Shattered Rose Quotes

“The euphoria of new love consumed me. I couldn't eat, could hardly sleep, and my stomach was in a perpetual state of nervous excitement.”
― Tammy L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“Avery, I found this picture the other day after our talk and knew I had to get it for you. I know sometimes you wonder why I feel the way I do about you, when you are still learning to love yourself. You said you were flawed and damaged, but, my love, we all are. The storms in your life don’t make you less than perfect; they make you beautiful and full of character, with the ability to use all you’ve learned to impact the rest of the world. I’ve been wishing for months there was a way you could see yourself through my eyes. Well, here it is. This is how I see you, and the rain has only made you more breathtaking. All my love, Parker”
― T.L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“I was my own worst enemy, analyzing and re-analyzing everything around me, but when I ran, I felt invincible.”
― T.L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“There is so much more to the pictures than what you see at a glance.”
― T.L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“Class”
― T.L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“Lord, I pray she knows Your unfailing love and how to find refuge in the shadow of your wings. I pray she knows you delight in her and that in Your light, she will see the true light…”       12.”
― T.L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“Thinking about it, it really was ridiculous how much pressure I put on myself to be perfect. No wonder I never measured up.”
― T.L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“He pulled out the ring, a small round diamond on a delicate gold band, and placed it on my finger. The students who had witnessed our display began to clap as Parker swung me around and kissed me, his enthusiasm apparent to everyone around us. “I love you,” he said with a grin, staring deep into my eyes. “With everything I am.” “I love you, too,” I whispered back.”
― T.L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“Dear Lord, I may not know who she is yet, but until that day, I pray Your hand never leaves her side. I pray that You sustain her when she is in the transitions of her life and guide her on the path You’ve chosen for her…”
― T.L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“You never lost me,' he said as he wiped the tears from my face. 'You just had to finally open your eyes before you could find me.”
― Tammy L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“I found this picture the other day after our talk and knew I had to get it for you. I know sometimes you wonder why I feel the way I do about you, when you are still learning to love yourself. You said you were flawed and damaged, but, my love, we all are. The storms in your life don’t make you less than perfect; they make you beautiful and full of character, with the ability to use all you’ve learned to impact the rest of the world. I’ve been wishing for months there was a way you could see yourself through my eyes. Well, here it is. This is how I see you, and the rain has only made you more breathtaking.”
― T.L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“His stare was like a caress. “I love you, Avery. And not despite this or because of this; I love you because you’re you. That will never change.” I felt myself exhale as I lost all composure and cried in his arms. I believed him, and I wanted so badly to say it back, but I never found the words. Instead I held him close, hoping in some way he knew how precious he was to me. When”
― T.L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“How is it possible that I’m looking right at you but still miss you so much?”
― T.L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“Always.”                ”
― T.L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“Sadness gripped me. Don’t worry, someone like you will never have to do what I did last night.”
― T.L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“Tonight wasn’t about him.”
― T.L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“I never meant to hurt you.”
― T.L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“Even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”
― T.L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“I didn’t fight. Didn’t beg him to come back when he walked out the door. I just sat there, already knowing what he must have finally seen. There was nothing here to love.”
― T.L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“rest of the books in the Winsor Series:”
― T.L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“He rubbed his hand up and down my back and played with the nape of my neck, sending chills down my spine. "Let's go outside.”
― Tammy L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“Jake treated me like a friend, or at least someone he wanted to get to know. That was enough.”
― Tammy L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“I guess I’m just going to have to spell this out for you. I never felt anything for Danny. I don’t feel anything for guys, okay? Nothing. He was convenient.”
― T.L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“It’s not what you’re thinking. She doesn’t mean anything. I go out with these girls to keep up the appearance, that’s all. I’m known as a player, and I like that. It keeps my life simple.”
― T.L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“My skin crawled as if tiny little ants were marching through my veins.”
― T.L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“Is there something you need clarity on now?” He rolled over to his side and rested on his elbow. I did the same and faced him so he would know I was listening. “Well, there’s this girl I met who I can’t seem to get out of my head.” His voice was playful, but I got the sense he was being serious. My pulse quickened. I wanted to be that girl. “Why can’t you get her out of your head?” He inched himself closer to me and looked deep into my eyes. His look wasn’t intense or sensual, just appreciative. “She’s spectacular, and even more amazing, she doesn’t know it.” He leaned in slowly and time ceased to exist. I felt his breath first. It was minty and warm. Then his lips touched mine. Soft and careful. It mirrored his treatment of me, reverence, respect, and only lasted a few seconds. The chill in the air was gone, replaced only by a cocoon of tenderness. My eyes opened. He was staring, his face full of care and concern.”
― T.L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“I know that,” he admitted and ran his hands through his hair. “That’s the problem. You have made my life complicated because, for the first time, there is someone I want to call when I wake up and talk to before I go to sleep.” My”
― T.L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“SHATTERED ROSE     TAMMY L. GRAY  ”
― T.L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“Family means everything to me.” “That’s”
― T.L. Gray, Shattered Rose

“Even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.”
― T.L. Gray, Shattered Rose