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1 " When you hold your baby for the first time. All the pain in your life disappears. You’ll sacrifice many things for your children, your family. It’s hard to watch them make the wrong decisions. "
― Catherine Bybee , Seduced by Sunday (The Weekday Brides, #6)
2 " Margaret laughed . . . a full-throat chuckle "
3 " Why is it I don’t know about this place?” It sounded exactly like the kind of resort to find private clients, or to ensure her current clients could vacation without the watchful eyes of the press. "
4 " The two vessels bumped sides, and Alonzo with three of his men boarded. “Why isn’t she tied up?” Alonzo asked, his arms swinging in her direction. “What am I going to do, fucktard? Jump overboard?” Her head snapped back with the slap of Alonzo’s palm. At least she’d have equal swelling on each side of her face. “I knew you were trouble the minute you opened your smart mouth on the island. Poking your head into someone else’s business is bad for your health, Miss Rosenthal. "
5 " An occupation. Supporting yourself is empowering. "
6 " one minute and sappy sweet the "
7 " Meg thought of the potted marijuana plants and the drying racks her parents used even before it was legal. “She dried her own herbs.” Mrs. "
8 " Margaret unbuttoned the top buttons on her blouse until the creamy expanse of her breasts met the warm Italian air. “What are you doing?” “Stacking the deck,” she said before applying a fresh layer of lip gloss. She teased her hair and blew Val a kiss. "
9 " You’ve stolen my heart, Margaret. For that, I want to selfishly steal yours. "
10 " I’m relieved.” Ryder leveled his eyes with Michael. “I can’t live here . . . like this anymore.” Not the reaction Michael expected. “Your job?” “It’s almost summer. I’m out. I’ll find another job.” The words were easy to digest, but he didn’t believe them. “You love Utah.” “Love is a strong word. I’m used to Utah. I didn’t leave when I was eighteen. Most of you did, even if only for a little while.” Ryder refilled both their glasses and moved to the couch. Michael followed. “Do you know how many states gay marriage is legal?” “Twenty.” The answer came easy. If there was one thing easy to support and follow, it was any topic related to homosexuals. “Twenty. At least eleven more have appeals in the courts to add those states to the mix, Utah included.” Ryder set his glass aside and took Michael’s hand. “It’s going to take small towns like this forever to catch up even after it’s legalized. I don’t want to wait for them. I want to live, Mike.” This was that moment Michael knew was coming. Truth. "