A lifetime with such a woman was not nearly enough.

Oh, I have a very pure soul. It's only my private parts that have gotten me into trouble".

Both of us were quiet with the recognition that something was ending, and something was beginning.

You're always looking for some new way to tell the same story, but it's how they get to the happy end that is the challenge and the fun for a writer.

I want you," he muttered. "Get rid of him and take me. The only risk is losing someone you don't have anyway. He's not what you need, Ella. I am" "Unbelievable," I said in disgust. "What's unbelievable?" "Your ego. It's surrounded by its own cloud of antimatter. You're a black hole of...of hubris!

When you are in love' hypocrisy won over principle.

Matthew wanted hours, days, weeks alone with her... he wanted all her thoughts and smiles and secrets. The freedom to lay his soul bare before her.