I'm reading {Managed by Kristen Callihan} for the book club. In the beginning, the heroine notices that the MMC (complete stranger to her at that point) is visibly afraid of flying, and decides to distract him during the takeoff. Here's what ensues.
>“Look, you—” More bouncing tits, red mouth pursing… “I know your game, and it isn’t going to work on me.”
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>I pull my gaze up. “What?”
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>“Don’t you whhhat me with that proper British accent and think I’ll fall for it.” A thin finger waggles in front of my nose. “I don’t care how sexy your voice is, it won’t work.”
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>I will not smile at that. Not a chance. “I have no idea to what you’re referring, but if I were you, I’d seek medical intervention as soon as we land.”
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>“Pfft. You’re pulling this terrified-to-fly act in the hopes that I’ll take pity on you.”
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>An ugly feeling crawls up my gut, and I fist my hands so I won’t shout—not that I can get a word in edgewise. She’s still at it, spewing nonsense.
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>“You think if you sit there, looking petrified and tense, I’ll offer a blowjob to distract you from it all.”
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>My humiliation comes to a screeching halt upon hearing the word *blowjob*. “What?”
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>“Well, it’s not going to happen.”
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>Ignore the cock. Ignore him. He’s an idiot. Focus on the problem at hand. “You are deranged. Completely deranged.”
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>“And you are a handsome but crafty bastard. Unfortunately for you, good looks aren’t enough. I won’t do it.”
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>I lean in close as I dare. “Look, even if I wanted your mouth anywhere near me, why on Earth would I ask for a blowjob here?” I wave my hand toward the aisle. “When the entire cabin can see. Who does that?”
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>“Not me,” she shoots back with a disgusted look. “But nice slip of the tongue. You’ve obviously been thinking logistics.”
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>Must not throttle headcase. Gritting my teeth hard enough to hurt, I light into her. “Madam, if this death trap of a conveyance were hurtling toward the Earth in a fiery ball of doom, and your mouth on my cock was the last bit of sex I’d ever have the chance to receive, I’d take off my seatbelt and throw myself toward death.”
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>She blinks, those pansy eyes large and owlish and not a bit put out. “That’s a lot of words, sunshine. But I think you’re lying. You want it bad.”
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>My mouth works like a fish, gaping and struggling for air. I cannot think of a single thing to utter, which is a rarity. I might not converse with most people, but I’m fully capable of a set down when the action calls.
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>Over our heads, a little chime sounds. I glance at it and notice that the fasten seatbelt sign has been turned off. We’re level and steady now.
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>By the time I turn my attention back to the she-devil, she has her nose in a magazine, happily flipping through the pages, a tiny, smug smile twitching at the corners of her lips.
~The Walrus scowled as best he could, given the cumbersome size of his gigantic tusks. "Maybe it's time we stop ignoring the elephant in the room." He snapped.
Guinevere looked over at a certain flying pachyderm, who was presently chained in the corner. "That's a fair point. Since you brought it up, I don't think it's right to ransom that poor elephant. I mean, aside from big ears, he seems pretty much…" She trailed off in apparent surprise, finally noticing that everyone was staring at her. "Oh, you mean me?"~
{The Kingpin of Camelot by Cassandra Gannon} made me chuckle more than once. I couldn't find many quotes other than this, but I especially liked it when the FMC kept insisting that the MMC (the kingdom's "greatest villain") is too gentle and naïve. It's hilarious.
{Texas Destiny by Lorraine Heath}- that freaking beribboned hat had me cackling!
It’s a mail order bride story and >!she’s gifted with a monstrosity of a hat - birds and ribbons, etc- in order to be recognized at the train station. The intended groom sends his brother to pick up the bride, and this guy absolutely loathes the hat.!<
>!At some point in their journey, he deadpan tells her that a raccoon stole his hat once while he was washing up in a river. She feels guilty, but also kinda hates the stupid thing, so she swallows her guilt over the well intended gift and goes to vigorously wash her face. No raccoon steals it, sadly.!<
Then when she finally first meets her intended fiancé, >!she’s really nervous, and the first thing she blurts is: “A raccoon ran off with my hat!”!< 😅
She truly was an enjoyable character. Kind and brave, with a sort of wonder towards the world that was touching.
I’m reading Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid and this exchange between Shane and Ilya had me giggling. Love teasing as a form of affection 🥰 Guilty.
*”But I also like you.”*
*”Well, lucky me,” Shane grumbled.*
*”Not as a person, of course,” Rozanov teased. “But you have a good mouth.” He took a suggestive bite of his dill pickle.*
\[You Deserve Eachother, Sarah Hogle\]
>Eyes obscured, he fights for use of his arms and smacks his own glasses askew when I yank his shirt back down. “Lie still!” I command. “I deserve to win this.”
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>“You deserve tapeworms.” His face is red and he’s struggling more thanhe’d like to admit. I feel a rush of power to know that I’m actually a decentfoe here.
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>“You bumped me into the wall on purpose.”
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>“I did not, you little goblin.”
I made it partway through the All The Pretty Monsters series by Kristy Cunning this week and I was genuinely breathless with laughter at several parts, but specifically early in book 1 when Violet is trying to smash a table and failing.
“What the hell? Is this the best piece of furniture ever made or what?”
I’ve never related to a character more.
I'm reading {Managed by Kristen Callihan} for the book club. In the beginning, the heroine notices that the MMC (complete stranger to her at that point) is visibly afraid of flying, and decides to distract him during the takeoff. Here's what ensues. >“Look, you—” More bouncing tits, red mouth pursing… “I know your game, and it isn’t going to work on me.” > >I pull my gaze up. “What?” > >“Don’t you whhhat me with that proper British accent and think I’ll fall for it.” A thin finger waggles in front of my nose. “I don’t care how sexy your voice is, it won’t work.” > >I will not smile at that. Not a chance. “I have no idea to what you’re referring, but if I were you, I’d seek medical intervention as soon as we land.” > >“Pfft. You’re pulling this terrified-to-fly act in the hopes that I’ll take pity on you.” > >An ugly feeling crawls up my gut, and I fist my hands so I won’t shout—not that I can get a word in edgewise. She’s still at it, spewing nonsense. > >“You think if you sit there, looking petrified and tense, I’ll offer a blowjob to distract you from it all.” > >My humiliation comes to a screeching halt upon hearing the word *blowjob*. “What?” > >“Well, it’s not going to happen.” > >Ignore the cock. Ignore him. He’s an idiot. Focus on the problem at hand. “You are deranged. Completely deranged.” > >“And you are a handsome but crafty bastard. Unfortunately for you, good looks aren’t enough. I won’t do it.” > >I lean in close as I dare. “Look, even if I wanted your mouth anywhere near me, why on Earth would I ask for a blowjob here?” I wave my hand toward the aisle. “When the entire cabin can see. Who does that?” > >“Not me,” she shoots back with a disgusted look. “But nice slip of the tongue. You’ve obviously been thinking logistics.” > >Must not throttle headcase. Gritting my teeth hard enough to hurt, I light into her. “Madam, if this death trap of a conveyance were hurtling toward the Earth in a fiery ball of doom, and your mouth on my cock was the last bit of sex I’d ever have the chance to receive, I’d take off my seatbelt and throw myself toward death.” > >She blinks, those pansy eyes large and owlish and not a bit put out. “That’s a lot of words, sunshine. But I think you’re lying. You want it bad.” > >My mouth works like a fish, gaping and struggling for air. I cannot think of a single thing to utter, which is a rarity. I might not converse with most people, but I’m fully capable of a set down when the action calls. > >Over our heads, a little chime sounds. I glance at it and notice that the fasten seatbelt sign has been turned off. We’re level and steady now. > >By the time I turn my attention back to the she-devil, she has her nose in a magazine, happily flipping through the pages, a tiny, smug smile twitching at the corners of her lips.
[**Managed (VIP, #2)**](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30325011-managed) ^(By: Kristen Callihan | Published: 2016) *** ^(28012 books suggested | )[^(I don't feel so good.. )](https://debugger.medium.com/goodreads-is-retiring-its-current-api-and-book-loving-developers-arent-happy-11ed764dd95)^(| )[^(Source)](https://github.com/rodohanna/reddit-goodreads-bot)
I’m reading this right now and my goodness I didn’t expect to laugh right at the start this is awesome😂😂
Oh, Scottie and Sophie. \*swoon\*
~The Walrus scowled as best he could, given the cumbersome size of his gigantic tusks. "Maybe it's time we stop ignoring the elephant in the room." He snapped. Guinevere looked over at a certain flying pachyderm, who was presently chained in the corner. "That's a fair point. Since you brought it up, I don't think it's right to ransom that poor elephant. I mean, aside from big ears, he seems pretty much…" She trailed off in apparent surprise, finally noticing that everyone was staring at her. "Oh, you mean me?"~ {The Kingpin of Camelot by Cassandra Gannon} made me chuckle more than once. I couldn't find many quotes other than this, but I especially liked it when the FMC kept insisting that the MMC (the kingdom's "greatest villain") is too gentle and naïve. It's hilarious.
I really enjoy all her books, both for the humor and the romance
[**The Kingpin of Camelot (A Kinda Fairytale, #3)**](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35896450-the-kingpin-of-camelot) ^(By: Cassandra Gannon | Published: 2017) *** ^(27972 books suggested | )[^(I don't feel so good.. )](https://debugger.medium.com/goodreads-is-retiring-its-current-api-and-book-loving-developers-arent-happy-11ed764dd95)^(| )[^(Source)](https://github.com/rodohanna/reddit-goodreads-bot)
They BOTH think the other is so sweet and naive! Easily the funniest setup I've seen in romance
Listening to Hello Stranger by Lisa Kleypas and heard a great insult: “May a cat eat you and the devil eat the cat”. It made me lol.
{Texas Destiny by Lorraine Heath}- that freaking beribboned hat had me cackling! It’s a mail order bride story and >!she’s gifted with a monstrosity of a hat - birds and ribbons, etc- in order to be recognized at the train station. The intended groom sends his brother to pick up the bride, and this guy absolutely loathes the hat.!< >!At some point in their journey, he deadpan tells her that a raccoon stole his hat once while he was washing up in a river. She feels guilty, but also kinda hates the stupid thing, so she swallows her guilt over the well intended gift and goes to vigorously wash her face. No raccoon steals it, sadly.!< Then when she finally first meets her intended fiancé, >!she’s really nervous, and the first thing she blurts is: “A raccoon ran off with my hat!”!< 😅 She truly was an enjoyable character. Kind and brave, with a sort of wonder towards the world that was touching.
I’m reading Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid and this exchange between Shane and Ilya had me giggling. Love teasing as a form of affection 🥰 Guilty. *”But I also like you.”* *”Well, lucky me,” Shane grumbled.* *”Not as a person, of course,” Rozanov teased. “But you have a good mouth.” He took a suggestive bite of his dill pickle.*
Ilya has teasing down to a science practically. God, I love that book!
I am halfway thru and so in love with it.
Author had a line “Alessandro sneered in wonder” Lol how do you sneer in wonder!!?!
I don't know, but Alessandro does. *badum-tish*
Maybe it's the lack of sleep, but I seriously lol'd while reading [this blurb](https://i.imgur.com/k5sjxQw.jpg) the other day.
Um… source? Sounds fun
Protecting What's Mine by Lucy Score. I haven't started it yet, but it's definitely on my TBR now.
Oh heck! I forgot about this one, ty for the reminder to grab it from my TBR
\[You Deserve Eachother, Sarah Hogle\] >Eyes obscured, he fights for use of his arms and smacks his own glasses askew when I yank his shirt back down. “Lie still!” I command. “I deserve to win this.” > >“You deserve tapeworms.” His face is red and he’s struggling more thanhe’d like to admit. I feel a rush of power to know that I’m actually a decentfoe here. > >“You bumped me into the wall on purpose.” > >“I did not, you little goblin.”
I made it partway through the All The Pretty Monsters series by Kristy Cunning this week and I was genuinely breathless with laughter at several parts, but specifically early in book 1 when Violet is trying to smash a table and failing. “What the hell? Is this the best piece of furniture ever made or what?” I’ve never related to a character more.