[Everyone needs] a woman who'll listen, take your side, tell the truth - or not, as you need it. A woman you can count on, no matter what, and who'll love you no matter how much you screw up.
Nora RobertsWhat did she say?" Eve asked when they got into the car. "Here's love, she said, to hold until next we meet and I give you more.
Nora RobertsSometimes a wind comes up, blows you off course. Youโre not ready for it, but if youโre lucky, you end up in a more interesting place than youโd planned.
Nora RobertsHe trailed off as he saw the books. Piles and stacks of them beside the sofa, another stack on the coffee table, a sea of them on her dining table. Jesus Christ, Dane, you need treatment.
Nora RobertsThose big blue eyes were swimming, and he was afraid that if the first tear fell, he would break and carry her off anywhere she wanted to go.
Nora RobertsItโs good to be with someone when you know you matter. Not assume,โ she qualified, โbut know. To be with someone, who even when you donโt think you want or need it, will stand up for you. Someone who sends you flowers and buys you magic wands. Iโm not going to look around the corner for whatโs next.
Nora Roberts