“But it was a lie. She just craved more time with Blake. During those minutes each morning and evening, she felt herself… — 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
“Rick’s a beater. He likes it. When I first got here, he beat all the kids. I told him I wanted to… — Debra Anastasia 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 Real world Copy Share Image
“No one has really seen me in years.” Blake looked at the sky. “Sometimes I wonder how they know I don’t have… — Debra Anastasia First time Copy Share Image
“Livia, I can’t get started if we can’t finish. I can’t trust myself to stop.” Livia smiled at his concern and grabbed… — Debra Anastasia Trust myself 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
“Sometimes her cheeks hurt from laughing when he finally held her car door open for her in the evening. He was there… — Debra Anastasia Every day Copy Share Image
“Please, baby, you had to know the Devil would be well endowed.” — Debra Anastasia Angel Copy Share Image
“Blake’s going to fight real hard to be with you. He knows how much you love him.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“You smiled that night. He was adamant that it had lasted longer than the others.” Cole looked at her with troubled brown… — Debra Anastasia Brown eyes 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 Copy Share Image
“Blake stood at Livia’s dresser with a ceramic Cinderella and Prince Charming figurine in his hands. He almost dropped it when he… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Blake held his hand out, palm up, and Livia slid hers into it. Her heart snuggled into its happiness. The sight of… — Debra Anastasia Happiness Copy Share Image
“In the woods the three broken boys had bonded, bound together by punches they could not return. They survived together.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Sometimes you can save someone’s whole world just by smiling at them. Kindness is one of those things that has immense value… — Debra Anastasia Beckett-taylor 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
“Blake had picked the song for their first dance, and Livia laughed when she realized they’d selected music by the same artist,… — Debra Anastasia Music Copy Share Image
“Livia nodded. Seeing him puttering around in her kitchen, turning on the familiar faucet, solidified her feeling of destiny. She knew, staring… — Debra Anastasia Every day Copy Share Image
“Livia dug around in the bottom of her closet while Blake put the figurine back where it belonged. He handled her belongings… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Beckett watched as Kyle danced. “Looks like Fairy Princess has wings.” It was as if she were alone in the room. She… — Debra Anastasia Dance Copy Share Image
“Hey, Dad, if I needed to check someone’s background, would you be able to do that for me?” “That’s a little unethical,… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Request away, rock star.” Here it comes. “Can she wear a push-up bra? Leave off the panties?” Kyle knew what boys liked.… — Debra Anastasia Rock star Copy Share Image
“When you just breathe on me, I want you. Being in your arms will melt me. Being naked with you might kill… — Debra Anastasia Angel Copy Share Image
