“Is he actually good?” Judith asked. “He’s incredible.” “Sorry, are we talking about the painting or the shagging?” Nev asked. “The painting!” He grinned. “Right.”

“What's your name?" she asked.He laughed. "Nev."She sat up suddenly, bracing her elbows on the bed. "Short for Neville?"It was the world's dorkiest name. Nearly as bad as Rupert. "I never thought I'd be penetrated by a Neville." she said wonderingly. "Maybe a Colin, or a Simon but -""Shut up.”

“The smile widened, and she decided it ought to be classified as a misdemeanor. Grinning with Intent to Discombobulate.”

“I promise you, whatever we are together, it's not a mistake. It's too good to be a mistake.”

“I want him to have everything, but all he has is me.”

“I'll make sure you're ready," he said gently. "And then I'm gonna make you beg me.”

“She wished he weren't so damned fit. Running away was a lot harder when the guy you were fleeing kept in such an excellent shape. -Cath Talarico”