I don't want to live the rest of my life thinking about you and dreaming of what might have been. Stay with me, Allie.

The inspiration for my novels comes from the depths of a creative well, based on asking myself questions over and over. I try to write something different each time I sit down to write; I try to surprise the readers.

I am here to love you, to hold you in my arms, to protect you.

I think, above all, the characters in my novels feel universal to the readers.

There was no pretention here, no hidden meanings in the phrases they spoke, no elaborate plans designed to impress the other. Though it had always been easy to spend time with Mike, she suddenly realized that in the whirlwind of the past couple of weeks, she'd almost forgot how much she enjoyed it.

That's what dating is for, after all - to learn if you're compatible with someone.

Their fingers seemed to fit together in just the right way- effortlessly clasped,like perfect complements.