Desiree

“I hear her sharp, angry huff. “Will you at least look at me when I’m talking to you?” “Can’t.” “What?” She sounds startled. “What do you mean you can’t?” “Can’t look at you.” She hesitates. “Why not?” “Too pretty.”
― Tahereh Mafi, Defy Me

“What reason would you have to be afraid of Warner? He’s such a nice guy. Loves children. Big talker. Oh, and bonus: He no longer murders people professionally. No, now
murdering people is just a fulfilling hobby.”
― Tahereh Mafi, Imagine Me

“Nope, she’s probably as dry as the fucking Sahara Desert after oye, my dick. I think everyone is dry after that.”
― Meghan Quinn, Right Man, Right Time

“But before I can say anything, he cups my cheek and leans down to kiss me once more. This time it’s sweet, slow, savoring. Patient. This time it’s lingering and gentle—everything our other kiss wasn’t. I want to try them all. All the kisses Levi Ward is capable of, I want to sample them like fine wine.”
― Ali Hazelwood, Love on the Brain