Top 200 Kristen Callihan Quotes (2024 Update)
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51. “I’m your safe place, Libby. You’ve got to know that.”

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52. “I’m having inappropriate thoughts of running off with it.” I tell her solemnly. “And selling it.” “There’s the little thief I know.” “I’d give most of the money to charity.” She doesn’t look convincing. “Now, now, don’t try to Robin Hood it,” I tease. “It messes with my mental image of your mercenary ways.”

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53. “I’m in pain now, actual physical pain – in my balls, my abs, my chest. Everything aches with a throbbing persistence, wrought from self-denial. I want this woman more than anything I’ve ever wanted in my life. But I want to keep her. I have no idea how to keep anyone close to me. Because I have no idea how to expose my heart.”

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54. “I have a thing for Cumberbatch – with that deep voice and quiet way of his that you just know hides a total perv in the bedroom.”

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55. “You’re my reason, the answer to all questions.”

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56. “Too bad. The House of Mannus also has an anti-moping law in effect. Violators are subject to noogies and loss of TV time for one day.”

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57. “The funny thing is, Ivy, falling in love with you was as easy as breathing. The best time of my life.”

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58. “Hur! How do you count cows? GrayG: How? IvyMac: With a cowculator.”

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59. “She is dangerous because I cannot control her.”

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60. “Christ Almighty, give me strength to let her go, or let me do her right.”

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61. “Not necessary. Man-buns are hot. I blame Jason Momoa. There was only so much watching him bang Khaleesi the female population could take before they wanted their own Khal Drogo.”

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62. “I see Ethan Dexter; he shines for me. And I burn hotter than the sun when I’m in his orbit.”

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63. “She makes me grateful for every sunrise. Because I wake up knowing she’s in the world.”

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64. “With a little hum of pleasure, he strokes my leg, his expression content, his body loose-limbed and lazy. Give the man a blow job and a little unexpected ass play, and he’s practically purring.”

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65. “But the best thing about Spain? Siestas. God bless any country that has decided yes, we shall shut down business and take a long nap in the middle of the day. How can you not love them for that?”

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66. “People were a million things when they were in love but “okay” was surely not one of them.”

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67. “What do you get when you cross a vampire with a snowman?” “What?” “Frostbite.”

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68. “Ugh, societal pressures were the emotional equivalent of a black hole. No matter a person’s obstinate refusal to bend to them, every single one of us got sucked in somehow. Boo to black holes!”

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69. “Destroyed. My polished armor. My stubborn resistance. My hardened heart. She’s smashed through the first two and laid total claim on the third. And I don’t feel like running.”

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70. “She glared at me. I didn’t care. One word was playing a loop in my heaad: mine.”

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71. “It’s all dancing in front of me, as solid as smoke.”

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72. “Promise? Ooh, I like that smolder, it’s very Flynn Ryder.” “You’re comparing me to cartoon characters now?”

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73. “There are times when a girl needs sexy. That’s the thing no one ever tells you. Sexy can be both a weapon and a wall of defense.”

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74. “You’ve ruined me, Fiona. I’m not sure I know how to live without you anymore.”

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75. “Are your rooms to your liking?”

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76. “I used to think that if I figured out what I wanted to do with my life, everything would fall into place. Now,” I shrug, “now I’m thinking that happiness is never going to be having the perfect job, house, life. It isn’t a destination, you know? It’s a series of moments. I mean, isn’t that what life is? Moments? The here and now?”

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77. “Don’t knock love to you try it, kid. Rejecting something out of fear only paints you a fool.”

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78. “Baby doll, I could assert my manly dominance, thump my chest, and declare you’re mine. But it wouldn’t mean a damn thing if I’m not yours in return.”

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79. “Hear me well, John Blackwood, because I know how hard it is for you to take a compliment. You talk of my strength? You are the strongest person I’ve ever known. You are a survivor. Every day you fight for a better life. I am in awe of you. I adore you. I have since the beginning. Fear isn’t an easy thing to shake. But for you? I will be right there fighting by your side and never regret a day.”

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80. “His smile falls. “You also forgot ‘Don’t play the game unless you’re one-hundred-percent commented.’ Which really just means, if you don’t love it, get out.”

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81. “Never force something, Drew. A bolt, a pass, a game, whatever.” His dark brown eyes held mine. “Force it and you’ll lose. Patience and persistence is how you win in life. Take your time, look for the solution, and if it doesn’t come to you, fall back, reassess, and try again.”

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82. “You are the best part of my day, Killian.”

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83. “Some guys are alpha dogs, snarling and snapping. Dex is more like a silverback gorilla, quietly going about his business until something pisses him off and he gives a warning.”

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84. “I am a cold man. Any happiness or warmth I’ve felt died when Jax tried to take his life. Until you.” His ragged breath gusts over my cheek. “You are my warmth.”

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85. “For a hot second I actually want to hit him. Did he think it didn’t kill me to watch her walk away? I pull in a calming breath. Calm. I’m always calm. “She threw down an argument I had no solution for.”

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86. “Don’t know if you noticed,” I say with false lightness, “but it’s raining cows and chickens out there.” Her snort buffets my skin. “Cows and chickens?” “This here is farm country, Libs,” I drawl “Ain’t no cats and dogs filling these skies.”

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87. “Finn, what am I going to do with you?” His smile is an easy glide, but his eyes hold mine a beat too long. “Keep me. I’m pretty sure I’m good for no one else.”

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88. “Ouch. Do you mind? This is a silk-wool blend. You’ll wrinkle it.” “It’s about to be shredded.” She seethes up at me, eyes shooting sparks. “You just totally threw our business out there.” “I told them not to talk about it.” Her nose wrinkles. “Which means they’ll be talking about it even more.” “No, they won’t.” “Yes, we will,” Rye calls. I point at him. “Start practicing your Running Man.”

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89. “Those who upload this work up on any site without the author’s express permission are pirates and have stolen from the author. As such, those persons will likely end up in the level of hell where little devils shove stolen books into said persons’ unmentionable places for all eternity. Ye’ve been warned.”

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90. “She stands in the doorway to our room, blue sundress rumpled, the rosy light of sunset slanting through the wide widows and illuminating the gold of her hair. I’m struck speechless, my breath cutting short. I am not a poetic man, but I want to be one now. I want to do justice to her beauty and the way she fills me with a strange mixture of utter peace and demanding need.”

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91. “You look like you swallowed a goat.” “A goat?” I laugh. “How the hell does that look?” “Faintly ill and fighting a gag.” “You really know how to make a girl feel good about herself, Rye.”

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92. “I don’t know whether to run or grab hold of her and never let go.”

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93. “Stells,” he whispers, “where have you been all my life?” A lump rises in my throat. “Drifting.” The corner of his lip quirks. “Well, stop. Don’t drift away.”

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94. “Great. Let’s get something to eat.” Gray gives a long groan. “Oh, man, I’ve been looking forward to this. We’re hitting up Cochon, right?” His eyes gleam at the prospect of eating at one of New Orleans’ best restaurants.”

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95. “There were lies, and there were lies. Was a secret a lie? If one wanted to protect another?”

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96. “Your voice isn’t noise. It’s a song I want to hear over and over.”

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97. “Ack, joke gone bad, joke gone bad,” Brenna wails, flapping her hands. “Run away. Run away.”

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98. “I can’t promise you perfection. I’m a moody bastard sometimes. I’ll have down days. But I tried living without you, and it was the worst feeling of my life. You’re part of me, Stella.” My fist thumps against my chest where it still feels hollow and incomplete. “You live here. Always.”

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99. “I will never laugh at you,” he promises fiercely. “Ever. I’m your safe place, Libby. You’ve got to know that.”

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100. “And my ovaries damn near burst into song when Dex pulled out one of those baby swaddlers and tucked my nephew into it to carry him against his massive chest.”

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