“I think we often underestimate the power of a sincere sorry. We think our reasons and excuses somehow make the hurt we’ve caused make sense, but the damage is done, and the only thing that makes it any better is… — Kennedy Ryan Copy Share Image
“But if you don’t ride me hard enough, I’m flipping you over and tearing that ass up. Got it?” “That sounds fair.” I nod… — Kennedy Ryan Copy Share Image
“It started at her mouth with just a wobble, a tremble of her lips. Then her hands joined in, fingers shaking until she had… — Kennedy Ryan Copy Share Image
“Art, specifically music, is a living thing,” he says. “It isn’t just absorbed by the people who hear it, but it absorbs them.” — Kennedy Ryan Copy Share Image
“But Bristol is all kinds of things I could not have anticipated or prepared for. Her curiosity, her authenticity, and her honesty hook something… — Kennedy Ryan Copy Share Image
“This loving, generous, captivating woman had probably lived through hell and emerged like a butterfly with scorched wings.” — Kennedy Ryan Copy Share Image
“Oh, no. By no means.” Grip leans back, considering me from under heavy eyelids. “I don’t care what color a girl is. I like… — Kennedy Ryan Copy Share Image
“Grief handed me a heart of iron, and I rusted it with my tears, a muscle not made of flesh, not pumping blood.” — Kennedy Ryan Copy Share Image
“However imperfect she appears to some, she is ours, and we already love her deeply and will treasure any time we have with her.” — Kennedy Ryan Copy Share Image
“We feel the things we need to know instead of say them. With my chest pressed to his back, forgiveness, love, understanding, and tenderness… — Kennedy Ryan Copy Share Image
“Marlon James, you better fix her.” It takes the rest of the day to reprogram Nina...” — Kennedy Ryan Copy Share Image
“We just tiptoe around things, afraid we’ll offend or look ignorant, be misunderstood. Honesty is a risk few are willing to take.” — Kennedy Ryan Copy Share Image
“When I thought of my husband, I didn’t dream in color, I dreamt in character.” — Kennedy Ryan Copy Share Image