Whirlwind

by Cat Porter

“All this makes me wonder, do you have to suffer for the real thing? The real happy ending? Is the real thing so intense, so powerful that sometimes you just can’t hack it? Seems like if you don’t make the right choice at the right time, you stand to lose a hell of a lot, if not all of it, right?”

“I don’t know much about love, but real life ain’t Hallmark cards, that’s for sure.”

“Go after what makes you high, Violet. No matter what, no matter how hard you think it is. No matter what anybody else says. My mom taught me that. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, to fail here and there. Learn. Go wild. Be reckless. It can be a good thing, because that’s where you’ll find your gold, the gold you’re made of that no one can take away from you.

prevaricate

There’s splendid out there for you, magnificent, blazing, but you have to keep that door open and let the sun in.”

Georgia Owen

Gigi arranged the pickles on the slab. “Was it blow your socks off good?”

“Gigi…” “I’m talking about chemistry, communication. Desire that calls to your blood and brings you together.”

Lenore hugged me. “Tell Beck to bring me back a bottle of ouzo, okay?” She laughed softy. “And have the best time.”

“You’re pushing me out of the airplane.” My voice came out low.

“I am.” He brought my hand to his mouth and kissed, tangling his fingers with mine. “But this time, you’ll be flying tandem with me.”