Quotes from Denise Hunter

She wanted to smack the cocksure grin right off his face.

She'd only gotten what she deserved. No penance could wash away her sins. Not really.

Josephine wasn't much for praying . It had never done her any good.

It had been so long, a full five months since he'd left. Since she had tossed him from the property. What would she say when she saw him? He feared she'd kick him from her land without giving him a chance to explain. Travis wiped his sweaty palms down the length of his thigh. She'd hear him out whether she wanted to or not. He'd tossed her over his shoulder once before, and he'd do it again. He loved her, and it was time she believed it.

Sometimes these things happen. God knows what He's doing and we just have to trust His plan.

My worth had nothing to do with a job or a paycheck. My worth, everyone's worth, is based on God-given value.

I missed you most of all, you know," he said. "You were my best friend.

She traced the shape of those lips. They were damp and plush and too far away. "You have really nice lips. I missed them." One side of them kicked up, his eyes opening. "Is that all you missed?" She couldn't count on both hands everything she'd missed about Beau. About the Callahans, about Summer Harbor.

Her smile made him want to stare at her all afternoon. He thought of Willow's cousin. Her beauty was no rival for Meridith's pixie chin and guileless eyes. "I'll

Okay, what'd she do now?" "How do you know it's Meridith?" "Same way you knew 'she' was Meridith." He had a point. "HORSE?

God's grip never slips.

Abigail's foot caught on something and she stumbled, pitching forward. Dylan, who was closer, reached out and caught her. Abigail straightened, her eyes averted. "Sorry," she said, pulling away from him. "You can fall into my arms anytime you like." Dylan winked.

Tonight had given her hope. Maybe he had grown up, learned a thing or two over the years. Maybe it was time to put the past behind her. Maybe they could live in harmony for the next several months. If she could just ignore the chemistry and block out his handsome face, maybe they could manage a cautious friendship.

She was strong. She was brave. She could feel the fear and do it anyway. God would provide all she needed.

Where he'd mistaken her for his muse, only to find she was actually the keeper of his heart.

His lips began moving with the lyrics. Every long-lost dream . . . He was singing them to her, and she wanted to believe he meant them. Believe he felt the way the song's writer had, that the other women had only been a sign pointing him back to her.

All he could think of was how wonderful it would be to have Jade for himself. To have his ring on her finger. Have her by his side. Quiet suppers and bathroom sink sharing and bickering over closet space. Boat rides and grocery trips and sheet wars. And later . . . school programs, family devotions, Saturday morning cartoons. He

As much as he might lie to himself, tell himself it was real, it wasn't. All the public displays in the world didn't give him the right to kiss her or hold her or even touch her. Her response made that clear enough. And yet, he'd thought he'd seen something in her eyes. Something promising. Something hopeful. Maybe Layla's feelings were starting to change. Maybe she'd be willing to give him another chance. Or maybe it was only wishful thinking.

Why don't you just tell Meridith who you are, man?" "Because she thinks the uncle is irresponsible and self-absorbed." Jake missed. Wyatt snorted. "She tell you that?" Jake scowled. Wyatt put up another shot, this one from the left side—Jake's weak spot. The ball swished through the net. "Besides, after I've been there all these weeks incognito . . . I don't think it's going to go over well." Meridith

There was warmth and affection in his gaze. A tender caring that made her want to stretch toward him like a sunflower reaching toward the sun's heat.

I came here searching for something, Dad. I didn't find what I'd expected, but I found what I needed: peace. I needed peace.

He can handle all your emotions. Every last dark and wretched thought. He already knows about them anyway.

I know I let you down before. I know I hurt you, and I'll have to earn back your trust. I'll be as patient as I need to be, only please let me prove it to you. Let me prove that I'm here to stay. I've never wanted anything so badly in my whole life.

Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.