Nicol Althea

“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

“Excited nerves spun in her belly, and Lizzie draped a palm between her legs like a shield. “Don’t.” A small shake of his handsome head, and then, “Unless those fingers are going to show me exactly what you like, put them away.” A breath shuddered out of her. “Where?” “In my hair.”
― 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

“You’re playing with fire, baby,” I growl. “No, Owen, I am the fire.”
― Maria Luis, Love Me Tomorrow