Maryann Jordan > Quotes

“Life can change in the blink of an eye. What we know, what we love -- it can all change.
Our comfort, our security, our home -- it can all be taken away.
One phone call can change everything. One phone call can take a well-ordered plan and leave us without a compass.
That's all it takes -- one phone call. And then we are left to begin again, start over, find a new home.
In the blink of an eye. ”
― Maryann Jordan, Emma's Home

“I hate to disappoint you, but Bart is not falling for me,” Faith said, trying not to show her disappointment. “I don’t even know why he would be interested. From what I can tell, he’s had pretty much any woman he’s ever wanted. And honestly, that bothers me.”
― Maryann Jordan, Seeing Love

“being smuggled in a”
― Maryann Jordan, Vinny

“We can only be responsible for the choices we make, Alain. There are times we can influence others and guide them to do the right thing, but sometimes all we can do is mitigate the damage.”
― Maryann Jordan, Devlin

“Fuckin’ music.” Gabe said nothing, waiting. “I listen to music all the time. I like it loud, hard, fast, and rockin’.” Rubbing his hand over his face, he added ruefully, “Kind of like how I like to fuck.”
― Maryann Jordan, Vinny

“Disconnecting, she added stopping to pay the mechanic’s bill onto her to-do list for tomorrow, along with finding the time to double-check the clinic’s pharmaceuticals. Moving over to her small sofa, she sat down and Frodo jumped into her lap. She absentmindedly rubbed his head while flipping through channels, but nothing held her interest. At least, not on TV. Her mind was filled with the image of Joseph climbing down from the tow truck, all denim, heavy boots, and gorgeous body. And his smile. And the way her name sounded on his lips. She’d never known how wonderful it was to hear ‘Samantha’ rumbled from deep inside a man’s chest”
― Maryann Jordan, To Love Someone

“I’ve just now discovered how fuckin’ great it is to be with someone real. Someone who makes me laugh. Someone who accepts me for me.”
― Maryann Jordan, Honor Love

“All I know is that I have to take life as it comes. The good and the bad. The happy and the sad. The ecstasy as well as the agony.”
― Maryann Jordan, Jeb

“The heart never quits beating, Erin. Not until we reach the end of our life. But until then, our heart can hurt, feel like it’s breaking, it can swell with pride, pound with energy, and dance with joy. And the reason it can do all these things is because of the ability to love. Love does not equal loss. Love is what gives us the courage to accept everything in life and help us deal with loss when it comes.”
― Maryann Jordan, Torin

“he found himself rubbing his chest again. So fuckin’ gorgeous. Outside of his close circle of friends and brothers-in-arms, she was the best person he had ever met. “I just hope we can keep going,” she said. Seeing his question, she continued, “The area is slowly being renovated and some of the buildings have been bought. I know they’re cheap…well, cheap if you have several million to buy and renovate. I’ve heard that there’s someone who’s wanting to buy our building, and that would turn all the residents out. But so far, I’m holding on and I’ll fight anyone who tries to take this away from them.” Seeing the passion in her eyes, he found himself wanting all that passion turned his way. Buying the building out from under her? I’ll have Lily and BJ check to see what they can find out. The meal finished too quickly and he knew he needed to get her back to Ross. Standing, he assisted as she slipped into her coat and with fingers laced they walked outside. The night sky was clear and filled with stars. The wind had died down, leaving the early spring chill not as biting as earlier. As they drove to her building, he parked outside. Turning to each other, they both began talking at once. Laughing, he said, “Ladies first.” “I just wanted to thank you. Gabe, I haven’t had so much fun in a really long time.” Fun. That’s what Jobe said to give her. Smiling,”
― Maryann Jordan, Gabe

“making him the perfect ace for Edgar to obtain information. When Diana was going to be at the conference, Edgar saw it as the most opportune chance to gain information from her before it became locked into GeoTech’s proprietary research. “I’m really sorry,” Alex said, tension lining his face. “I never meant for you to come to harm. When Edgar suggested he talk to you at the conference, I told Kwan he would be there, too.” “I’m afraid we anticipated much, Dr. Olson,” Kwan said, “but Edgar deciding to kidnap you exceeded expectations. I think because you came with a bodyguard, he grew desperate.” Alex sighed. “That’s why I was so keyed up about your security.” He glanced toward Bennett. “Edgar didn’t like not being able to get close to her, and I was”
― Maryann Jordan, Bennett

“At first, she couldn’t figure out why he was being so nice. If it was just because”
― Maryann Jordan, A Hero for Her

“The enemy uses those things you’re insecure about. Free yourself and take your power back by being secure in who you are - flaws and all.”
― Maryann Jordan, Jayden

“head to a safer location”
― Maryann Jordan, Bray

“I know you’re afraid. But if you don’t ever get up and try then you’ll never take that first step. There’s no shame in falling down, only in not trying”
― Maryann Jordan, Love’s Tempting

“She quoted, 'I've had a long life of experience in noticing evil, fancying evil, suspecting evil and going forth to do battle with evil.' She then sighed and said, 'I've got to see this through. Or else evil wins'. ' I kid you not, it was as though the weight of the world was on her shoulders." Looking at the others, he said, with poorly veiled awe in his voice, "If she can be that brave, how can I be less?”
― Maryann Jordan, Searching Love

“Ursula Le Guin said, ‘It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters, in the end.’ Don’t you agree?”
― Maryann Jordan, Home Port

“Joseph stayed in the background as Samantha toured Bender’s Breeding Kennels. Jim Bender had greeted them warmly, his smile wide with pride as he showed them his facility. He brought them inside his house, showing off the awards, medals, and certificates of his dogs and their offspring that had gone on to win at shows and competitions. The ruddy-cheeked, barrel-chested man was dressed comfortably in jeans and a denim shirt with his kennel’s logo stitched over the pocket. His hair was still dark, although hints of silver were beginning to show”
― Maryann Jordan, To Love Someone

“Pushing those thoughts away, she turned her thoughts to the conversation she’d had with Liam after the meeting. She rubbed her hand over her forehead, trying to dislodge the frustration. Liam told her a farmer had called the sheriff’s office, swearing he’d seen a wolf. She’d explained that many people could not tell them apart, but that coyotes were naturally in Virginia and wolves were not”
― Maryann Jordan, To Love Someone