“Why are you looking at me like that?"Like I want to push you to the floor and lick every inch of your pretty skin? Can't imagine.”

“You just push it down and function until the day you meet someone who sparks something stronger than what's left." ~ Mia”

“I’d do anything for you.” And she knew he meant it. “Even before you healed me, you gave my life back, a reason for living. I adore you, I worship you. I love you beyond all reason.”

“I dare you to shuck your clothes, go sit in that chair, and execute my truth. -Taye”

“I don't need rose petals and moonshine. It's three in the afternoon on a Thursday, and I will die if you don't kiss me.”

“I came from Thailand for you, because Mia said she could probably get you here. I'd have come from Zimbabwe, Outer Mongolia, or a prison in Central America. In truth, I came through hell getting here....because for me that's anywhere you're not.”

“Are you ready?""To strip that dress off you."God, he was good for her self-esteem. This guy would never choose TV and beer over her.”