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All you have to do is take a man at face value. Don't go into it thinking you can change them. Men aren't fixer-uppers, not like a house or a car. You buy them as is.

Jill Shalvis

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Jill Shalvis
Age: 54
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Forever this time, he said as Sawyer strode toward them. Tara sighed blissfully. You know what this means, right? I'm done guessing, he said. Tell me. It means you're mine, she said. And I'm yours. No more walking away. We are going to get it right this time. His smile was slow and easy, and just for her. Well, finally.
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Chocolate is cheaper than therapy, and you don't need an appointment.
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He turned to shut and lock the door, then came close, his gaze touching her features. “I missed you, Holly.” Her heart caught painfully. The poor organ seemed to be getting quite the workout lately.
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The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the ability to reach it.” – Chloe Traeger
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Men are like a fine wine. They all start out like grapes, and it's our job to stomp on them and keep them in the dark until they mature into something you'd like to have dinner with.
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Where did that flashlight come from? Chloe asked. My purse. Chloe looked at Tara. She carries a flashlight in her purse. For emergencies, Maddie said, trying to see into the yard. You have any chocolate? Chloe asked hopefully. For emergencies? Of course. Side pocket, next to the fork.
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Strength is the ability to break up a solid piece of chocolate—and then eat just one of the pieces.
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How about we give each other everything we can and not blame each other for what we can’t.
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Never do anything that you don’t want to have to explain to 9-1-1 personnel.
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Sounds like you kids have some talking to do. I'll be eavesdropping from the kitchen.
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You said you'd kiss me if I lost Tank. - - You want me to kiss you? Oh boy. You were happy I'd lost your puppy? He was looking like he was still thinking about smiling as he glanced down at Tank, tucked under his arm. No. That would make me an asshole. Right.
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He handed her the other half of his candy bar. She stared at it like it was a brick of gold. I'm on a diet. But she took it. A see-food diet, apparently. I see food and I eat it.
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Two of my fav pieces of wisdom from Phoebe: - Men are like parking spots. All the good ones are taken, and those that aren't are inaccessible. - Remember, it's always better to be the smartass rather than the dumbass.
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The smile made her want to hug him, and maybe love him up some more. Stupid smile.
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Looking at him, she saw her future and felt all the ragged tears in her heart heal themselves. I fit, she whispered in marvel, stepping into him. I fit with you. He nodded and wrapped his arms around her. Perfectly.
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Chloe? Yeah? I'd be worth the inhaler, he said, then forced himself to walk away.
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Beneath her cheek, his heart was thumping steadily. Definitely faster than his usual near-hibernation beat. Lifting her head, she flashed him a tight smile. “I get to you.” “Are you kidding? You own me,” he said, his voice running over her like silk.
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I threatened to kung fu you. Oh my God.
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Who’s there?” “The scratcher of your itch,” he said. She opened the door a crack and stuck her nose out. “Was that supposed to be romantic?
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A thong. God bless the thong. He hooked his fingers in the silk sides and tugged, rolling the silk down her legs until it hit the floor, his favorite place for panties.
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