“She needed to move quickly and get back to Beckett. She wanted to hold his big hand and make sure he didn’t… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Beckett kissed each woman’s cheek and said, “Ladies, I was saying thank you for taking such beautiful care of my brother. You’re… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“He kept his head down in what seemed to be a prayer. “He counts. You’ve smiled at him four hundred and forty-six… — Debra Anastasia Homeless Copy Share Image
“He kept messing with her, trying to get her to sleep with him, but Eve had yet to do anything but tease… — Debra Anastasia 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
“I’d prefer to stand when ladies are standing,” he said quietly to Livia. She longed to smooth a balm on all his… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“He was sitting this time and kept his head tilted down as he peered up at her. It looked just like an… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“That’s because it was the right thing to do. You followed your heart, even though it might get broken. You let it… — Debra Anastasia 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 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 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 Copy Share Image
“That’s fucking amazing news, I can’t even tell you. Look how great you guys have been doing with me gone.” Beckett wanted… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Livia wiped her cheeks and eyes, then tucked the tissue into her bouquet instead of giving it back to her sister. Years… — Debra Anastasia Little girl Copy Share Image
“So, seeing as you know all the details already, can I count on you to be best man?” Cole watched fear creep… — Debra Anastasia Best man Copy Share Image
“Do you have to use the ladies’ room or something?” Livia asked. “No. No, I don’t. I just can’t wait. I’m having… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“I shot him in the knees. Both of them. But he should be still alive.” All eyes turned in the direction of… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“There isn’t a single spot I’ll miss tonight, my wife.” Blake pulled her against him, tilting her head until he could kiss… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“He knew now that he was going to die. But he had one last mission from Beckett. I have to finish this.… — Debra Anastasia Goals Copy Share Image
“So, are you moving in?” Dove tried to look like she was casually leaning against a lamppost. But there was no lamppost,… — Debra Anastasia Debra-anastasia Copy Share Image
“Livia took in the sight of her love. He fought a still, silent battle against death, but he looked pale and helpless.… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Beckett, you’re doing this for people who don’t even know you’re protecting them. We’re in the shade here. I can do this.… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Blake?” Livia closed one eye while she waited. “Livia.” He was still there. “You waited,” Livia whispered. “Of course. I’ll always wait.”… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“A couple weeks later Blake worked up to walking to the coffee shop by himself—and most other places too. Eve had watched… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Don’t pray to me. Don’t pray to me!” Kyle said, her eyes widening in alarm. “We’re in this together. I’ve done things… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“But now Kyle was dead center on the hardwood dancefloor, which had probably been an aerobics room in its former life, lost… — Debra Anastasia Dance Copy Share Image
“Finally, his eyes locked on hers, and she gave him a huge, teary-eyed smile. She couldn’t tell if he counted because his… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Remember how many times I did my hair the day I married Kyle? I think that shirt is my hair for you… — Debra Anastasia Time Copy Share Image
“Remember two eighty-six. Livia now counted on the same sort of feverish, rain-soaked determination that had driven Blake to the train station… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Blake turned to John. “I know you already know this, Mr. McHugh, but your daughter is the most exceptional person I’ve ever… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Cole, I know I haven’t earned it, but would you mind very much if I tried the organ?” Blake’s voice filled the… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“As Livia dug her keys out of her pocket, she saw that Blake had been to her car. It was covered with… — Debra Anastasia Nature Copy Share Image
“Every morning and evening, Livia granted her eyes the only thing they asked for all day: a sweeping, hopeful look at the… — Debra Anastasia Every morning Copy Share Image
“As she trotted down the stairs, she saw Blake stand up, tucking his piano in his pocket. The day’s bright sun had… — Debra Anastasia Flowers Copy Share Image
“Eve grew uneasy. She had to tell Beckett there was another wedding to attend from a distance. Blake had refused to appoint… — Debra Anastasia Best man Copy Share Image
“We’re here together. We’ll get him back. I promise you,” Eve said. “Merkin has no idea I’m with you. I’ve practiced killing… — Debra Anastasia Promise Copy Share Image
“She kissed his lips and felt his smile form. Alone in this beautiful space, Blake and Livia made things right. Blake kissed… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Blake pulled Livia to him. “How do you manage to be so brave every day?” Livia put a hand on his smooth… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“She glanced in the rearview mirror, as if she might see Mouse sitting up instead of lying flat. “I can’t imagine Blake… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Livia now saw clearly what she needed to do. She would break up with Chris this weekend. She sighed with satisfaction and… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
