Don't Kiss the Bride Quotes

“Marriage has nothing to do with rings or vows or a fuckin’ piece of paper. None of that shit binds people together,” he said. “Marriage—being in love—is a choice to stay every day, and keep staying, no matter what. You don’t lie, you don’t cheat, you don’t leave, and you don’t give up. You stay.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“When we’re together, she’s not eighteen, and I’m not thirty-four. We’re just two people who get along great, make each other laugh, take care of each other, and have insane chemistry.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“I need to be strong today, because that’s what marriage is sometimes. You take turns being the strong one.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“If I kiss you, I’m not going to stop.”
She stares up at me. Her eyes are full of everything that draws me to her. Mischief. Fire. Desire. Honesty.
“Then don’t stop,” she says.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“It’s not about sex—I can get that anywhere. It’s a magnetic pull to get closer. Emotionally. Physically. Every time I’m with her I get this feeling of indescribable contentment that I can’t even wrap my head around.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“Fine. You want honesty? Let’s do it.” I spread my arms out. “I like you, too. More than friends. More than I should, and more than I fucking want to. I think you’re cute and sexy, and you make me laugh. I love your crazy-ass clothes and your cat with the fucked-up name. I just wish you weren’t eighteen years old.”
“Was that so hard?” she asks.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“Words like mine and his float through my head. Words I shouldn’t be thinking of, because they’re a sham. Not real. But sometimes, they sneak in. I wonder what it would feel like to be someone else’s special person. To have them be mine.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“You’re the only one I ever want to stay.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“She looks magical and beautiful and she’s looking at me like she’s making a thousand wishes and every single one of them includes me.
Her hope completely shatters me.
I’m so tired of putting walls up.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“Jude has a no-getting-attached rule. I recognize all the signs because I also have that rule. However, it doesn’t seem to be working for us. Our rules are breaking themselves.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“Hey, Skylar! If you need a ride, I got one for you right here.” The kid grabs his junk and laughs hysterically. “That’s a little small for me, Michael,” she yells back. “I’d rather ride your dad and make you call me Mommy.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“I nod at her as I take my order and throw a tip in the jar. “Oh, hey, Skylar,” she continues, peering past me. “I didn’t see you huddled way over there. Are you hitchhiking?” “Yes,” Skylar replies. “But now we’ve teamed up to look for airheads to murder. When’s your shift over?” “Shut up, bitch,” the girl tosses back. Before pulling away, I reach into the tip jar and take my dollar back.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“I tear my eyes away when I remember this perfection is all wrapped up in an eighteen-year-old girl.
This chick will undo me.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“I struggle with all the lessons I’ve learned to make good choices. Like how bad is a master at wearing the mask of good and not to fall for it.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“Later, when we’re home, we take Cassie in the backyard to run around, and Skylar puts Gus in a cat stroller and pushes her around the perimeter of the property. I stand on the back patio smoking, wondering how I ended up with a teen bride pushing a cat in a baby stroller across my yard.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“How sad to fall so far, only to disappear as soon as the destination is reached.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“Marriage—being in love—is a choice to stay every day, and keep staying, no matter what. You don’t lie, you don’t cheat, you don’t leave, and you don’t give up. You stay.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“Smiling, he pulls me into his arms and whispers, “I think you’re my favorite place now.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“Marriage has nothing to do with rings or vows or a fuckin’ piece of paper. None of that shit binds people together,” he said. “Marriage—being in love—is a choice to stay every day, and keep staying, no matter what. You don’t lie, you don’t cheat, you don’t leave, and you don’t give up. You stay.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“I nod and watch him walk casually back to his truck. How dare he look just as sexy from the back as he does from the front. I wish I didn’t want him, but I still do. So damn much it hurts.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“Things seem to happen so easily and smoothly for Megan all the time, while I drive the struggle bus.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“Life just had to fuck with me by throwing the perfect girl in my life and then twisting the knife by making her only eighteen years old.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“I’ve slowly fallen for her smile. My favorite curve.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“You ain’t tall enough to get on this ride, Sparkles.” A flirty smile plays on her lips. “You talking about the bike, or you? ’Cuz I think I can handle both.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“His grip on my waist tightens and he pulls me closer. His lips open to mine. Our eyes close. My hand has found its way to the back of his neck. Our mouths linger breathlessly when they shouldn’t—warm, and damp— before we slowly, reluctantly, pull apart. With just one kiss our deal has been shattered, our fate sealed.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“Thank you for taking care of me.” He shrugs. “It’s kinda my favorite hobby now.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“Connecting with someone doesn’t always have to be pretty and beautiful. It can be raw and ugly and infected with need. I want all of him—the good and the bad.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“I pull my truck into the lot and park next to her. “Need some help?” I ask from my open window.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“I-I’m having a panic attack.”
“Oh, shit. Where are you?”
“Sitting in my car. In the parking lot.”
“I’ll be right th—”
“No,” I say, quickly regretting calling him. “Just talk to me for a few minutes. You don’t have to come.”
“Skylar, I don’t want you to be alone. I’m only two minutes away.”
The last thing I need is anyone seeing him coming to my car during school hours. It will only fuel Paige and her posse.
“Please, Lucky, I just want to hear your voice. If we talk for a few minutes, it’ll pass.”
“Okay,” he says, then I hear him talk to one of his crew. “I gotta take this. I’ll be back in a few.” A few seconds filled with the sound of footsteps go by, then a car door opening and closing. “I’m here, baby,” he finally says. “Are you okay?”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride

“There’s not much I look forward to, but her smile is definitely a highlight of my day.”
― Carian Cole, Don't Kiss the Bride