Jenni Bara > Quotes

“So you’re their own personal sun?” “Oh, gosh no. That would be far too much responsibility to take on.” I chuckled. “More like the fireflies. Like the surprise that comes out just when life seems too dark to give you a reason to smile.”
― Jenni Bara, Mother Maker

“I know you could do better than me, but Gi, I’ll spend forever doing everything I can to be enough.”
― Jenni Bara, The Fake Out

“I guess I’d sum them up like this: If I needed to knife a guy, I’d call Delia. She wouldn’t hesitate to do it for me. Shay would do everything in her power to convince us it was a bad idea and remind us that someone might get hurt. And Liv would be the one bailing Delia and me out when we did it anyway.”
― Jenni Bara, Mother Maker

“I wants this hair,” he announced, fluffing my hair around my shoulders. Then he turned to his stepdad. “Bossman, can you buy me his hair?” I jerked back. “What?” Beckett shrugged. “We’ll see.” Hell no. No one was buying my hair. I shimmied back a little, ready to make a run for it.”
― Jenni Bara, Mother Maker

“So I’d take friendship for now. Being just her friend might not be easy, because I wanted more. But when something was worth it, I was willing to do all the heavy lifting. Because if there was one thing I was sure of, it was that Avery Wilson was worth it.”
― Jenni Bara, The Fall Out

“Nothing about that kiss was fake, and don’t try to bullshit me into thinking you believe any different.”
― Jenni Bara, The Fake Out

“Holding Avery in my arms was a privilege, and it was not one that I’d take for granted. I would never drop this woman. Hell, if it were up to me, I would never let her go at all.”
― Jenni Bara, The Fall Out

“You need my cock, don’t you? Did you think about me coming home and fucking you real good, Gi?”
― Jenni Bara, The Fake Out

“For the last few nights, Cortney had been watching tape of players from a different team or something. Then he and Beckett would spend hours debating, discussing, fighting, whatever. If not for Liv, I’d wonder if he and Cortney were the two written in the stars.”
― Jenni Bara, Mother Maker

“If things were different, Gi,” I whispered against her skin, “I wouldn’t be trying so hard to keep myself away from you.”
― Jenni Bara, The Fake Out

“No.” Beckett shook his head. “The city, the front office, the management. You’re radio silent. And there are some PR concerns.” Oh. I chuckled and relaxed a bit. “You mean your wifey is giving you shit?” His tight expression turned almost murderous as his eyes turned to slits. “Don’t duck with my wife.”
― Jenni Bara, Mother Maker

“Don’t get your hopes up. Gianna’s not a get-on-her-knees girl.” When I turned, Jake smirked. “At least not one who gives good head. She’s more of a cold, selfish bitch.” I locked my hands into tight fists. Who the fuck talked about a woman that way? Especially Gi. Sure, she was salty and tough, but she was the opposite of cold. The woman was all fire and heart. But I kept my anger in check and continued with the ruse. “Huh,” I said with a shrug. “That must be a you thing. She and I don’t have that issue.”
― Jenni Bara, The Fake Out

“Every part of you is better than I could have imagined. Thank you for letting me be the lucky fuck who gets to give you pleasure.”
― Jenni Bara, The Fake Out

“If you think I’m going to abandon you when he’s screaming like that, then you’ve got no clue what type of man I am.”
― Jenni Bara, Mother Maker

“You want to know why I’m such a frantic, clumsy dumbass right now? It’s because you’re so fucking gorgeous. Getting to worship every inch of you is every erotic daydream I never thought I’d get to experience.”
― Jenni Bara, The Fake Out

“My grumpy ass wasn’t the type to believe in soul mates or love at first…kiss…but her smile whacked me hard in the chest, then settled deep, clinging to me and silently whispering don’t let her go.”
― Jenni Bara, The Fall Out

“Sorry,” Emerson said, his face set in an earnest frown. “I just want to be a good date, not the dumbass who crashes into a table or tells a stupid joke. I just want you to be proud that I’m the guy on your arm.”
― Jenni Bara, The Fake Out

“But that small movement was all for her. That spot on her wrist was the first place I’d ever touched her.”
― Jenni Bara, The Fall Out

“I just said I’m retiring.” God, men were so blind sometimes. “You’re retiring from the game. But you’re Beckett’s work wife. There is no way he’ll survive if he can’t toss a folder at you and debate the stats and the future of players. You two are kindred spirits.” Cortney huffed. “We are not.”
― Jenni Bara, Mother Maker

“I sighed and bumped his shoulder. “I know, but you don’t want to grow up to be me, kid.” Wrapping his freckled arm around my shoulder, he pulled me against his thin frame. “Yeah, I do, Ma. You’re great.”
― Jenni Bara, Mother Maker

“For the record.” I met his eyes. “Gianna is exactly my type of woman. Go right ahead and piss her off, because damn if I don’t love when she’s fired up. But hurt her.” Stepping close, I lowered my voice. “Hurt her, and you and I will have issues. Because I’m all fun and games until my girl gets hurt.”
― Jenni Bara, The Fake Out

“I could watch this woman all day and never get bored. Her smiles and her frowns. Every one of her expressions was intriguing to me.”
― Jenni Bara, The Fall Out

“My mother always said that food feeds the body, but creativity feeds the soul. And my soul felt bruised.”
― Jenni Bara, The Fake Out

“The grin is cute, but I prefer the full smile. That, Mariposa, is showstopping.”
― Jenni Bara, The Fake Out

“But if you’re ready.” He released his gentle hold and dropped to his knees in front of me. “I am literally begging you to pick me.”
― Jenni Bara, The Fall Out

“I will sign whatever fucking paper you want me to sign, but know this: My plan for parenting time includes being with my child every single day I’m not with the Revs. Cooking dinner. Tucking her into bed. Helping with homework. All that.” I flung my arm out. “My plan for child support? I’ll buy Willow and Dylan and Liam anything they need. And probably most of the shit they want. Holidays? I’ll be with them. For every single one. Full stop. So write up your plan. But just know it’s a waste of fucking time, because I’m not going anywhere.”
― Jenni Bara, Mother Maker

“And you—” He took me in, his gaze searing me as he looked his fill. He forced a swallow and met my eyes. “You are so beautiful it makes my chest hurt.”
― Jenni Bara, The Fake Out

“I was on cloud nine when you texted me this morning.” Pursing my lips, I raised my brows. “And then Beckett told you why, and it wasn’t so great anymore.” He shook his head, his brow furrowing. “I wasn’t qualifying that statement, Dylan. Whatever the reason, I’ve been waiting for the day you’d text me first.”
― Jenni Bara, Mother Maker

“When this woman touched me, there was no ounce of concern or panic. No, her touch did nothing but settle my soul and fill me with peace, and I had no idea what to do about that.”
― Jenni Bara, The Fall Out

“I thought we said…” Beckett swallowed hard and took a deep breath. Then he focused on his wife, and his eyes softened. “Don’t worry, Livy. We got this.” “No.” She spun in her seat so fast she almost fell to the floor. “No.” “No?” he asked. “It’s not yours.” She shook her head. “What?” Beckett’s mouth fell open, and his eyes went wide. “Not mine?” He growled. “What the duck does that mean?”
― Jenni Bara, Mother Maker