“Sometimes her cheeks hurt from laughing when he finally held her car door open for her in the evening. He was there… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“The handshake got a third arm as Blake joined in. It was magic for Beckett when it was like this. The world… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Lord, this man before me is known to you. Beckett's soul is littered with sins that he committed to protect Blake and… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“This bear looks well-loved.” He gently lifted the hairless, torn bear that Livia kept in a prominent position on her shelf. “That’s… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Beckett pounded down the steps and smiled from ear to ear when he saw her. Eve tried to ignore the tremor she… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Blake counted them out loud. “One, two.” Cole ribbed him again using his best cartoon voice. “Two! We have two rings! Ah-ha-ha!”… — Debra Anastasia Marriage Copy Share Image
“Beckett took a step back. “First things first, you weren’t lying. She’s absolutely gorgeous.” Beckett let his gaze roam from Livia’s boots… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“One of the dirt bags laughed and mimicked Mouse’s high voice. “Beckett, you’re stupider than I thought if you hire this bastard.”… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Her Hairy Buffalo is intense. I highly suggest purging.” Livia wanted to give Kyle the biggest noogie of her life. “That’s not… — Debra Anastasia 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 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 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 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 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 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
“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
“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 Copy Share Image
“Finally Cole spoke. “Shall we exchange rings?” He nodded at Beckett, who let the rings fall into Cole’s hands as if it… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“How dare you? How dare you, of all people, not have faith in him?” Livia shot back. “All that negativity? You believe… — Debra Anastasia Faith Copy Share Image
“We were married for sixty-two years before he passed,” Bea said. “I still can’t take a deep breath without smelling his scent.”… — Debra Anastasia Good life Copy Share Image
“The church door creaked, and Cole stood to greet the ladies. The air left the church in a whoosh as Kyle entered.… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“His green eyes sparkled as he entered, and Livia kicked her door shut. He caught her hands, and Livia let her lips… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“It felt real, seeing his friend like that. It was like a gift. He wasn’t into spiritual bullshit, but damn. "Damn. That… — Debra Anastasia Beckett-taylor Copy Share Image
“She decided to talk to this man she admired, even though he was covered with intricate yarn knots and would not respond.… — Debra Anastasia 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 Copy Share Image
“Stop. Stop that. Tell me what happened to you.” She gently ran her fingers down the length of his chest. Blake shook… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Blake insisted on helping her pick up the things she’d dropped, even though his pain had him breathing through his teeth. If… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Blake climbed in her passenger seat and pushed his mask up to reveal his face—even with the sun out! Livia kissed him… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“He smiled at Billy’s friends. “I got more where that came from. Never do that shit again.” He found Mouse’s eyes. “Jimmy,… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“This is a great first date.” Livia huddled closer to Blake. “This isn’t our first date. I count all the breakfasts. Don’t… — Debra Anastasia First date 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
“Beckett smiled at his past and future customers with both his dimples. No need to feel alarmed, his smile told them. The… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Shhh. It’s okay. I’m not that terrible, am I?” Livia shook her head. “I’m making you my wife right now, even if… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“The driver hit the intercom, and Beckett introduced himself to the video camera. “Beckett Taylor. Make sure your gates can open wide… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“It’s his story to tell—or not tell,” he said, not meeting her eyes. “Do you see those stained glass windows? They’re beautiful,… — Debra Anastasia Stained glass 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 Copy Share Image
“COLE HELD KYLE AS gently as he could manage. He wanted to pull her inside of him. Kneeling with her in the… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Ted has a friend that owns a club. They’re looking for a piano player on Thursday nights. I was thinking about it…”… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“You might want to find another place to sit. Those idiots could cook up a plan for revenge.” “I can’t leave.” Green… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“She came to find me. She came to find me,” Blake said. His voice was a mixture of revelation and revulsion. “Do… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
