01UndatedI stumbled into the living room, and Thomas handed me a bottle of whiskey. They all had some in a glass"You told them?" I asked Trenton, my voice broken. Trenton nodded.I collapsed to my knees, and my brothers surrounded me, placing their hands on my head and shoulders for support.Jamie McGuire / quote ↗
02UndatedEven though I'd told her that I couldn't walk away from her, I finally realized that I loved her too much to fuck her life by staying, or to lose her completely by forcing us both to hang on until we hated each other.Jamie McGuire / quote ↗
03UndatedWatching Abby own my brothers--hand after hand was turning me on. I'd never seen a woman so sexy in my life, and this one happened to be my girlfriend.-pg 257/ARCJamie McGuire / quote ↗
04UndatedDr. Webber rolled her eyes, unimpressed with my timing, and probably a little irritated with my lack of materials. I winked, and the slightest smile touched her lips.Jamie McGuire / quote ↗
05UndatedWell, hell yeah! I’m gonna kick your ass, too!”I narrowed my eyes at him. “Not this time you’re not. I have a new superpower.”He laughed. “And what’s that? Harsh language?”I leaned over to kiss his neck once, and then ran my tongue up to his ear, kissing his earlobe. He froze in place. “Distraction,” I breathed into his ear. He grabbed my arms and flipped me onto my back. “You’re going to miss another class.Jamie McGuire / quote ↗
06UndatedThey don’t want me. They’re curious why you want me. And anyway, I feel sorry for anyone that thinks they have a chance. I am hopelessly and completely in love with you.”A pained look shadowed his face. “You know why I want you? I didn’t know I was lost until you found me. I didn’t know what alone was until the first night I spent without you in my bed. You’re the one thing I’ve got right. You’re what I’ve been waiting for, Pigeon.Jamie McGuire / quote ↗
07UndatedThe anger subsided, and my shoulders fell. “I know you didn’t. But you have got to curb this overprotective big-brother thing you’ve got going on.”Travis laughed once. “I’m not playing the big brother, Pigeon. Not even close.Jamie McGuire / quote ↗
08UndatedYou’re everything I’ve ever wanted, Pigeon.”“Just remember that when I take all of your money in the next poker game,” I said, pulling off my shirt.Jamie McGuire / quote ↗
09UndatedThe only thing that made sense were the thoughts on repeat inside my head: I was about to become the husband of the second woman I’d ever loved.It was almost time. Damn. Shit, yeah! Fuck, yes!I was getting married!Jamie McGuire / quote ↗
10UndatedI should say no to prove a point", He said, his eyebrows pulled together. "But I would hate myself later if I said no and you never asked me again" - TravisJamie McGuire / quote ↗
11UndatedI don’t understand you, Pigeon. I thought I knew women, but you’re so fucking confusing I don’t know which way is up.”“I don’t understand you, either. You’re supposed to be Eastern’s ladies’ man. I’m not getting the full freshmen experience they promised in the brochure,” I teased.Jamie McGuire / quote ↗
12UndatedI turned to see his expression. When I saw that he was serious, I shot hum a dubious look. “Sleeping in between the toilet and the tub on a cold, hard tile floor with a vomiting idiot was one of your best nights? That’s sad, Trav.”“No, sitting up with you when you’re sick and you falling asleep in my lap was one of my best night.” (…) “Thanks, Trav. I won’t make you babysit me again.”He leaned against his pillow. “Whatever. No one can hold your hair back like I can.Jamie McGuire / quote ↗
15UndatedIf I was drowning you would part the seaAnd risk your own life to rescue me . . .Jamie McGuire / quote ↗
16UndatedThe snow began to fall again, drifting against the windows, politely begging entrance and then falling withdisappointment to the groundJamie McGuire / quote ↗
18UndatedI couldn't imagine being a girl. The bullshit routine they had to go through just to get out the door consumed half of their lives.Jamie McGuire / quote ↗
19UndatedSo how you're gonna play this?" Trenton asked."Divide and conquer.""Divide what?""His head from the rest of his body."Trenton nodded quickly. "Good plan.Jamie McGuire / quote ↗
20UndatedIt was a running joke; everyone was aware of how ridiculous the rumor mill was, and yet they all shamelessly participated in it.Jamie McGuire / quote ↗
21UndatedA mother's love is everything, Jared. It is what brings a child into this world. It is what molds their entire being. When a mother sees her child in danger, she is literally capable of anything. Mother have lifted cars off of their children, and destroyed entire dynasties. A mother's love is the strongest energy known to man. You must that love, and it's power.Jamie McGuire / quote ↗
22UndatedThere is a distinct difference between the ability to create life and the innate need to protect it; to cherish it. The life you've created is the one being you love most in the universe, and that intense love evolves into something that goes far beyond a sense of duty. It is instinct; pure and undeniable. As a direct result, one must neglect all else to preserve it. Even those we have claimed to love before.Jamie McGuire / quote ↗
23UndatedWhat kind of husband would I be if I bet against my own marriage?'I smiled. 'The stupid kind. Didn't you listen to your dad when he told you not to bet against me?Jamie McGuire / quote ↗
24UndatedAs far as everyone is concerned, I'm in love with you today and tomorrow.Jamie McGuire / quote ↗