She gazed toward the marsh that grew thicker, deeper, greener with approaching summer. Mosquitoes whined in there, breeding in the dark water. Alligators slid through it, silent death. It was a place where snakes could slither and bogs could suck the shoe right off your foot. And it was a place, she thought, that went bright and beautiful with the twinkling of fireflies, where wildflowers thrived in the shade and the stingy light. Where an eagle could soar like a king. There was no beauty without risk. No life without it.
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 RobertsWe make our own choices and we're each responsible for them. Blame and credit belong to the individual. You haven't the right to claim either from someone else.
Nora RobertsRoarke had to force himself not to snatch her up as she swept through the hallowed Senate halls. Members of the media were already leaping toward her, but she cut through them as if they werenโt there. โI like your style, Lieutenant Dallas,โ he said when theyโd fought their way to the car. โI like it a lot. And by the way, I donโt think Iโm in love with you anymore. I know I am.
Nora Roberts