“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
“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
“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
“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
“He kissed Kyle, checking to see that her eyes stayed sure and real. They did. Instead of saint and sinner, they were… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“I’m going to hell, Livia,” he said. “I’m going to hell for all three of us,” Beckett said defiantly. Only now did… — Debra Anastasia Better man Copy Share Image
“Why aren’t you fighting back?” Blake finally asked one night as Beckett lay on his bed. “I told you not to come… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Then one night Blake had saved them all. Blake made the old organ into a tool. You could see right into his… — Debra Anastasia Music Copy Share Image
“Eve commanded her hostage to open the door and look calm. She didn’t turn around again, but Beckett knew what she’d done.… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“In his head Beckett put the two of them in a big snow globe with glitter that he could shake when he… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“But as attractive as a tropical island alone with Eve might be, Beckett knew he could never go. He couldn’t be that… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“His miraculous hand went higher still, past his head. He stretched it as far as it would go and pointed it in… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“He was serious. He didn’t want her to hold him close. He didn’t want to pretend she was his mother. He didn’t… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“He felt a little less paranoid, and Cole was right—they weren’t boys. They were men capable of taking care of their own.… — Debra Anastasia Beckett-taylor Copy Share Image
“Cole returned and took her hand. “Kyle, will you promise me something? It’s all I’ll ever ask of you, please?” “Yes. I’ll… — Debra Anastasia 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
“Livia had never wanted anything more than to taste his lips right then. “Would you mind very much if I kissed you?”… — Debra Anastasia Art form Copy Share Image
“Livia used her mouth to warm any part of his body that felt cold. As she sucked his fingers, she heard a… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Um…It looks like a—oh! It looks like a bunny. Aww, that’s so stinking cute.” The sun melted the cloud a bit, like… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“In me. Come in me. Have me. Livia heard her thoughts echoing in the room and realized she’d said them out loud.… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“As Livia parked her in the lobby, Bea offered a suggestion with her gentle hug. “You might want to go back and… — 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
“Hello, beautiful Livia," Blake answered. "How did you know it was me?" Livia saw her wide smile in the rear view mirror.… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Mouse of Billy from the good ol’ days of getting the crap tortured out of him every day. Merkin would die a… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“I’m so happy to see you. I love you so much. Thank you for waking up,” Livia spoke quickly but calmly, trying… — Debra Anastasia 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
“Honestly, I only went first because I’m a little afraid of her.” “Everyone is.” Livia smiled.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“You’re a nice girl, Livia. Love is sacred. Hold onto it. I know a lot at my age. Everything else fails you—money,… — Debra Anastasia Love Copy Share Image
“When Kyle was finally firmly in front of the groom, John held out his hand. As Cole shook it, the men had… — Debra Anastasia Communication Copy Share Image
“Livia went to the front closet to find a coat for her sister. After some shuffling, Livia found the white trench coat… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Kyle looked at the car floor. “Livia, if you’ve ever loved me, even a little, you’ll take me away from here. Please,… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“This is. You are. I can't do this any more if it's not with you. So please fuck me straight to hell.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Livia patted Kyle’s shoulder condescendingly. “Look at that! You did all that complaining without cursing. That’s a good girl.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Beckett pulled Blake’s face back to look at him and held it in his hand. “Never alone, bro. You’re never alone as… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Beckett turned to his brother. “Cole, take the bike and go to Kyle in the hospital. You need to be with her.… — Debra Anastasia Brother Copy Share Image
“I’m not leaving you. Right here, right now is the happiest I’ve ever been. I love you. That means I don’t leave.… — Debra Anastasia Angel Copy Share Image