“I'm not going anywhere.” Gently, he stroked her back, cradled her head. Was there anything more astounding or more frightening to a man, he wondered, than a strong woman in tears? “I've been right here all along. I love you, Eve, almost more than I can stand.” “I need you. I can't help it. I don't want to.” “I know. He eased back, tucking a hand under her chin to lift her face to his. “We’re going to have to deal with it.” He kissed one wet cheek, then the other. “I really can’t do without you.“
Nora RobertsDinner's in one hour. If you're not back, sitting at the table, I'll beat you all unconscious with a spatula.
Nora RobertsYou're going to be unemployed if you really think you just have to sit around and wait for the muse to land on your shoulder.
Nora RobertsWomen are the worst. They zero in on some guy.Oh boy, he's the one, gotta get me that one. So they do. Then they spend the rest of their time trying to figure out how to change him. Then if they manage it, they're not all that interested anymore, because guess what? He's not the one anymore.
Nora RobertsHalf full, half empty, what the hell difference does it make? If there's something in the damn glass, drink it.
Nora Roberts