Losing isn't as bad as not fighting at all.

Thanks to April,” she whispered, “you have the wedding you’ve dreamed about ever since you were a little girl.” Dean’s boom of laughter was one more reason she loved this man with all her heart.

There's nothing sexier in a man than intelligence.

This is America. We’re entitled to our opinions.” “Wrong. This is Texas. And my opinion is the only one that counts.

His writer's words poured over her like poetry, and she couldn't find a single wisecrack to put up between them.

Be quiet, or I swear to God I'll take you right here

He settled his hat back into position. She was a rookie in her first big game, and he’d never let her see how close she’d come to unseating a champion