Top 100 Liz Tomforde Quotes (2026 Update)
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51. “Do you think I’m a trainwreck, Ryan?” I huff a laugh. “You’re more like a cute little fender bender.”

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52. “I’m not telling you what you should or shouldn’t do with your life. I just don’t want you to be so afraid to fail at something new that it keeps you from finding your happiness when you’re the reason I found mine.”

— Liz Tomforde

53. “And you’re not an option, Stevie, because besides you, there’s no other choice.”

— Liz Tomforde

54. “But the truth is, I do want to be loved, and that’s scary to admit. It’s a lot easier to say you don’t want to be loved when no one loves you.”

— Liz Tomforde

55. “I can’t help but turn around and watch her in shock. Her round hips sway, taking up more space than the other flight attendants I’ve seen on board, but her little pencil skirt dips in at the waist.”

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56. “Now, the only time emotions hit me is when my sister is involved. She’s my gray area in a world of black and white. I want her happiness more than I want my own and knowing the guy across from me makes her happier than she’s been in her whole life causes a slight burning in my eyes.”

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57. “I’ve recently learned that sometimes the clothes don’t matter all that much. Just the memories you make in them.”

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58. “This is the third book I’ve read this week and I couldn’t tell you what any of the heroes were supposed to look like because somewhere along the line, in my mind they all end up being 6’3”, with light brown skin, ocean eyes, and a particular knack for home organization.”

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59. “You’re always going to be a part of our family. You don’t need my permission to go, but if for some reason you think you do, well, you have it. I just want you to be happy. We all do.”

— Liz Tomforde

60. “Maddison’s wife, Logan, is one of my closest friends and probably the most capable person I know.”

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61. “Gently, he begins to brush my hair.”

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62. “Hey, Stevie?” “Hmm.” Her head leans on her arms, facing me. “I like talking to you.”

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63. “You know what,” Zanders continues. “I thought this was going to be a disaster, the two of you under the same roof, but you might be good for Ryan. Force him out of his shell. Make him spend time with someone who isn’t a teammate or his sister. Maybe having someone normal around will give him a little hope in humanity.”

— Liz Tomforde

64. “Then for good measure, I add a kiss to Maddison’s cheek. “Zee.” He holds his spatula up in warning. “Get your nasty-ass lips away from me.”

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65. “Mmm,” he hums. “What, Bug?” He points to the door again. “Mmm.”

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66. “But there’s no chance in hell I’m upgrading this. Stevie’s hands might drip in 24-karat gold after today, but this five-dollar beat-up ring is hers, and therefore it’s mine.”

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67. “The only thing I’m positive of is that I want to be the best possible dad for Max.”

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68. “Evan Zanders’ hair is black and tightly faded to his scalp, seeming like he can’t go more than seven to ten business days without getting a fresh cut. At the same time, Eli Maddison’s brown mop falls messily over his eyes, and he probably couldn’t tell you the last time he saw his barber.”

— Liz Tomforde

69. “I’ve found her crying, laughing, or even crossing her legs during certain scenes, and it’s beyond endearing that the love between fictional characters can bring her so much joy.”

— Liz Tomforde

70. “Stevie,” Zanders says in his smooth velvety voice. “You following me?”

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71. “As much as I love people, sometimes they suck and what makes them comfortable is for you to appear to be inferior. I did it plenty in my last relationship.”

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72. “Loving you was two other surprises of my life.”

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73. “There’s no time clock on healing heartbreak, regardless of how things ended. Your heart doesn’t suddenly detach just because you want it to.”

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74. “I want to be the one to make you feel how your favorite books do.”

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75. “I would’ve followed you anywhere, but you never asked.”

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76. “I believe in love, but I’m a realist. You could love someone with your entire being, but it doesn’t guarantee they’ll love you in return. It’s a gamble, and I don’t like to make bets I might lose.”

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77. “I like that he lets me see hidden sides to him.”

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78. “Good for you. And I don’t want your autograph.”

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79. “I’m telling you this, not as her dad but as your friend. She will leave when the summer is over. I love my daughter to death, but she’s a runner and the last thing she wants is to get caught.”

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80. “If you want to be in Seattle, then I’ll try my hardest to play in Seattle. If you want to move somewhere else, then I’m coming too.” He releases a heavy sigh. “Stevie girl, I’ll follow you anywhere.”

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81. “You think this is funny, kid? Your dad is making me go gray.”

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82. “This is my favorite one, Stevie girl.” He allows me to spin the ring that’s lost all its shine. “Because it was yours, and you’re my favorite.”

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83. “This is my version of her. The one where she’s comfortable and casual at home and I don’t want to share her.”

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84. “He needs someone constant and stable in his life, and I won’t let something as trivial as a game be the reason my son doesn’t have that.”

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85. “It’s the list of girls I see in those cities. It’s a little different now, but the concept is still the same.”

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86. “Oh my God. I’m never leaving this bed.” “Please don’t.”

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87. “He’s stupid pretty.”

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88. “My home, my heart, all of it, is with you.”

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89. “He loves hard and cares about his people like you wouldn’t believe. So, there’s nothing about him that needs to change. He just needs someone to accept who he is and appreciate what he brings to the table.”

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90. “Zanders and I standoff, holding each other’s stare for far too long, silence stretching between us. I swallow. “You following me?” A light laugh flows through him. “You have no idea, Stevie girl.”

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91. “Do we need to add this to our deal? Put it on the fridge? Because as far as I’m concerned no one else gets to touch you.”

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92. “Stop being so dang cute all the time so I can yell at your dad every once in a while.”

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93. “This is practically a how-to manual on how to please a woman. How are more men not reading these?”

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94. “It’s a lot easier to say you don’t want to be loved when no one loves you.”

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95. “Good for you. And I don’t want your autograph.” Her tone is entirely unimpressed. “What I was going to ask is, are you ready for me to give you your exit row briefing?”

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96. “If my cheeks could change color, I’d be blushing like a little girl right now.”

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97. “I kind of what to hang out with her, too. With our clothes on. Without is cool too. Whatever.”

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98. “I try to breathe, but I can’t. Understanding floods me. It’s all making sense that his fear of not being worthy of love comes from his mom – the woman who left him.”

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99. “I remember all too well.”

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100. “That’s when I realized no one had ever loved me enough to stick around.”

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