"I heard what you said. I’m not the silly romantic you think. I don’t want the heavens or the shooting stars. I don’t want gemstones or gold. I have those things already. I want…a steady hand. A kind soul. I want to fall asleep, and wake, knowing my heart is safe. I want to love, and be loved." -- Shana Abe. That's one of my favorites. Perfect. What I want from a partner are the things that I can't easily find or create on my own... not the things that money can buy, but that warmth of knowing you have someone you can trust, that'll keep you safe in every way, protect you when life throws rough sh*t your way, smile along with you when the sun is shining. 💛 #ShanaAbe is always so beautiful with words, even though #romancenovels aren't always my thing. I read a quote from her a while back, on why she chose to use a medieval time period for so many of her books: She said it had a "great sense of dichotomy....It inspires thoughts of grandeur, of courtly grace and chivalrous knights — but at the same time there's a gritty, raw aspect to the period that just cannot be denied." I think think it's that contrast, that makes me love her words, the moods, the vibe so much. What's a favorite quote, or author, that you're loving right now? #storyteller #lifeisastory #loveherwild #loveanyway #lifeiswhatyoumakeit #makelifebeautiful #booksaremagic #readingismagic #bookishgirl #readingissexy #booklover #favoriteauthor #quoteslover #quotestagram #bookquotes #romancebooks #romanceauthors (at Terrace Heights, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/sunandsipcups/p/CY_0rBel-tG/?utm_medium=tumblr
