Amy Sparling > Quotes

“He smiles at me, and it's the kind of smile that he does and no else ever has. It's the kind of smile where his lips press together and his eyes stare straight into my soul, seeming to appreciate what he sees there.”
― Amy Sparling, Summer Unplugged

“Bayleigh, I've been thinking about how to handle your grounding this summer.” She says it like it's a business proposition. I think she's done a damn fine job of handling my grounding – I have no connection with the outside world thanks to her. What else does she want to do, put me behind bars?”
― Amy Sparling, Summer Unplugged

“He shakes his head. “You’ll ace your exams. Both of them. I promise.” He grins. “If not, you can punch me right in the face.” I roll my eyes. “Can I punch you now? Like fifty times?” He lifts an eyebrow. “Why fifty times?” “Because I hate everything!” I yell.”
― Amy Sparling, Believe in Love

“There's something about being surrounded by strangers you'll never see again that can change your perspective of what's embarrassing.”
― Amy Sparling, Summer Unplugged

“The second key I gave you was to your car. The third key I’m giving you is to my apartment, which I hope will become our home. In case you’re wondering about the first key, it’s the key to my heart and you’ve had it since day one. Happy first anniversary Bay. I love you always, Jace”
― Amy Sparling, Spring Unleashed

“Yeah we do,” I agree. I sit up and trace my finger from his collarbone to the elastic waistband of his boxers. “So why don't we stop thinking and start doing?” A hunger fills his eyes as he digs his hands into my sides and pulls me hard against him. “Yes ma'am,” he whispers right before his fingers slide my shirt over my head.”
― Amy Sparling, Autumn Unlocked

“I keep myself busy with the things I do. But every time I pause, I still think of you.”
― Amy Sparling, Summer Alone

“But the moment my head turns, his lips catch mine in a soft, slow kiss. The carriage lurches forward and Jace slides his hands behind my head, holding me steady as we swoop down through the air. I lean into his kiss. His lips are warm compared to the cool breeze dancing across my face as the Ferris wheel makes another loop.”
― Amy Sparling, Summer Unplugged

“It's weird how these same chores feel like backbreaking hard work at home when Mom's yelling at me constantly to get them done, but here with Grandma, it feels rewarding to help out.”
― Amy Sparling, Summer Unplugged

“The hurt on his face is real, and I love the satisfaction I get from seeing him verbally bitch-slapped.”
― Amy Sparling, Believe in Me

“She was in love with Justin Bieber, let me tell you,” Grandma says, tapping the picture of me wearing a Bieber T-shirt and a collection of Bieber stickers decorating my arms and face. “That girl was crazy about him. Of course now she acts like she's too cool for that kind of music, but you know how kids are.”
― Amy Sparling, Summer Unplugged

“My parents are soul mates. Even when everything else in the world is wrong, I can count on them.”
― Amy Sparling, Believe in Us

“My whole life lately is like a Taylor Swift song and the most pathetic thing is that I let it happen.”
― Amy Sparling, Believe in Me

“I let Jett eat all of the jalapenos because I’m not a fan of spicy things.”
― Amy Sparling, Believe in Me

“If you want something you’ve never had, you have to do something you’ve never done.”
― Amy Sparling, Believe in Me

“Even through the smell of rain and exhaust, I catch the scent of her shampoo, which smells like coconuts and summer, and it sends a jolt of excitement through my veins. Oh man, I’ve got it bad for this girl.”
― Amy Sparling, Bella and the New Guy

“It’s not who you are that holds you back. It’s who you think you’re not.”
― Amy Sparling, Summer Alone

“I feel like I’m missing someone. Someone important, and perfect. Someone I love more than I love myself. But maybe I’m just crazy.”
― Amy Sparling, Believe in Love

“when she caught us skipping school together. In my bed. Anyhow the details don't matter anymore because she finally had enough of my being a normal teenager and she's decided to take away my life. I mean my cell phone. Same thing.”
― Amy Sparling, Summer Unplugged

“My parents”
― Amy Sparling, The Beginning of Forever

“Her cheeks are flushed from adrenaline and her hair is all frizzy around her face and she’s the most beautiful girl I’ve ever seen.”
― Amy Sparling, Bella and the New Guy

“I smile. “It’s not about you. I was just thinking about Mom and how it’s so weird that she has a boyfriend now. I mean, I guess you could call that a boyfriend. They were already sleeping together. How long do adults wait before they have sex?” Jace shrugs. “I would hope he’s not a one night stand, but who knows. You should be happy for your mom. She deserves someone to make her happy.” “How long should we wait?” I gasp right after the words come out of my mouth. Holy crap, I can’t believe I finally said it. Jace answers without skipping a beat. “Until you’re comfortable. I’ve been ready,” he says, wiggling his eyebrows suggestively. My heart thuds so quickly in my chest, I fear he’s going to hear it. But I’ve already started the topic that I’ve been dying to talk about, so I’d be an idiot if I didn’t finish it. “Jace, I am ready.” A palpable excitement fills the air as Jace contemplates the weight of what I just said. He takes the remote and turns off the television then shifts on his side to face me. The embarrassed and excited smile on my face is so freaking awkward, but I don’t turn away. Not even when he cups my face in his hands and I feel my cheeks blush under them. I am ready and he needs to know that I want to give my all to him. “Tonight?” he whispers, his eyes staring deeply into mine. I swallow. Then nod.”
― Amy Sparling, Autumn Unlocked

“Jace's”
― Amy Sparling, Autumn Unlocked

“*   Mom stops me when I walk in the kitchen. “I need a favor,” she says over a frying pan. Looks like she’s making fried chicken which”
― Amy Sparling, Believe in Me

“after they’ve had enough time to feel sorry for my shit life.” “It’s not like that,” Jett says,”
― Amy Sparling, Believe in Me

“Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. – Carl Bard”
― Amy Sparling, Summer Alone

“When girls say ‘you-know-who’ they aren’t talking about Harry Potter,”
― Amy Sparling, Winter Untold

“Look babe, I'm a guy so I suck at these things. I can tell something is wrong with you but I don't know what it is…I mean, did I do something to make you mad?”
― Amy Sparling, Autumn Unlocked

“She spends every waking moment gushing about her new boyfriend Braden, and how freaking sweet he is and how adorable he looks when he eats Pop Tarts every morning”
― Amy Sparling, Autumn Unlocked

“I suck at keeping my emotions in check and so what if guys don’t like me and who cares that I’ll be a dork forever.”
― Amy Sparling, Summer Alone