The only way he could have her was to shatter this stubborn faith of hers. In doing so, would he shatter her? 'What has this god of yours ever really done for you?' She stood very still for a long moment, her back to him. 'Everything.
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RON REAGAN There had been a time in Godfrey's life when, had she stood before him in all her splendor, he would... GEORGE MACDONALD When she wound her fingers in his hair to draw her body against his, he stilled for breath, and she ... RENEE AHDIEH He wondered how it could have taken him so long to realize he cared for her, and he told her so, and... NEIL GAIMAN The light was so dim that Jaime could scarcely see her, though they stood a scant few feet apart. 'I... GEORGE R.R. MARTIN He pulled her toward him and gathered her in his arms as his hand lovingly cradled the back of her n... JENNIFER LANE Ugly and ungainly. The least dependable creature you ever met. Just when you think you understand he... METTE IVIE HARRISON But he was bigger and stronger and his hands reached up behind her to the back of her head, ignoring... KIMBERLY DERTING Kiss me again,” he challenged, only half joking. It was so weird to hear him say that, to hea... 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MICKEY RIVERS The first amp I had back in the '50s was a small Fender. JOHNNY RIVERS We're in a beautiful place and we wanted to take advantage of that. The festival is serious ... and ... BARRY RIVERS What a pathetic turn, ... Somebody ought to take that dress away from her. It's got Ronald McDonald'... JOAN RIVERS I have flabby thighs, but fortunately my stomach covers them. JOAN RIVERS The most nerve-wracking experience is an oral presentation in class. And right under that would be d... RIVERS CUOMO It didn't go smoothly; it was the most contentious thing I've ever done. RIVERS CUOMO He's so ugly. When you walked by him, your pants wrinkle. He made fly balls curve foul. MICKEY RIVERS I am for anyone that will give me lower taxes, stop all this stupid spending. Whoever promises me th... JOAN RIVERS I really don't trust Benson. He's got the sweetest deal in the NFL (the Saints are the only NFL team... ALLEN RIVERS [Contrary to speculation, coach Doc Rivers says he didn't demand that the Celtics retain Blount.] Th... DOC RIVERS No doubt about it. Drew's a starter in this league. But I think I am, too. We both want to be top pe... PHILIP RIVERS She doesn't understand the concept of Roman numerals. She thought we just fought in world war eleven... JOAN RIVERS [But she was closer to her mother.] I adored my mother. She was very formal and proper, but she was ... JOAN RIVERS Is she fat? Her favorite food is seconds JOAN RIVERS My obstetrician was so dumb that when I gave birth he forgot to cut the cord. For a year that kid fo... JOAN RIVERS He who limps is still walking. JOAN RIVERS Before we make love my husband takes a pain killer. JOAN RIVERS People say that money is not the key to happiness, but I always figured if you have enough money, yo... JOAN RIVERS Me and George and Billy are two of a kind.
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