A Run for Love Quotes

“Ellie, the eleven-year-old who'd been her papa's favorite, wiped the tears from her freckled cheeks, her voice trembling slightly. Tori’s insides twisted. So easy to feel sorry for the little girl. “No, darling, we won’t have a place to live if we stay here. The letter came from the bank today. We have”
― Callie Hutton, A Run for Love

“I’m here, Tori,” he whispered. “And I always will be.”
― Callie Hutton, A Run for Love

“We belong together. You know it, and I know it. Please give it time, honey. We’ll work it out.”
― Callie Hutton, A Run for Love

“Jesse studied her as she visualized the furniture in the room. Good, exactly why he wanted her help. He needed her to imagine it her home again. Until she moved back into his house and his life, he wouldn’t quit. Despite the bumps and bruises, his love for this woman consumed him.”
― Callie Hutton, A Run for Love

“Tori turned her face into Jesse’s chest. She inhaled deeply, comforted by his smell. It didn’t surprise her Rachel knew. Why did she worry about everyone gossiping? Those who mattered to them wouldn’t condemn, and those who were true friends wouldn’t care. How foolish she’d been.”
― Callie Hutton, A Run for Love

“I’m sorry, son. We lost the baby.”
― Callie Hutton, A Run for Love

“She laid her head against his chest, comforted by his scent. A mixture of soap and male sweat drifted toward her. His chest was so warm and strong, she wanted to stay there forever. She closed her eyes. Everything would be all right with Jesse here. He rubbed circles on her back as she leaned into him. Oftentimes she’d rub Ellie’s back to relax her when she couldn’t sleep.”
― Callie Hutton, A Run for Love

“She rose before dawn to bake cookies, pies, and cakes for the restaurant, then washed and dressed for school. By the time she came home in the afternoon, she was exhausted. Then after supper, she spent at least two hours grading papers, going over the next day’s assignments, and checking homework.”
― Callie Hutton, A Run for Love