Quote by Bram Stoker

“There was the ache in his heart, and now over his shoulder and down his arm, as”

— Alice McDermott

“I wasn’t sure what to say, so I just held him, feeling him turn toward my embrace. I held him close, letting him grip…

— Bella Forrest

“Strong arms cradled me against a muscular chest, and I was enveloped with warmth. I felt comforted, safe.”

— Autumn Reed

“My heart had been touched by him, battered by him, cradled by him as the days passed. He was cruel without meaning to be…

— Mackenzie Herbert

“He took my wrists, pulling my hands free from my face, as if he wanted to watch me weep.”

— Leigh Bardugo

“He felt soothed and happy, as if some gentle and invisible hand had removed from his soul the burden of his body.”

— Jose Conrad

“His heart warmed as it always did at these little gestures of affection.”

— Michelle Beattie

“I can feel the apology in his fingers, and this takes the wind out of me, so I lean into him—just a little—and read…

— Jennifer Niven

“He took my hand and held it against his chest, "Feel that? It beats for you.”

— Karli Perrin

“This man holds my hand as tightly as he holds my heart… I hope he doesn’t ever let go.”

— Megan Keith

“You have captured me utterly, and you hold my heart in your hands. Be gentle with it. It's more fragile than you might think.”

— J. Kenner

“His arm tightened around her shoulders. With one large hand he clasped both of hers, squeezing her fingers, rubbing as if to chase away…

— Catherine Anderson