Of all the Hathaway sisters,” Cam said equably, “Beatrix is the one most suited to choose her own husband. I trust her judgment.” Beatrix gave him a brilliant smile. “Thank you, Cam.” “What are you thinking?” Leo demanded of his brother-in-law. “You can’t trust Beatrix’s judgment.” “Why not?” “She’s too young,” Leo said. “I’m twenty-three,” Beatrix protested. “In dog years I’d be dead.

A good conversation always involves a certain amount of complaining. I like to bond over mutual hatreds and petty grievances.

I suppose now I'm obliged to wish you happiness in your new life. Although happiness in the absence of indoor plumbing is a debatable concept.

A weak but steady throb lay beneath Kev's searching fingertips. Win's heartbeat...the pulse that sustained his universe.

The next time you face a room full of strangers . . . you might tell yourself that some of them are just friends waiting to be found.

What did you do with memories, feelings, needs, that didn’t belong anywhere?

I love you, Marks. My heart is completely and utterly yours. And unfortunately for you, the rest of me comes with it.