Rival Darling Book Quotes

Reed looked ridiculous doing the figure skating maneuvers in his hockey gear, but he was such an incredible skater that he somehow made it work.

Reed kissed me like I was as essential to him as the air we breathed.

The truth was, while we’d only just met, I’d never felt this way about any girl before. I barely knew her, but already I wanted to do anything I could to make her smile.

we are never, ever, getting back together.

The beaming smile that lit up his face might have been the most beautiful thing I’d ever seen.

So many people see the worst in Reed, but I didn’t think you were one of them.

He’s showing me that I’m more important than the game.

You’re Reed’s girl,” he replied. “That makes you family.

Do you want to go dance?” I suggested. “Reed doesn’t dance,” Matt laughed. But Reed ignored his friend, keeping his focus on me. “Maybe I was just waiting for the right partner.

It never really bothered me that everyone else seemed to think it, but Violet made me care.

I’m not letting you get an Uber alone,” Reed said. “Any psycho could be picking you up.” “I heard you’re the resident psycho around here.

Only when my damsel-in-distress radar goes off.” “Oh, and I suppose that makes you Prince Charming?” “Sorry, princess, but I’m definitely no prince.

Well, I’m Reed Darling. Now the stranger has a name.” “You could still be a danger, Reed Darling.” “I promise I’m not a danger to you.

What the hell was that?” I yelled. Reed’s eyes looked worried as he turned, but the moment he saw me in his jersey, a smile spread across his face. “You wearing my number, Sunshine?” “Maybe.

I know you’re only messing with Violet to get to me,” he said. “Well, you’ve had your fun. Now give her back.” “She’s not an object,” I replied. “And it’s not my fault you were stupid enough to lose her in the first place.

Despite what everyone says, I’m not some player. There’s only one girl I care about, and she’s standing right in front of me

We’ve got to show the girls of Ransom you’re a taken man, right?” “Sure,” he agreed. “But let me know if you’re not comfortable at any point. We can just bail and go home if that’s what you want.

You really do look beautiful tonight, Sunshine. I’m glad you’re here with me.

But you have a good night, Sunshine. I hope I proved to you not all hockey players are pigs.

Violet’s my girlfriend.” My body relaxed into his grasp, and I was so overcome with gratitude I felt like I could kiss him. Again. “You don’t do girlfriends.” Jeremy scoffed. “I do now,” Reed replied.

You know, if I was your boyfriend, I’d answer your calls and I’d drive you to parties.

Just on my way to a party. What about you? Do you usually go running in the freezing cold on Saturday nights?” “Only when my damsel-in-distress radar goes off.” “Oh, and I suppose that makes you Prince Charming?” “Sorry, princess, but I’m definitely no prince.” Reed flashed me a mischievous grin, which I almost instinctively returned. I managed to resist and rolled my eyes instead. It almost felt like Reed was flirting with me, but, then again, he probably flirted with every girl he found stranded on the side of the road. “You know, if I was your boyfriend, I’d answer your calls and I’d drive you to parties.

If this was what it felt like to kiss a devil, then send me straight to hell.

I’m beginning to think you don’t like cars . . .” I spun to find Reed behind me. He was standing in the middle of the road with one eyebrow lifted and his jacket held out toward me. “Which is really sad because I happen to love cars.