Top 300 Sarina Bowen Quotes (2025 Update)
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51. “By the power vested in me by the State of California,” the minister announces with a smile, “I hereby declare you legally married. You may kiss your husband now.” Wes lunges forward and wraps Jamie in the tightest hug I’ve ever seen, like he’s needed to do that for hours. My brother pats his back and turns his head to kiss him, and everybody cheers.”

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52. “There weren’t any time-outs, though. Not in life, and not in hockey.”

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53. “Benito meanders away, and a minute later I see him talking to Jill from his high school class. The Rossi brothers aren’t above for looking for hookups at a funeral. We are made of class.”

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54. “I loved you from the first day I met you. That’s never going away.”

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55. “Biting back a sigh, I grabbed a pod and cracked it in my hand. Discomfort and shame were my constant companions. Caleb covered for my mediocrity as best he could. My best friend had saved my backside too many times to count. And how did I repay him? With sinful, lusty thoughts. Just another day in Paradise. That’s what they called this place where we lived and worked and prayed when they told us to.”

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56. “Love is friendship set on fire. I get it now.”

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57. “There’s a saying – there are no atheists in foxholes.”

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58. “A ship carrying blue paint and a ship carrying red paint both crashed on an island. All the sailors were marooned.”

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59. “You’re it for me, Kira. No matter where I go, I’ll always come back to you.”

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60. “Everyone has a time when they need a lot more than they can give. It doesn’t matter how much you hate it. It’s just true.”

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61. “With you, there’s no such thing as casual. The fire I feel for you won’t ever go out.”

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62. “What are you waiting for, Ryan? Suck it already.”

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63. “I missed out on twelve years with my girl, and I don’t want to miss another second.”

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64. “Next time you put your hands on me at work I’m gonna start moaning like a porn star.”

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65. “Sometimes the end of a stage in your life doesn’t announce itself with trumpets or fireworks. Sometimes it just seeps in, like the smell of snow on the air as fall gives way to winter.”

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66. “The heat in her eyes? I put it there. She’s like a gift that was never mine to unwrap. But now she’s looking up at me like I hung the moon and stars.”

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67. “She’s staring at me like she wants to rip off my clothes. Or just rip something. I’m not quite sure which.”

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68. “She was like song I’d forgotten how to sing. I needed to hear it again to remember why I liked it the first time.”

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69. “I’ve just discovered that falling in love has a dark side. When you’re mad at the love of your life, it’s impossible to feel joy.”

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70. “I never meant to break all my own rules tonight, but the truth is I like you way too much. So even though it’s a bad idea to jump on your roommate, I’m happier right now than I’ve been in a long time.”

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71. “Wes gives him a shy smile and then takes a deep breath. He looks nervous, the poor sweetie. Wes doesn’t enjoy attention unless he has a hockey stick in his hand. “I’ll be fine,” he says, his voice gravelly. “Can’t wait to be married to you.” “Tomorrow we’ll be on our way to the beach,” Jamie whispers. “Can’t wait for that either,” Wes agrees.”

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72. “Fine. One more kiss,” I say in a grudging tone. “But only to get you off my back.” Ha. Right. I’m being so generous. Because it has nothing to do with the fact that my lips are tingling with anticipation.”

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73. “Enough worrying about what we deserve. Let’s appreciate what we have.”

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74. “Remind me again,” I whispered “why you’re a virgin?” “Never wanted anyone enough,” he panted. “And now?” I pressed, punctuating the question by sucking gently on his skin beneath Zach’s ear. “In my dreams we do it every night.”

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75. “Jamie Canning has no idea the kind of power he has over me...”

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76. “I used to think something was wrong with me. But now I think I know better.” Those gray eyes look up, boring into mine. “I was missing you. I was waiting all this time for you to come back into my life. And now you’re here.”

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77. “The Keepsake is an heirloom apple.”

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78. “I am in love with you.” My eyes filled instantly. I didn’t think he’d go there, and it hurt me to hear it. “Well, don’t be,” I said, my voice a scrape. “I’m a mess, Zach.” “I’m not scared of messes.” “I can’t be anybody’s girlfriend” He stiffened. “You can’t, or you won’t?”

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79. “She tasted like the happiest years of his life. She tasted like his.”

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80. “Don’t get me wrong. If I ever see video of you flying down the ice to score on a breakaway, I’m going to cry like a little girl.” His lips grazed my face. “But then I’ll remove a few pieces of your clothing, and remember that life is good.”

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81. “While I might be deep in lust with Griff, I’d already fallen head over heels for his family. Given the chance, I’d move right into his kitchen. I wanted to be one of the lucky Shipleys who called Ruth “Mom” and set that big oak table for twelve every night. I would play Frisbee with Dylan and braid Daphne’s hair.”

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82. “His gaze had the intensity of a laser. “But it’s not the same with you.” My heart faltered. “Why?” “Because, Callahan.” The brown eyes came closer. “I never loved anyone the way I love you.”

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83. “I stop arguing because I’m too busy watching a pretty girl drive my truck. At least one thing went right today. In a pretty blue dress that shows off her curves, Jess Canning handled my nutty family like a champ. If I was ever gonna trust a woman again, she’d be the top seed of the tournament.”

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84. “Who could forget him? Zachariah was a thing of beauty.”

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85. “The siblings crowd us as Jamie and I each open a box. I lift the lid and push some tissue paper aside. Then I pull out a gorgeous hand-thrown coffee mug. It says “HIS” on the side. I hear laughter and look over at Jamie’s gift. Another mug reading “HIS.”

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86. “When I was seventeen, I thought Jude was sent to me from heaven. When I was eighteen, I let him take me there. When I was nineteen, he broke both my heart and my family.”

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87. “You really do love me, huh?” “Always have.” I swallow hard. “Always will.”

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88. “I was afraid.” There’s a rustling sound, and from the corner of my eye I see that he’s rolled over on his side, watching me in the darkness. “You?” I ask. “Didn’t know that was possible.” “Not often,” he concedes, and I snort. There’s more silence, but I finally give in. “Afraid of what?” “That I’d used you. And that you’d hate me for it.”

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89. “As it happens, cooking is very therapeutic. I’ve got something to do with my hands, and I don’t have to look anyone in the eye.”

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90. “We can’t be together in Toronto,” I say. Just six little words. But they make his eyes turn red.”

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91. “God, when I go gay, I really go gay.”

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92. “What the hell was that?” I hiss at Blake. “Good question. You go first.” He crosses his huge arms over his chest. “I’m not allowed to talk to your teammates?” “Talk all you want. But flirting ain’t allowed, honey.” Seriously? “I’ll flirt with whomever I want,” I shoot back. “Aw, you really think that?” He smiles. “That’s so sweet.”

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93. “When he finally goes still, I raise my head with a sigh. “Really, dude? That was like two seconds. You have the stamina of a pre-teen.” His shoulders tremble as he rolls over on his side in hysterics. “I guess you’ve still got it,” he chokes out between laughs. Climbing up the mattress, I ease in behind him, yanking his big body toward me. He stiffens for a second, then relaxes, his taut ass nestling against my groin, his back flush to my chest.”

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94. “To think of her as mine seemed like an impossible luxury. It’s the only luxury I’ve ever been greedy for.”

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95. “For some reason he decided shoving his tongue down my throat was a good idea, but it fuckin ain’t. At the end of the day, I’m still gay – and he’s still straight. Even worse, I’m still in love with him.”

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96. “Also, nothing in the whole world is ever fair. There is no fair. There’s only lucky and not lucky. And I’m not the unluckiest person in the room tonight.”

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97. “Dr. Becky was a huge fan of Zach’s, even though she hadn’t met him. Figured. Zach was pretty irresistible.”

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98. “Ready to come harder than you’ve ever come in your life?” I ask solemnly, lifting one of his knees up. He smiles. “You sure you want to put that much pressure on yourself, dude?” “No pressure. Just fact. Science has proven it.”

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99. “If my brother can find someone to love his grumpy ass, and even Eeyore here is married –“She jerked a thumb toward to Jude, who grinned. “- then it’s really astonishing that you and I are single.” I, for one, was not astonished. “Many are called, but few are chosen.”

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100. “I speak past the lump. “You’re really lucky, Canning. Your family loves you. I mean, they really, truly love you, and not just because you’re related by blood and they have to love you.”

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