Jamie McGuire, Beautiful Disaster

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"To douchebags!" he said, gesturing to Brad. "And to girls that break your heart," he bowed his head to me. His eyes lost focus. "And to the absolute fucking horror of losing your best friend because you were stupid enough to fall in love with her."

Jamie McGuire, Beautiful Disaster

"I know we're fucked up, alright? I'm impulsive, and hot tempered, and you get under my skin like no one else. You act like you hate me one minute, and then need me the next. I never get anything right, and I don't deserve you...but I fucking love you, Abby. I love you more than I loved anyone or anything ever. When you're around, I don't need booze, or money, or the fighting, or the one-night stands..."

Jamie McGuire, Beautiful Disaster

"I thought I was going to sweat five years before I'd feel like this.""I wanted it as much as you did. I've just got a hell of a poker face" I smiled, pressing my lips against his."

Jamie McGuire, Beautiful Disaster

"You’re sorry? I damn near drank myself to death, I could barely get out of bed, I shattered my phone into a million pieces on New Year’s Eve to keep from calling you … and you’re sorry?”I bit my lip and nodded, ashamed. I had no idea what he’d been through, and hearing his say the words made sharp pain twist inside my chest. “I’m so … so sorry.”“You’re forgiven,” he said with a grin. “Don’t ever do it again.”“I won’t. I promise.”He flashed his dimple and shook his head. “I fucking love you."

Jamie McGuire, Beautiful Disaster

"You have to be patient with him. Travis doesn't remember much about it, but he was close to his mom, and after we lost her he was never the same. I thought he'd grow out of it, you know, with him being so young. It was hard on all of us, but Trav... he quit trying to love people after that. I was surprised that he brought you here. The way he acts around you, the way he looks at you; I knew you were somethin' special."

Jamie McGuire, Beautiful Disaster

"His fingers lightly grazed my cheek. "I didn't know you before. When you're not there, I can't concentrate. I'm wondering where you are, what you're doing...if you're there and I can see you, I can see you, I can focus. I know it's crazy, but that's how it is." "And crazy is exactly the way I like it," I said, leaning up to kiss his lips."Obviously," America muttered under breath."

Jamie McGuire, Beautiful Disaster

"He watched me rake my fingers through the tangles in my hair and smiled. “Quit it. You’re fucking beautiful.”“Just point me to the nearest eighties rock video,” I said."

Jamie McGuire, Beautiful Disaster

"I need another drink!” I said as a second attempt to change the subject. “Shots!” America yelled. Shepley rolled his eyes. “Oh, yeah. That’s what you need, another shot."

Jamie McGuire, Beautiful Disaster

"You realize people like you and Trav are going to fight, right?" America said, filing her nails as she chewed the huge wad of gum in her mouth.I turned over on the bed. "You are officially fired. You are a terrible conscious."

Jamie McGuire, Beautiful Disaster

"He held me tight against him until I quit struggling, and then he flicked the strap of my dress, causing it to hang off my shoulder.''Since the word virgin came out of those beautiful lips of yours... I have a sudden urge to help you out of that dress."

Jamie McGuire, Beautiful Disaster

"It’s just you and me against the world, Pidge."

Jamie McGuire, Beautiful Disaster

"He continued to stare out the window. "I meant what I said before. You need to walk away, Pidge. God knows I can't walk away from you."

Jamie McGuire, Beautiful Disaster

"Let's get something straight; you're not a piece of shit, you're amazing. It doesn't matter who buys me drinks, or who asks me to dance, or who flirts with me. I'm going home with you. You've asked me to trust you, and you don't seem to trust me. - Abby, Beautiful Disaster"

Jamie McGuire, Beautiful Disaster

"If this is really it...if you're really done with me...will you let me hold you tonight? - Travis"

Jamie McGuire, Beautiful Disaster

"You’re everything I’ve ever wanted, Pigeon.”“Just remember that when I take all of your money in the next poker game,” I said, pulling off my shirt."

Jamie McGuire, Beautiful Disaster

"I should say no to prove a point", He said, his eyebrows pulled together. "But I would hate myself later if I said no and you never asked me again" - Travis"

Jamie McGuire, Beautiful Disaster

"What kind of husband would I be if I bet against my own marriage?'I smiled. 'The stupid kind. Didn't you listen to your dad when he told you not to bet against me?"

Jamie McGuire, Beautiful Disaster

"Fighting, laughing, loving or crying, if it was with him, I was where I wanted to be."

Jamie McGuire, Beautiful Disaster

"No, I can't die because there are too many jackasses falling over themselves to take my place! I may live forever just to spite them!"

Jamie McGuire, Beautiful Disaster

"Vegas changed people, creating monsters and broken men. It was easy to let the lights and stolen dreams seep into your blood."

Jamie McGuire, Beautiful Disaster

"I’ve never been so clear about anything in my life. I turned around, made my way to that room you were in, and there you were. Nothing else mattered. I didn’t even know if we would make it out or not, I just wanted to be where you were, whatever that meant. The only thing I’m afraid of is a life without you, Pigeon."

Jamie McGuire, Beautiful Disaster

"I know you deserve better than me. You think I don’t know that? But if there was any woman made for me … it’s you."

Jamie McGuire, Beautiful Disaster

"I'll see you tomorrow, Mare. You know you want to see my ring.""And your tat," she said, a smile in her voice."

Jamie McGuire, Beautiful Disaster

"I wanted to sleep with you. I thought about throwing you over my couch fifty different ways, but I haven’t because I don’t see you that way anymore. It’s not that I’m not attracted to you, I just think you’re better than that."

Jamie McGuire, Beautiful Disaster

"You two have just reached the level of annoyingly cute."

Jamie McGuire, Beautiful Disaster