"There's a big difference between death threats and love letters - even if the person writing the death threats still claims to actually love you" (Chapter 1, p. 11).

"Rose, I swear, sometimes it feels like every day with you is my own personal trial" (Chapter 1, p. 21).

"I accepted that they'd once had a romance - one that led to my conception - but that didn't mean I wanted to watch them relive it" (Chapter 2, p. 47).

"His words had sparked a new plan in my mind. It wasn't much crazier than most of my others" (Chapter 2, p. 51).

"Compared to her romantic situation, my relationship with a semi-spoiled playboy from a disapproving family seemed downright optimistic" (Chapter 3, p. 67).

"God only knows how far back these records went. To medieval days in Europe? I suddenly felt daunted and wondered if I could pull this off" (Chapter 4, p. 85).

"If I'd been locked away...