Melissa

“You and me, we're like magnets from here on out.”
― Jessica R. Patch, Final Verdict

“He (God) doesn't promise the journey won't be frustrating, and sadly, sometimes what we find at the end of the journey is not what we hoped for. But when your focus is on believing God has good things in store for you, if you follow Him--seeking His kingdom first--He can bless you with joy.”
― Melissa Jagears, Pretending to Wed

“Got a broom?” “The one I use for sweeping or the one I ride on?” Aurora tilted her head and pierced him with a maybe sort of accusing glare. So that’s what she assumed he thought of her. Hardly. He wasn’t sure what to think. This was the longest he’d spent in a room with her other than a courtroom, and they didn’t converse much inside. Besides, he never allowed himself to see her as anything but the enemy. Now, she was a target who trusted him to protect her. And that’s exactly what he planned to do. “Sweeping will be fine.” He smirked. “I don’t want to put you out a vehicle.”

Jessica R. Patch (2017-01-15T06:00:00+00:00). Final Verdict (Kindle Locations 202-206). Harlequin. Kindle Edition.”
― Jessica R. Patch, Final Verdict

“She couldn't let the fear of reliving past disappointments keep her from the chance of discovering a joy she'd never known.”
― Melissa Jagears, Pretending to Wed