Top 120 K.A. Tucker Quotes (2024 Update)
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51. “As a spider web of tingles skitters over my skin. I can’t believe it. I’ve never felt this. Not even with Penny. I’m actually nervous to be with a woman.”

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52. “Probably the same thing she always says: Go live and let yourself make mistakes.”

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53. “It does feel magical. It does feel like a fairy tale. That a man like Brett – so charming, so talented, so breathtakingly handsome, so seemingly perfect in every way – would become infatuated with an ordinary woman like me.”

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54. “But tonight, this is for you and me. It’s our moment.” He rests his chin on my head. “The first night of the rest of our lives.” I relax into him. “Does everyone know you’re such a romantic?” “Shut up.”

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55. “He was given an angel and he tried to break her wings.”

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56. “This man was once my salvation. Now, he will be my ruin.”

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57. “Any rose can succumb to rot, given the right conditions. But, with enough attention, it can come back better than before.”

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58. “I watch people a lot, wondering what makes them who they are.”

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59. “Helped me?” he repeats. “Yes. Maybe now you have a shot at getting laid. As long as you don’t speak.” The wicked smile he flashes makes my throat go dry. “Do you think I have problems in that department, Calla?” “I mean with two-legged creatures.”

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60. “My limbs curl around his body as I watch his broad chest heave with each thrust, and his hooded eyes alight with fire, our gazes locked, and I wonder how on earth I could ever possibly have not wanted this man.”

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61. “He has feelings for you.” Dakota’s eyes have that dreamy look in them. “Deep, consuming feelings. The kind that dominate your thoughts and control your decisions. And feed your soul.”

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62. “I study the titles in Dr. Stayner’s library, busying myself so I don’t have to look at the fat lip I gave him after yesterday’s group session. It complements the black eye I gave him in last week’s session.”

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63. “I also sensed the tectonic shift somewhere deep inside – my time in Alaska had changed me in ways I couldn’t pinpoint but also couldn’t ignore. Who I was and who I am now seem like two different people.”

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64. “Mr. Cuervo and I – and all of his Mexican cousins are no longer on speaking terms.”

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65. “I wanted to make sure you’re okay. Because I was worried. Because I care.”

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66. “You had your chance with me, Shane Beckett, and you blew it.” With that, I disappear into my house.”

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67. “I destroyed her life and then got caught in her wake. And I realize now that it’s exactly where I’m meant to be.”

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68. “Dogs know the good ones, Marie. Dogs always know.”

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69. “He died as he lived. Quietly, with a resigned sigh and a smile of acceptance. Leaving a giant hole in my chest that I can’t see how time will ever close. And yet I wouldn’t trade this emptiness for anything.”

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70. “He leans in to press his forehead against mine, his mouth inches away. “Please don’t give up on me yet.”

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71. “I love you, too,” I rush to say. “And I like who you are.” It turns out he is the man on the other side of the phone, listening to me prattle in childish wonder. He’s exactly who I wanted him to be, despite all his flaws, and all the pain he caused.”

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72. “I can’t remember what it’s like to wake up and not have you be the first thing I think about. Every morning, I roll over in bed to check for a message from you. Every night, I go to bed annoyed because you’re not beside me. Because you’re so far away. I need you in my life like I need to fly. Like I need this Alaskan air. More than I need this air.”

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73. “I asked my cat what’s two minus two.” My father pauses for effect. “She said nothing.”

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74. “You want to play in the big boys’ yard, you need to follow the rules.”

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75. “By being in his favorite place, high up in the sky, getting away from everything he’d lost down on the ground.”

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76. “They can’t sense my loneliness, or the knot in my stomach. That’s the magic of social media, I guess. But there’s also an odd comfort to hiding behind the illusion. If.”

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77. “Iertarea are puterea de a vindeca”.”

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78. “This is my last flight, kiddo,” he announces with grim certainty. He reaches over and takes my hand, and the smile on his face is oddly at peace. “And I can’t think of a better person to have spent it with.”

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79. “Whether it was a curse of the fates or prophecy that brought us together, I no longer care, and I will not allow anything or anyone to keep us from each other.”

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80. “A part of me wants to spin around and slam the bottom of my heel into her head. In kick-boxing, we’d call that a Spinning Back Kick. Here, it’s called, “how to get my crazy jealous ass fired.” There’s no way I’d get a thumbs up from Cain on that part.”

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81. “He leans forward to drag his lips over mine. “I’ve been dying to do this since you walked through the door,” he whispers, his long, thick lashes tickling my skin as he blinks. “I wake up every morning thinking about you.” My head thumps softly against the wall as I close my eyes, reveling in the feel of his mouth against my ear. “I go to bed at night thinking about you.” Blood rushes through my veins with the adrenaline his words create. “Please tell me it’s not just me.”

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82. “An immortal key caster. You can create with your caster affinities and manipulate with your elven affinity. There has never been another one like you in our realm.” There is awe in her voice.”

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83. “When I’m with you, I forget about everything else. You make me feel like myself again.”

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84. “That doesn’t matter. What matters is that you need to make sure you call him Daddy while you’re riding him. Repeatedly. Extra points if you scream it while you’re coming.”

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85. “What if she could learn to love again? And what if I’m the one who can remind her what that feels like?”

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86. “I can’t remember what it feels like not being in love with you, Calla.”

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87. “I like a woman with a bit of fire in her.”

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88. “I want to get married right here, right now. In Alaska, where I met you, where I fell in love with you, where I’m building a life with you.”

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89. “I am still very much in love with you, despite my best efforts not to be.”

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90. “It’s because she knows when to not give up.” Roy murmurs quietly. I frown. “What?” “Calla. She always gets what she wants because she knows when to not give up.” Roy peers over his shoulder, his shrewd eyes meeting mine. “Maybe you should take a page out of her book this time.”

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91. “Her mom and brothers are still there, living a subsistence lifestyle.” He adds quickly, perhaps after seeing my frown, “They live off the land.” “Oh! So, sort of like farm-to-table?”

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92. “I was just remembering something my dad said. About how he knew it would never work out with my mom in the long run, but he wasn’t about to fight what was happening. I think I’m starting to get it now, Dad.”

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93. “That’s the difference between the birds I’m used to and a girl like Amber.”

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94. “Because of Cody.” He lets a beat pass. “My son.” My mouth drops open. “I share custody with his mom. The Red Devil.”

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95. “Whatever makes you comfortable,” he says easily. “I don’t want you to worry. I’ll take good care of you.” I smile. And believe him.”

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96. “I’ve just kept on giving this man parts of me, not realizing that I was losing myself in the process.”

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97. “You were made for me. I am madly in love with you, Calla Fletcher.”

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98. “Four years of fussing over spreadsheets until my eyes hurt and kissing egotistical traders’ asses in hopes that I could count on a good word come promotion time, staying late to cover for other risk analysts, planning team-building activities that didn’t involve used bowling shoes and all-you-can-eat MSG-laden buffets, and just like that, none of it matters. With one impromptu fifteen-minute meeting, I’m officially unemployed.”

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99. “I now have memories attached to it, to help fill it up. Of my dad’s soft chuckle carrying through the perpetual silence, of the smell of his fresh-brewed coffee in the morning, of the sound of the floors creaking as he pads down the hallway after saying good night to me. Such little things – tiny, trivial slivers of his life that shouldn’t count as memories.”

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100. “The truth is, I already know, deep down, that I want to give Shane another shot, no matter how dumb an idea that may be, no matter how much he might hurt me again. I’m just terrified I won’t survive getting played by him a second time.”

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