If you cant laugh at your own characters, or shed a tear for them, or even get angry at one of them, no one else will either.

She was the kind of gal that if she set her sights on a man, he'd be running in the opposite direction real quick.

And here I thought you were actually going to behave yourself," he said. "It's going to get worse if they don't keep their hands off you." "I suppose you're going to tell me now that only you have the right to touch me." "I see we understand each other.

Another step had her backed up against the wall, and he braced his arms on both sides of her. "I'm beginning to look forward to this marriage, just so I can spend the rest of my life making you miserable." Alexandra was too angry to be intimidated. "Misery loves company, sweetheart," she shot back. "So don't think I'll be suffering mine alone." She slipped out from under his arm and marched out the door.

I never thought I’d say I’m so very glad you’re a rogue instead of an angel. But I suppose it’s all right as long as you’re my rogue - Rebecca -

With my life comes my heart, yours now to crush or cherish as you will. It is my hope you will have a care in keeping both.

Writing was my first occupation, begun at age 23.