It’s all right,” the boy murmured as he felt her trembling. “My grandmother always told me ‘Never try to turn back on a new road—you don’t know what adventures await you.

Her chances of a decent marriage were about to be dashed-and all because of a ferret.

You think I'd cheat on you?" I demanded with all the innocent outrage I could muster. "With another guy, no. With a cheeseburger . . . in a heartbeat.

He stared at me with bitter understanding. We both knew there was no room in this for friendship. Nothing left but childhood history.

I stand by my opinions when I know I'm right, Captain Phelan. Whereas you stand by yours merely because you're stubborn.

Alone-sex didn't count. It's like the difference between thinking to yourself or having a good conversation with someone--the pleasure is in the exchange.

It would only lead to disappointment, even heartbreak, and her heart was too precious for me to let that happen.