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"'And as much as I'd like to in my mind,' he stroked her cheek with fleeting fingers, 'I couldn't impose any physical demands on a woman.'" (153) he said with his working mouth as he used his working fingers. Sex Ed in the 80s has a lot to answer for for men as well as women

"He was a tall, thin, middle-aged man who radiated a strong moral character and dependability." (123) I don't know how one radiates either of those things, but especially the former

I did start this book thinking Sandra Brown wasn't being as Sandra Browny as usual, and yet, here we are again

"''A virgin is such a rare thing, I didn't even recognize one when I met her.' His comment was self-deprecating. He sighed deeply, in regret, and said, 'No wonder you were afraid of me.'" (87) yes, what other possible reason could there have been for her being afraid after being forced to fondle him

"He cupped the underside of her left breast gently. 'Your heart is pounding, Kathleen. Is that for me?'
She purred as his fingers lightly stroked the undercurve." (86) substituting "underboob" in either of these places somewhat alters the mood, and yet, my brain could not refrain from doing so

"He had spoken of his father's fierce temper. Apparently, his Viking blood, which felt each emotion strongly, wasn't immune to anger." (59) I mean, I guess at least it's not his hot Latin blood or his Cherokee blood or his Nubian blood, but still

"'Last year she singlehandedly raised enough money to air condition the mess hall and install two basketball goals.'" (16) they're similar to but not quite the same as soccer hoops