Trust me on this: no one is better off alone.

I love you," he finally whispered. She leaned forward and touched his face. "I know. And I love you, too.

I tell myself that I know you, and then when I think about it, I realize that I don't.

Too many writers think that all you need to do is write well-but that's only part of what a good book is. Above all, a good book tells a good story. Focus on the story first. Ask yourself, 'Will other people find this story so interesting that they will tell others about it?' Remember: A bestselling book usually follows a simple rule, 'It's a wonderful story, wonderfully told'; not, 'It's a wonderfully told story.'

How about we talk about your love life instead?" "Why? Are you in the mood to be depressed?

What? You don't think he's cute?" "I didn't really notice." "How can you not notice when a guy is cute?" Melody stared at her in disbelief.

Even though he was here, she couldn't quite process it. She squeered her eyes shut before opening them again. Yep, still there. Amazing.