Love can't be forced into existence,(...)It won't come simply because you will it to happen

Some women need no jewels to make them sparkle. You are one of them. -Royce Westmoreland

Why did happy memories fade and blur until one could scarcely recall them at all, while horrible memories seemed to retain their blinding clarity and painful sharpness?

I think we women underrate ourselves when it comes to our courage and strength.

(...)Did she really tell Roddy Carstairs she could outshoot him with his own pistol?" "No," Jason said dryly. "She told him that if he made one more improper advance to her, she would shoot him- and if she missed, she would turn Wolf loose on him. And if Wolf didn't finish the job, she had every faith I would." Jason chuckled and shook his head. "It's the first time I've been nominated for the role of hero. I was a little crushed, however, to be second choice after the dog.

Life was wonderful, so filled with people and activities, with love and laughter.

Love" and all the obsessive behaviors associated with it, was an absurd emotion.