E.M. Courier > E.M.'s Quotes

“They say that every author in the course of a career has a couple of books that are just grueling, and Vishous’s was definitely that way for me.”
― J.R. Ward, The Black Dagger Brotherhood: An Insider's Guide

“I do have a boo-boo." Parker pouts, and it's kinda hot, and by ‘kinda’ I mean I kinda wanna sit on his face. Too blunt? My bad.”
― Ellie Messe, Broken

“A part of you was stolen, and you might never get that back. But what you will get in return is someone so much stronger than the rest of us. Someone who has lived damnation and survived.”
― Pepper Winters, Dollars

“You, my girl, are a warrior, and even warriors are allowed to be afraid.”
― Pepper Winters, Dollars

“Don’t expect the worst because, by expecting the worst, you’re inviting it to come true.”
― Pepper Winters, Dollars

“I wrote notes to No One before tossing them out to sea, as if the ocean had become my own personal wishing well for things I could never have.”
― Pepper Winters, Dollars

“Whatever happened today doesn’t matter. It’s your choice to relive or forget. I can’t do that for you.” Pressing the gift into her hands, I added, “However, perhaps I’ll be your genie. Write down your wishes, silent one. Tell me what I can do to make it right. “Who knows what will come true.”
― Pepper Winters, Dollars

“Our fatal flaw was to pick on ourselves. To tear ourselves apart by tearing others apart who remind you of you.”
― Pepper Winters, Millions

“Some might say my timing was perfectly orchestrated to hear the horror Pim had kept from me. Others would say it was cruel to listen and not give her the chance to tell me herself. I would say the only one at fault was that French fucking bastard who once again hurt the one creature I loved more than anything.”
― Pepper Winters, Millions

“THERE’D BEEN A few times—probably more than normal—when I’d wished I wasn’t a girl. I’d wished I was a boy the night Mr. Kewet asked me to dance and strangled me. I’d wished I was a boy the evening I was auctioned and men laughed in my face when I offered to buy myself. I’d wished I was a boy every day of my life that I belonged to that bastard who I would never name again. But that wish had ended with Elder. I’d finally come to enjoy being a girl—a woman. Every time Elder looked at me, every hour his feelings evolved from wariness to interest to love, I was beyond grateful I’d been born a girl.”
― Pepper Winters, Millions

“Don’t you know us virgins are the kinkiest? All those pent up, repressed desires….”
― T.A. Grey, Breeding Cycle

“I love you, Lassiter,” she said without looking away from her daughter. “I know.” Mary glanced back at him. “Did you just quote Harrison Ford to me.” “Yes, Leia. And it’s also true. Go on, Mother, she’s safe.”
― J.R. Ward, Blood Vow

“Shit,” Rhage breathed. “I’m sorry. And shit, I shouldn’t have said ‘shit.’ Fuck. I mean…damn it.”
― J.R. Ward, Blood Vow

“Eventually, V cursed. “I wish I knew what would help you, my brother. I mean, if you need a reassuring hug…I can probably pay someone to give you one.”
― J.R. Ward, The Chosen

“You should leave, then,” said Jesper. “We only associate with the disgraced heirs of the very finest fortunes.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Crooked Kingdom

“He had often wondered how people survived this city, but it was possible Ketterdam would not survive Kaz Brekker.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Crooked Kingdom

“Fine, I’m in love with you—” “I know you still don’t approve of me—” In another burst of synchronization, they shut up together. “What did you say?” she breathed. Gun. He needed a gun. So he could shoot himself in the foot in fact, as opposed to just in the hypothetical.”
― J.R. Ward, Blood Fury

“Oh, that’s right. You got your happily ever after, so you’re too good for us sluts.”
― J.R. Ward, Blood Fury

“Sometimes, nothing made you feel older and more worn out than the happiness of others.”
― J.R. Ward, Blood Fury

“Loneliness was just like winter, he decided. Cold and pervasive, trapping you inside your own head because what was outside was so inhospitable. Was he never going to be warm again?”
― J.R. Ward, Blood Fury

“Good. Because I’m walking with a cane and I feel about as sexy as a toaster oven.”
― J.R. Ward, Blood Fury

“Another kiss from the man who doesn’t kiss.”
― Rebel Rose, Her Debt

“I grinned. “Hey baby, I’m a soldier. I take my guns very, very seriously.” She shook her head. “Men are so weird.”
― Jasinda Wilder, Duke

“Blay’s laugh flared and stopped short, as if his throat got tight. “Yeah. Go fig. Me in love with Qhuinn…a guy who, when he’s not moody, is a slut and smart-ass. Except you want to know what the most fucked-up thing is, though?” Qhuinn tensed as John nodded. Blay glanced down at his duffel. “He’s right.”
― J.R. Ward, Lover Enshrined

“And Kaz? She didn’t want to know what dark alley Kaz had crawled out of.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Crooked Kingdom

“but if his men stripped away Kaz’s gloves? Inej still didn’t understand why he needed them or why he’d fainted in the prison wagon on the way into the Ice Court, but she knew Kaz couldn’t bear the touch of skin on skin.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Crooked Kingdom

“That’s terrible,” said Wylan. “It’s brilliant.” Jesper winked. “Just like you.” Wylan blushed daylily pink.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Crooked Kingdom

“You take things too personally, Brekker. You should be focused on the job, but you’re too busy holding a grudge.”

“That’s where you’re wrong,” said Kaz. “I don’t hold a grudge. I cradle it. I coddle it. I feed it fine cuts of meat and send it to the best schools. I nurture my grudges, Rollins.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Crooked Kingdom

“Same thing that’s always wrong with him,” said Jesper. “He’s Kaz Brekker.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Crooked Kingdom

“But wasn’t that what every girl dreamed? That she’d wake and find herself a princess? Or blessed with magical powers and a grand destiny? Maybe there were people who lived those lives.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Crooked Kingdom