud at her crazy… — Debra Anastasia 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