Elle Rivers > Quotes

“I should have married for money a long time ago. Who cared what it did for my morals? Buy me books and I’d instantly fold.”
― Elle Rivers, Ill Will

“A few years ago, when I'd graduated college, I was better at going all the time. I like working. I liked proving myself. But I was not tired in a way I didn't know how to fix.”
― Elle Rivers, As It Was

“Don't worry about being better. Just be wherever you stand for that day.”
― Elle Rivers, As They Are

“Do something.” “What am I supposed to do about it?” “Be a man! Go to war!” “With a snake?” “Yes! Isn’t that what you’re good for?”
― Elle Rivers, As It Was

“Did you want that salad?” he asked. “What do you think?” I muttered. Sebastian’s eyes narrowed. “It’s fine,” I said. He leaned in. “They have pie. I’ll get you a slice and we can meet by the bathrooms.” “That might be the hottest thing you’ve ever said.”
― Elle Rivers, Contractual Obligations

“He has the redhead who acts like she’s better than us, remember?”
― Elle Rivers, To Make Matters Worse

“I’ve heard that before,” I said flatly. “And it’s never about me. It’s about what others think I need. You decided to keep me at arm’s length without asking me what I needed, which also hurt me.” “I don’t want to hurt you, I just think—” “How about you stop thinking and start listening to me?” He froze and didn’t say anything further, so I decided to continue.”
― Elle Rivers, Contractual Obligations

“I’m not staying in a hotel when we have a house,” I replied. “That’s a waste of money.” “I’ll pay for it.” “What—is it that bad to sleep next to me?” I said. “It’s an air mattress and you like to be comfortable.” That was the final straw. “I am uncomfortable plenty of the time, Sebastian,” I said it lowly, almost like a growl. “I’m married to a man who barely acknowledges me. I moved across the country because I was forced to. I can sleep on an air mattress for one night. If it’s too much for you, then go get a hotel for yourself.”
― Elle Rivers, Contractual Obligations

“The best outfit is what you're comfortable in.”
― Elle Rivers, As They Are

“I wasn't a morning person, but life seemed to only reward morning people. I tried to get to the office at eight, but it took me thirty minutes every morning to go five miles from the apartment to work, meaning I had to be up by seven every weekday.”
― Elle Rivers, As It Was

“A family shouldn't fall apart because you're making one choice they don't understand.”
― Elle Rivers, As It Was

“I'll tell you what I tell my daughter when she's considering something dumb. It doesn't matter what I think or what anyone else does. If you do this, in the end, you have to live with it. Is that something you can do?”
― Elle Rivers, As They Are

“Sebastian,” I whispered. “I need you to fuck me. I can’t . . . I can’t finish without you today.” “If you insist,” he said, and he unzipped his pants. He paused when he did. “I don’t have a condom.” “I have an IUD,” I told him. “And I’m clean. I get tested regularly.” “I do too,” he said. “Are you sure?” “Please,” I said. “Please, I need you in me.”
― Elle Rivers, Contractual Obligations

“What was the alternative? Being forced to kiss Mister Tall, Dark, and Personality of a Paper Bag?”
― Elle Rivers, As They Are

“I’d gladly let you stain every single thing of mine if it means I get to be here for you.”
― Elle Rivers, Man of Action

“Does she look as good in person as she does in photos?” “Better,”
― Elle Rivers, Fakecation

“I didn’t think I could want anything in this town, but this I loved.”
― Elle Rivers, Contractual Obligations

“Oh yes, keep me because I can lift furniture and not because of my personality,” I muttered, rolling my eyes again. Sebastian was staring at me as if he had never met me in his life. I gritted my teeth, knowing he’d probably heard what I had meant to be said to only myself.”
― Elle Rivers, Contractual Obligations

“Lauren was always in a bad mood when they were with his friends, and he didn’t understand why.”
― Elle Rivers, To Make Matters Worse

“She belongs here. She just doesn't know it yet.”
― Elle Rivers, As They Are