The Christmas Leap Quotes

“I’d never loved anyone as much as I loved Will, and I couldn’t imagine how I ever would. Will would never be mine, but I’d always have our kiss under plastic mistletoe in the sunshine.”
― Keira Andrews, The Christmas Leap

“I’m sorry I left you alone,” Michael whispered. The sun’s caramel light reflected in his glistening eyes. The air punched out of my lungs as I took his face in my hands. “I forgive you.” I swiped his tears with my thumbs.”
― Keira Andrews, The Christmas Leap

“Who knew middle fingers could be so sexy?”
― Keira Andrews, The Christmas Leap

“She giggled as Michael stripped off his shirt, her eyes widening. I followed her gaze and choked as I realized Michael’s pale white chest had red beard burns and marks I’d left. Olivia gave me a thumbs-up, and my face burned with a combination of embarrassment and silly pride.”
― Keira Andrews, The Christmas Leap

“Yes, Christmas is famous for sexual exploration.” “It’s in all the best carols. You know ‘We Three Kings’ is about a hot poly hookup.”
― Keira Andrews, The Christmas Leap

“We were only inches apart. My dick was hard. My skin tingled. My heart was about to pound right out of my chest. This casual intimacy was going to kill me.”
― Keira Andrews, The Christmas Leap

“Outside, we all exclaimed at the warm summer night air. After the frigid damp of Albany, it felt luxurious. Pulling his small suitcase, duffel slung over his shoulder, Michael spun around in a circle, his eyes closed and bliss written all over his beautiful face. His…wait… What had I thought? I laughed to myself. I was really getting into character, apparently.”
― Keira Andrews, The Christmas Leap

“I could see that Angela had her headphones on and was watching what looked to be old episodes of Sex and the City, which felt very on-brand.”
― Keira Andrews, The Christmas Leap

“In the bedroom, I shoved clothing into the bags. Why was I “famous”? What had Michael said about me? Why had he said much at all when he’d stopped actually speaking to me?”
― Keira Andrews, The Christmas Leap

“My gaze slid over the neat corners of the duvet. I turned away. The sight of the bed they’d shared while Michael hadn’t even spoken to me filled me with… It didn’t matter. I gritted my teeth against the unpleasant sensation and hurried downstairs. The sooner we left, the better.”
― Keira Andrews, The Christmas Leap

“It had been a while since I’d dated anyone long enough to indulge in PDA. Joanne from marketing passed by on horseback and gave us a wave and an encouraging thumbs-up, which was quite unnecessary but sweet all the same.”
― Keira Andrews, The Christmas Leap

“As Logan and Seth bickered, I asked Michael, “Are you up for riding? I haven’t done it in years, but they don’t look like wild stallions.” Michael eyed the horses. “Um, yeah. Why not? I rode a camel at the zoo once.” This prompted Angela to sing a song about a camel named Alice, and some of the nearby children joined in.”
― Keira Andrews, The Christmas Leap

“Because Michael was holding my hand. And I was holding his hand. We were mutually grasping hands, which was something couples did.”
― Keira Andrews, The Christmas Leap

“But you have.” Becky winked. “It was your best friend right under your nose all along. Swooooon.” A.K.A. my dream come true. I laughed along. Ha, ha, ha.”
― Keira Andrews, The Christmas Leap

“Maybe we should keep it simple. Shall I call you ‘sweetheart.’?” God, the way my heart soared high into the brilliant blue sky at those words. I nodded and said, “Sure” instead of “I’m begging you to call me that and only that forever and ever.”
― Keira Andrews, The Christmas Leap

“Indeed,” I said. The queen-sized bed against the right curving wall was neatly made with pristine linens and looked soft and inviting. And it was only the one bed.”
― Keira Andrews, The Christmas Leap

“I wished I could wear a sign around my neck that read: Life and a Christmas tree kicked my ass. I won’t be taking questions at this time.”
― Keira Andrews, The Christmas Leap