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“Sometimes a woman is just worn out and needs a break, you know?” The lines on her forehead deepen. “That doesn’t prove that you’re weak or neglectful, it proves to all the women standing by and watching you pave the road to success that it’s okay to say no. It’s okay to shut your door every now and then and put up a sign that says Busy taking care of me today. Piss off.”
― Sarah Adams, When in Rome

“You aren't weak. The ability to feel is a strength, not a weakness.”
― Margaret Rogerson, An Enchantment of Ravens

“He smiles. SMILES. It’s blinding. My heart stops and then starts again, galloping right out of my chest. Good Gouda, that man has gorgeous teeth. And crinkles beside his eyes. When he smiles like that, he looks so approachable and comfy that I want to drape myself over him and just squeeze him in a giant hug. He’s huggable. The Grumpy Pie Shop owner is absolutely huggable.”
― Sarah Adams, When in Rome

“But you own the key to your own lock and don’t you forget it. Set yourself free for a while and that love will come back, just you watch.”
― Sarah Adams, When in Rome