I'm not going anywhere.” Gently, he stroked her back, cradled her head. Was there anything more astounding or more frightening to a man, he wondered, than a strong woman in tears? “I've been right here all along. I love you, Eve, almost more than I can stand.” “I need you. I can't help it. I don't want to.” “I know. He eased back, tucking a hand under her chin to lift her face to his. “We’re going to have to deal with it.” He kissed one wet cheek, then the other. “I really can’t do without you.

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I don't like the idea of you shivering unless I cause it. Stay warm." ----Roarke, Naked In Death

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There's no reward without work, no victory without effort, no battle won without risk.

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Courage comes in different forms. There's strength--that's the muscle. But love's the heart. When you put them together, you can do anything.

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Anyone that has character leaves a mark on another. Would you like to leave the world without making a ripple?

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Grab it while you can because tomorrow could suck you dry.

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You can't write well what you don't read for pleasure. If it doesn't entertain you, it's not going to entertain anyone else.

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Some things in life are out of your control. You can make it a party or a tragedy.

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I hate patience. Slows everything down.

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We make destiny with every turn, every choice.

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