{"author":"Katie McGarry","author_id":"Katie+McGarry","total_quotes":130,"quotes":[{"text":"The pure menace radiating from my younger sister is undeniable. She can hate me, but I need her to know that she has something that Stella never did: a place to fall. 'And if he hurts you or if anyone hurts you...You have me.'  It feels unnatural, but I hug my sister. Her arms are limp at her sides, but she doesn't push me away.  'Remember, you have me,' I repeat.","author":"Katie McGarry","tags":["contemporary","family-relationships","novella","pushing-the-limits","sibiling-bonding","young-adult"],"id":551,"author_id":"Katie+McGarry"},{"text":"Rachel wiggles in my hold. “You’re stro.","author":"Katie McGarry","tags":["hold","isaiah","protect","rachel-young","steel","strong"],"id":5992,"author_id":"Katie+McGarry"},{"text":"This doesn’t mean anything,” Haley whispers as she reaches up and pulls at the Velcro of my glove.“Yes, it does.” I bring my arms to my sides and the instant the gloves fall to the floor, my hands latch on to that beautiful body. “Tell me, Haley. Please tell me it does because this means something to me.","author":"Katie McGarry","tags":["kiss","love","romance","swoon"],"id":12713,"author_id":"Katie+McGarry"},{"text":"I like how you smile and how you laugh. I like how you love and defend your family and I like how you're trying to love mine. I love how you trust. But mostly, Emily, I love you.","author":"Katie McGarry","tags":["love","oz","romantic"],"id":12967,"author_id":"Katie+McGarry"},{"text":"Her tactics are brutal. The Marines could employ her.","author":"Katie McGarry","tags":["friends"],"id":18551,"author_id":"Katie+McGarry"},{"text":"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.","author":"Katie McGarry","tags":["echo-emerson","mean","noah-hutchins","seduce","sleep","tease","wake-up"],"id":22600,"author_id":"Katie+McGarry"},{"text":"The entire room turns and stares. There’s no doubt what they see—ripped jeans, a black T-shirt, tattoos and earrings. I don’t care what they see. All I care about is what she sees: a person unwelcomed or the guy she. ","author":"Katie McGarry","tags":["angel","appearance","help","isaiah","love","rachel-young","stare","tears","unwelcome"],"id":28299,"author_id":"Katie+McGarry"},{"text":"I touch the double row of silver hoop earrings hanging from his left ear, trail along his jawline, his neck, down his shoulder, to the flaming tail of the dragon on his arm. He leans into the caress, and my own body feels on fire with the continued way his eyes gaze upon me. The first moment I saw him, the night people clamored over each other to step out of his way, I was frightened. The guy with earrings and tattoos and an energy radiating danger. Now—inside and out—all I see is beauty.","author":"Katie McGarry","tags":["beauty","danger","earrings","isaiah","rachel-young","tattoos","touch"],"id":38312,"author_id":"Katie+McGarry"},{"text":"She's my girl now and I'll do anything for her at any time. I'm in love with her.","author":"Katie McGarry","tags":["breanna-and-razor","first-love","katie-mcgarry","love","romance","young-adult"],"id":39480,"author_id":"Katie+McGarry"},{"text":"I know who I want to be and I want you by my side as I become that person.","author":"Katie McGarry","tags":["couples","growing-up","love"],"id":53598,"author_id":"Katie+McGarry"}],"pagination":{"page":1,"page_size":10,"total":130,"pages":13,"next":"?page=2\u0026page_size=10"}}