Alive and Wells Quotes

“She's the sunshine of this ranch, bringing light into the parts of me that I thought I'd always keep hidden in the dark.”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“Everybody here has a story, darlin’. It’s not my place to tell yours. There’s trust between people here, and we’ll go to war for each other without any idea why.”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“Fuck, I love sundress season.”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“The thing with keeping secrets is you can’t blame people for not knowing about them.”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“Wear the hat, ride the cowboy.”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“I decided I’m fine with being your second husband because I’ll be your last.”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“I’m not a cowboy, darlin’.” The combination of his mocking tone and the fake flattery of the word “darling” alters something in my attitude. It sparks a flame. “No? Sorry. I guess the cowboy hat, boots, too-tight Wranglers, and compensator truck gave me that impression, for some reason.”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“I’m not a cowboy, darlin’.”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“She rubs her palms across her eyes, effectively wiping away the tears, while also smearing mascara around. Making her look like an adorable, drunk raccoon.”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“I’m the lucky one. I don’t deserve you for a damn second, darlin’. But, if you let me, I’ll work every day to become a man who’s worthy of loving you.”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“Then he kisses me as if he's starved for oxygen and I'm the only source, stealing my breath.”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“Y’know, you keep saying ‘should’. I think that word does nothing except lead to regrets. Whether you’re talking about something you should be doing now or something you should’ve done in the past, it’ll only bog you down. Forgetting about that silly word, what are you actually feeling? Focus on that.”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“I think that kind of crime might earn you a spot in Martha Stewart’s prison cell.”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“Honey, you came in from a heck of a storm. You can’t expect to immediately be warm and dry. All you can do is strip the wet clothing, wrap yourself in a blanket, and allow yourself the time it takes to weather it. And it’s completely understandable to miss him, or miss what once was, even after everything.”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“The thing with keeping secrets is you can't blame people for not knowing about them.”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“Uh, give us half an hour to shit, shave, and shower. Then meet us over at Red’s truck.”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“Iwake up smelling coconut and assume it means God did me a solid by letting me into heaven. But when my eyes open, it’s even better. My face is less than an inch from Cecily’s golden-blonde hair, my chest pressed to her back, my arm around her waist, and my… fuck. I pull away in time to hear a quiet, sleepy laugh. “Austin… was that what I think it was pressed against me?”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“But what I loved the most when I touched the faded brand scarred on his chest was the soft layer over top. He’s warm and cozy, not chiseled from stone. It’s the body of a man who works hard on a farm all day, then goes home to eat good food and cuddle his woman at night. For tonight, maybe I can be that woman.”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“I do.” Thankfully, he takes a deep enough breath for the both of us because my lungs have seized. “You’ve had so many things happen to you—things the most resilient people I know wouldn’t come back from. Yet somehow, you’re still the sunshine of this damn ranch. I would’ve never guessed you had this much crap going on. Shit, I have no idea how you’re as strong as you are.”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“Austin? Can I hug you?” “You never need to ask, darlin’.” He pulls me into him, laying his cheek on top of my head. Clenching the fabric of his shirt between my fingers, I take a deep breath. His hand rubbing slow circles on my back eases the stress woven into my muscles. Now I can face the day.”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“If there was a way I could will my body to let it happen right now, I would. I’d love nothing more than to let Austin Wells permanently remove every memory of my shitty ex with his bearded kisses, work-worn hands, and whatever is under those fitted Wranglers. My voice breaks as I admit my newfound biggest fear. “What if that never happens?” “Oh, darlin’. I have no doubt it will.” His eyes remain fixated on my lips, even as his hand falls away. “Not that it’s exactly the same but, when I was a kid, I convinced my grandpa to buy me a horse from the auction. She was unbroken, abused, terrified. Couldn’t even get within ten feet without her spooking. We went on to win the high school rodeo championships in tie-down roping two years in a row. It just takes time. Trust.” Trust. Can I trust somebody again?”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“Whatcha thinking about?". "How happy I am that every girl who came before me didn't realize how good they had it.”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“Her leaving has always been inescapable. Falling in love with her was, too.”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“They left despite all the reasons I gave them not to. Nothing I did was enough for them to stay, so why would this time be any different?”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“I’m not dealing with you. I’m here because I want to be. I want to sort this shit out together. Because this,”—my finger circles between us—“thing that’s happening with us is worth it. You’re worth it.”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“They’re both dead.” He shrugs. “You’re here right now—alive and well on my ranch. I care a heck of a lot more about you being comfortable than their spirits potentially getting riled up over some silly flowers.”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“I listen to her raspy, soft voice sing in a barely audible pitch. The melody’s familiar, but I have to strain my ears to hear the words. Strawberry Wine.”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“Keep these legs open like a good girl. You need to be able to watch when I make you soak my face with your cum. Drown me, darlin’.”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“When I hold her and kiss her, none of my fear matters. Nothing fucking matters.”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells

“I didn’t feel safe at home and wasn’t sure where else to go. I thought I’d be safe here… with you.”
― Bailey Hannah, Alive and Wells