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1 " the older man put one hand on Joe’s shoulder, his expression serious as he focused his attention on Joe. “Son, a good woman is hard to find and a priceless treasure. Never forget God’s gift to you or His grace, and always turn to Him in times of hardship. Be her friend, her biggest fan and supporter, and always, always take out the trash, and if you want brownie points, offer to do the dishes. "
― Maya Banks , Brighter Than the Sun (KGI, #11)
2 " Man, was he going to get shit for throwing in with the women, but hell, ask him if he gave a fuck. "
3 " I’m not hard to figure out, Zoe,” he murmured. “No games. I’m not the flirting type. If I don’t mean it, I don’t say it. And I never feel obligated to say shit I don’t really mean just to make someone else feel better. I think it’s best if we get that out of the way right now. You with me?” She swallowed, her throat working up and down as she slowly nodded. Her gaze was full of wonder as she continued to stare back up at him, as if processing his solemn statement and measuring its sincerity. “Yeah,” she finally whispered. “I think so.” “Then you might want to catch that fish that’s messing with your line,” he said in amusement. She whirled around just in time to see her bobber plunge under for the fourth time, and she hauled upward on the pole with both hands, letting out a peal of infectious laughter. “I’m so fucked,” Joe whispered to himself. “And the hell of it is, I’m loving every fucking minute of it. "
4 " Don’t tell me you’ve never had sweet tea. My heart can only take so many shocks in one day.” She burst into laughter and he stared shamelessly at the sparkle in her eyes and the enticing shape of her mouth as it broadened into a huge smile. “Does instant tea count?” He arched an eyebrow. “Instant?” She laughed and held up one hand. “Don’t tell me. I already know the answer to this one. Instant tea is a sin. Am I right?” “Got it in one, "
5 " I’m trusting you with my future, Rusty,” he said quietly. “She’s everything to me. You understand that?” Her smile was oddly sad. “I understand all too well what happens when a Kelly man decides a woman is his. It’s too bad the rest of the male population can’t take their cues from you. "