Fromauthorstoreaders Quotes

“I appreciate that. I really do. But there’s nothing to figure out. I’m a freak. There’s no fixing that.” He slammed his palms against the bars.
“You are not a freak. You are mine.”
“A freak meets a Romealon outcast. It sounds like the beginnings of a bad joke.”
― Alison Aimes, Forbidden Flame

“What do you look for in a partner?”
“Oh.” I studied him for a bit, taking in his long lashes and strong cheekbones. This felt too personal for me, for us, for the moment, and panic clawed its way down my body. I didn’t want to be serious or intense, I wanted a distraction. “Size. Size definitely matters to me.”
His brows drew together for a second before he burst out laughing. “Size of their heart, right?”
“Exactly what I was referring to,” I teased, absolutely loving this new playful side of him that I finally got to witness. “What else could I have meant?”
“Size of their bank account, size of their feet, you know, the usual.”
― Jaqueline Snowe, Teaching with the Enemy

“Sandcastles are a lot like relationships. As we built one all week, I realized they are beautiful but vulnerable. Easy to break. One lie, misunderstanding, one small wave can wash it away, but as long as there is sand and water, love and trust and devotion, it can be built again. I’m also a lot like sand. Kinda boring, nothing too fancy, but paired with something like water—like you, a breath of fresh air and fun and full of life—it can become something pretty damn special. I want that with you. I’ll wait until you’re ready though. I broke us, so it’s up to me to fix it, and I will. I’ll do whatever it takes, okay?”
― Jaqueline Snowe, Teaching with the Enemy

“One can’t claim what one can’t possess.”
― Alison Aimes, Forbidden Flame

“Even if he only stands there looking pretty, they’ll be lining up ten deep. Your chocolate and a hunky hockey player—match made in heaven.”
― Anna Sugden, Hot on the Ice

“That’s why Fire-Man did what he did?”
Savannah nodded. “He’s suffering from ‘knight on a white horse’ syndrome.”
Lily blinked, her mind struggling with this information.
“Let me get this straight—he dumped me to protect our business?”
“I’m not sure if that makes him a hero or an even bigger jackass,” Amy mused.”
― Anna Sugden, Hot on the Ice

“True love is a treasure, a rare discovery. Not to be taken for granted or mishandled.”
― Effie Kammenou, Love by Design

“It’s about not following the path. It’s about drawing your own map, even if it’s not the easiest way to reach your destination. Because then at least you own it and it’s entirely yours. And you need to remember to do it while accepting and loving yourself. Loving yourself with that couple of extra pounds and the things you sometimes utter with so little thought. With all the imperfections that make you who you are because, above all else, you can’t leave your true self behind. Yes, in the end, it’s about experiencing it all and having that special someone to share it with. The one who makes you feel at home no matter where you are. Because a real home is not a dot on the globe or four walls and a roof. Home is where your heart chooses to be.”
― Sigal Ehrlich, Leaving Me Behind

“Shadows, Shadows play with me. I fear not your presence, please stay with me?”
― Mercy Kaur Souline, Manifest Magic (Manifest Magic, #1) Mercy Kaur Souline

“Doubt is poison to magic, and I allowed myself to mix belief and doubt together. Of course, this can never work; it’s like adding a teaspoon of food colouring to a cup of clear water, even the smallest bit will spoil the greatest amount.”
― Mercy Kaur Souline, Manifest Magic (Manifest Magic, #1) Mercy Kaur Souline

“I don’t want it to be rushed because we’re worried about getting caught. I want to take my time exploring every single inch of your skin. I want to hear every little noise you make and every ecstatic scream. I want to memorize the rhythm of your pulse and the tempo of your breathing as I touch you. I want to learn every single thing that turns you on, even if it takes all night.”
― Alyssa Wilde, Crash Course

“I am scared of what this kiss means. I am scared not to read too much into it. I am scared. I can feel the fear that run through my mind. The fear that takes my troubled memories, uses them to ravage my confidence; that I am wanted, that I am loved, that I am enough.”
― Scarlett Se Leva, Wunderland

“So beautiful and innocent, yet so cunning. A beautiful rose filled with thorns. You will get pricked and bleed if you let yourself get ensnarled in her beauty.”
― Scarlett Se Leva, Hungry for More

“My mind drifts back to what I said about the soul knowing when it’s found its mate. I’ve known since I was eleven. My eyes zero in on her soft lips moving, without sound. I wonder how long it will take for her soul to recognize I’m her home. Will we ever be, or, are we meant to be in another lifetime?
My mind returns, catching the end of her speech. “To real fairytales and happily ever afters.”
I’m right here waiting with my hand stretched out if only you would take it, then we can live our own fairytale.”
― Scarlett Se Leva, Revel In You:

“Have you started planning the wedding yet?” I ask Tinea as she sips on her drink through strawberry-red lips.
She nods and puts her glass down. “That’s why we asked you here.”
“What you want us to be a throuple?” I smirk.
“Do you not enjoy the air you breathe?” Craig sneers.
“So touchy.” I laugh.”
― Scarlett Se Leva, Revel In You:

“My imagination was having a field day comparing Anderson to anything evil. The Hitler of Hydration. The Napoleon of Ice Coolers. I kept my head high, chin out, and stride strong. I was scheduled for my lunch break, and I was starving, but I needed to win the war.”
― Jaqueline Snowe, Internship with the Devil

“No, you’re way too meaty for that.” She blushed as soon as she said the words and held up a hand.
“I meant, strong. You know, you’re beefy. Buff. You have muscles. That’s what I meant.”
“Ah, thanks for clarifying what meaty meant. I wasn’t sure.”
“Ugh, stop.” She closed her eyes, but her smile crept out. “We can stop. I wouldn’t want you to be frail.”
― Jaqueline Snowe, Next Door Nightmare

“The only riches in life are the people we hold dear in our hearts. Be happy and love with every part of your soul.”
― Effie Kammenou, Evanthia's Gift

“Whenever I was going through a tough time he knew just what to say. I’m going to pass some of his wisdom to you. Everything you went through may have been painful at that time, but it led you to this moment. There is a reason for everything. Out from the storm, the sun will shine. You’ll see.”
― Effie Kammenou, Waiting for Aegina

“Krystina …”
“She said she only needed to look into your eyes. To see into your soul. That as soon as she did, she would know you, and you would be the most beautiful sight.”
― Effie Kammenou, Love is Worth Fighting for

“Nothing you say can justify what you just did to me. I shouldn’t have to safeword my boyfriend, he should be man enough to stop himself, and he sure as hell should keep his damn promises! I know your demons lie close underneath your skin and that you fight an endless battle to release the past, but I’m not going to save you by sacrificing myself. That’s not love; it’s torture.”
― Pandora Snow, In The Eye Of Storm

“Come to think of it, you could help me write it.”
“Tinder!” he almost yelped. “Alice, I really don’t think—”
She raised an eyebrow. “Why not?”
“It’s full of guys out for a quick shag.”
“Like you?”
“Yes, I mean—no!”
“Well, I’m not averse to a few practice shags.”
― Davina Stone, The Alice Equation

“The best plans were the ones you didn’t make.”
― Jodi Gibson, The Five Year Plan

“Lover? Did you just call me a nickname?”
Her hand leaves my face, but a smile takes over the worried look of a minute before.
“Well…”
“I guess we are.”
“Guess?” Char acts indignant, but I know it’s for show. I can feel her body softening as she continues, “I hope that’s what we are! I don’t want to be just some quick fuck.”
“Charlene!”
“Or a one-night stand.”
“Hardly.”
“Or the piece on the side!”
― Adelyn Zara, Second House Second Wife

“Wyatt James! Put me down!”
“Pulling out the middle name, too, ACDC? Too bad mine isn’t after a band who sang what I’m pretty sure was the background music when a lot of women became baby mommas. Yours included.”
“Ew! Don’t remind me!” Annie wanted to complain again about him carrying her like a sack of potatoes, but if she were being honest with herself, all thoughts of complaining flew out the window as soon as she realized how great the view of his ass was as she got up close and personal with it.”
― Olivia Sherwood, Unlikely in Love

“What’s going on?” Griff asked. “Are you okay?”
“No! I’m not okay! Your meemaw is trying to feel my dad up with her foot!”
“What in tarnation?” Burt yelled. “Kelda, not even two hours have passed and you’re already cheating on me with a younger man?”
“Cheating? There’s no cheating! I’m not doing anything!” her dad yelled. “She’s the one who felt me up!”
“I just gotta keep it real, Burty,” Kelda said, sitting up in her seat. “I like ya and all, don’t get me wrong. But you’ve got one foot in the grave and me…well, I’m a playa. And playas gotta play.”
Kelda turned to Breckin’s dad. “Whaddya say, Donnie? Wanna play?”
“Oh, hell!” Griff yelled.”
― Olivia Sherwood, Unlikely to Fit

“See there?” Patty said. “Totally qualified to clean this little…” The color drained from her face as she looked at the abscess on Marty’s ass still oozing pus. “This little boil on your booty.”
“Abscess,” Brant whispered. “It’s an abscess.”
“Like I said,” Patty gulped. “Teeny little abscess.”
Marty harrumphed. “I guess you can fix me up then, doc.”
“It’s an honor,” Brant muttered under his breath. “Totally what I went to nursing school to do.”
“What’s that you said?” Marty asked.
“I said I totally learned how to do this in nursing school. I’m an abscess expert.”
― Olivia Sherwood, Unlikely to Stay

“Do you, Kelda, take Burt to be your lawfully wedded husband?” Marty, Burt’s best friend, asked.
“I plan to love you until my va-jay-jay clunks out and the Viagra don’t work for you no more,” Kelda replied. “Even then, I’ll probably still love you as long as you keep rubbing my feet.”
“I guess that means I do,” Marty grumped. “You should really stick with the script, Kelda.”
“My wedding, my rules, you old coot. Now hurry up.”
“Do you, Burt, take Kelda to be your lawfully wedded wife?”
“I love you Kelda, even when you make me dress up in those damn cat shirts, live with your devil cats, and make me drink decaf coffee. I’ll rub your feet, even with all the bunions, and I promise to always find illegal Viagra on the internet until your va-jay-jay quits working.”
― Olivia Sherwood, Unlikely to Tell

“I'm sorry if my love life is such a hassle for you," I said, half sour, half joking.
"I forgive you." He patted my shoulder. "Save the angst for the field."
"You want me to cry in the middle of a game?" I asked.
He rubbed his chin as though seriously considering it. "That's an interesting tactic. I wonder if it would work."
"It would be a great way of getting a new nickname," I said dryly. "Howling Hawk."
"Crybaby Conrad," Bam said helpfully.
"I think I'll stick to playing the game like usual," I said. "I'll save my angst for the bottom of a bottle of beer. Or two.”
― Lizzi Stone, Fumbled

“I am good today. Must be the mountain air.’ He winked conspiratorially.
‘Or your good deed rescuing a damsel in distress?’ She winked back.
Laughter erupted from him, deep and resonant, filling the room.
She couldn’t help but join in. ‘I did it on purpose, of course.’
‘On purpose.’ His tone was mock serious. ‘And your next trick is?’
‘Oh, you know, get us to fall madly in love and live happily ever after.”
― Esther Beare, Her Spanish Lullaby