“Nothing wrong with curves on a woman.”

“You are an amazing woman, Maggie Ryan.” He gazed deep into her eyes and told the truth. “Stay with me.”

“She was the most loyal, forgiving, headstrong, passionate woman he’d ever met in his life, and he was madly in love with her”

“There’s nothing worse than not being wanted”

“I was afraid I had nothing to give. But I do. And I want to give it all to you.”

“You really are a bastard, aren't you? Christian Grey has nothing on you.My name might be similar, but I'd never say "Laters, baby.”

“The tiny motion was lost on his wife, who warmed herself in front of the fire with two wounded, lost souls beside her. She gave for no gain of her own, no goal she needed to reach. Love was not a price but something she owned inside and shared freely... The woman who was his wife was a fierce, proud creature who both shattered and humbled him, and he realized in the glimmer of firelight, that he loved her.”