He was the kind of guy that made a woman want to rip his shirt open and watch the buttons scatter along with her inhibitions.

Contentment and happiness didn't exist in my life for more than a few moments at a time, and they were really only illusionary. There was always something hidden. Lying in wait to spring up and ruin everything.

As a writer, it's disheartening to write books that you pour your soul into and not have them distributed widely enough to find their audience.

I'm afraid I'll lose myself in you, Gideon. I'm scared I'll lose the part of me I worked so hard to get back." "I'd never let that happen." he promised fiercely. Chapter 8, pg 140

Gideon woke up ready to conquer the world, and he liked to start that domination with me. How lucky was I?

I’ll do whatever you want, whatever you need. Anything. Just take me back.

I can let you in, Eva. I’m trying. But your first response when I screw up is to run away. You do it every time and I can’t stand feeling like any moment I’m going to do or say something wrong and you’re going to bolt.