“Four hundred sixty-seven,” he whispered. The number seemed to deflate him. He’s still counting. She couldn’t give up.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“The music was so loud, all Livia could do was mouth, “Are you okay?” Blake nodded. “You’re beautiful,” he mouthed in response.” — Debra Anastasia 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 Copy Share Image
“Eve took the gun from Blake, the hand that had been shaking steadied. “Mouse, I wish you were still here. This place… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“It was nice of you to help that ungrateful little girl out.” Blake unloaded his belongings onto his bed. “Ah, I’ve got… — Debra Anastasia Little girl Copy Share Image
“Beckett’s gruff voice moved her veil as he spoke, “Happy wedding, Whitebread. But please, don’t worry about this.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Livia was grateful. Her hand had started to ache, missing the tingle Blake’s skin provided.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“True love, the kind that lasts forever, is very rare indeed. It takes compromise, continued growth, and trust.” — debra anastasia Continued growth Copy Share Image
“We better get over to Beckett’s if you want to see how my day goes—before his crowd gets too raunchy.” Blake stood… — Debra Anastasia Homeless Copy Share Image
“Don’t pray to me. Don’t pray to me!” Kyle said, alarmed. “We’re in this together. I’ve done things wrong too. We’re human,… — Debra Anastasia Homeless 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
“The first strains of organ music filled the church. Blake. His playing brought Livia a wide, warm smile. The music was supposed… — Debra Anastasia 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 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 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
“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
“You’re beautiful.” Blake said hello as he’d said goodbye. “You said that already,” Livia mouthed over the banging music. Blake just shrugged.… — Debra Anastasia Flowers Copy Share Image
“He looked at her, but he was only a shadow now. Livia gave him a warning look. He shook his head sadly… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Is that shooting star just a happy accident or has the universe had it planned for a thousand years?” He tilted his… — Debra Anastasia Astronomy Copy Share Image
“I know it doesn’t make noise,” he explained. “Going through the motions is comforting to me. I wish I had a real… — Debra Anastasia Homeless Copy Share Image
“You can have that life,” he told her. “It’s right there for you to take.” “I love you,” Eve quickly countered. “Loving… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Number 134 was one of the best. Livia had dropped her cell phone and cursed quietly, but creatively: “Hairy-ass bitch.” She’d felt… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Blake sat down as well, facing her. The moon now claimed the sky as hers, surfacing slowly over the trees. Blake tested… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Beckett wrapped a huge arm around Kyle's waist and slammed her body into his. "Sometimes when girls advertise, they get what they're… — debra anastasia Copy Share Image
“It’s just that you’re the kindest person in the world. And you’re here with me. I’ll never stop feeling lucky.” — Debra Anastasia Kindest Copy Share Image
“She opened her eyes with a gasp. “I love you.” He had tears running a path down his face. He nodded. “Back… — Debra Anastasia Angel Copy Share Image
“He felt no relief. He felt no closure. He knew then he would have to leave Poughkeepsie. He’d go very far away… — Debra Anastasia Closure 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
“I reached toward her with my open hand. If she wanted it, she could have it. My hand. My heart. My life.… — Debra Anastasia Life 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 Copy Share Image
“In that moment? I knew you were sent to me, that I'd been given nothing from the people in my life, but… — Debra Anastasia Brotherhood Copy Share Image
“As she left the church, shaking her head, she heard Cole saying Kyle’s name again and again. It was like he’d just… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Blake took her face in his hands. “You let me touch you. Kiss you. Your skin? It feels like piano keys. My… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Livia, the luck belongs to me,” he whispered. “The kindness belongs to you. One lifetime will never be enough for us.” — Debra Anastasia Kindness Copy Share Image
“Livia put a hand over her mouth and leaned against the wall. All hell was breaking loose, and Blake was out in… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“You've smiled at him four hundred and forty six times as of a few minutes ago. He announces the number every time… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“They hashed out a plan that was a little unlikely, very determined, and mostly crazy and headed for the warehouse.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“I’d rather have you in my life than Margret. I’m not sorry you’re here.” Livia hugged Kyle again, trying to seal her… — Debra Anastasia Life Copy Share Image
“Look at you,” he continued. “I want to build things for you, give you a reason to be soft. Give you a… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Beckett now got half the beating he used to get. Rick didn’t know that with every punch he was pounding his own… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
