“This is intimacy: the trading of stories in the dark. This act, the act of quiet nighttime talking, illustrates for me more… — Elizabeth Gilbert Copy Share Image
“She lowers her forehead to the floor, curling starlight tendrils under her face when she rocks in the yoga pose, so tempting… — Poppet Copy Share Image
Intimacy is not purely physical. It's the act of connecting with someone so deeply that you feel like you can see into… — Simi Ngr Copy Share Image
“Confidence don't mean jack shit in the real world, sis," she once said. I feel myself finding the courage to trust those… — Dave Matthes Copy Share Image
“The woman eyed Ubie a moment before grabbing a pen and writing down the dates I had. Ubie eyed her back. Sparks… — Darynda Jones Copy Share Image
“Your reckless streak will be your best friend or your worst enemy.” — Nancy Mangano Copy Share Image
For a century, women have binged on romance novels that encouraged them to associate intimidation with infatuation; it's no wonder that this… — Stephanie Coontz Copy Share Image
There’s no romance in the details [of touring] anymore for me. But as soon as we’re walking onstage and until we walk… — Drew Holcomb Copy Share Image
“The problem is not that people make any bond of affection they like with people they like; the problem is calling that… — Daya Kudari Copy Share Image
“There are plastic bags with zippers on them. I've seen them in commercials," Dragos said to her. He snapped his fingers, trying… — Thea Harrison Copy Share Image
“If he didn’t want to talk about it, I wouldn’t mention anything. I wanted him to open it up for me, not… — Kristine Cuevas Copy Share Image
“She'd stutter all the reasons why she shouldn't, shaking her head adamantly. But her body..her body would grow hot with excitement. She'd… — S.L. Jennings Copy Share Image
“I’m a realist,” I said. “Lying and making promises about forever is almost as bad as one day at a time.” — Nicole Williams Copy Share Image
“The only people who need to fear me, are those that hurt you..." - TDS, Seven Dirty Words” — Charlotte V. Howard Copy Share Image
“Maybe we should go by tube', he said. A taxi'll come', she said. 'I'm in no hurry'. She remembered something a woman… — William Boyd Copy Share Image
Plan B?' Ivy said. 'What is plan B?' Jenks reddened. 'Grab the fish and run like hell,' he muttered, and I almost… — Kim Harrison Copy Share Image
“... People who are the spices of this world are the natural souls with instincts and impulses that have not been pruned… — Janvier Chouteu-Chando Copy Share Image
Children are incurable romantics. Brimful of romance and tragedy, we whirl through childhood hopelessly in love with our parents. In our epic… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“You deserve someone who will feel you at her side without needing to see you. And I've only felt that way about… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“When faced with difficulties, a humble, understanding, appreciative and selfless person finds it easy to win a friend. On the other hand,… — Janvier Chouteu-Chando Copy Share Image
Real love is not based on romance, candle light dinner and walks along the beach. In fact, it is based on respect,… — Zhat Copy Share Image
Many an American jazz musician has been beguiled by the lush melodies and sumptuous rhythms of Brazilian music, but Peter Sprague has… — Andrew S. Gilbert Copy Share Image
“Her name is Arabelle.” Marius felt her name sink into his chest like a long-ago lullaby waiting to be sung again.” — Juliette Cross Copy Share Image
“Where does it hurt? She lifted her fingers to her cheekbone. Here. He moved slightly to place a soft, gentle kiss against… — Marissa Farrar Copy Share Image
“She has to agree to have me. It could take some time, but I’m confident I can trick her into it.” — Robyn Carr Copy Share Image
Romance only comes into existence where love is fatal, frowned upon and doomed by life itself. — Denis de Rougemont Copy Share Image
“There is no hope for the hopeless but there is always some love for the loveless.” — Santosh Kalwar Copy Share Image
“I was familiar with the little mating rituals of getting to know each other, of dragging out the stories from childhood, summer… — Nicole Krauss Copy Share Image
“There is a darkened corridor, forgotten by the sun, shrouded in shadow and transgression.” — Michael Hibbard Copy Share Image
“We don’t talk on the ride home. We don’t have to. I feel warm and giddy and like I have a secret… — Julie Buxbaum Copy Share Image
“She feels him scoot closer, the heat of him radiating off his chest and absorbing into her skin. His legs straddle her… — Laura Kreitzer Copy Share Image
“New but…good,” Evan said, shaking his head. “A good thing.” Helena caught the look that passed between the two men and it… — Tere Michaels Copy Share Image
“You hear even a hint that a blizzard’s coming, Roxanne Giselle, you go straight to the store and buy toilet paper, you… — Kristen Ashley Copy Share Image
“bay-takalufi.’” He sat up straight and raised his hand like a schoolboy. “I do know that one. It’s informality as an expression… — Kamila Shamsie Copy Share Image
“Tell me a truth, Senna." "I don't know how," I breath. "Then tell me a lie." "I don't love you," I say.… — Tarryn Fisher Copy Share Image
I think there is an insatiable appetite for romance and for love stories, which is partly why these books and movies do… — Chris Harrison Copy Share Image
“That dog is a wolf, is he not?' 'Aye, well, mostly.' A small flash of hazel told him not to quibble. 'And… — Diana Gabaldon Copy Share Image