Suanne Laqueur
Once upon a time in my 20s, I went on a date with an incredibly sexy guy. One of those first dates that never required a second because the first was standalone perfect. At one point, I said to him, "Tell me a secret."
I never forgot how he looked and sounded when, after a tiny pause, he answered, "Once...I made love with my cousin." He didn't look regretful, arrogant or ashamed. His expression was this beautiful blend of wistful and vulnerable and the memory of something sweet but impossible. Something secret.
And hell, maybe he was laying a line on me, but I never forgot it. I was fascinated but didn't ask him for details. I just wanted to be fascinated. And as you can see, I kind of still am. But I think I have it out of my system now.
BTW, I never intended Deane and Ari to stay together forever. High school couples rarely do. They loved each other and saw what happened, which was their being related becoming an obstacle. And when they think about it, they'll wear that expression I saw on the face of my date all those years ago. No shame, no regret. Just a wistful, bittersweet, tender nostalgia for something sweet and impossible.
I never forgot how he looked and sounded when, after a tiny pause, he answered, "Once...I made love with my cousin." He didn't look regretful, arrogant or ashamed. His expression was this beautiful blend of wistful and vulnerable and the memory of something sweet but impossible. Something secret.
And hell, maybe he was laying a line on me, but I never forgot it. I was fascinated but didn't ask him for details. I just wanted to be fascinated. And as you can see, I kind of still am. But I think I have it out of my system now.
BTW, I never intended Deane and Ari to stay together forever. High school couples rarely do. They loved each other and saw what happened, which was their being related becoming an obstacle. And when they think about it, they'll wear that expression I saw on the face of my date all those years ago. No shame, no regret. Just a wistful, bittersweet, tender nostalgia for something sweet and impossible.
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Hi Suanne! Your books changed my life. There's really no way to shape that into something softer, but it needs to be said. I'm minoring in dance now, etc. Thank you isn't enough, but it's a start. I was also wondering about Here To Stay. I think you said Amazon won't allow pre-order. Will Amazon have it on January 14th? If not, could you tell me where to go to buy the book on January 14th? Thank you! Mackenzie
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