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“Gray, you and Christian were literally made for each other. You two are what books are made of.”

meta but also very real

“It was the type of hug that someone could
fall asleep in.”

where can i apply

“The gorgeous woman in the lobby looked like she was far more likely to smile at you than glare.”

“Your mom is wrong,” she said softly,
gaze going to Gray’s hair. “I think it’s sexy as hell.”

With that, she was gone, heading up the path that led to the parking lot.

“My hair will stay like this until the day I die,” Gray whispered, watching her go.

how soon is too soon for a reread?

the dance sequences and honestly everything else is written so beautifully, i can almost watch it happening

“You’re such a goof,” she said, turning on her side to look at the other woman. “Never would’ve guessed that.”

“Typically I’m not. I’ve been accused of being born
aged forty.”

She glanced over at Christian. “Huh?”

Christian, hand to heart, gasped again. “Be still my beating heart.”

“I’ll still your heart, baby,” Gray muttered, doing her best John Wayne impression.

Christian smirked, helping load her luggage
into the back of the car. “I don’t know about still,” she said, eyeing Gray before heading to the passenger side. “But you might just steal it.”


aghhhhhh

the progression of the story is so natural

“Yes, ma’am.” Gray indicated the night
beyond. “The night is young, this reporter is hungry, and you’re in control.”

“I see,” Christian drawled as they strolled. “Well, as you know, I like to be in control, so this is a good thing.”


deep breaths