Danielle Baker > Quotes

“My phone buzzes in my pocket, so I fish it out and slide my finger across the screen to answer. “Yeah?” I’m not a man of many words. Sue me.”
― Danielle Baker, Honor

“You deserve it, Mama.”
― Danielle Baker, Honor

“If all of this isn’t bouncing and jiggling around, I’m not fucking you hard enough.”
― Danielle Baker, Honor

“She tilts her head sideways slightly, as if assessing me, and then steps to my other side and slides her arm around my waist, too. And suddenly I’m home.”
― Danielle Baker, Honor

“I know. It’s okay. You don’t have to say it. I just… I want you to know that I’m here. And I see you, sweetheart. Every fucking part of you, beautiful.”
― Danielle Baker, Honor

“There’s the two prettiest girls in Sky Ridge,” he says quietly, his eyes dropping to the baby snuggled against my chest. I blush and roll my eyes. He’s ridiculous.”
― Danielle Baker, Honor

“But I already am a mess and we’re not even a thing yet,” I whisper miserably. “I already lost the love of my life and it nearly killed me. I don’t want to do that again. What if I can’t handle it? What if I’m not strong enough?”
― Danielle Baker, Honor

“did we have to move into an apartment directly next to Xander? His side of the driveway is empty, his black pick-up truck not in its usual spot, and I can’t help but sigh in relief. The man makes me nervous. Not in a bad way… but in a ‘good lord this man is outrageously attractive and the way he watches me makes me blush’ kind of way.”
― Danielle Baker, Honor

“she’d loved and lost nearly thirty years ago,”
― Danielle Baker, Honor

“Teddy?” His deep voice is laced with concern as he reaches us, and I blow out a breath as the false contraction eases. Bracing myself, I raise my eyes to his. He’s got the most incredible eyes I've ever seen, and they never fail to stun me. They’re an icy sky blue with darker rings around the edges and flecks of gray near the irises. He has dark, annoyingly long lashes that fan out around them. His face and arms are tanned, like he works out in the sun shirtless a lot, and his lower face is darkened with a close-trimmed dark beard.”
― Danielle Baker, Honor

“know. It’s okay. You don’t have to say it. I just… I want you to know that I’m here. And I see you, sweetheart. Every fucking part of you, beautiful.”
― Danielle Baker, Honor

“Well, realizing you messed up a great thing with an amazing woman will do that to you. According to Rowan, he was a mess all week. Grumpy as a bear. You think I’m amazing? Awwww. Will you marry me? Vi You’re not really my type, babe. Damn. Figures. It’s because I don’t have a dick, right? I can get a strap-on, if that’s your thing. Vi Woman, I just spit out my coffee all over myself. Now I have to go change before rounds. …So that wasn’t a no…”
― Danielle Baker, Honor

“Fucking pain in the ass women,” I grumble under my breath. I know she’s right. Fuck, I know I was a dick to Teddy. But I did it to protect her. To protect her kids. “Watch it,” King mutters sharply, all levity leaving his face as he turns to glare at me, too. I sigh, nodding. Fucking hell, I’m just making a mess of everything it seems.”
― Danielle Baker, Honor

“Though I knew it was all in good fun, I felt extraordinarily protective—and concerningly possessive—over the single mom and admittedly, that feeling hasn’t diminished at all in the months since.”
― Danielle Baker, Honor

“Okay, so I’m still waiting for this explanation,” Scottie grumbles, pulling herself up to sit cross legged on top of my counter. “I’m a single mom.” “You are?!” she exclaims, feigning shock. I roll my eyes at her and she laughs. Pointing out the window, she mutters, “Doesn’t seem to be an issue anymore. Next.” “I’m a widow. It hasn’t even been a year since my husband died,” I say, taking another gulp of my wine. Liquid courage. “There’s no timeline on grief or how you choose to live your life,” Scottie counters. “And if anyone has a problem with that, send them my way.”
― Danielle Baker, Honor

“Are you getting any sleep?” Inhaling deeply and then letting it out slowly, I glance over at Bea, who is still snoozing away in the stroller. I’m exhausted from putting on a brave face all the damn time. I wonder if Vi can tell how tired I am. Being strong for my kids is one thing, and I try my best to hide my grief away. Especially around Vi, Cal, and Scottie by trying to appear bubbly and happy, even if it’s just on the outside. I don’t want them to worry about me constantly.”
― Danielle Baker, Honor

“Teddy.” His tone stops my protest. Deep and husky and laced with just a little bit of heat. My cheeks bloom with another blush as he stares at me. “Let me help you.”
― Danielle Baker, Honor

“Oh fuck, I can feel you, Mama. You’re doing so good, taking my cock so deep. Good girl. Good fucking girl, Teddy.”
― Danielle Baker, Honor

“My fucking woman. Teddy. I want to go to sleep every single night and wake up every goddamn morning next to Teddy.”
― Danielle Baker, Honor

“When I make to stand, Xander glares at me, pointing one finger at me. “Don’t move. We’ve got this, remember?”
― Danielle Baker, Honor

“That’s not what this is,” I mutter, raising the beer to my lips. My tone is harsher than I intend when I continue, muttering darkly, “She’s a widowed mom of three; she’s out here doing everything by herself, the least I can do is make sure your terror of a niece doesn’t end up as roadkill or fish food because she has no sense of self-preservation yet. Besides, you all know; I don’t date single moms.” I instantly regret the harshness of my words when Violette’s eyes lose some of that sparkle, and that smile disappears.”
― Danielle Baker, Honor

“Where. Do. You. Want. My. Cum?” “On me. In me. I don’t care, just don’t stop!”
― Danielle Baker, Honor

“Let us help you, Mama.”
― Danielle Baker, Honor

“Umm, did you see your boobs?” Vi asks, her eyes wide. “I’m a dick girl through and through, but I’d motorboat the shit out of you in this.”
― Danielle Baker, Honor

“Even married, even pregnant with another man's baby, I still wanted you. And fuck I hated myself for it,” he rasps brokenly. The breath that pulls in through my lips is ragged, emotion fraught. “You have dominated my thoughts for years, Teddy.”
― Danielle Baker, Honor

“What’s that saying about marriages? Oh yeah, they’re like pancakes. You can always throw the first one out.”
― Danielle Baker, Meet Me Under the Mistletoe

“Dude,” I grumble, throwing myself back in my chair. Everyone thinks teen girls gossip a lot, but they’ve got nothing on grown fucking men, apparently. “Leave her out of this.” “Oh, there’s a her?”
― Danielle Baker, Honor

“Hey, sweetheart, we’ve got this, okay? We will be right behind you,” I repeat quietly, my gaze firm on hers, stalling the rapid fire of words that are tumbling out of her mouth. I squeeze her hand again. “Teddy, I know this is all scary and you’ve had to do this all by yourself; but you’re not alone now, okay?” Tears shimmer in her eyes as she nods, just slightly. Her lips are pulled tight, and I can see the pain etched there, now that some of the adrenaline has started to wear off. I nod once to Scottie and her partner Matthew, then return my attention to Teddy. “You’re not alone, sweetheart. We’re right here.”
― Danielle Baker, Honor

“He called me Mama. But like, Vi. The way he said it…” She’s practically dancing in her seat as she giggles, throwing her head back to stare up into the branches of the maple above us. “God, yessss queen! Please tell me you flirted back.”
― Danielle Baker, Honor

“So just one small glass,” he whispers and winks. “Gotta keep my little one fed, too.” “Xander…” “You keep saying my name like it’s going to change the outcome of this evening,” he laughs, dropping a kiss to my lips. Penny snickers behind her hand. He twists his head to look at her. “What’s so funny?” “You kissed Mommy,” she giggles behind her hand. “I did,” he says, nodding. Looking at her and then over to Dalton, he asks gently, “Is that okay with you guys?” Dalton shrugs his shoulders from where he’s still leaning on the counter, watching us. “Yeah, I think so. You make Mom smile, so it makes me happy.”
― Danielle Baker, Honor