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Paula McLain

Paula McLain is an acclaimed American author best known for her historical novels. Her breakout novel, "The Paris Wife," vividly captures the life of Ernest Hemingway's first wife, Hadley Richardson. With a background in poetry and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Michigan, McLain's rich storytelling and deep character exploration have captivated readers worldwide. Her works often explore themes of love, ambition, and resilience.

Book summaries for books written by Paula McLain

Quotes

My loves. I would rather have had one breath of her hair, one kiss from her mouth, one touch of her hand, than eternity without it. One.

Paula McLain

lovelonging

You are mine, you are mine, you are mine. I have never loved anyone as I love you.

Paula McLain

love

I can't help it. I'm a slave to my love for you.

Paula McLain

lovedevotion

Sometimes I wish I had never met you. Because then I could go to sleep at night not knowing there was someone like you out there.

Paula McLain

longingregret

I wish I could have found the words to say I would rather be with you than anyone else in the world.

Paula McLain

loveregret

I love you. I never wish to be parted from you from this day on.

Paula McLain

lovecommitment

I'm not sure about anything. But I know I love you.

Paula McLain

loveuncertainty

I didn't want to kiss you goodbye—that was the trouble—I wanted to kiss you goodnight.

Paula McLain

lovelonging

I couldn't help myself. I was just drawn to you.

Paula McLain

attraction

I would rather have a life of you than a life without you.

Paula McLain

lovecommitment

I could never regret anything that made me feel love.

Paula McLain

loveregret

I would rather be with you than anyone else in the world.

Paula McLain

lovedevotion