“Ted Basel to Jo Nehr, in Required Surrender, He kissed her shoulder. “Forget the rest of the world while you’re here with me. It’s only you and I because no one else matters.” He fisted a hand her hair and the firm tugged got her blood singing. “I’ll never judge you. Everything you do, you do for me. For my pleasure, remember that.”

“I hope you left your modesty at the door because if you didn’t, it will only get in the way of what I have planned for you tonight."Ted Basel to Jo Nehr in my next "Surrender" story.”

“We’re all broken. We all have cracks. It’s not about making it through life in one piece it’s about narrowing the gap between the fissures so we don’t shatter.”Ted Basel to Jo Nehr in my next "Surrender" story”

“Never be afraid to tell me anything,” he whispered against her hair. “No matter how ashamed you might feel. I’ll never judge you, Rachel. I love you.”

“I love you, and I want to be with you because you make my life better.” He pushed her hair behind her ear. “You asked me once what I see when I look into my future.” He slid his palm down her shoulder and took her hand. “I see you,” he said and kissed her knuckles.”

“Livia’s eyes filled with grateful tears.Blake brushed them away. “Now you cry? After I’ve made love to you?”“It’s just that you’re the kindest person in the world. And you’re here with me. I’ll never stop feeling lucky.” She burrowed her face into his warm hug. She felt his kiss on her hair.“Livia, the luck belongs to me,” he whispered. “The kindness belongs to you. One lifetime will never be enough for us.”