That Certain Spark Quotes

“I love you, Dr. Taylor MacLay Bestman. Come with me through the years. Whatever God has in store, I want you by my side.”
― Cathy Marie Hake, That Certain Spark

“Sharing the joys like Rose’s birth the other day—that was good; but I am here for you in times of fear and sorrow, too. Come to me.” He reached over and took her hands, pulling her closer. “Come to me, good or bad, right or wrong, day or night. Promise me.”
― Cathy Marie Hake, That Certain Spark

“Karl, I think I want to wring your neck right now.” He laughed. “You’re a doctor. You don’t wound people; you heal them.” “I just might make an exception in your case.”
― Cathy Marie Hake, That Certain Spark

“If you’d stop chattering, we could go get lunch.” “You’re the one who started the conversation by asking why I wear my purse.” “How was I to know you’d give me a full inventory of what you carry? Other women keep that a secret.” “I’m not like other women.” There’s an understatement. “I have noticed.”
― Cathy Marie Hake, That Certain Spark

“You have the right to make this determination, even if I don’t appreciate it. But at times like this, I almost wish I could relax my standards. If I did, I might console myself with the possibility of using a dull, rusty needle on you someday.”
― Cathy Marie Hake, That Certain Spark

“I’m going to have to watch every word I say around you.” “Impossible. You talk far too much to succeed at that.” “I’m not going to worry about you any longer, Karl Van der Vort. You’re feeling well enough to be ornery. It just serves to prove what a fine physician I am—even if I wear red shirtwaists.”
― Cathy Marie Hake, That Certain Spark

“Dance with me,” Karl said from behind them, curling his beefy hand around the back of Taylor’s chair. If ever there was a possessive move, surely that qualified. He’d just staked his claim. Again. Taylor kept trying to treat Karl like a pal, and he’d have none of it. Others wouldn’t notice, but Enoch knew his twin felt flustered. He found the whole situation vastly amusing. “Thank you, Karl, but no. It wouldn’t be . . . right. I need to remain professional.” Karl’s tongue slid inside his cheek. “Now normally, I think a man should take a woman’s refusal gracefully.” Assurance filled his tone as he looked to Enoch for support. “In this case, I think the lady just needs a little coaxing, don’t you?” He came around, took her hand, and pulled her to her feet. “Apparently coaxing works,” Enoch mused.”
― Cathy Marie Hake, That Certain Spark

“Well . . .” Enoch’s voice broke into his thoughts. “What do you think?” “I want Taylor to have the pick of the litter.” “In the long run, it wouldn’t be a bad idea for her to have a dog. Until things simmer down, I want to hire you to guard my sister.” “No need. I’m going to marry her.”
― Cathy Marie Hake, That Certain Spark