He loves me." "You sound surprised." "Nobody ever did. Not like this. It's easy to say, for some people. The words. But it's not just words with Roarke. He sees inside me, and it doesn't matter.

When you reach for the stars, you lose blood and tears. That's something you should remember.

...but even strong women need an arm to lean on now and then. (Anna Whitney in Glory in Death)

He gave her a quick, casual kiss on the cheek first. Then came the hug, and it was the hug that always made Laurel’s heart mush. Serious grip, cheek to the hair, eyes closed, just a little sway. Del’s hugs mattered, she thought, and made him impossible to resist.

Why don't you put your ego down for a while, Justin. It must be getting heavy.

I wouldn't waste a day, not an hour, not a moment. Take what you want and damn caution. Live, enjoy. Feed ravenously. Or the biggest regret you'll have at the end of your life is wasted time.

Do you see that out there? The strange, unfamiliar light? It's called the sun. Let's go get us a little.