When we grow up, we lose the talent for loving without restrictions.

I think those who have impact and influence over us are often unaware.

Decisions made quickly were almost always regretted quickly.

Eve: "What do you want?" Nadine: "A man of amazing sexual prowess, great sensitivity, stupendous abs, and the face of an angel. Toss in a wicked sense of humor and stupendous wealth, who adores the very ground I walk on. Oh wait, you already have him.

A woman with romance in her life lived as grandly as a queen, because her heart was treasured.

For once, he slept first. She lay in the dark, listening to him breathe, stealing a little of his warmth as her own body cooled. Since he was asleep, she stroked his hair. "I love you," she murmured. "I love you so much, I'm stupid about it." With a sigh, she settled down, closed her eyes, and willed her mind to empty. Beside her, Roarke smiled into the dark. He never slept first.

We're all victims of what life deals out. It's how we handle it that's important.