“She stepped on the trashcan’s foot pedal and tossed her dress and shoes in the garbage. The warrior in her shouted as if she’d done something amazing…until she remembered how much the shoes had cost.She’d thought of setting them on fire in the bathtub, but it seemed a bit over the top, and even she wasn’t that dramatic. The trashcan would do. She’d move forward smarter, stronger, and happy to have cut the dead weight from her life. Small Town Hero, Kim Koby”

“The woman who started as a pawn in this game, to be used, ignored, or discarded as needed, had somehow become the all-powerful queen.”

“Happiness is only for those who have never experienced pleasure.”

“Live by your wits, not your artistry.”

“Temper it with a little fear,’ he said gently. ‘It keeps you from being reckless. Reckless people don’t live long.’ His touch on her hand sent sparks through her.”

“What you see on the outside, never tells the true story of someone’s heart.”

“I married a man who was as much a part of me as my own soul.”

“Richard grimaced. She was attractive, but not to his liking. Something about her reminded him of spoiled meat served in a complicated sauce – it may look good, but it’s inedible.”

“You sound as if happiness and pleasure were not the same.”

“Even when things are at their worst, I refuse to believe all is lost. I will never go down without a fight.”

“If we could talk to our younger selves now, eh? Dust yourself off, don’t let the bastards grind you down, and always make your mum proud.”

“I’m in love with you. It doesn’t matter what has happened in my life. I love you till my last breath and it’s amazing that i see you everywhere.”