K.A. Tucker Quotes & Sayings

Must have been some kind a nightmare."
"Yeah," I answer, my usual calm, vacant voice returning. "Can't wait to wake up. — K.A. Tucker

As a spider web of tingles skitters over my skin. I can't believe it. I've never felt this. Not even with Penny. I'm actually nervous to be with a woman. — K.A. Tucker

He said the truth is like that water: it doesn't matter how hard you try to bury it; it'll always find some way back to the surface. It's resilient. — K.A. Tucker

I guess even smart girls can make a clusterfuck of their lives, can't they? — K.A. Tucker

You're not my type.
I've heard this before and I don't believe her. Hell, I'm everyone's type! Eventually. — K.A. Tucker

Whatever makes you smile and laugh more." His fingers toy with my bottom lip. "Let me make you smile. — K.A. Tucker

And if that's all he's looking for then we'll set fire to his balls."
"What?" Storm's face twists in a mixture of shock and amusement.
I shrug. "What can I say, Storm? I'm into some weird shit. — K.A. Tucker

If there's such thing as a virgin slut, I believe I fit the description. — K.A. Tucker

What do you want from me? Right now, from me," he whispers against my mouth.
My breath catches. Has he asked me that before?
Or have I only wished he has?
I swallow against my ball of nerves. "I don't want to be afraid. — K.A. Tucker

The moment they capture me, the moment I see that face, I know it's her. — K.A. Tucker

You hate me don't you? You must hate me. I can't help it. I'm broken."
Trent squeezes me close to him. "I don't hate you. I could never hate you. Give me your heart, Kacey. I'll take everything that comes with it." I start to cry. Uncotrollably, for the first time in four year. — K.A. Tucker

Society is better off with me in a gym. — K.A. Tucker

No way a guy who's been in there wouldn't be bothered watching someone else stick his tongue in your mouth."
"I think you should send that straight to Hallmark. — K.A. Tucker

I'd fix it all for you if I could. You know that, right?" He whispers. I wonder if he's talking about my scars or the last four years of my life. "Yes," is all I say. Yes to all of it. — K.A. Tucker

I believe some people are inherently evil.
I believe guilt is a powerful motivator.
I believe redemption is something you can strive for but never fully achieve.
I believe second chances exist only in dreams, never in reality.
I believe you don't have years, or months, or weeks to impact a person's life.
You have seconds.
Seconds to win them over, And seconds to lose them. — K.A. Tucker

I barrel into his arms, my mouth connecting with his. Seizing him. Feeling him. Loving him. — K.A. Tucker

If you need to fight over a guy, he's not worth it. Go for someone who's waiting for you. — K.A. Tucker

It's quite the game you're playing, Charlie." I shouldn't ask. I shouldn't. Don't ask. Don't . . . "And do you like playing it?" I'm surprised he even heard me, what with my voice as low as it is. But he must have - that or he read my lips, where his focus is locked right now - because he steps in closer, until our chests are almost touching but aren't. I hold the air in my lungs as he leans in toward my ear, his warm breath skating along my neck. "Yes, I do. Too much. — K.A. Tucker

This man was once my salvation. Now, he will be my ruin. — K.A. Tucker

We are simply two good people with equally flawed pasts, looking for perfect futures.
And I think we've found it, in each other. — K.A. Tucker

You're safe here and you can start fresh. Your slate is clean with me. — K.A. Tucker

Livie: Connor where's your bathroom?
Connor: there's one through that doorway, around the corner. First right.
Grant: oh, I'd give that one hour. Ty was in there. It's not suitable for ladies. Or most humans.
Ty: It's that damn chilli your mama made — K.A. Tucker

He has feelings for you." Dakota's eyes have that dreamy look in them. "Deep, consuming feelings. The kind that dominate your thoughts and control your decisions. And feed your soul. — K.A. Tucker

I could lay here and stare at him forever. I don't want to let go. Ever. — K.A. Tucker

And then I want to come back here, light all these candles ... ' He kisses me again. ' ... and tell you a story about a lowly Irish peasant bartender who falls in love with a beautiful American princess. — K.A. Tucker

Money is a tantalizing whore, isn't she? — K.A. Tucker

Yes, he's my psychiatrist," I say quietly as I stare out at the road. I can't meet his eyes right now. I don't want to see judgment there.
"And why are you seeing a psychiatrist?"
"My unruly sex drive?"
"Irish ... " the way he says my nickname makes me glance in time to catch him lift in his seat and tug at his jeans slightly, as if to make himself more comfortable.
"Tell me. — K.A. Tucker

Mr. Cuervo and I - and all of his Mexican cousins are no longer on speaking terms — K.A. Tucker

Trent has kept his promise. He makes me smile every day. — K.A. Tucker

For all that I hate about what I've done, there's one thing I can't regret.
It led me to him. — K.A. Tucker

I don't have all the pieces to fix this beautiful, trapped, broken man, but I do have one piece and it's mine to give. For one night, for all nights. For however long he wants it. Me. Completely. — K.A. Tucker

That's the difference between the birds I'm used to and a girl like Amber — K.A. Tucker

Probably the same thing she always says: Go live and let yourself make mistakes. — K.A. Tucker

Here. Tea." Reagan hands me a steaming mug. One sip tells me it's not just tea.
"You spiked the drink of an injured person," I state flatly, the alcohol burning in my throat.
"Who does that?"
"It's better than what a lame horse gets, — K.A. Tucker

Life has a funny way of creating it's own tests. It throws curve balls that make you do and think and feel things that are in direct conflict with what you had planned and don't allow you to operate in terms of black and white. — K.A. Tucker

Reagan has won over my undying love, but I'm willing to date around while she sows her wild oats. — K.A. Tucker

One mistake I will never regret for the rest of my life, it is Ashton Henley. — K.A. Tucker

You said you wanted to forget everything. But ... I don't want you to ever forget a thing that happened between us. Ever."
The most gentle of smiles passes over Ashton's face. "Irish, if there's one thing I've never been able to forget, it's single second with you. — K.A. Tucker

I don't care about any of it. All I want to do is lean forward and kiss him. Steal him away from the bad stuff, convince him to start over because I believe he isn't beyond saving yet. — K.A. Tucker

For two years, I haven't given anyone the time of day. Now, here I am, day one into our new life, and I'm ready to straddle this guy on the washer. — K.A. Tucker

He's five hundred for two hours!" Swinging her hand Ashton's way, she adds, "Seven-fifty for him because he's young. You should hear how he makes my sister scream! — K.A. Tucker

Maybe we're both lucky to have found each other. — K.A. Tucker

What the hell do I have to do to get your attention? Do I need to get up there?" I throw an arm toward the stage. His eyes swell for just a second, in shock. He reaches forward to hold my hands, but he catches himself in time and instead folds them across his chest. "Believe me, you have my full attention. — K.A. Tucker

I like a woman with a bit of fire in her. — K.A. Tucker

Hope. Hope that something beautiful may come from this tragic story.
Fear. Fear that it won't.
Forgiveness ... forgiveness. — K.A. Tucker

Yeah,Livie?"
"How do you figure out the right way to live your life?" There's a long pause. So long that I check the screen of my cell phone to see if the call is still connected.
"Trial and error, Livie. That's the only way that I know of. — K.A. Tucker

Texts between Dr. Stayner & Livie(with a little help from Kacey)
Dr. Stayner: Tell me you did one out-of-character thing last night
Livie: I drank enough Jell-O shots to fill a small pool, and then proceeded to break out every terrible dance move known to mankind. I am now the proud owner of a tattoo and if I didn't have a video to prove otherwise, I'd believe I had it done in a back alley with hepatitis-laced needles. Satisfied?
Dr. Stayner: That's a good start. Did you talk to a guy?
Kacey(answering for Livie): Not only did I talk to a guy but I've now seen two penises, including the one attached to the naked man in my room this morning when I woke up. I have pictures. Would you like to see one?
Dr. Stayner: Glad you're making friends. Talk to you on Saturday — K.A. Tucker

I don't hate you. I could never hate you. Give me your heart, Kacey. I'll take everything that comes with it. — K.A. Tucker

Trent's chest rises with a quick inhale as his hands lift to grab mine and pull them out, placing them with a pat on the outside of his shirt. "Okay, you win. But don't do that while I'm driving or we'll end up in a ditch." He looks over his shoulder again, adding in a soft, solemn tone, "I'm serious, Kacey. I can't handle it. — K.A. Tucker

I'm sorry ... " She shrugs, glancing back at him. "Gotta admit he's hot, though, Livie. He looks like a Mediterranean underwear model. There'd be no coyote-ugly situation in the morning there. — K.A. Tucker

I'm crazy about you and you won't even answer my calls. I need to know how to fix that so you'll give me a chance. Please. — K.A. Tucker

It's not funny, Kacey!" I hiss. "That guy forced himself on me!"
She rolls her eyes but then, after a long pause, she sighs. "Yeah, you're right." Reaching over, she pinches the guy's arm without hesitation. "Hey, buddy!"
"You do that to her again and I'll sneak into your room and rip your balls off while you sleep, capisce?" she warns with a pointed finger. Most times my sister's threats involve the mutilation of testicles. — K.A. Tucker

I can feel his very existence as if it's wrapping its hand around my soul, cradling it, trying to protect it from harm and I'm terrified. Terrified because I don't ever want the feeling to end. — K.A. Tucker

You walked up and practically ripped my toga off as you pulled me down, shouting, Kiss me, I'm Irish! — K.A. Tucker

Ben Morris is fucking Switzerland — K.A. Tucker

I have shamed Mr. Cuervo — K.A. Tucker

Closing my eyes, I slide my hand further in, slipping my fingers between his and curling them around. My lips part in a small gasp when his grip tightens over mine. He doesn't move closer though. He doesn't try anything or say anything. We stand like that, in the doorway, our hands entwined, for what feels like forever. — K.A. Tucker

She's the woman who stole my heart right out from me before I even realized she had her hands on it. — K.A. Tucker

Have you always loved yourself this much?"
"I had an awkward year in 'ninety-nine, but I got over it quick. — K.A. Tucker

The lightest caress of his breath against my neck sends shivers through my body. — K.A. Tucker

And you must be Princess Mia? I've heard about you."
Her lips pucker and she leans out just a bit further from Storm's cover. "You have?!
He nods. "Well, I heard about a Princess Mia who likes ice cream. That must be you, right?"
She nods slowly and whispers, "Did you hear that, Mommy? People know I'm a princess! — K.A. Tucker

This guy is piece of work. He doesn't hide the fact that he's a player, but that easygoing boyish charm of his somehow makes it kind of cute. And dimples. Deep dimples that pull a temporary shroud over my worry and make me feel like all is right in the world. I wonder if he's always this flirtatious. — K.A. Tucker

I want to make you smile. For real. Always. We're going to go for dinners, and see movies, and walk on the beach. We'll go hang-gliding, or bungee jumping, or whatever you want to do. Whatever makes you smile and laugh more. Let me make you smile. — K.A. Tucker

Look at me, Kacey." I do. I look up and let myself sink into those blue eyes, so full of worry and pain and desire.
"I'll make you whole again, Kacey. I promise you, I will," he whispers. And then his mouth covers mine. — K.A. Tucker

The signs include warnings of wildlife dangers. I can't help but wonder if they should also have warnings for idiot girls who follow guys they hardly know into the swamp. — K.A. Tucker

There's no getting better, Storm. This is it. There's no coming back from the dead. — K.A. Tucker

I set the water to its hottest setting, wishing it was labeled, boil the hell out of any living organism. — K.A. Tucker

Stunned cannot adequately describe how I feel right now. I am bursting with emotion - a volcanic mixture of happiness and sadness and adoration - — K.A. Tucker

People's entire lives can be uncovered in phones. Maybe — K.A. Tucker

Ohmigod, I moan, clutching my stomach. I'm sure I'm going to be sick. I'm going to become an exhibitionist vomiter.
My heart is back to beating - racing, actually - as a new level beyond mortification slams into me. I sounded just like the actress in that awful video of Ben's that Kacey made me watch over the summer. Literally. I accidently walked in on those weirdos watching it one night. Kacey took that as an opportunity to pin me down on the couch while Trent, Dan, and Ben howled with laughter at my flaming cheeks and horrified shrieks.
My sister is the Antichrist. This is all her fault. Hers and Stayner's. And those stupid Jell-O shooters. — K.A. Tucker

He was given an angel and he tried to break her wings. — K.A. Tucker

He meets my gaze again, his eyes raw and heated, his breaths ragged. "This has never been about gratitude, Catherine."
I'm having a hard time breathing.
"Tell me you believe me. — K.A. Tucker

This is me. This is what I want. I could trade it all today, for this. Has that ever happened to you? Have you ever stepped into a place and just known that you were meant to be there? — K.A. Tucker

He said the truth is like that of water: it doesn't matter how hard you try to bury it; it'll always find it's way to the surface. It's resilient. — K.A. Tucker

I'm beginning to believe that the depths to which a woman could fall for Cain are endless. To a deep, dark, infinite pit with no ladders to get away, no cushions to soften the impact. No safety net. No escape. — K.A. Tucker

I think they liked you more than they like me. Eric said that I must get really angry when I'm Irish if you don't want to be my boyfriend."

A deep, throaty laugh escapes Ashton's lips and my body instantly warms.

"What'd you say?"

"Oh, I assured him that I get plenty mad even when I'm not 'Irish' and you're around." at earns another laugh.

"I love it when you don't censor yourself. When you just say what's on your mind and don't worry about it."

"Then you and Stayner would get along well . . . — K.A. Tucker

Such a precious sun it is, the one that shines after a cold, harsh rain. — K.A. Tucker

It doesn't even - " one word "hurt " was supposed to come out of my mouth. Instead, a string of obscenities to make a lifelong sailor proud shoot out.
"What thefuck are you doing? Shit! You don't pour it on like that, you fucking jackhole! Fuck!"
I'm seething in pain, the sting agonizing. Ashton isn't paying any heed, turning my hand this way and that to examine it closer.
"Looks clean."
"Yeah, because you just bleached the shit out of it!"
"Relax. It'll stop stinging soon. Distract yourself by staring at me while we wait for this to settle down. That's how you got yourself into this mess to begin with ... — K.A. Tucker

Livie, I think you're completely fucked up.
Chunks of cheesecake fly out of my mouth and splatter against the deck's glass panel as I choke on my fork. My sister has a twisted sense of humor. — K.A. Tucker

Do You think it matters if they're tiny or deep? he asked. Well, if they're not tiny breaths and they're not deep breaths, then they're just ... breaths. Then you're just breathing for the sake of ... breathing.
... Seize them. Feel them. Love them ... — K.A. Tucker

I'm giving you your freedom tonight, Ashton. So fucking take it. I don't regret a second of it. Not as he flips me onto my back. Not as he pushes into my body without hesitation. Not as I cry out with that moment of pain. And certainly not as he claims his freedom. And gives me a part of mine. — K.A. Tucker

Out past isn't who we are. I'm me and you're you and that's who we need to be. — K.A. Tucker

If only smiling wasn't such a drain. — K.A. Tucker

Sometimes jn your life you make a decision and you find yourself questioning it. A lot. You don't regret it, exactly.you know that you probably made the best choice and that you're probably better off for it. But you do spend a lot of time wondering what the hell you were thinking — K.A. Tucker

Isn't it exhausting?"
"What?"
"Keeping people out. — K.A. Tucker

Storm is hounding me like a hyena around a carcass. — K.A. Tucker

He forces my head back as his tongue connects with mine, his mouth sweet and fresh. He's strong, that much I can sense. If I wanted to, I don't think I could fight him off. But I don't want to. Not one bit. — K.A. Tucker

His gentleman's hesitation in the car earlier is gone, replaced with a confidence that provokes. — K.A. Tucker

I've never had two sisters ... " he begins with a suggestive arched brow.
Oh. My. God.
"And you never will. Not these two sisters, anyway."
He shrugs. "Not at the same time, maybe."
"Don't worry. When my baby sister gets laid for the first time, it won't be with you."
"Do you know what you just did?"
"Painted a big virginal bull's-eye on your back?" Kacey confirms with a scrunched-up face. — K.A. Tucker

Ten tiny breaths ... size them. Feel them. Love them. — K.A. Tucker

Just breathe. Ten tiny breaths ...
Seize them.
Feel them.
Love them. — K.A. Tucker

What were you thinking?"
"Not much, clearly."I hear the exasperation in Kacey's voice.
"I don't know about you, Livie ... Sometimes you're as graceful as a one-legged flamingo in a pit of quicksand. — K.A. Tucker

His lips steal my breath completely, kissing me with demanding thirst, as if he's been waiting forever to do this and he'll be waiting forever to do it again. — K.A. Tucker

Do I abide by the black-and-white limits I've set for myself because that's who I truly am or because that's who I am while being judged? And how far into that gray area might I venture before I go running back to my familiar boundaries? — K.A. Tucker

He leans in closer and closer until his breath caresses my mouth. I'm paralyzed. I swear he's going to kiss me. I swear I'm going to let him. — K.A. Tucker

I want your womanizing mama's-boy football-player butt all to myself and if I catch you with any Twinkies or beautify queens or anyone else, you'd better run fast because I will hunt you down. — K.A. Tucker

Now that I've come to terms with the fact that the bastard is going to affect me whether I like it or not, he's even hotter than before. — K.A. Tucker

I study the titles in Dr. Stayner's library, busying myself so I don't have to look at the fat lip I gave him after yesterday's group session. It complements the black eye I gave him in last week's session. — K.A. Tucker

Because you're not a one-night girl, Irish." ( ... ) "You're my forever girl. — K.A. Tucker

But with Celine, she managed to amass a collection of a thousand pieces, each one hand-selected for its historical value and beauty, and then turn her apartment into a masterpiece that you could sit back and enjoy. She wasn't just a collector, she was a curator. — K.A. Tucker