Contemporary Romance Quotes

Look, I know you’re a guy—” “Damn straight.” “And there’s some man rule that you’ve got to be all macho—” “Rule number three, actually.” Both of her eyebrows shot up. “Would you just let me finish before I make you cry and break rule number three.

~ Cindi Madsen

My God, Mace was all man, the kind of man every warm-blooded woman would love to take home for the night, tie to her bed and let loose on. Sitting this close to him, my mind conjured up a long list of things I could do, just with my mouth.

~ Lola Stark

I do love you. I love you so much I can hardly breathe, and I don’t know how we’ll work everything out, but I want to. I’ve never wanted anything more.

~ Cindi Madsen

You don't understand. How could you? We were in the worst sort of hell. We weren't living day to day or even hour to hour. We survived minute by excruciating minute. The next day was an eternity away and we didn't want it. Death wasn't the enemy. It was our salvation.

~ Maya Banks

Scarlett Garcia fell at the feet of no gloriously delicious man!

~ Lola Stark

In all fairness, darlin’, I should probably warn you that this ain’t my first rodeo.

~ Cindi Madsen

Beautyisn’t all about tooth whiteners, hard abs, and hundred-dollar lipstick. Beauty isabout growing old together, remembering when together, laughing together. If mypicture disgusts you, fine. Go look at the faces of women who named a price youcan buy them for. I’m not the kind of woman who will ever be for sale, and shameon you for not expecting more from a woman, or from yourself.

~ Virginia Nelson

Bruiser stared in the mirror hanging in his locker and ran a comb through his blond hair, wishing he had dark hair like Harris, or a mean look like Zach, or even a guy-next-door like Derek. Hell no, he looked like a f***ing movie star and he f***ing hated it. –-Backfield in Motion

~ Jami Davenport

We don't always get what we want. And sometimes, when we do, it's not worth the price.

~ Stephanie Lawton

It just makes me realize how . . . fleeting life can be. How quickly it all passes by. And it's strange to read something written by someone whose life was really just beginning then but who's dead now.He nodded, looking like he was taking that in. But then he said, That's kinda deep, Daisy.She laughed, rolled her eyes. Well, you asked. So if that's too deep for you, tell me about your fish.Well, they were small and blue and I feel emotional because their lives were really just starting but they're dead now.

~ Toni Blake

His grip on my shoulder tightens. His other hand behind my head caresses me softly and I sigh.Touch me, Skye.His voice is rough, almost sounding like a groan.

~ Stephanie Witter

If you want vampires and werewolves, faeries, fallen angels or zombies, you won't find them here. I know a real-life monster.

~ Stephanie Lawton

Dani had threatened to kill him. This must be the way she planned to do it. Her dark hair was down around her shoulders and she was wearing earrings that glittered in the sunlight. The purple dress she had on showed off her toned legs and hugged her curves. The supply of oxygen to his brain cut off, and he was pretty sure his heart had stopped a couple of beats ago.

~ Cindi Madsen

If it's to be, it's up to me.to which I add;If not now...then when?

~ Andrew Toynbee

Bet you've never had a bear down your pants before. Though I'm kind of a bear in bed. (Rick from Back to Basics)

~ Erin Mccarthy

Maybe I shouldn't trust him after all, just like he doesn't seem to trust me fully. Shit, is it always so hard to get close to someone?

~ Stephanie Witter

You are so much more than I could have ever wished for. ~ Cate Mullen

~ Chris Kuhn

It was no way to think about her best friend’s boyfriend. But every time she saw Andy, her body reacted. My gaydar is defective, she thought grimly.

~ Virginia Nelson

With a shudder of excitement, and without giving herself a moment to second-guess what she was about to do, she reached up to take his face in her hands and pressed her lips to his. For a frozen moment he didn’t react, and she could feel her heart thudding in her throat, but then he groaned into her mouth and pulled her tightly against him. And God, he was a good kisser. She’d certainly never been kissed with such expertise. Somehow he was making her feel the kiss in places he wasn’t even touching.And then she stopped thinking.

~ Claire Baxter

But then he combs his fingers through my hair, starting at the base of my neck, and I shiver with uncontrollable, unexpected pleasure.

~ Primula Bond

You are my favorite thing to do. ~ Oliver Sand

~ Chris Kuhn

Sometimes I wish I could sneak a peek into that mind of yours and see what you’re thinking. Especially when you smile at me like that. ~ Oliver Sand

~ Chris Kuhn

I promise to keep my hands to myself. I'm too exhausted to make a move on you.

~ Faith Sullivan

You're it for me, Katie. You're my world now.

~ Faith Sullivan

Because I was there that day, and so were you.

~ Faith Sullivan

I'm going to make you come harder and longer than you ever have before, baby, and I'm going to feel every shudder, every ripple of that orgasm as it rips through you because I am going to be right here holding tight to you, buried deep inside you. And, Nikki, I'm not ever letting go.

~ J. Kenner

You've done proper already, and it hasn't worked. It's time you do dirty.

~ Jennifer Probst

I want a man that will do what he needs to do to take care of his family. I will give that man every ounce of love and support I have to give. I will never measure him against another man. I will never want what other people have. I will simply enjoy every minute we have together.

~ Destin Bays

I’m still waiting for something, searching for something I cannot describe.”“It’s called true love. Most people never find it.

~ Destin Bays

You know, when I looked into your eyes at the theater, I was stunned. Nothing like that has ever happened to me. And when I saw you in that gold dress, at the restaurant, I knew you were the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. You were glowing. But right now, in my bed, naked and undone,” he paused, leaning forward to kiss me softly on the lips. “You are perfect. I never want you any other way.

~ Jessica Hawkins

I mean, I don’t want to pass judgment—I just wish my husband didn’t shoot deer.”“Oh, Mel, don’t worry. I’ve been hunting with your husband—the deer are completely safe.

~ Robyn Carr

When your child comes home to talk about life, what could be more important?

~ Destin Bays

Damn you’ve got an irresistible mouth. You should hold it against me more often.” ~Luke, Kissing the Maid of Honor

~ Robin Bielman

Another flash of recognition sped through her mind. It’s him, her thoughts whispered through the fog of arousal. And she wanted to know who he was. What else he could do for her. What he’d feel like inside her. What he would unleash within her.

~ Justine Dell

Cooper’s been married in his head for a while now.”“That’s… kinda sweet.

~ Robyn Carr

At this moment, I am obscenely happy. Please don’t screw this up or dump me or cheat on me or divorce me.”“All right,” he said.

~ Robyn Carr

If there isn’t some sort of rule about annoying kid brothers growing up to be walking, talking sex, there should be. ~Carly

~ H.b. Heinzer

Olivia, I’ll put on a show in front of your friends, at your work, whenever we’re in public. But I’m growing tired of pretending when we’re alone. Don’t tempt me.

~ Jessica Hawkins

Big surprise, I put you to sleep. Don’t feel bad. It happens all the time.

~ Robyn Carr

You should get a better boyfriend. One with an IQ higher than a turnip.

~ Robyn Carr