“He liked confidence in a woman. And intelligence. And apparently he liked sass, all wrapped up in a straight-laced, tight-lipped bodyguard.”

“He was struck dumb by her brilliant blue eyes. Eyes that could drag a man out of the darkest hole and into the light.”

“He reached for her hand. She jerked her head up, eyes wide. Stay, he repeated. I could use the company. She hesitated. A rueful smile pulled at his lips. I promise I wont try to kiss you againtonight.”

“Any man's a fool who lets himself be a wage-earning slave, today.”

“If love is like a possession, maybe my letter are like my exorcisms”

“I had fallen too far. I was in love with Rush Finlay.”

“Every great love starts with a great story...”

“I knew, in the silence that followed, that anything could happen here. It might be too late: again, I might have missed my chance. But I would at least know I tried, that I took my heart and extend...”

“You know what charm is: a way of getting the answer yes without having asked any clear question.”