Mila Rossi > Quotes

“Carlos began writing in his folder. “I have eight guys working with me and a project this size would take about eight weeks.”
“Eight weeks?” she shot back. “That seems an awfully long time.”
He raised his eyebrows and actually smiled. “Yes, but I guess a rookie like you wouldn’t know that.”
This time it was she who frowned back. “Smart-ass,” she mumbled and decided to ignore the dimple in his right cheek. She shouldn’t have encouraged smiling. It was definitely not working in her favor. He didn’t look at all like the nice, safe fellow she had wished for.”
― Mila Rossi, Under Construction

“She opened the door in her pajamas and judging by her hair, she’d just woken up, but hell, even in the morning the little pop-tart looked good. Her cheeks were rosy and her lips were plump and ready.”
― Mila Rossi, Under Construction

“The man was dangerous to the senses. Her eyes feasted on his sculpted muscles, her ears listened to his laughter as he joked with his crew and her nose took in his aftershave. The only senses left were touching and tasting, and she tried her damnest to stay away from those.”
― Mila Rossi, Under Construction

“Are you scared? If I dared you to do something right now, would you do it?” He already knew what he’d dare her to do. It involved both of their lips.”
― Mila Rossi, Lost & Found

“He mumbled under his breath and struggled with his laces. She knelt before him and proceeded to tie the skates for him.
“When I pictured you on your knees, this isn’t what I had in mind,” he said, looking down at her.
“Well, maybe you shouldn’t be picturing me on my knees,” she shot back and pulled the laces tight.
“You’d rather I picture you on your back?”
She focused on the second foot. “Actually, I’d rather you didn’t picture me at all.”
“I can’t make that promise, babe, cause I picture you all the time. In bed, in the shower, in the kitchen.”
― Mila Rossi, Going the Distance

“Wow, you’re tough to crack. That’s too bad because I think you seem great. Apart from your major flaw, obviously.” The corners of his mouth turned up again.”
― Mila Rossi, Lost & Found

“Her eyes blinked unfocused several times, then she leaned towards him. “You know what?”
He frowned at the sudden change in her tone of voice. “What?”
“You have really brown eyes.” She squinted as her face came closer.”
― Mila Rossi, Under Construction

“He closed the distance between them. “Can we for once not argue about our differences? I just want to enjoy looking at your delicious lips and your gorgeous eyes without you biting my head off.”
Her eyes widened in surprise.
“There’s that beautiful gray I like,” he said and smiled.”
― Mila Rossi, Lost & Found

“His gaze traveled from her eyes to her lips to her throat. “No,” he said and pushed her out before closing the door.
“Coward,” she shouted from the other side.”
― Mila Rossi, Your One and Only Chance

“She also drove like a cast member from the Fast and Furious movies and didn’t have any problems throwing him over her shoulder.”
― Mila Rossi, Going the Distance

“He lowered his arm and started unbuttoning his shirt. “I don’t think so, bella. I think I’ll end up exactly where I need to be.” The shirt came off and his tan muscles flexed as he threw the shirt on the sofa next to her. She backed away as if the garment itself could be her undoing.
“What the hell are you doing?” she asked, unable to keep her eyes off him. The tattoo covering his right bicep trailed its way across his shoulder, onto his chest and down his right side.
“Getting to work,” he replied and walked towards her.”
― Mila Rossi, Under Construction

“She regretted not packing more insect repellant, not asking Miguel for a recipe or two of the local dishes, and not going back one more time for a dip in the waterfall.”
― Mila Rossi, Wild Games

“I think I’ve had my fill of you for today,” she teased and watched him dress.”
― Mila Rossi, Under Construction

“Coincidentally, I also haven’t had sex for a year,” she said and his eyebrows shot up at the confession. Well, that explained a lot.”
― Mila Rossi, Under Construction

“I’m not going anywhere, Evie. You shouldn’t be alone right now.”
― Mila Rossi, Your One and Only Chance

“Yeah, I think I’ll keep you,” he teased and reached out to cup her face.”
― Mila Rossi, Lost & Found

“But I promise you, nothing bad will happen. I won’t turn into an asshole overnight and make your wildest dreams come true.”
― Mila Rossi, Lost & Found

“This isn’t appropriate,” she mumbled, letting her eyes travel from his face to his body, then back again.
“Since when do I give a shit about what’s appropriate?”
― Mila Rossi, Going the Distance

“He leaned over, brushed the sugar away from her chin and planted a quick peck on her lips.
She pulled back to look at him stunned. “What was that for?”
“For looking more delicious than that doughnut,” he said and grinned.”
― Mila Rossi, Lost & Found

“He looked at her dumbfounded. “What do I want? That’s an interesting question. For starters, an explanation why you’re running away from me like I’m the damn devil all of the sudden.”
“It’s a fitting description,” she said and smiled at him sarcastically.”
― Mila Rossi, Lost & Found

“She gave him a brilliant smile. “Nice to see you too, Ryan. I see you’ve turned more sour over the years.”
“And you haven’t changed a bit,” he said gruffly.
She laughed, a light care-free sound, and it instantly stirred something inside him. He hoped it was indigestion.”
― Mila Rossi, Fast Times

“Would you like to talk about this in your room?” she asked innocently.
His brows came down to scowl at her.”
― Mila Rossi, Your One and Only Chance

“Those good things better include crotchless panties and high heels,”
― Mila Rossi, Going the Distance

“You’re still talking shit while asking me for a favor?”
“You make it hard to be civilized,” she mumbled, gazing into his eyes and then at his lips.
He couldn’t help but smile for once. “I take that as a compliment.”
“It wasn’t meant to be.”
― Mila Rossi, Going the Distance

“She smiled in her sleep and his heart felt like it was breaking into a million pieces. No other woman had made him curse his determination to win except for her.”
― Mila Rossi, Going the Distance

“Hi, I’m Carlos,” he said and held out his hand. His usual white t-shirt was replaced by a tank top, thanks to the oppressing heat. Lessi couldn’t fault her sister for staring.”
― Mila Rossi, Under Construction

“I know. You did such an excellent job last time, I couldn’t stay away. This stuff you talk about,” he said and his gaze darted from her hair to her eyes and finally her mouth, “is riveting.”
― Mila Rossi, Lost & Found

“He pressed his mouth to her skin. “Isn’t this what gentlemen used to do in this city? Kiss a lady’s hand?”
― Mila Rossi, Lost & Found

“He snatched her finger and guided her hand down to rest at her side. “The problem is, Evie, that this shouldn’t happen. There is a twenty year age difference between us. It’s ridiculous.”
“Fourteen actually,” she corrected. “And the way I see it, my twenty-four year old body responds perfectly to your thirty-eight year old body.”
― Mila Rossi, Your One and Only Chance

“Let’s just say that I’m not fixing my house because I’m bored. I have to shut my mind up somehow. All I think about is you and that’s a problem.”
― Mila Rossi, Fast Times