“She might be curt and ungrateful, but by God she could bake.”

“She could not read a book for fear of the feelings she might find in it.”

“Sierra felt full of hope and confidence in God. She knew who she was. And she knew Whose she was.Whatever mysterious plan God had for her life, it would be an interesting one. As Christy had said earlier, God writes a different story for each person. Sierra decided hers might not be a bestseller or even a thriller. It certainly wasn't a romance. But it was turning into a fine mystery. And she could live with that.”

“She kissed him back with a fervor that betrayed her anxiety, her relief. Rolling her hips, she pressed her breasts into his chest, felt the thudding of his heart against hers. God, if she could crawl into him, it might just be close enough.”

“Because being comfortable meant she might lower her guard, and she could not let that happen.”

“If she could find a man who could feel and laugh as well as desire, she might even think about thinking about marriage.”