One Good Reason Quotes

“You’d think the FBI could’ve come up with something a little better than Clover when they christened me last year.
Clovers are cute.
I take umbrage at being cute. I’m a god-damned criminal mastermind. Criminal masterminds are not cute.
Except Loki.
Shit, Loki is cute as hell.”
― Julie Johnson, One Good Reason

“There’s this thrill I get, when I go on an adventure. Climb a peak, explore a city, set down wheels on a dirt runway in a place I’ve never been before. I’ve spent my whole life chasing that feeling.” He pauses. “You’re the first person I’ve ever met who makes me feel that rush while I’m standing still.”
― Julie Johnson, One Good Reason

“You can’t find your feet? I’ll be there to pull you up. You can’t walk? I’ll fucking carry you.”
― Julie Johnson, One Good Reason

“You should know, whenever that happens – you falling apart – whether it’s right now or tomorrow or next week or next year…fi you’ll let me, I’ll be here to pick up the pieces.”
― Julie Johnson, One Good Reason

“Change is scary. But you’re not required to be the same person you were ten years ago, ten weeks ago, ten days ago. Hell, you don’t even have to be the person you were ten minutes ago. You’re free to be whoever the hell you want.”
― Julie Johnson, One Good Reason

“You are my favourite kind of adventure”.”
― Julie Johnson, One Good Reason

“Jesus Christ.” I look up to the heavens, seeking divine intervention. “This is torture.”
“This? No. This is a conversation between…friends.”
“We aren’t friends.”
“You’re right.” He shakes his head. “We’re so much more, snookums. Our connection…it’s deeper than words.”
“I loathe you.”
“You love me.”
― Julie Johnson, One Good Reason

“Nope.' He grabs my hand and places it over his heart. 'I already know the truth. We’re dating.' His eyebrows waggle. 'Exclusively.'
'Gross.'
'Do you want to wear my letterman’s jacket?'
'I’m going to vomit.'
'“Should I buy you a corsage?'
'Seriously. Gagging.'
'Okay, no corsage.' He laughs. 'Just the matching tattoos, then?'
'Seriously.' I fight the urge to stomp my foot. 'Let it go, Parker. Let it go.'
'Hey, Elsa, don’t quote Frozen to me unless you’re prepared to listen to the entire soundtrack in my car on the way to Seaport.' I stare up at him. 'I’m not sure whether I should be disturbed or turned on by the fact that you know all the words to Let It Go.'
He grins. 'Definitely turned on.'
'Downloaded in your iTunes library, no doubt.' I shake my head. 'This is nearly as disturbing as the time I learned the song A Whole New World from Aladdin is a metaphor for mind-blowing sex.'
'I’m sorry, what?'
'I can open your eyes? Lead you wonder by wonder? Over, sideways, and under?' I snort. 'Come on. That’s basically soft-core porn.'
'Thank you, Zoe, for ruining a beloved Disney classic for me.'
'Anytime.'
'For the record…' He trails off.
I wince, anticipating the worst. 'What?'
'I’ll take you on my magic carpet ride any time you
want, snookums.'
'Pass.'
'So, that’s a no on rubbing my lamp then?'
'You know, I think I’ll just find my own way to Nate’s…' I turn and start walking to the elevator.
'Oh, come on.' Parker twines his fingers with mine and pushes the call button, humming under his breath. 'I’m a genie in a bottle, baby, gotta rub—' 'AH!' I stare at him in horror as the elevator arrives. 'So help me god if you start singing vintage Christina Aguilera lyrics right now, I will murder you with my bare hands.”
― Julie Johnson, One Good Reason

“You’re mine, now.” His mouth crushes mine in a carnal, brutal kiss. “This is where it starts. You and me … You hear me? No more running.”
― Julie Johnson, One Good Reason

“Trouble, aren’t you?”…
“No,” I lie, heart still hammering.
His grin widens. He knows I’m full of shit.
“Too bad.” His eyes flicker to my mouth. “I’m rather fond of trouble.”
Gulp.”
― Julie Johnson, One Good Reason

“Life is one long series of punches to the gut. You either learn how to duck, or you figure out how to hit back. I’ve been hitting back so long, at this point I’ve got a mean left hook and more than my fair share of scars.”
― Julie Johnson, One Good Reason

“His gaze flashes up to lock on mine. I see his intent a split second before it turns to action.
“Don’t,” I whisper.
He takes a step toward me anyway.
“We shouldn’t,” I say, not moving.
He prowls closer.
“No good can come of this,” I point out.
His hands hit my shoulders and he hauls me into his chest.
“This is a bad idea,” I breathe against his lips.
“This is a fucking great idea,” he mutters.
And then I can’t say anything else, can’t even think of anything else, because his mouth is on mine.”
― Julie Johnson, One Good Reason

“What are you doing?” I breathe, pressing tight against the wall.
His eyes drag away from my mouth. Our stares clash like swords on a battlefield.
“I’m taking what I want.”
Before I can blink, his mouth claims mine.”
― Julie Johnson, One Good Reason

“I scowl at him. “I know what you’re doing.”
“Standing here being charming and irresistible?”
― Julie Johnson, One Good Reason

“You walk through life with this lightness inside you. It shines like a beacon. Your laugh, your sense of humor, the way you see the world… You remind me that there’s still goodness and kindness out there. Even though you have your own slew of reasons to be bitter or negative… you always see the light.' My voice gets thick with emotion. 'And when you share that light with me, it makes me feel like… maybe I don’t have to live in the shadows anymore.”
― Julie Johnson, One Good Reason

“If I didn’t know any better, I’d think you were surprised by my ability to provide for my woman.”
“Your woman?” I roll my eyes. “What is this, an episode of Outlander? Because the only person allowed to refer to me as his woman is Jamie Fraser and you, my friend, are not wearing a kilt.”
“I understood literally none of what you just said.”
― Julie Johnson, One Good Reason