Nicol Althea

“If we’re going to do this, you should probably know that I’m a straight-shooter. Beating around the bush in my line of work can get someone killed. So if you want to know exactly what I mean when I say something, just ask.”
― Maria Luis, Tempt Me With Forever

“Confidence isn’t a destination at which you can arrive; it’s more like a journey you take every day. And since it is a journey, you must learn how to become a better traveler.”
― Lindy Tsang, A Beautiful Mind, A Beautiful Life: The Bubz Guide to Being Unstoppable

“Before he can make his exit, I give him a piece of his own medicine: “Don’t ever touch me like you did tonight unless you plan to do something about it.” At the sharp twist of his head in my direction, I angle my chin defiantly and give voice to the words that have lain dormant within me for far too long. “I’m not a toy. Not anyone else’s and definitely not yours.”
― Maria Luis, Kiss Me Tonight

“Cynicism stares back at me, so much so that I can’t help but wonder how he remains standing from the weight of it. Even after my divorce, I’ve retained a certain level of hope. Inner peace. Perhaps it’s the mom in me—as lost as I’ve felt over the years, I’ve always had Topher as my due north. Letting my baby boy see my turmoil has never, ever been an option. No matter how bad things got with Rick.”
― Maria Luis, Kiss Me Tonight