“Joss often thought of herself in male terms when analyzing her role in the family business system, since there didn't seem to be any available roles or jobs for women.”

“For the fist time since she'd met him five years ago, Zander Duffield looked like a child acting the role of a Titan in a school play--instead of the Titan he actually was.”

“Before you, Joss, I'd sooner die than accept a ride from a chauffeur.”

“She had to remind herself that she was in recovery from being rich.”

“They were wrong, he thought. She is better than Garbo.”

“No matter what the challenge, Aurore always felt stronger on her own territory. Her deepest faith abided in her vines. She knew her childhood home on Cyprus like she knew her own body.”

“If one could have any girl one wanted at the drop of a hat, would one want one?”