I've always expressed my thoughts in color but we remain blind.

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.

I'm not denying that he's a terrific guy, but I'm not sure he's terrific for me.

Leigh did what any sane female faced with such an e-mail would do: deleted it to resist the temptation of replying, cleared her trash to resist the temptation of recalling it, and then called tech support to restore all her recently deleted e-mails. (Chasing Harry Winston)

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.

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