Anyone can pluck a flowertrue strength is knowing how to give it life.

At the end of ‘Illusions,’ readers should see the inevitable coming.

She started to turn, but before she could step away, Tamani grabbed her hand. Without breaking eye contact, he raised her hand to his face and brushed his lips over her knuckles.

Thank you for the exquisite comfort of your kitchen floor.

Before ‘Wings’ came out, I told a few people that at the end of book one, readers should think Laurel made the right choice. Then, at the end of ‘Spells,’ they should understand why Laurel made the choice she did.

Whether or not there was room in her life for Tamani, Laurel knew that there was precious little room in Tamani’s life for anything but Laurel. He lived to protect her, and he’d never failed her. Annoyed her, frustrated her, hurt her, maddened her – but never once failed her.

I’m not asking for forever, Tamani said. Yet. I’m just asking for a moment.

No – the light in Tamani’s eyes was much more than a reflection. It was the fire that melted her anger and devastated her resolve, every single time she saw it.

I just don’t want to cozy up to the guy whose girl I have every intention of stealing.

Typical mother advice. Sweet, honest, and completely useless.