“Its like Im suddenly a hormonally charged teenager or living in a bad romance novel: I suddenly cant stop myself from noticing every man around me. Which means that Darcy, Samantha, and Michael are...”

“The fish is that perfect, amazing guy it can never work out withyou know, a bird and a fish may fall in lovebut where would they live? . . . So the fish is your total dream guy, hes smart, hes hand...”

“Botox is as common as seagulls in Sarasota, but most of the women I know who use the dermatologists little helper still have full range of expression. Except squinting, of course.”

“I linger too long in his embrace; the night is so warm, the rocking of the boat so lulling, I have to stop myself from swaying to the music. Daniel smells really gooda masculine cocktail of saltwat...”

“I rock in his arms under the stars and the blanket of night air, unwilling or unable to tear myself away.”

“Youll never get a new ending if you keep starting with the same tired beginning.”

“Taut, intelligent, and intense suspense that is deeply human.Mark Greaney, New York Times Bestselling Author of Gunmetal GrayExciting and well-layered....David Bell is a master storyteller with a s...”

“While I stood on the front porch, watching him climb into his vehicle, I breathed in the humid air. I looked at the cloudless sky, and the blue vastness of it made me think about the endless opport...”

“Parenthood doesnt improve ones character, it exposes it.”

“I wondered what happened when you offered yourself to someone, and they opened you, only to discover you were not the gift they expected and they had to smile and nod and say thank you all the same.”

“Well?" Ron said finally, looking up at Harry. "How was it?"Harry considered it for a moment. "Wet," he said truthfully.Ron made a noise that might have indicated jubilation or disgust, it was hard ...”

“People always fall in love with the most perfect aspects of each others personalities. Who wouldnt? Anybody can love the most wonderful parts of another person. But thats not the clever trick. The ...”