Sometimes its necessary to embrace the magic, to find out what's real in life, and in one's own heart.
Sarah Addison AllenThere was a certain power beautiful mothers held over their less beautiful daughters.
Sarah Addison AllenFor stubborn souls like Lisette, death was easier than the courage it took to actually change your life.
Sarah Addison AllenIt was like she was MADE of cake, light and pretty and decorated on the outside-with her sweet laugh and pink streak to her hair-but it was anyone's guess what was on the inside.
Sarah Addison AllenSome men you know are Southern before they ever say a word," Julia said as she and Emily watched Sawyer's progress, helpless, almost as if they couldn't look away. "They remind you of something good--picnics or carrying sparklers around at night. Southern men will hold doors open for you, they'll hold you after you yell at them, and they'll hold on to their pride no matter what. Be careful what they tell you, though. They have a way of making you believe anything, because they say it that way.
Sarah Addison Allen