Quotes from Karen King

Sam really knew how to handle people, I thought in admiration. He was so self-assured, confident and articulate, but he always listened to what I had to say as if it was the most interesting thing in the world and never spoke down to me. He made me feel important. Or was he simply saying what I wanted to hear like he did with Spencer?

The past doesn't matter. Our life starts from now

I'd learned long ago not to hanker after what I didn't have but to appreciate what I did have

I noticed the look of astonishment pass between Evelyn and Tamara and couldn't resist throwing them a triumphant look. The meek mouse they thought they were dealing with had grown sharp teeth. And she would use them if she had to

I didn't wait to hear any more. I hurried up the stairs to our rooms, closing the door firmly behind me. Leaning back against it, I took some deep breaths to calm myself down. My heart was racing as if I was under threat. And that was how I felt. An ominous sense of foreboding shivered through me. I wanted to grab my bags and run

was so that she could spend more time with Phil while he was recovering.

persuade Cassie to allow his mother to have more input. Cassie