The stars were out in full, the crickets a little quieter. He had enjoyed talking to Allie and wondered what she'd thought about his life, hoping it would somehow make a difference, if it could.

I will never forget the vision of Jamie walking towards me.

As compromised as their marriage might be, part of her still believed in her vows. She loved the man he'd been, and she loved the man she knew he could be.

The reason it hurts so much to separate is because our souls are connected.

Someday you'll find someone special again. People who've been in love once usually do. It's in their nature.

Doesn't surprise me," Nana snorted. "I wouldn't put anything past your late husband." "He's not dead, Nana." Nana sighed. "Hope springs eternal.

When I look in the mirror, I know I’m looking at someone who isn’t sure she deserves to be loved at all.