“A man proposes to demonstrate to his woman how much he values her.”

“There's only so much a woman can endure in a single day without a bracing bout of giggles.”

“Packing light' wasn't possible. 'Packing light enough not to stall the train engine' seemed a noble goal to Evie's way of thinking.”

“We aren't getting married to save on labor, Mr. Creed.' Evie's glower could have burned through a sequoia. Twice. 'I, for one, am offended you think we're marriage mercenaries.”

“The greatest gift love ever gave was a choice.”

“You never know what you're missing when you run away from a conversation.”

“If you look closely enough, every decision has its roots in what a person wants. Scratch the surface, and you'll find a reason behind every action.”