Riley Paige > Quotes

“Every touch is a memory resurrected—late nights on my parent’s roof, whispered secrets, dreams shared and promises made. Dreams that died the day she decided I wasn't worth staying for.”
― Riley Paige, Broken Play

“Every second of that carefree joy hits me like a punch to the gut. Mostly, I miss the days when I was the reason for that smile.”
― Riley Paige, Broken Play

“She might believe she's too broken to let someone in, but I know better. I've always known better. She isn't broken. She just needs someone who refuses to let her believe that lie.”
― Riley Paige, Broken Play

“I realize with startling clarity that I've been lying to myself, running from the truth that's been chasing me for years.  Jaxon’s feelings weren’t one sided.”
― Riley Paige, Broken Play

“She hesitates for a moment, then walks up and takes her seat next to me. "Morning," I say, earning a sideways look from her. “I, uh, got you a coffee." “Jaxon…” she sighs. “You didn’t have to.” “I know, but I wanted to. Consider it a small peace offering.” I hand her the cup. “Peppermint mocha with an extra shot.” She looks over at me, her hazel eyes looking almost gold today, scanning my face for something she can’t seem to find.  "You remembered," she breathes, her voice barely above a whisper.”
― Riley Paige, Broken Play

“I’m not overthinking,” she mutters. “I’m strategically panicking.”
― Riley Paige, Broken Play

“You're the reigning champion of the Irish exit. The minute things get even semi-real, you're gone faster than free beer at a frat party.”
― Riley Paige, Broken Play

“Like she knows I’m hers, even if she isn’t mine.”
― Riley Paige, Broken Play

“To those who feel broken, lost, or unworthy of love—this book is for you. May you find healing in the pages and remember that you are worthy, whole, and loved, exactly as you are.”
― Riley Paige, Broken Play

“But what if I mess this up?" My voice cracks. "What if I run again?" Jaxon's lips curve into a soft smile. "Then I'll come find you, every time.”
― Riley Paige, Broken Play

“Carter smirks. "Damn. You're down bad, huh?" I chuckle, rubbing the back of my neck. "Yeah. Yeah, I am.”
― Riley Paige, Broken Play

“As I step into the cool night air, one thought settles deep in my bones. She’s falling for me. She might not know it yet, but she is.”
― Riley Paige, Broken Play

“I used to like blue, but she said it was her favorite, so now, I let her have it.”
― Riley Paige, Broken Play

“I blink up at him, surprised. "You remembered my order?" He shoots me a look, like I just asked if the sky was blue. "Of course I did.”
― Riley Paige, Broken Play

“Come on, baby. What’s the worst that could happen?”
― Riley Paige, Broken Play

“I’d give her anything. I’d be anything. If she asked me to let her go, I would—I'd walk away, tear myself apart piece by piece, if that’s what she needed.”
― Riley Paige, Broken Play

“Math and I do not see eye to eye at all. Let’s be honest: there’s literally no way I will ever use the quadratic equation or exponential functions at any point in my day to day life.”
― Riley Paige, Broken Play

“Let me be clear," he continues, his voice low and steady. "I'm not looking at other women. I'm not interested in other women. I haven't been for...a long time." There's something so raw, so honest in his expression, it steals my breath. "Since when?" I whisper, the words barely audible over the music. His lips quirk slightly, a hint of vulnerability beneath the confidence. "Since always, Mads. Since we were seven, and you told me my football uniform made me look like an overstuffed sausage.”
― Riley Paige, Broken Play

“The sun starts to dip lower, turning the sky a deeper shade of gold, and I exhale softly, staring out at the waves. "It's so beautiful," I murmur, my voice quieter than before. Jaxon doesn't answer right away, but when he does, it’s soft, full of hesitation. "Yeah. Definitely the most beautiful thing I've ever seen." When I glance over at him, he's looking at me, not the sunset, and the intensity in his eyes steals my breath. Because I know he's not talking about the view in front of us.”
― Riley Paige, Broken Play

“I exhale sharply, spinning on my heel to face her. "Lyla, I can't do this with him." Her smirk fades slightly, but she leans back, tipping her head. "And why is that exactly?" I scoff, throwing my arms out. "Because he's Jaxon! He's my best friend. He's the only thing in my life that has never let me down, never left me, never—" My voice catches, my throat tightening. I swallow hard, forcing myself to keep going. "If I screw this up, if I hurt him, I lose him forever. I can't risk that." The truth is, it's not just him I'm afraid of losing. It's the safety he represents, the certainty. He’s one stable thing in my life that's remained constant while everything else crumbled around me. If we cross that line and it doesn't work out, I don't just lose a relationship—I lose my anchor, my foundation.”
― Riley Paige, Broken Play

“Madison isn't a distraction. She's not a mistake. She's not a reason to hesitate. She's the reason. For everything.”
― Riley Paige, Broken Play

“The song ends, leading into another more up-tempo tune, but we just stand there, my arms still wrapped around her while I grin like a fool. And I don't let her go, not when she's finally where she belongs.”
― Riley Paige, Broken Play