Rules for the Summer Quotes

“Don’t.” Rupert shakes his head. “Do not start with the ‘what ifs’; they will do nothing for you other than wear you down.”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“It’s written all over our story.” “We don’t have a story.” “Oh we do.” He nods.”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“Her eyes fill with tears again. “Shit, I don’t want to cry.” “Sometimes you need to,” I say. “Crying helps you get it out. You can’t sit on the emotions and wish them away. You have to actually feel them so you can move on.”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“Has anyone ever told you, you look just like Joe Alwyn?” Gasp. “Shhhhhhh,” Rupert says in a panic. “By God, woman, do you want the Swifties to rise from the ground and choke me with a cardigan?”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“I press my head against the wall as a thought crosses my mind. “Oh God! He said he was DTF…we thought that meant ‘down to finance.’” Tilly lets out a wallop of a laugh. “DTF…girl, that’s the acronym for ‘down to fuck.”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“Don’t settle for what’s familiar when unfamiliarity can offer you so much more.”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“I’m a noodle human and will need a two-by-four to help stand me up now.”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“He’s the light. He’s the joy. He’s everything I need.”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“my mind wanders to what he said, how he was so quick to defend me, without even giving it a second thought. She insulted me, but it was almost like she insulted him.”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“And we can meet in the middle, like Lady and the Tramp with their spaghetti.” “It concerns me how ridiculous you are.” “No need to be concerned. This is normal.”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“Because there is a strange British man headed to my home right now, looking to marry me. This is how people are murdered.”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“That’s because we’re newbies; these guys know all the quick terms. Like this right here, says he’s DTF before commitment.” “What does that mean?” I ask with a scrunch to my nose. “Clearly it means he’s down to finance before fully committing. That right there says he can be trustworthy.”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“And this fiancé is not quite finished with you yet,” he adds. Ohhh, hold on a freaking second. “What the hell does that mean?” “It means by the end of the summer, mark my words, you’ll be wearing my ring. I’m incredibly persuasive.”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“Has anyone ever told you”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“Every idea is a good idea until it fails. Now”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“Sarcasm and humor have helped me become numb to the world around me. I don’t recommend it as a survival tactic”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“I hope you enjoy your new floor ornament, it’s me, the store’s hobgoblin.”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“Rule Number Nine: Renley has a tough time forming bonds with men given her relationship with past men in her life. She has a hard time trusting them and giving them a chance to have any part in her life. Theo needs to know her reluctance is not against him, but from having to mend the scars left on her heart—not really a rule, just an understanding.’” He reaches out and takes my hand in his. “I know how a family member can leave battle wounds on your heart. So I get this.” “Thank you,” I say softly, knowing that’s the truth.”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“The corner of my lip curls up in a smile,”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“Rupert nods. “Yeah, she’s a strong woman, let her protect herself. Also, because your father said so? Mate, if I told you to let me shit on your chest, would you do it?” “Gross,” Elizabeth scoffs. “If it was a dare, I would.” That pulls the smallest of smiles from Rupert’s lips.”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“And sometimes”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“Shit”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“Like this right here, says he’s DTF before commitment.” “What does that mean?” I ask with a scrunch to my nose. “Clearly it means he’s down to finance before fully committing.”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“Huh, that’s quite a predicament. We really should have had that money.” Oh my God, I’m…I’m going to murder my aunt.”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“Wait until you see my muscles, you’re going to be quite impressed with how I can use them,”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“hobby horse–riding”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“Have you always been this quick-witted?” “Depends on who you ask.” “I’m asking you.” “Then yes.”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“Because that’s what true loyalty is. Spitting on things for the people you care about.”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“Now, I’m unsure why I said that. I like a good sparring session—makes you feel alive, you know? But not sure talking about her overalls is going to gain me any ground with getting her to accept my hand.”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer

“Renley Lynn Gossage”
― Meghan Quinn, Rules for the Summer