Running Mate (Under Kansas Skies, #1)

by Leah Brunner

Her hug feels like home. There is simply nothing that compares to the bond of a childhood friend

Kate has always cracked herself up and I love her for it,

“You really shouldn’t pack so many books. Your carry-on must be well over the weight limit.” She shifts my bag on her shoulder as we walk to the parking garage. Playfully, I wink and nudge her hip with my own. “I only packed the important ones, of course.”

This conversation is ruining my appetite, which is unacceptable. I haven’t had my crème brûlée yet.

I hate to tell you this, but relationships are never convenient.

I am a sucker for a man who appreciates a wonderful library.

There are two types of people who go to museums: those who read every word and those who fly through the entire building so they can leave sooner.

sometimes in life, there are no words to say and no fixing to be done. In those moments, it’s okay to just be there for someone in silence.

“I mean, you could have brought flowers or diamonds, but maybe that’s just me.” Paul shrugs. “This isn’t a normal marriage, Paul. Also, Odette doesn’t seem like a flower and diamonds kind of girl. I think she’d be more impressed if I gave her a library.”

Jesus, take the wheel. I can’t do this.

“Hey, my problems don’t make yours any less difficult.”

the only thing you can do is communicate how you feel, even though you probably don’t feel like it. Behind every splendid marriage is an exhausting amount of communication. Believe me.”

if you’re not willing to be vulnerable, you’ll never even have the chance for a successful relationship.”