Jock Row Quotes

“Nerd alert!” I tease, pointing a finger at myself, “I just bought a new book, and I’ve been waiting for it to release for nine months – nine! That’s a damn eternity in romance novel years. You’re lucky I dragged myself off the couch.”
― Sara Ney, Jock Row

“I dig into my Chinese food with my fork, pretending not to listen – but if I were a GIF, I’d be the Michael Jackson eating popcorn in a movie theatre one, so engrossed am I.”
― Sara Ney, Jock Row

“What the hell could he possibly want?
And why is he so damn handsome?”
― Sara Ney, Jock Row

“Her mouth twists as she looks around. “We had some really good times out here on this porch. It’s like our spot.” “I’ll buy this house some day, rip the porch off, and bring it with us when we have our own place.” Our house. Our porch. Enough kids for a little league team.”
― Sara Ney, Jock Row

“You’re kind of an asshole.” My conviction is weak – so weak – and more wishful thinking that anything.
“You were disturbing the peace – the natural order of things, if you will – and I’ve been tasked with escorting you from the premises. Don’t shoot the messenger.”
― Sara Ney, Jock Row

“Her blue eyes meet mine. “What’s the first physical feature you look for in
someone you’re attracted to?”
Dimples. Tits. Long, dark hair. “Height.”
“Really?” She’s taken aback, and it’s obvious from her wide eyes that she
doesn’t believe me. “Huh. That surprises me.”
“Why?”
“I don’t know, I thought you’d say big boobs or something.”
Pfft, like I’d admit that shit out loud.”
― Sara Ney, Jock Row

“Remind me again why I followed you out here?”
Answer: Because curiosity killed the cat, Scarlett. You followed a good-looking stranger out into the dark and look where it got you – on the front porch, in the bitter cold.
“Don’t beat yourself up about it – any one of those girls would have followed me out here, too.”
Oh brother, he’s modest too? “And why do you suppose that is?”
His broad shoulders shrug and damn, he must be freezing his ass off. “Captain of the baseball team. Handsome as fuck. Funny as hell.”
“I don’t…wow. I don’t even know how to respond to that.”
He gives me a tight-lipped smile. “It’s a lot to take in all at once.”
― Sara Ney, Jock Row

“So, it turns out you were right about the sweater,” I give Tessa a bump with my hip.
“I don’t know about you guys, but I’m ready to get going.”
Everyone stares.
“I’m hot and itchy, but thank god it’s not a rash, ha ha.” I’m the only one who laughs.
Ben, the guy wearing a smile that doesn’t reach his eyes and a baseball cap I want to knock off his head, points a finger in my direction. “Are you for real?”
“You have no idea how hot this shirt is, buddy,” I pull a long face, emphasizing my plight. Hold up my hands in mock defeat. “We’ve been here a few hours, and I wouldn’t’ hate it if we left. That’s all I’m saying.”
― Sara Ney, Jock Row