Ship Happens Quotes

“Well”
― Lauren Biel, Ship Happens

“something who isn’t talking about crypto or Taylor Swift’s newest album.” I won’t mention that Eve and I attended the Eras Tour. We all have our guilty pleasures.”
― Lauren Biel, Ship Happens

“My grip on the table tightens. My mother sent me into a dangerous situation in an attempt to bait out my serial-killer father so that she could get some fucking closure? As a woman, I get it. That ghosting shit is fucking annoying. But did she ever love me as a daughter, or was I always her little bargaining chip?”
― Lauren Biel, Ship Happens

“You should accept the promotion.” I drop onto the bed and bury my face in a pillow so I can scream. “Why won’t anyone listen when I speak? I don’t want to be a fed anymore. I want to be a fucking serial killer, and I’m not”
― Lauren Biel, Ship Happens

“These men show their affection in weird ways. Ezra proposed with a disembodied hand inside a pumpkin.” “Bennett tried to make my life a living hell because he had a crush on me. Then he shoved a turkey leg in my ass.” Cat shrugs. “Maverick showed up because he’s got it bad, girl. Just accept it.”
― Lauren Biel, Ship Happens

“Was that the first time?” I ask Maverick as he swallows some orange juice. His eyebrows rise. “First time . . . ?” “Getting hard without getting hurt.” “Yes. But it was also my first time taking charge like that. Maybe it’s the control I needed . . .” I point at him with another strip of bacon. “That’s exactly what I was thinking. Whatever psychological wound you have, it centers on needing either pain or control to achieve an erection. But hey, at least you have options now.”
― Lauren Biel, Ship Happens

“Hey,” she says as she places her hand on the side of my face, stroking my cheek and offering a wan smile. “This new way of thinking isn’t a bad thing. If anything, it’s the best thing because it’s pretty much what you wanted. I get it now. I understand why you people kill, and you were right. Some shit stains are too dirty to run through the wash. Instead of wasting resources on scrubbing what can’t be cleansed, it makes more sense to toss out the ruined garment.”
― Lauren Biel, Ship Happens

“Don’t fucking mommy him,” Bennett says with a hard eye roll. “I mean, you’re old enough to be his mother, but you don’t have to act like it. That just makes the sex weird.”
― Lauren Biel, Ship Happens

“I was never opposed to sharing a bed. I just figured⁠—” “That I’d be more comfortable if we didn’t?” She smiles and shakes her head. “I’m older than you, but I’m not a pearl-clutching Goody-two-shoes who subscribes to the ways of the past. My morals aren’t at risk just because I’m forced to share sleeping quarters with an attractive man.” “What if I’m worried about my virtue?” I smirk up at her. “After all, I’m not the only attractive party in this scenario.”
― Lauren Biel, Ship Happens

“And just like that, it’s decided. For the next week, I’m no longer Frankie Grant the Ghost. I’m a serial killer.”
― Lauren Biel, Ship Happens

“Been shopping in the toddler section again, I see. Those nut crushers don’t look good on anyone, you realize.”
― Lauren Biel, Ship Happens

“spot Castle at our terminal inside the airport. He paces beside the massive window, his phone clutched in his meaty fist as he scowls at the departing planes. Sunshine blasts through the window and glints off his shining bald head. Skinny jeans hug his legs, riding a little too high on his ankles. His shirt is just as tight. Men”
― Lauren Biel, Ship Happens

“Don’t fall in love!” she shouts back. I scoff and shake my head with a smile. Not, Don’t die, or, Don’t get hurt. With the serial killers, she’s most concerned about my heart.”
― Lauren Biel, Ship Happens

“I didn’t have “orgasm or die” on my bingo card this year, but I’m not mad about it.”
― Lauren Biel, Ship Happens