Come on, baby. It’s time.”“You’re mean, Noah.” The blanket falls off her arm as I slide a finger down her shoulder. Goose bumps form along her skin at my touch. She may be cranky, but she’s responding.“A deal’s a deal,” I remind her.”I changed my mind. I’d rather sleep.” With her eyes still shut, she hunts for the cover, but I kick it off. She presses her lips together. “I’m serious. You’re the meanest person I know.” I kiss her neck then blow on the skin, pleased with the smile she’s fighting.“Does that feel mean?” I ask.“Horribly.” She giggles. “It’s torture.

— Katie McGarry

Cupping her face, I reclaim her lips and gently guide her body next to mine on the bed. Rachel’s tank rides up and my fingers explore the satin skin of her belly. There are so many places I long to go, so many places I crave to take

— Katie McGarry

Do you think people can change?" I ask Rick "Yes." he answers plainly. "There are those who can." That grabs my attention. "So you believe it's possible?"" Miss Stella." He gives me his teacher-to-pupil stare. "Its boils down to choice.

— Katie McGarry

Do you think we can just take it on faith right now that I want you, you want me, and we'll figure out the happy ending part later?

— Katie McGarry

Echo is my life. My life. I lover her. If there's a chance I can make her happy... If I can save what's between us... I'll do it, so fucking tell me!

— Katie McGarry

Echo, kissing you for the rest of my life would be good enough, and you need to get these fucked-up thoughts out of your brain. I’m scared of making love to you because you’re too good for me. I’m terrified that after I share this with you, you’ll realize the mistake, and I can’t take that. Not from you.

— Katie McGarry

Echo slides off the hood, and her hips have this easy sway as she walks to the back passenger door. Damn, she’s gorgeous—red, curly hair flowing over her shoulders, a pair of cut-offs hugging her ass and a blue spaghetti-strap tank dipped low enough to show cleavage. My fingers twitch with the need to touch. I’m going to have to pull some major groveling to gain forgiveness. If I were smart, I’d find a way to apologize without opening my mouth. Never fails that half the time I try to apologize, it comes out wrong.

— Katie McGarry

(Echo) “So you agree that throwing people into walls isn’t okay?”(Noah) “It is when someone f*CKS with you.” I attempt to step back, but Noah halts the escape. “I mean it. No one treats you like shit. At least when I’m around. That’s nonnegotiable.” (Noah)

— Katie McGarry

Emotions are evil. People who make me feel are worse. I take comfort in the stone inside of me. If I don't feel, I don't hurt.

— Katie McGarry

Food shouldn't be half-bad. It should be all good.

— Katie McGarry