How could someone possibly be that beautiful? She wondered for the hundred thousandth time. What higher power orchestrated such a perfect union of genes? Who decided that one single solitary soul deserved skin like that? It was so fundamentally unfair.(Chasing Harry Winston)

a few bad apples is no reason not to visit the orchard.

I definitely like clothes as much as the next girl, just not to the extent of people who work in the fashion industry.

He certainly seems like the perfect guy but none of that matters if he's not the perfect guy for you.

Naturally, I mine my girlfriends lives for good anecdotes and stories - so many of their experiences find their way into my books.

Focus on yourself -- do what you want, when you want, without having to consider anyone else's agenda.

But I cheered myself up slightly with the rationalization that all new relationships - even the fictional ones - have obstacles to overcome in the beginning. I would not give up hope on this one. Not yet.