Lisa Daily

“You’ll never get a new ending if you keep starting with the same tired beginning.”

— Lisa Daily

“For a long time we sit there not saying anything, enjoying the quiet of the bay and the occasional steamy knee bump.”

— Lisa Daily

“God, there’s nothing sexier than a nice strong jawline and a movie-star-quality chin dimple. It’s my own personal kryptonite. —SINGLE-MINDED”

— Lisa Daily

“Suddenly I’m no longer aware of the people around us, just the feel and the warmth and the scent of Daniel, and…

— Lisa Daily

“I’d like to say I’m not dressed up for anyone in particular, but that would be a lie.”

— Lisa Daily

“He gently takes the lead, and I trail behind him up the narrow spiral stairway at the back of the kitchen. His…

— Lisa Daily

“He stops rocking and looks into my eyes. We’re inches apart and I’m mesmerized by the tiny flecks of indigo in his…

— Lisa Daily

“I’m mesmerized by the way he speaks—New Orleans is pronounced N’awlins. When he says backyard, it’s backyaaad. It’s the kind of voice…

— Lisa Daily

“It’s like I’m suddenly a hormonally charged teenager or living in a bad romance novel: I suddenly can’t stop myself from noticing…

— Lisa Daily

“The fish is that perfect, amazing guy it can never work out with—you know, a bird and a fish may fall in…

— Lisa Daily

“I rock in his arms under the stars and the blanket of night air, unwilling or unable to tear myself away.”

— Lisa Daily

“He smiles, his palpable charisma pulling me in like low tide. Or riptide.”

— Lisa Daily

“Don’t you worry, darlin’,” he says, his intensely blue eyes full of mischief. “I like surprises”

— Lisa Daily

“Well, that explains the dreamy accent. And why transvestites would make him feel homesick. —SINGLE-MINDED”

— Lisa Daily

“Botox is as common as seagulls in Sarasota, but most of the women I know who use the dermatologist’s little helper still…

— Lisa Daily

“One should not chug an entire glass of wine at an elegant dinner party. I start hacking and coughing, having practically water-boarded…

— Lisa Daily

“Do you have one where you’re riding a horse or a camel? Or sitting on a rocket ship? Those are always wildly…

— Lisa Daily

“I linger too long in his embrace; the night is so warm, the rocking of the boat so lulling, I have to…

— Lisa Daily

“Dance, cher?” he asks, his blue eyes playful. I nod and he pulls me gently into his arms. He’s warm. We sway…

— Lisa Daily

“I’m probably getting too familiar with him, but there’s something about him that makes me feel like I would tell him anything.…

— Lisa Daily

“He swims easily to the side of the boat and pulls himself up on the ladder, water droplets clinging to his chest…

— Lisa Daily

“You know that feeling when you’re suddenly startled out of a deep sleep, and you’re in that hazy middle world where you’re…

— Lisa Daily

“Daniel reaches out and grabs my hand to steady me. His skin is warm and soft, and holding his hand sends an…

— Lisa Daily