Abby Millsaps > Quotes

“Perfection is found in all the little moments of grace”
― Abby Millsaps, Almost Ruined

“Nicky?” I sniffle. He remains silent, but he squeezes my hip, so I know he’s listening. “What’s it like to always hurt?” For a moment, I’m not sure he’ll answer the question, but finally, he clears his throat. “Hopeless. It feels fucking hopeless.”
― Abby Millsaps, Too Far

“At its core, love is honoring a person where they’re at and committing to cherishing the future versions of them, too. There’s uncertainty to it.”
― Abby Millsaps, Too Far

“Don’t worry. I’ll find every last sprinkle. I swear.” Kylian goes rigid, and his spine snaps straight. “Give me the car keys,” he demands of Kendrick before leaning against the counter below the window and hollering, “One soft serve vanilla cone, extra sprinkles!”
― Abby Millsaps, Too Fast

“Life is short. Say the words. Embrace the grief. Lean into the good. Lean on others through the bad.”
― Abby Millsaps, Too Far

“That pep talk sounds pathetic even in my own mind. My inner diva is a badass bitch who takes no shit. It’s a shame she gets stage fright and rarely appears to help when it’s time to advocate for myself. I don’t want Luca to see how deeply this morning has affected me. I may be in the middle of an internal meltdown, but that doesn’t mean he gets to see any real part of me. Not anymore. He might not have ever deserved to in the first place.”
― Abby Millsaps, Upgraded

“To the neurospicy readers, the chronic pain warriors, the spoonies, the fighters, the just-barely-getting-byers, the survivors, the caretakers, the struggle bus riders, and everyone who has to learn their lessons the hardest way possible: I see you. I love you. This book is for you. I hope this story is a luxurious escape from reality when you need it most.”
― Abby Millsaps, Too Far

“Nicky steps into the room. “All right, all right. What have we got going on here?” “Jo requested your presence for sexual relations. We’re going to have a three-way.” Behind me, Nicky snorts. “You her spokesperson now? Didn’t know you were considering a career in PR.” “You asked a question. I gave the answer. Jo’s mouth is full, so she can’t answer for herself anyway.”
― Abby Millsaps, Too Far

“Say it again,” he demands. “Daddy,” I whimper without overthinking. “Please, Daddy. I need you.” He whistles. “Yep. That’ll do it. New kink unlocked.”
― Abby Millsaps, Too Safe

“Hot or cold?” he murmurs. “Those are the options?” I swallow my anger and inhale sharply as he lowers his lips until they’re a breath away from brushing mine. “I don’t do in between well, Jo. And I don’t always notice subtlety. So if you need me to pick when it comes to you…”
― Abby Millsaps, Too Safe

“It was a long life, but I played it too safe.”
― Abby Millsaps, Too Safe

“I’m not easy to love. There’s too much trauma, too much anxiety and residual pain in my blood for any of this to be easy. I struggle enough to love myself some days. My impulse is to lash out—don my armor and rally hard when the world’s working against me.”
― Abby Millsaps, Too Fast

“Don’t let the fear you carry become so heavy you don’t live.”
― Abby Millsaps, Too Safe

“Brazenly, my voice crackling from sleep, I whisper, “Take what you want, Alaric." Silently I add, please let what you want be me.”
― Abby Millsaps, Upgraded

“So I can’t leave the isle without an escort, I have to eat with you on Fridays, and I have to attend all your games.” I finally turn to face him. “Any other non-requests, Cap?” His eyes dilate slightly. Because of my alleged cooperation? Or the nickname he thinks he recognizes? Either way, he smirks. “That’s it. For now at least. Glad to see you’re falling in line.” Now it’s my turn to smirk. “You bet, Cap. Or should I say captor, since you took the lead in the equivalent of human trafficking today?”
― Abby Millsaps, Too Safe

“Pain is pain, and mine is debilitating. It affects all aspects of my existence, and there’s no way to quantify what it feels like or how it’ll compare to the discomfort of the following day.”
― Abby Millsaps, Too Far

“If my heartbreak is her salvation, then let me shatter.”
― Abby Millsaps, Too Far

“cupping his face, I look him in the eye and share my truth. “You’re my sanctuary. My anchor. My first love. My first everything.”
― Abby Millsaps, So Rare

“I refuse to lie down like a doormat and let you walk all over me. I’ll make every moment of cohabitation as hellish as possible. You’ll rue the day you kidnapped me and forced me onto your stupid island.”
― Abby Millsaps, Too Safe

“She deserves soft. She deserves easy. What I wouldn't give to be the man who could provide that for her on a regular basis.”
― Abby Millsaps

“Almost means it didn’t happen, and it never will. Almost is the antithesis of hope. We almost had it all. But almost will never be enough.”
― Abby Millsaps