A Pumpkin and a Patch Quotes

“You see, our mothers were sisters who married brothers, which made us cousin cousins. It was like inbreeding, but the legal and non-gross kind.”
― Jennifer Peel, A Pumpkin and a Patch

“Then two women called saying they were organizing a protest and they had local news station connections.” I pressed my lips together, trying not to smile. Oh, the sisters.”
― Jennifer Peel, A Pumpkin and a Patch

“I knew there was something going on between you and that fine, fine man,” she drawled. “Darlin’, let me know if you want to learn how to hog-tie.” Oh. My. Shiz.”
― Jennifer Peel, A Pumpkin and a Patch

“Then there was Andi. I smiled, thinking of all the Halloween movies we’d binged the night before while snuggled up on the couch. It was the perfect night, just the three of us. Maybe that’s why I didn’t feel as pukey as I thought I would. I was high on love. It was the best drug around.”
― Jennifer Peel, A Pumpkin and a Patch

“You were amazing. The way you stood up for Andi, and yourself. Today, you reminded me of the girl in your story—Josie.”
― Jennifer Peel, A Pumpkin and a Patch

“They wanted to protect Andi as much as anyone. No one was sure what to do about Nicolette. They all knew they couldn’t change her or make her get help, as much as they wished they could. The focus now was on Andi.”
― Jennifer Peel, A Pumpkin and a Patch

“Yes, she is. And who did my daughter run to today when she felt scared? She ran straight to Ms. Peterson, because she knows Ms. Peterson loves her and will keep her safe. You’re willing to let go of your best teacher because her biggest crime is that she’s consensually dating a parent? How does that make any sense?”
― Jennifer Peel, A Pumpkin and a Patch

“Did you see those little girls who worshipped you today? Andi talks about you nonstop. You’ve done, in a matter of days, what we couldn’t do in weeks as her family. I was worried she would never string two words together again, much less ask to have friends over.” I was so happy to hear that. “I love the kids in my class. It’s important to me that they feel safe at school.”
― Jennifer Peel, A Pumpkin and a Patch

“If you need to know exactly why I want to get to know you, here’s my list: You’re a little crazy,” he chuckled. “You’re passionate about everything you do, as far as I can tell. You’re talented and gorgeous. I can’t stop thinking about you,”
― Jennifer Peel, A Pumpkin and a Patch

“Your hair looks very pretty today.” It was done in a side-part French braid, letting her dark hair fall at her shoulders. “My daddy did it.” I looked up at Reece, impressed. His smug grin said he was amazed with himself. “I watch YouTube tutorials,” he admitted.”
― Jennifer Peel, A Pumpkin and a Patch

“Hey,” he called out, “just so you know, you don’t have to hide from me anymore when you see me around town.” I stilled, my back to him, feeling as if I were on fire. “I wouldn’t want you to hurt yourself. That banana display dive looked a little painful,” he took a little too much pleasure in saying. Holy. Freaking. Shiz. I was calling off our possible friendship. “Don’t be embarrassed. I’ve always been nervous to talk to you too.”
― Jennifer Peel, A Pumpkin and a Patch

“The Wittmore boys were, in a nutshell, little terrors. They were either going to grow up and rule the world or go to prison. There was no in between for them.”
― Jennifer Peel, A Pumpkin and a Patch

“because after I read that story, I was like, hell yeah, I should be a pirate. And today your story made my little girl want to be a pumpkin. That’s magic, Josie. You make magic with your words. How can you hate that?”
― Jennifer Peel, A Pumpkin and a Patch

“Here’s the problem with unwritten rules: they are always unfairly applied, which is why the rules of law must be written. If the law is not written, it can’t be broken.”
― Jennifer Peel, A Pumpkin and a Patch

“Reece was a god—with a little g, but a god all the same.”
― Jennifer Peel, A Pumpkin and a Patch

“Unfortunately, he was charming. That trait in a man was the worst, because it was the best until they weren’t so charming.”
― Jennifer Peel, A Pumpkin and a Patch

“That just goes to show that you should never compare your life to the one people portray, especially online. We all have our personal demons. Some are just better at hiding theirs.”
― Jennifer Peel, A Pumpkin and a Patch