“No one in my usual circle of acquaintances would have made it this far without a Xanax and an emergency call to their therapist.” FriendsResilienceTherapyCopingHigh Maintenance Book:It Happened One Christmas Eve Source: It Happened One Christmas Eve
“As you know from our trips to Belmont Park in San Diego, I can scream like a girl when required.” he said. Angie laughed then she grabbed him by the face and planted a kiss on the lips so fierce, Mel wondered if it was Angie’s way of putting a lip-lock protective spell on her man. She hoped it was and she hoped it worked.” KissingLas VegasTateMelAngieViva Las Vegas Book:Vanilla Beaned Source: Vanilla Beaned
“They enjoyed the usual holiday traditions of a Christmas tree, big family dinner, you know, normal stuff but Amma had one tradition that she insisted be shared with me and all of my cousins, which was Jolabokaflod.” “A what flood?” “It translates to Christmas Book flood,” I said. “In Iceland it’s a tradition to give new books as gifts on Christmas Eve and then spend the evening reading.” “Seriously?” Sam asked. “As a writer and avid reader, I have to say that is awesome.” ReadingBooksTraditionChristmasBondingChristmas EveChristmas Book FloodJolabokaflod Book:It Happened One Christmas Eve Source: It Happened One Christmas Eve
“I’m not going to say yes to Trey,” I said. “If he asks, it’s a no from me. You’ll never get the grandchildren you want.” ParentsEngagementMothersGrandchildrenBargainingWeddings Book:It Happened One Christmas Eve Source: It Happened One Christmas Eve
“Mel opened her jaw wide to stretch it out before she spoke again so that her words were very clear. “I am going to kill you. I’m going to drag your sorry carcass out into the desert, pour honey all over you, and let the fire ants eat you.” “You’re angry,” he said. “Thank you, Captain Obvious,” Mel snapped.” AngerLas Vegas Book:Vanilla Beaned Source: Vanilla Beaned
“I’m so sorry, I’m trying to keep your family from putting a hit on Tate if he elopes with the prodigal daughter.” “They wouldn't,” Tate said. “They love me.” “Not that much they don’t,” Mel said” EngagementLas VegasTateMelEloping Book:Vanilla Beaned Source: Vanilla Beaned
“Exhausted, I decided to let him deal with this. The part of me that was always in charge was happy to relinquish authority for a change.” ResponsibilitySituationAuthorityIn Charge Book:It Happened One Christmas Eve Source: It Happened One Christmas Eve
“There are Good Ships, there Wood Ships, there are Ships that sail the sea. The best Ships are Friendships, and may they always be!” FriendshipPoemRhymeToast Book:Paris is Always a Good Idea Source: Paris is Always a Good Idea