Quotes from Robyn Carr

You don't have to do that, Rev. Really." "I know I don't have to, but it seems only fair. I could either raise your pay to eight twenty-five an hour or offer you lunch. I went with the lunch idea." "You're actually a very nice guy, aren't you?" "Ellie, I'm a man of God. Don't you expect nice?" Then he grinned. "Does God know you're throwing his name around to impress people?

And you're still feeling okay?" "I've been sick as a dog with this one. But I hang in. Jack promises he's not going to do this to me again. And I'm leaning toward a surgical procedure while he sleeps." *

Life was precious and not to be taken for granted,

This young Shelby was so transparent, she left little doubt as to what she wanted. Needed. She'd like to wrap her emotions around a man and tether him right up against her heart, breaking him in half. Then, in making his getaway, he'd hurt her bad. Annihilate her. Leave her young, tender heart in shreds and spoil everything for the guy who might come along later to do right by her. The

I was in forever, not just until I didn't get my way.

She briefly covered his hand atop the bar with hers, and a sizzle shot through him at her merest touch. Damn, he thought, I'm in serious trouble. He wasn't sure what he feared most: never having more of her or repercussions from the general if he ever did.

It's the way we don't tell the most important people in our lives the most important things. It was how men tended to be.

my mother—a young woman with a passel of kids and no

I'm remembering how it was when I first got here—there was a bird's nest in the oven." She looked up at him. "You rebuilt this whole cabin for me—trying to get me to stay." "The second I saw you, I was doomed. I don't know what would have become of me if you hadn't stayed." "You'd

Well, you don't follow instructions very well, do you?" she asked. "I don't know what came over me," he lied.

I don't really want to leave the house. I'll have to find a way to change that soon, but for now, I just want to feel safe. That's a tall enough order.

I was looking forward to coming back here for some fun. Before this happened to me, I'd been planning all the many ways I could break your heart." He cocked his head and smiled at her. "Had you, now? That sounds interesting. Now I have something to look forward to." "I was thinking you'd be devastated. Wiped out," she told him. "Ah. Are you willing to share any details?" "Not a chance." "I'm already devastated.

No guarantee any of us will be much of anything, but we still try.

I'm a brainiac with limited social skills, as you can probably see.

Oh, really. This saving-up business—I guess you think you're the only one who missed it. Huh?" "Well… You got a little pissy there for a while…." "Well, John, you told everyone it was ovulation day! You're going to have to learn to be a little more discreet in the future." "Anything

I missed a lot of life being the perfect student.

I don't do the things I did. Paco had his ways of training us in manners. In respect. Respect is very important in our family. I was disrespectful to you, to the bride and groom, to everyone. Paco has been reminding me daily.

Stay a little while… Oh, boy. Lilly hadn't realized she'd been longing to hear a man breathe that in her ear. That was nice.

If I've learned anything from what happened, it's that you shouldn't miss opportunities to live life.

You just can't imagine how incredible she is. She understands and encourages me to do this. She wants me to be sure I've done what I have to do to get my life back. It'll be hard to say goodbye, but I'm going to stay in touch with her.

I'm being too pushy, aren't I?" Ellie shook her head. "I don't deserve you," she said in a whisper. "I think you're the best friend I've ever had. At least since my gramma…" Jo shrugged. "Honey, you're my only shot at something that resembles a daughter and grandchildren. And I intend to nurture the opportunity. I'm just saying—this is your home for as long as you want it." *

I've been told I can be a lot to take. Especially lately…" He grabbed her hand before she could leave. "No, you're not," he said. "Maybe you should have another cup of coffee." She

I needed a purpose greater than myself.

I knew in the end I'd hurt you, and I never wanted to hurt you. Shelby, I want everything for you." "I believe you. I absolutely do. You couldn't have loved me the way you did if you didn't care, if you weren't sincere. If I'm hurt, it's just because you're so damn hard to give up. And I'm so damn in love with you.