Quotes of Melinda Leigh

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“The truth is only relevant if you can prove it.” And wasn’t that a sad fact of life.” ― Melinda Leigh, She Can Run
“Death was final. There was no time for a final kiss or caress, to apologize for a harsh word or argument. The world imploded with no warning.” ― Melinda Leigh, She Can Run
“...the Colonel hadn't raised a damsel in distress. He'd raised a damsel who caused distress.” ― Melinda Leigh, Minutes to Kill
“Marriage isn’t about romance. It’s about commitment through the drudgery of everyday life, when the moonlight and roses have turned to sick children and medical bills.” ― Melinda Leigh, Midnight Sacrifice
“Change is scary. You’re going to be all right. You’re tough.” ― Melinda Leigh, Say You're Sorry
“Whoever decided to suspend a spare tire underneath a vehicle should be flogged,” ― Melinda Leigh, Bones Don't Lie
“Small Town Rule #9: Someone is always in your business, but that’s okay because someone also always has your back. Seth” ― Melinda Leigh, Walking on Her Grave
“that made her heart do a triple-espresso flutter.” ― Melinda Leigh, Midnight Betrayal
“through. Top coat might have to wait, though. This morning’s weather report showed more” ― Melinda Leigh, She Can Tell
“Small town rule #4: Childhood isn’t complete without farm animals and 4-H.” ― Melinda Leigh, Gone to Her Grave
“He knew what he was missing, why one-night stands weren’t his thing. Closeness. Intimacy. The emotional bond that gave sex its zing.” ― Melinda Leigh, Midnight Exposure
“Small Town Rule #1: You’re judged by your family’s reputation.” ― Melinda Leigh, Tracks of Her Tears
“Then he’s here.” Lance parked at the corner of the building, where the Jeep was out of the direct line of sight of the glass-doored entrance. “Maybe you should wait outside,” Morgan suggested.” ― Melinda Leigh, Her Last Goodbye
“US forces were fighting in a land where they couldn’t trust anyone. Not the local interpreters who worked for them. Not the villagers they supplied with food and medicine. Not even the Afghan soldiers they fought with side by side. No one.” ― Melinda Leigh, Hour of Need
“Maybe we don’t have to call the sheriff.” Morgan put her hand on Lance’s shoulder. The muscles under her palm were hard as concrete. “Let’s go.” ― Melinda Leigh, Her Last Goodbye
“He filled in the hole, stomping over the grave to compact the earth. Then he swept the ground with a branch, covering the freshly dug earth with dead leaves.” ― Melinda Leigh, Her Last Goodbye
“He’d rather run into a hail of bullets than experience the kind of soul-deep loss Bree was handling.” ― Melinda Leigh, Cross Her Heart
“I like to be independent.” “You like to control everything.” Dana paused to make eye contact. “But it isn’t possible, and you’ll make yourself crazy trying.” ― Melinda Leigh, See Her Die
“An aura of privileged aggression hovered around the group.” ― Melinda Leigh, Midnight Betrayal
Melinda Leigh
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Melinda Leigh

#1 Wall Street Journal and #1 Amazon bestselling author Melinda Leigh is a fully recovered banker who learned that writing books is way more fun than analyzing financial statements. Melinda’s debut novel, SHE CAN RUN, was nominated for Best First Novel by the…

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