It was hidden inside another book. One Valentine was unlikely to ever open." Magnus smiled crookedly. "Simple Recipes for Housewives. No one can say your mother didn't have a sense of humor.

I fear I must agree," Magnus murmured. He pressed a hand over his heart and his new peacock-blue waistcoast. "I strive to find some respect in my heart for you, but alas! It seems an impossible quest.

Just kissing? How quickly you dismiss our love.

But they love each other. Isn't that what love means? That you're supposed to be there for the other person to turn to, no matter what?

But that was Isabelle — if there was a boy around and blame that needed to be pinned on someone, Isabelle would pin it on him

What’s your name, then? ”Tessa looked at him in disbelief. “What’s my name?” “Don’t you know it?

I think he’s handling it with grace. A lot of teenage boys would sulk, or lurk around under your window with a boom box.