Sin With Me (Bad Habit, #3)

by J.T. Geissinger

Love can turn even the most terrifying beastie into a purring ball of fluff.

Usually it’s an incredible gift having a friend who knows me so well, but every once in a while it’s a royal pain in the ass. I hate people guessing I might be made of anything but titanium.

“You just wait, brother. One of these days you’re gonna meet someone that blows your whole fuckin’ world apart, and then you’ll get what I’m talkin’ about.”

“Like everything bad that’s ever happened to me was worth it, because it was all leading up to him.”

All we can do is try our best to be good. If you’re doing that, then no matter what might have happened in the past, you’re a good person. Nothing is unforgiveable if you’re truly sorry. Let your sins be your teachers instead of the cross you hang yourself on.”

“No. I was just trying to be helpful. If it’s true love, it doesn’t change. Ever. Every time he walks into a room you’ll still feel those butterflies. Every time he smiles at you you’ll still feel like you’re home. Did you think all those books and songs and plays about love that have been written over thousands of years were bullshit?”

“When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” The look she sends me could cut steel. “I know that’s a line from When Harry Met Sally.” Holding her lethal gaze, I reply, “Why do you think I said it, sweetheart?” After a long time, she says quietly, “Because you knew I’d know.” “Correct. This is true love. You think this happens every day?” She closes her eyes, smiling. “And now he’s quoting The Princess Bride.” “I’m irresistible, I keep telling you this. Also, the fact that you recognize every single quote I throw out there is proof that we were made for each other. Say yes.”

The best churches don’t have stained glass windows or statues of dead saints or even ceilings and walls. You don’t need a building to find forgiveness. You don’t need communion wafers and holy water to be blessed. And miracles are everywhere. All you have to do is look.