“And, Jesus, she's a good kisser. So good I want to beat the hell out of whoever taught her.”

“Yeah, well, I don't really want to kick you when you're down, but mostly for some crazy reason"- her face tilts up and she gives me this shy little grin-"I think you might be worth it.”

“I don't know if my life will ever be completely normal again, but something like normal is a good start.”

“Her green eyes meet mine in the Guinness mirror behind the bar and it feels like all the air has been sucked out of the room. I’ve never slept with this girl, but she was the first I remember wanting.Harper Gray.”

“Hey back,' I say, my voice low beside her ear. She shivers. I love that.”

“That pretty much sums up our relationship: I have it. He wants it. He gets it. He ruins it.”

“Does this public display of affection with my daughter on my front porch mean I'm stuck with you now?" he asks, opening the screen door for Harper.I'm not sure if I should laugh, so I hold back. "I'm afraid so.”