beach read

Blake smiled while greeting him and turned to introduce me to his friend from Camp Lejeune. Blake made the formal introductions while I studied the two distinguished men. I liked the way they both carried themselves in a dignified manner with confidence, but not too much that they seemed arrogant. I was fascinated by them. Sleek. Forget eye candy. These two are like eye caffeine. I feel energized just looking at them.

— Debra Kay

Cuba changed you. I changed you. And you are changing me.

— Linda Bond

Damn you’ve got an irresistible mouth. You should hold it against me more often.” ~Luke, Kissing the Maid of Honor

— Robin Bielman

Dance, Cher?” he asks, his blue eyes playful. I nod, and he pulls me gently into his arms. He’s warm. We sway to the music and the gentle rocking of the boat. His hand rests on the small of my back, in that sweet spot that makes you feel feminine and protected and adored all at once.

— Lisa Daily

He stops rocking and looks into my eyes. We’re inches apart, and I’m mesmerized by the tiny flecks of indigo in his blue eyes. A girl could drown in those eyes. And it wouldn’t be the worst way to go.

— Lisa Daily

I’d like to say I’m not dressed up for anyone in particular, but that would be a lie.

— Lisa Daily

If I didn’t have a job, I might have stayed in bed until I rotted.

— Claire Cook

I know that whatever you decide, you’ll be happy, Summer, and that is the only thing I could ever wish. Whatever happens in the rest of this summer, whatever happens the rest of your life, it’s important that you are happy, and stay that way. – Aunt Rookie

— Kailin Gow

I stared at my lap. I wished I were confident, I wished I were brave. Furthermore, I wished he didn’t scare me. But the more he spoke, the less I wanted to look away, and the more I did.

— Rose Fall

Parenthood doesn’t improve one’s character, it exposes it.

— Leslie A. Gordon