“Would you look at me?" Graced faced me, folding her arms. "I've never been in love before." Her breath hitched and I… — Kate McCarthy Grace Copy Share Image
“What?" she'd muttered sleepily, pushing hair from her face as she blinked and focused her pretty green eyes his way. "You." Her… — Kate McCarthy Green eyes Copy Share Image
“War is a cold, selfish bitch, Kendall. It changes you. It makes you hard, and it makes you hurt, yet somehow, we… — Kate McCarthy War Copy Share Image
“Every day I get up, tired from not sleeping, and I go to work and do what I do. Late at night… — Kate McCarthy Every day Copy Share Image
“Christ. He didn’t just love her, he fucking adored her. He’d give his life for her if he had to.” — Kate McCarthy Life Copy Share Image
“Life is hard, Quinn, and the hardest part is being yourself in a world of people trying to make you someone you're… — Kate McCarthy Art form Copy Share Image
“Why can't I force myself to leave?" he rested his forehead against hers and closed his eyes. "I hurt too. For six… — Kate McCarthy Every day Copy Share Image
“I can’t live without you either,” he whispered, tears rolling down his cheeks, “but I’m going back. You know that, right?” — Kate McCarthy Copy Share Image
“There is no end. Brothers forever.' Don't ever forget those words. I love you, brother. Jake.” — Kate McCarthy Brotherhood Copy Share Image
“Perfect is for people who don't know how to be real, and I don't want any of that. I want you.” — Kate McCarthy Copy Share Image
“Don’t cry, baby. I’m sorry.” She pressed her lips together. “Smile, okay? You’ll be gone in a little over a week and… — Kate McCarthy Copy Share Image
“When I come back from Afghanistan, I don’t want you here. I don’t …” He paused and took a deep breath. “I’ve… — Kate McCarthy Copy Share Image
“I burrowed my head in his neck, Travis clutching me tight to him as he turned his back to the wave. As… — Kate McCarthy Copy Share Image
“I’d give almost anything to wake up to that every morning.” “Almost anything.” She backed up a step. “That’s always been our… — Kate McCarthy Every morning Copy Share Image
“The Army, and the war, owned him – body and soul. Fin never stood a chance.” — Kate McCarthy War Copy Share Image
“You did too, Jake. The world doesn’t shine as bright without you in it. I miss you.” — Kate McCarthy Copy Share Image
“I love you, Fin. I've always loved you. Right from the moment you walked up those steps at school, you tripped your… — Kate McCarthy Love Copy Share Image
“I don't have Ryan," she pointed out. Rachael stopped them both and looked at her. "What are you talking about? You've always… — Kate McCarthy Beyond love Copy Share Image
“You're buried in there so deep it's like I was born with you in my soul.” — Kate McCarthy Copy Share Image
“I have a thick skin, baby...but you're under it. You're buried in there so deep it's like I was born with you… — Kate McCarthy Thick skin Copy Share Image
“To my country, I hope I have done you proud. To my fellow soldiers, I hope I have honored you in my… — Kate McCarthy Parenting Copy Share Image
