“The rain thundered down so heavily that Pritam could imagine that space itself was made of water and was pouring through rents… — Stephen M. Irwin Downpour Copy Share Image
“His hatred for her was now as solid as the boards he lay on, as the stones ringing the firepit.” — Stephen M. Irwin Hate Copy Share Image
“Tears sprang from her eyes and she bit her lip to stop herself from howling at the bright pain.” — Stephen M. Irwin Crying Copy Share Image
“It's easy to love men when you're sixteen. Every year after that, it gets just a little bit harder. Or maybe men… — Stephen M. Irwin Sixteen Copy Share Image
“Laine taped the last box shut. That was it, then: All of Gavin's belongings put away; some for charity, some for the… — Stephen M. Irwin Giving-away Copy Share Image
“Christ can forgive you," he whispered, though he didn't believe it. There wasn't a hint of compassion in those ice-blue eyes. "That's… — Stephen M. Irwin Angel of death Copy Share Image
“She put her tongue out and felt the raw edges of the torn silk. She looped her tongue around them and drew… — Stephen M. Irwin Blindfold Copy Share Image
After Nicholas hung up the phone, he watched his mother carry buckets and garden tools across the couch grass toward a bed… — Stephen M. Irwin Beautiful Copy Share Image
“A month ago, Gavin had given his employer four weeks' notice. "I'll get a job around here," he'd told her. "Something low-stress,… — Stephen M. Irwin Adultery Copy Share Image
Hannah expected this to make her sob even more, but instead she found her tears drying up and her tummy growing warm.… — Stephen M. Irwin Angry Copy Share Image
“Laine had been very proud of herself last night. Nicholas had talked about ghosts and magic and woven a bit of a… — Stephen M. Irwin Anger Copy Share Image
“And the kids?" "Quincy, nothing. All she wants to do is look for Saturn's rings and bring home every creature from the… — Stephen M. Irwin Belief Copy Share Image
“Laine slowly rolled out of bed. The queen size was one of the few new things in the house. But now, even… — Stephen M. Irwin Adultery Copy Share Image
“But a smell shivered him awake. It was a scent as old as the world. It was a hundred aromas of a… — Stephen M. Irwin Ancient Copy Share Image
“I need to ask, are you afraid of spiders?" Nicholas blinked, suddenly caught off guard, "Yes, I'm afraid of spiders." "Were you… — Stephen M. Irwin Analyzing Copy Share Image
