Sublime

grok

zoetic.

To Michelle Kane. I can never thank you enough for introducing me to the term “refresh blister” and for caring as much about this book as I do.

And next to him, Sadie felt herself diminish.

Lust with love is the most lulling and addictive power in the world.

She looks as though she has brought the sunshine in with her. She is wearing a bright yellow shirtdress that by no means hides her generous breasts. Her feet are in green, strappy heels that make up for what she lacks in height, and she is holding a white clutch, big enough to house a nine-inch weapon. She smiles at me, and saunters in my direction

She liked to be comfortable. She liked hotel rooms, thick towels, cashmere sweaters, silk dresses, oxfords, brunch, fine stationery, overpriced conditioner, bouquets of gerbera, hats, postage stamps, art monographs, maranta plants, PBS documentaries, challah, soy candles, and yoga.