Not Quite Enough Quotes

“Silence came in two categories, quiet and painful, or quiet and comfortable.”
― Catherine Bybee, Not Quite Enough

“It's when that fear goes away that you know you've found the right person to risk everything for.”
― Catherine Bybee, Not Quite Enough

“Hey, California,” he said on the phone, his voice sleepy.

“Did you just get home?”

“I forgot how annoying commercial flights are.”

“Slumming with the rest of us?” Monica joked.

“It’s a pain when I know there’s a better way. Besides, I don’t like someone else driving.”

“Control freak.”

“Look who’s talking.”
― Catherine Bybee, Not Quite Enough

“If only it were that easy. “I think you’re into us more than I am. I wish I felt more, but I don’t.” He ran a hand through his hair. “You’re breaking up with me.” Monica sat on her hands. “I’m sorry. I’m not ready for a committed relationship. I don’t even have a pet.” “Is there someone else?” “No. Of course not. I don’t want to lead you on. Make you think I want something deeper when I don’t.” He had to understand that… right? “I”
― Catherine Bybee, Not Quite Enough

“get your ass to work, or step away. You won’t do anyone any good crying. You can cry later.”
― Catherine Bybee, Not Quite Enough

“She took a deep breath and leapt from the tallest obstacle on which she’d ever been perched. “I’m going to tell you something. I don’t expect a response.” She hesitated. “I love you.”

Trent closed his eyes. “Say that again,” he whispered.

“I love you, Trent.”

He found her gaze and stared deep inside. “Thank God.”

The edge of despair in his voice placed a smile on her face.

“I didn’t want to fall alone. I love you, Monica.” He held her face in his hand and said, “God, do I love you!”
― Catherine Bybee, Not Quite Enough

“I’ll give you details later, but let’s just say there was a really good reason he spooked and ran off. Once he realized I wasn’t engaged when we met, and hadn’t lied to him, he wanted a chance.”

“A chance?”

“To see me, to date.”

“And hug?” Katie asked.

Monica shook her head. “No, actually. We’re not going to hug.”

Jessie looked at her like she was crazy. “Not hug?”

“I always hug first and get to know the guy later. Which usually ends up with the it’s-not-you-it’s-me talk.” It had always been her and not them.

“Wow!”
― Catherine Bybee, Not Quite Enough

“Ziemba…”
― Catherine Bybee, Not Quite Enough

“Monica grabbed her Kindle Fire”
― Catherine Bybee, Not Quite Enough

“small top she wore, and disappeared between her breasts. He set his cup of coffee down before he dropped it. She wore yoga pants that fit like a second skin. Her toes peeked out from below, with pink sparkly polish finishing her off. As his eyes roamed back to her face he found her hungry gaze on him. She held a towel to her hair”
― Catherine Bybee, Not Quite Enough