Roe Horvat > Quotes

“You know that inside every cynic, there’s just a very disappointed idealist?”
― Roe Horvat, The Layover

“When we grow older, we don’t find any answers. We stop asking the questions and pretend to know everything instead.”
― Roe Horvat, Dirty Mind

“I was not a fan of euphemisms. If you couldn’t say it, you shouldn’t touch it, and definitely not fuck it or lick it. A cock was a cock, maybe a dick; an ass was an ass, possibly a hole. No shafts, no members, thank you very much. Some words had the power to put me off. Like rod. Or bud. That was just eww.”
― Roe Horvat, Dirty Mind

“The world was bleak, and I didn’t want to let go of the only colorful, even vibrant thing in it.”
― Roe Horvat, The Layover

“I would remember him forever. If only for the hopeless kind of lonely he made me feel.”
― Roe Horvat, The Layover

“I don’t want a grand career,” he said. “I want a good life. And that’s a grand enough dream by itself.”
― Roe Horvat, Vanilla Clouds

“He handed me the bowl, smiling softly. He seemed nice when he wasn’t purposefully trying to intimidate me.”
― Roe Horvat, Freefall

“It’s like you own my soul.” Micah’s voice sounded
different, as if he spoke from behind a wall. “When you’re in me.” A breath. “I only exist for you.”
― Roe Horvat, Precious

“He was so genuine it made me want to kneel at his feet and beg him to like me so I could consider myself human again.”
― Roe Horvat, The Layover

“I expected some relief, something inside me to change, to fall in place. Nothing happened. If anything, I felt empty and exhausted. Apparently, closure is overrated.”
― Roe Horvat, The Layover

“So I stripped naked in the middle of the room and knelt on the floor while Vincent stared, mouth parted, eyes burning. I bent my head in complete submission, arms hanging limply by my sides, and spoke quietly. “I’m so sorry, Daddy. I promise I won’t break the rules again. Please, forgive me.”
― Roe Horvat, Cabin Fever

“The scary mountain man read books. It was irrational, but the presence of books calmed me—as if a guy who read couldn’t be a murderous psychopath.”
― Roe Horvat, Fearless Bond

“He smelled like a damned candy store… where they made candy out of omega slick. That was fucking distracting.”
― Roe Horvat, Fearless Bond

“What had happened to him that he was more scared of a human alpha than a grizzly bear?”
― Roe Horvat, Fearless Bond

“You’re an asshole. Unfortunately, there are no prescription drugs for that.”
― Roe Horvat, A Love Song for the Sad Man in the White Coat

“Granddad, I’m having breakfast with one of your dragons. He’s kinda hot.”
― Roe Horvat, Freefall

“When I was with you, those were the only moments I could breathe.”
― Roe Horvat, A Love Song for the Sad Man in the White Coat

“Sweetheart, I feel alive with you. I don’t know if it’s healthy. But it’s fucking invigorating.”
― Roe Horvat, Adam Only

“There’s something about you that makes me feel like I need to protect you. Don’t ask me from what or how because I have no idea. But I like the feeling.” He squeezed my hand, lifting his eyes to meet mine. “It’s like I’m a better version of myself when I’m with you. More hopeful and humble. Thank you.”
― Roe Horvat, Unexpected

“I kissed him again and again, on his lips, the corners of his mouth, then trailed wet, openmouthed kisses all over his face, his temples, his eyebrows, his nose, his chin… He”
― Roe Horvat, Cabin Fever

“His longing was more painful than any unsatisfied lust could ever aspire to be.”
― Roe Horvat, Adam Only

“You know. Talk.” Lawrence leaned closer to the screen. “Sometimes, when you open your mouth, sounds come out that other people can hear and understand. We call them words. Talking. Have you talked to Leonard about how he feels?”
― Roe Horvat, Levity

“Monty is right. You are grumpy.” “Sorry.” “I like it.” “How can you like me being an ass?” I shrugged. “It’s cute.” “Cute?” he cried with mock outrage. “Me hating most people is cute?” “You don’t hate people. You want them to leave you alone. Most of the time, I want the same. I like kids, but I could do without the majority of adults.”
― Roe Horvat, Fearless Bond

“He said that all dragon alphas get overprotective, but with a bigger age difference, like ours, it’s worse.” Then he patted my cheek. “You’re lucky I find it cute.”
― Roe Horvat, Freefall

“He nodded to himself and gestured to the kitchen table. “Sit.” The grumpy teddy bear was back, but I was starting to like him.”
― Roe Horvat, Fearless Bond

“Talk to him, Davidson.” “That’s all you have?” “That’s all there’s to it.” “Your performance at this task was below average,” I muttered. “Complain to the management. Can I go? I’m tired.”
― Roe Horvat, Levity

“You’re not that scary.” He looked insulted. “I beg your pardon, young man. I have a wingspan of forty feet, razor-sharp teeth, and twenty daggers for claws. I’m a monster, the most dangerous creature you’ve ever encountered.” I snorted. “You are indeed terrifying. A big bad dragon.”
― Roe Horvat, Freefall

“I’m jaded, entitled, and arrogant, and I’ve made plenty of mistakes in my life, chasing after meaningless trophies, taking my luck for granted, until all my victories tasted like dirt. Then you appeared on my patio and almost magically peeled away years of bitterness and rust from my heart. I only need to look at your sweet face, and suddenly, my existence makes sense again.”
― Roe Horvat, Unexpected

“It was a miracle that humans didn’t go extinct thousands of years ago with all their inane entitlement.”
― Roe Horvat, Fearless Bond

“You used to be afraid to listen to yourself, to look inside your heart because you thought you weren’t a good person. But take a look. Don’t be scared.”
― Roe Horvat, Levity