Katie Bailey > Quotes

“Love isn't about paying back dues, or keeping score, or penance for things you wish you'd done differently. It's about not only about forgiving others for being imperfect sometimes, but letting them forgive you for the same.”
― Katie Bailey, So That Happened

“I’m a jealous man, Madelyn,” he whispers in my ear. “So you’ll be wearing my name tonight, or nobody’s.”
― Katie Bailey, Season's Schemings

“I love the way she says “Mr. Donovan” like that. Like it’s our secret that she knows what I look like eating leftovers in my sweatpants. Knows how my breathing sounds when I sleep.”
― Katie Bailey, So That Happened

“In life, seasons are inevitable, and sometimes things have to fall apart completely to yield real growth. And no matter how tough that feels in the moment, the eventual growth is worth the pain of loss. Because beyond loss lies something new. A new beginning in life.”
― Katie Bailey, The Roommate Situation

“I was going to fly to Boston so I could kick Justin in the nuts.” Liam nods in approval. “That’s my girl.”
― Katie Bailey, So That Happened

“It could never be a mistake to love you, Annie. Loving you is a privilege. An honor, I don't take lightly. and I want to keep on loving you every single day, for the rest of my days.”
― Katie Bailey, So That Happened

“real love, love that makes you lose sleep, love that makes you say and do crazy things, love that makes you crave a person like a drug every time they're not near, that type of love only comes around once in a lifetime.”
― Katie Bailey, So That Happened

“Vulnerability is not about winning or losing, it's about having the courage to show up even when you can't control the outcome.”
― Katie Bailey, So That Happened

“I don’t know,” Triple J says with a sigh from a few rows up. “If I got married, I’d want to help plan the whole thing. Little pigs in blankets, an arch made of white roses, and those centerpieces on the tables with floating candles…” He trails off as the entire bus breaks into peals of howling laughter. Up at the front, in the bus’s rearview mirror, I see that even Coach Torres’ mouth is twitching.”
― Katie Bailey, Season's Schemings

“Actually, Richard, what’s interesting is that you have a totally loveless marriage, and so you assume that everyone else must, too. But guess what? I love Sebastian.”
“And Paul.” I turn to my ex’s dad. “What’s also interesting is that your son had a totally loving relationship that he abandoned to chase someone who could further his career. And so you must assume that the next man I fall for would be a self-serving narcissist, too. But Sebastian’s nothing like Adam.” I smile. “Thank the Lord. So, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and Screw You Very Much.”
― Katie Bailey, Season's Schemings

“Best." Aaron stands behind me and gently moves my hair aside so he can kiss my neck. "Day." He kisses my neck again, and my entire body melts into him. "Ever.”
― Katie Bailey, Holiday Hostilities

“I love you isn't enough, Olivia." His arms circle around me. "The way I feel about you is all-consuming—it's everything. You're everything. I've been in love with you forever, and I'll continue to love you forever, and then after forever ends.”
― Katie Bailey, Holiday Hostilities

“Put me down, you fool!"
"And the crowd goes wild!" I yell instead, skating backwards with her in my arms.
She's laughing, her palms now spanning my hands around her waist.
The lights above us are sparkling, and the Christmas music is swelling, and it's a picture-perfect moment that I hope she'll remember for a long time.”
― Katie Bailey, Holiday Hostilities

“I wish I could do something to make it better for her. Make this Christmas a little brighter.”
― Katie Bailey, Holiday Hostilities

“I sputter a laugh as I unfurl a sweater with the words “Get Lit!” splashed across the front. There’s a huge Christmas tree, complete with actual flashing lights, underneath. Maddie grins wickedly.
“In commemoration of our very lit wedding.”
― Katie Bailey, Season's Schemings

“My body's reaction is immediate, and I stand on my tiptoes and wrap my arms around his neck, tugging him towards me so impatiently, it's a little
embarrassing.”
― Katie Bailey, Holiday Hostilities

“According to recent scientific research, octopuses occasionally punch fish who happen to be swimming by for no reason other than spite.
Apparently, the octopus is my spirit animal.”
― Katie Bailey, Holiday Hostilities

“Aaron beckons me inside the room, then grins cheekily. "Santa got her for me for Christmas." He drops his voice to a stage whisper. "Isn't she pretty?”
― Katie Bailey, Holiday Hostilities

“She's just as witty and funny as I remember. Snarky, with her sweeter side rippling just below the surface.”
― Katie Bailey , Holiday Hostilities

“But all of this beauty pales next to the sight of Olivia in that dress.
She's a vision. A straight-up masterpiece of crimson satin and copper curls and scarlet smiling lips.”
― Katie Bailey, Holiday Hostilities

“I’m not sure I’m capable of seeing any way other than mine, but Annie makes me want to try. And that’s more than I can say for most people.”
― Katie Bailey, So That Happened

“You're gonna have your hands full with her," Jake says with what looks to be a genuine smile.
"I know. I can't wait." I grin back.”
― Katie Bailey, Holiday Hostilities

“And the last thing on earth I want to do is break a promise I made to her.”
― Katie Bailey, Holiday Hostilities

“I love her. I'm hopelessly, completely in love with her. I think I might have always loved her.”
― Katie Bailey, Holiday Hostilities

“Or a cat. One of those fluffy ginger ones. I'd be a great cat daddy, I am sure.”
― Katie Bailey, Holiday Hostilities

“She makes this noise in the back of her throat. Sort of a growl-groan thing that unexpectedly makes my blood heat. "Insufferable man."
"Impatient woman.”
― Katie Bailey, Holiday Hostilities

“When at first you don’t succeed… do better.”
― Katie Bailey, The Quit List

“And right there, in the darkness, I realize with startling clarity that I have, indeed, fallen head over heels in love with her.”
― Katie Bailey, Holiday Hostilities

“When Olivia raises her head, her eyes are full of an emotion that almost makes me wrap my arms around her and carry her upstairs. Not to do anything that Dallas would approve of, but to just hold her.”
― Katie Bailey, Holiday Hostilities

“I’m more of a Swiftie myself,”
― Katie Bailey, So That Happened