Deeanne Gist said this quote

He wants a fifteen thousand pound settlement.Fifteen thousand!He says you're a great deal of trouble.She hesitated for one startled moment before choking back a laugh.I am.I thought so. He leveled Drew a look. If I pay you the fifteen thousand, do you swear to keep her?Drew reared back his head. Forever?Her father scowled. Forever.Oh, I suppose. He gave a long-suffering sigh. If I must.She bit the insides of her cheeks to keep from laughing outright.

~ Deeanne Gist

She hated Mr. Meanie. But she'd gotten to know him and they'd reached an understanding of sorts. Now she was to have him for supper.Don't tell me you're feeling guilty?Breaking off a piece of the wing, she brought it to her lips and took a bite. It did taste good. Very good.I wonder if all grouchy males are this palatable.Drew choked.She looked up, tilting her head. Are you all right?He turned a dull red. Eat your supper, Connie.

~ Deeanne Gist

That first scream, my lord, was indeed your daughter, my wife, and if you kill me, your grandchild will be quite without a father. Won't you come in?

~ Deeanne Gist

Where are you going?To get my Bible.Right now? You can't get your Bible out right now! I'm, I'm, we're just about to...She'd never be able to go through with this if he got out his Bible. She wiped all humor from her face.I believe you. Proverbs 5:18. Rejoice, relish, and romp with your husband.He chuckled. I'm serious, Connie, and I won't have you feeling ashamed or unclean over anything we do in that bed, tonight or any other night.I won't. I feel unashamed and very clean. I promise. But please don't get out that Bible.What? Think you that God can't see us right now?Groaning, she slid off his lap and covered her face with her hands. He sunk to his knees in front of her, drawing her hands down.I love you. You love me. We are man and wife. God is watching, Connie, and He is very, very pleased.

~ Deeanne Gist