Apples Should Be Red Quotes

“I don’t want to see Bev get hurt. Not after all those years of shoveling Roger’s shit, and um…this is awkward. I’m just wondering—”

“I’m keeping her,” Tom finally said with exasperation.

John choked on his beer. “You’re keeping her?”

“That’s what I said.”

“Does she know you’re keeping her?”

“Nope. Not yet. Keep it under your hat.”

“No problem. Good luck.”

“I don’t need any goddamned luck. I got daisies.”
― Penny Watson, Apples Should Be Red

“I’ll bet you taste like strawberries. Do you taste like strawberries, Beverly?”
― Penny Watson, Apples Should Be Red

“He couldn’t believe how badly he wanted to spank that sexy little ass in her faded blue jeans. Squeeze it and spank it and rub it. And bang it.

He wanted to bang Beverly Anderson.

Jesus H. Christ.”
― Penny Watson, Apples Should Be Red

“What…are you doing?” She barely got the words out.

“Kissing you.” Tom leaned forward again and held the bottom of her chin. He worked his lips over hers until she responded. A soft whimper escaped her throat and he kept at it. Biting, sucking and finally spearing her mouth with his tongue. This was a wet motherfucking kiss.”
― Penny Watson, Apples Should Be Red

“He leaned forward and bit her bottom lip. It was just the right size. He hated women with thin, judgmental lips. Smeared with dark red lipstick. Stingy and manipulative. Bev’s mouth looked ripe and vulnerable. He sucked on that soft lower lip for a few seconds.”
― Penny Watson, Apples Should Be Red

“I guess I’m a late bloomer.”

“I sure like you blooming with me, Bev.”
― Penny Watson, Apples Should Be Red

“Golden apples were a complete waste of time. Not sweet enough for pies or cakes. Not crisp enough for a snack. Not red enough. Apples should be red.”
― Penny Watson, Apples Should Be Red