“Oh, they'll never believe a woman could solve such puzzles. They'll just assume I'm humoring you by editing it myself and allowing… — Deeanne Gist A-bride-most-begrudging Copy Share Image
“Pulling the covering from her basket decorated with pink-and-white polka-dotted ribbon, she withdrew her journal, a pencil, and some cheese. Jesus Christ… — Deeanne Gist Daily bread Copy Share Image
“Lord Randall barreled inside, brandishing his cane in Drew's face. "You beggarly knave, I was told this marriage was in name only!… — Deeanne Gist A-bride-most-begrudging Copy Share Image
“Freedom didn’t always equate with coming and going as he pleased. Or to living out in the open. Or to doing whatever… — Deeanne Gist Freedom Copy Share Image
“Fir, cedar, pines, oaks, and maples densely timbered this section. But it was the redwoods that never failed to fill him with… — Deeanne Gist Long ago Copy Share Image
“Thought you didn't like red hair." One of Drew's dimples kicked in as he draped an arm about Grandma's shoulder. "Must have… — Deeanne Gist A-bride-most-begrudging Copy Share Image
“cannot make yourself righteous by simply changing your behavior,’’ Mother replied. Essie stiffened. ‘‘I’m sure I don’t know what you mean.’’ ‘‘What… — Deeanne Gist Habits Copy Share Image
“Their daughter scrunched up her hands and legs, waving them wildly in the air. He opened his palm, allowing the babe to… — Deeanne Gist A-bride-most-begrudging Copy Share Image
“You were kidnapped not?" "I was kidnapped." "You were forced not into marriage?" "I was forced into marriage." "You want not an… — Deeanne Gist A-bride-most-begrudging Copy Share Image
“You could have arrived atop a wildcat and no one would have said a word. They will adore you.” — Deeanne Gist A-bride-most-begrudging Copy Share Image
“I give up, God. You made me. You know how I am. I cannot keep my distance. Nor can I keep those… — Deeanne Gist God Copy Share Image
“He wants a fifteen thousand pound settlement." "Fifteen thousand!" "He says you're a great deal of trouble." She hesitated for one startled… — Deeanne Gist A-bride-most-begrudging Copy Share Image
“You next," he said. "Out of those clothes and into bed." She nodded but didn't move from Sally's side. The thought of… — Deeanne Gist A-bride-most-begrudging Copy Share Image
“And so you should.” He again assessed the newly replaced windows and repaired roof, then clapped Mack on the shoulder. “It’s a… — Deeanne Gist Good thing Copy Share Image
“Where are you going?" "To get my Bible." "Right now? You can't get your Bible out right now! I'm, I'm, we're just… — Deeanne Gist A-bride-most-begrudging Copy Share Image
“That first scream, my lord, was indeed your daughter, my wife, and if you kill me, your grandchild will be quite without… — Deeanne Gist A-bride-most-begrudging Copy Share Image
“Look. Isn't he beautiful?" Drew's expression softened. "Ah, Nellie. He's bald, pink, and has no teeth. What's so beautiful about that?" Nellie's… — Deeanne Gist A-bride-most-begrudging Copy Share Image
“Ho! Wise men say, 'He who hath not a good and ready memory should never meddle in telling lies.'" Drew smiled. "I… — Deeanne Gist A-bride-most-begrudging Copy Share Image
“Bitter disappointment pushed tears from her eyes. "Now what's wrong? I said you could wear it." She drew in a shaky breath.… — Deeanne Gist A-bride-most-begrudging Copy Share Image
“Drew had never before shot like he did that day, nor has he since. It was something to see. The contest had… — Deeanne Gist Feat Copy Share Image
“Sunlight poured through the jailhouse window. A breeze that carried a hint of lilac on it rustled the papers on Tony’s table.… — Deeanne Gist Hard time Copy Share Image
“She hated Mr. Meanie. But she'd gotten to know him and they'd reached an understanding of sorts. Now she was to have… — Deeanne Gist A-bride-most-begrudging Copy Share Image
“Judge Rountree holds half my property in the palm of his hand." Denton's growl broke the silence. "I'd appreciate if you didn't… — Deeanne Gist Copy Share Image
“Tillie studied her mother’s face. The face which had seen thirty-seven years of life. Twenty-one years of marriage. The birth of ten… — Deeanne Gist Birth Copy Share Image
“Mack stared at him, aghast. “So I’m just supposed to stand there and do nothing?” “That’s not what I said, son. I… — Deeanne Gist Peace Copy Share Image
