Emma Dalton > Quotes

“I mean, stories are just words on paper. Nothing substantial.”
― Emma Dalton, Bad Boys Don’t Fall For Shy Girls

“Thanks.” He wraps his arm around me, tucking me against his body. I lower my head on his shoulder as we watch the waterfall. The only place I want to be right now is here, my body pressed close to his in front of this amazing sight.”
― Emma Dalton, Bad Boys Don’t Fall For Shy Girls

“Talk to me whenever you’re ready. And if it’s never, I’ll accept that. I just want you to be happy.”
― Emma Dalton, Best Friends Don’t Fall For Best Friends

“I’m so used to envisioning my perfect guy when I read my romance novels that I did it in real life, too. But you can’t fashion someone to be like you want in real life. People are the way they are, and you need to accept them for who they are.”
― Emma Dalton, Bad Boys Don’t Fall For Shy Girls

“The death of a book is the death of a soul.”
― Emma Dalton, Bad Boys Don’t Fall For Shy Girls

“This has always been my fantasy—to watch a horror movie with a guy and get so scared I bury my face in his chest and he comforts me. Oh my gosh. I’m in Zack’s arms. And he’s holding me close like he’s trying to protect me from the evils of that movie.”
― Emma Dalton, Bad Boys Don’t Fall For Shy Girls

“Can’t help it. I’m proud of how you’re growing up. A kind, sweet young man. A man who should be hanging out with his friends at the dance.” He gets up and starts rummaging in my closet. “What are you doing?” I demand. He pushes clothes aside. “It’s too late to get you a suit, but you have some nice shirts, don’t you?” “Ally!” I call. “I need your help!” She speeds into the room in record time. “What happened?” I point to Zack who’s still in my closet. “Your husband is forcing me to go to the homecoming dance.” She claps and bounces on her heels. “Good!” I gape at her. “I thought you were on my side.” She shrugs. “Sorry, Zane. I’m with Zack on this one. You know, when we were your age—” “You danced together and it was the most magical night of your lives. I know. But I’m not going.”
― Emma Dalton, Rebels Don’t Fall for Tomboys

“Because you were so worried about hurting me, you pushed me away. Because you cared about me. That doesn’t make you a jerk. It makes you a good person. You were just trying to protect me. But you know what, Zane? You think you’re too damaged to love me, but it’s the opposite. You have so much love to give. You have such a big heart.”
― Emma Dalton, Rebels Don’t Fall for Tomboys

“I’ve missed you so much, Liam. I’ve missed talking to you and laughing with you. I’ve missed cooking with you. I’ve missed watching Sword and Legends. I’ve missed just being around you. Being close to you. I’ve been so scared to be vulnerable and open my heart to the possibility of us because of what it might do to us. But the truth is, the only thing I want is to be close to you. Closer than we’ve ever been.”
― Emma Dalton, Best Friends Don’t Fall For Best Friends

“That’s amazing. I love kids who like to read, you know? Kids are always so busy with their phones and devices, so I’m glad to see there’s hope for future book lovers like us.”
― Emma Dalton, Bad Boys Don’t Fall For Shy Girls

“I want a girlfriend. I want a girl to look at me the way Mom looks at Dad. I want to hold a girl close, like she’s so precious to me, and whisper romantic things in her ear. To feel so close to her and share every part of myself with her.”
― Emma Dalton, Best Friends Don’t Fall For Best Friends

“Exactly. That woman? One of the kindest people I’ve ever met. She works hard to prepare food for ungrateful kids like you. She always wears a smile on her face and cares about the welfare of the students here. Only terrible, miserable people would talk crap about her behind her back. And by the way, she has a loving husband and daughter who think the world of her. So the next time you want to say something awful about her? Don’t.”
― Emma Dalton, Billionaires Don’t Fall For Awkward Girls

“She’s so stubborn and prideful, but I love every single thing about her. Her smart brain, her determination, how protective and strong she is, her beautiful eyes and hair. Everything. And man, she can be so difficult sometimes, but I love the challenge. I love making her smile. I love when her eyes light up when she laughs.”
― Emma Dalton, Movie Stars Don’t Fall for Nerdy Girls

“As she gushes more about the e-reader, I can’t help noticing how her entire face lights up. It’s kind of cute.”
― Emma Dalton, Jocks Don’t Fall For Bookworms

“But why? You keep telling me it won’t work, but you haven’t explained why. Am I…too shy? Too weird? Not pretty or interesting enough?” His eyes widen. “Of course you’re interesting enough. You’re amazing and so special. And you’re the most beautiful girl I’ve ever met.” Tears prick my eyes. “Then why did you break my heart?” He bends forward, his chest rising and falling rapidly. “It’s just…you deserve so much better than me.”
― Emma Dalton, Bad Boys Don’t Fall For Shy Girls

“Today, Liam Hastings was my hero. He put himself at risk to protect me. I don’t know if I can ever repay him. I appreciate him more than I ever did before.”
― Emma Dalton, Best Friends Don’t Fall For Best Friends

“Sing for yourself and for the people who appreciate how wonderful you are.”
― Emma Dalton, Bad Boys Don’t Fall For Shy Girls

“I want to take her hand, bring it to my lips, and tell her she’s the most beautiful girl in the world. With the dress or without the dress, she makes my heart pound. But I keep my hands fisted at my sides.”
― Emma Dalton, Rebels Don’t Fall for Tomboys

“He drew from his own love story he experienced when he was our age.”
― Emma Dalton, Jocks Don’t Fall For Bookworms

“Your daughter’s cute,” he says. I drop my fork, my eyes bugging out. Mom smiles lovingly at me. “I agree.”
― Emma Dalton, Billionaires Don’t Fall For Awkward Girls

“He’s not the kind of person you miss when he enters a room…”
― Emma Dalton, Jocks Don’t Fall For Bookworms

“guy who’s just a friend.”
― Emma Dalton, Rich Girls Don’t Fall for Poor Boys

“Am I…nervous to have Aidan over for dinner?”
― Emma Dalton, Rich Girls Don’t Fall for Poor Boys

“I can be there for him. I want to be there for him. I want to be the person he confides all his hopes and feelings to. I want to be the person who puts a smile on his face and brightens his day. I want to help him achieve all his dreams and goals. I want to be with him every second of my life.” “You should tell him that.”
― Emma Dalton, Rebels Don’t Fall for Tomboys

“Mom comes home and asks me how my day was. Well, if you must know, I got so scared watching a horror movie that I buried my face in Zack’s chest and he protectively wrapped his arms around me. Then we fell asleep in each other’s arms… It’s perfectly normal for that to happen to friends…right?”
― Emma Dalton, Bad Boys Don’t Fall For Shy Girls

“You claim you don’t want me to be your babysitter. Perhaps it’d be wise for you to stop acting like a child.”
― Emma Dalton, I Don’t Need Your Protection

“But if I were to be stuck with someone, I’m glad it’s her. There’s just something about her…I don’t know what it is. She makes me smile more than I’ve smiled in a long time. And when I’m around her, I don’t feel like I have to try hard to be something I’m not. Not like with the kids at school where I put up a front. With Charlie, I’m just me.”
― Emma Dalton, Movie Stars Don’t Fall for Nerdy Girls

“Lily and I are just friends. I think. Or”
― Emma Dalton, Jocks Don’t Fall For Bookworms

“Kara and Brayden are Girlfriend and Boyfriend, Dani and Easton are Beautiful and Handsome, Ally and Zack are Ponytail and Motorcycle Hottie, and me and Asher are Tutor and Pupil.”
― Emma Dalton, Movie Stars Don’t Fall for Nerdy Girls

“Mia Park, you are a genius. Just like your mother and sister.” Warmth enters my chest and spreads to every part of my body.”
― Emma Dalton, Drama Queens Don’t Fall For Charming Boys