Fragile Sanctuary (Sparrow Falls #1)

by Catherine Cowles

“You shouldn’t hide a damned thing, Reckless. Especially not something that proves how strong you are.”

Being transparent in life is so difficult, and I loved that the shared connection that Anson has with her not only cements their relationship in the book but opens up our thought process as readers.

“Can’t handle being away from you,” he croaked. “Especially not when you’re hurting.” He swallowed hard. “I didn’t want to care about anyone. But you shot that all to hell.” My heart hammered against my ribs, butterfly wings dying to break free. A muscle fluttered in Anson’s cheek. “You didn’t sneak past my defenses, you bulldozed them. Reckless to the bone. And maybe you made me brave enough to be reckless, too.”

#swooning

“Here is the only place I want you. And the only place I want to be.”

My now husband told me that I was "worth waiting for" when he and I were getting to know each other. This quote reminded me of that moment