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“She didn’t scream or yell. She never had in all the time Delilah had known her, but Christ, that woman could spit out an invective like no one else, her tone always measured and cold, which, honestly, made everything worse.”
― Ashley Herring Blake, Delilah Green Doesn't Care

“Stevie didn't say anything. Couldn't. She didn't even remember getting down the steps, but suddenly she was standing in front of Iris, breathing the same autumn air, her ginger and citrus scent like a drug, and the only thing Stevie could do was stare at her, starving for her face, her mouth, that blue freckle right under her left eye.”
― Ashley Herring Blake, Iris Kelly Doesn't Date

“I spent a lot of time,” Iris went on, “convincing myself I wasn’t built to last, wasn’t built for romance, for love. But maybe . . .” Tears bloomed into her eyes. “Maybe I was just built for you.”
― Ashley Herring Blake, Iris Kelly Doesn't Date

“Outside, clouds slid across the sky. The morning had started bright and sunny, but Jordan actually liked the clouds, the softness of the gray sky. It felt right, comforting, whereas the sun in Savannah always felt like it was mocking her. Look, I'M happy, why can't YOU get your shit together?
Clouds were kinder,”
― Ashley Herring Blake, Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail