Bethany Monaco Smith > Quotes

“I want love. The real kind where two people choose each other over and over again and never give up.”
― Bethany Monaco Smith, Friends Like This

“I want the ridiculous love story of two people who will fight against all odds to be together.”
― Bethany Monaco Smith, Friends Like This

“he’s been my best friend and my person. I don’t know exactly how to explain what that means, but my mom says it’s someone who gets you in a different way than everyone else. Someone you can talk to or go to about anything.”
― Bethany Monaco Smith, Friends Like This

“Still gonna marry me?” I ask.
“Yep,” he says.
“You’ll have to tell me I’m pretty every single day.”
“Still a deal,” he says with a smile.”
― Bethany Monaco Smith, Friends Like This

“I realize Aaron only ever has eyes for me. That’s what I want. A boy who thinks I’m the best thing ever. Because I am.”
― Bethany Monaco Smith, Friends Like This

“Morally gray fae book boyfriends are better than real world men. I said what I said.”
― Bethany Monaco Smith, The Perfect Love

“I pull back a little and look up at him, eyes big. “You’d do that for me?”
He furrows his brow at me. “Don’t you know I’d do anything for you?”
I can’t help it. I melt a little bit when he says that.”
― Bethany Monaco Smith, Friends Like This

“Believe me, there were times I wanted to give up. There were times I was so angry I didn’t want him to touch me again. But as I rode through those emotions, I realized they were a part of our journey. We were learning how to communicate. We were learning about ourselves. The longer we’ve been together, the stronger we’ve gotten. We understand each other better now. We know how to work together for our marriage. Instead of fighting against each other, we fight together.”
― Bethany Monaco Smith, Broken Like This

“Joel scowls, then turns toward the stairs. “Okay, that’s it. I’m punching him.”
― Bethany Monaco Smith, Friends Like This

“I look at Aaron, and he’s still smiling at me. So, I get really brave, launch myself forward, and kiss him on the lips.”
― Bethany Monaco Smith, Friends Like This

“I love to listen along while I read,”
― Bethany Monaco Smith, The Last Love Story

“I want true love. And a happily ever after.”
― Bethany Monaco Smith, Friends Like This

“Why are you crying?” Sarah demands, wondering who she needs to kill.”
― Bethany Monaco Smith, Friends Like This

“I’m okay. And when I’m not, I will be. I’m resilient even in the moments when I don’t feel that way.”
― Bethany Monaco Smith, The Perfect Love

“I may not be as carefree, wild, or upbeat as I once was, but I’m slowly finding those things again. And I’m strong. I can do hard things.”
― Bethany Monaco Smith, The Perfect Love