Playful Banter Quotes

“Some people can’t be in your life because they don’t have the power to help you improve it. That doesn’t mean you don’t wish them well, it just means that you are on Chapter ten of your life, when they are on Chapter five. Maybe, it is just enough to meet at the crossroads in life and agree to take separate paths, then with a cheshire grin you both look back and shout, “Beat you to the top of the mountain”, followed by the funnest sprint of both of your lives.”
― Shannon L. Alder

“When the person you love can't see your love for them beneath the painful things you say when they reject you, remember this: Love is blind.”
― Shannon L. Alder

“I'm sorry," V'Aidan
"No, you're not." Erin
"No, I'm not, but I don't want you to be angry with me for it." V'Aidan
"You're evil." Erin”
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Dark Bites

“You have eyes like a mermaid," he murmured. "Soft, pale green. Beautiful."
"I knew it was only a matter of time before you walked in during my bath," Lara said, trying to sound calm although her heart was pounding. "Your request to see me in that negligee made it quite evident that you're a shameless voyeur."
Hunter grinned. "I've been found out, it seems. But you can't blame me for it."
"Why not?"
"After more than a year of sexual deprivation, a man has to have some pleasure."
"You could expend your energy on something more productive," Lara suggested as he came closer to the bath. "Develop a hobby... collect something... take up chess or pugilism."
His eyes twinkled at her prim tone. "I do have a hobby, madam."
"Which is what?"
"Admiring you."
She shook her head with a reluctant smile. "If you weren't so annoying, my lord, you would almost be charming."
"If you weren't so beautiful, I wouldn't be annoying." He gave her an easy masculine grin. "But I plan to annoy you often, madam, and someday you'll like it." He took another step toward the tub. "Brace yourself- I'm coming closer."
Lara went rigid, thinking of covering herself, screaming, splashing him... but she did none of those things. She remained in the tub, stretched before him like a pagan sacrifice. Hunter made no obvious show of staring at her, but she knew that he took in every detail of her body as it shimmered beneath the scented water.”
― Lisa Kleypas, Stranger in My Arms

“Stop watching me," she'd say all the time, a little smile on her face because she was watching me too.
"I can't help it," I'd reply "I'm fascinated by you, in love with you."
"Well, go be fascinated and in love with the TV, I'm trying to sort things out, it's not easy with you watching.”
― Dorothy Koomson, The Woman He Loved Before

“Oh, good. I was worried I'd killed your last brain cell, but you seem okay."
"Hey. Jinx means you're not allowed to talk. Did youhavea childhood? "
"I actually came out of the womb a Twitter bot."
"Must have been one heck of a shock for your parents."
"Yeah, but at least there weren't two of me."
"When you're this good-looking, it only makes sense to have a spare.”
― Emma Lord, Tweet Cute

“So,” I said, steadying my breath. “Do you still believe it is the ocean that entices the moon?”
“I know it does,” he said, seductively…temptingly.
I turned to face him. “Well,” I said, playfully. “I still think it’s the lure of the moon that pulls them together. That poor ocean never stood a chance against that irresistible moon.”
― Nicole Gulla, The Lure of the Moon

“Does it mean I’m your wife?” He playfully teased holding up his long slender finger showcasing the band.
“Yep, but I’ll be good to you.” They kissed again.
“You’re too good.” Dai whispered. “But I’m not going to be the lady of the house.”
Shi gasped in mock surprise. “You mean you’re not going to cook for me and do the laundry?”
Dai laughed. “Depends.”
“On?”
“How good you suck cock.” Dai leaned forward and whispered in his ear.
“Really? I didn’t realize I was marrying someone so demanding.” -Dai and Shi”
― Rochelle H. Ragnarok, The Boy with the Koi Tattoo

“We're so exposed," Elliott said, as people tapped at the window,oohing at our neighbors' dishes. "This place is good, right?"
"Yeah," I said. "It's supposed to be awesome. Though the menu is pretty controversial."
"Controversial, huh? Well, I'll leave it up to you to navigate the terrain."
"Come on, really? Order with me. Please?"
"No, no, don't worry about it," he said. "Go crazy!"
"Okay..." I said. "What about... gizzard porridge?" That was actually on the menu.
"Sounds fabulous."
I giggled. "Or what about the pork with three sweetbread jellies?"
"Only three? I like at least a half dozen."
I held the menu up like an inspector with her clipboard.
"What about the strawberry ramen with peanut broth?" I challenged.
"Ah, the sweet nectar of my youth."
I spread out my elbows. "Okay, Mr. Chambers. I see your palate is quite sophisticated. Which means you simplymusthave the poached toothfish with nitro-chocolate ribbons. "
"Darling, it would be heresy to not."
Elliott and I burst out laughing and a couple sitting next to us gave us dirty looks, which only made us laugh more. This was beginning to feel like old times.
"All right, for real," I said, rubbing his hand from across the table. "What do you want?"
"You decide, T. I trust you."
I gave in and decided on three of the most talked-about dishes: buttermilk Parmesan flan with maple broth, pork and snail dumplings with effervescent chive oil, and beef meatballs with deep-fried cilantro chips.”
― Jessica Tom, Food Whore

“I thought these were weeds."
He smiled. "No, but you're being consistent in your pursuit of rosemary. Clearly, you hate rosemary."
"I've got nothing against her, I assure you."
"Well, she's gone now, so she can't contradict you."
I frowned at him. "Shouldn't your English not be good enough to allow you to make plays on words like that? Shouldn't I be able to outcolloquialize you?"
He stood up and raised his palms. "The Dutch educational system is superlative."
"Yeah? Well, my kids know that worms are hermaphrodites, so there.”
― Abbi Waxman, The Garden of Small Beginnings

“Now drink up. Fatigue makes you grouchy."
"Not grouchy. Thirsty," she said, uncapping the bottle and drinking deeply, drawing his attention to the elegant length of her neck and the pounding of her carotid pulse.
Before he could second-guess the urge, he leaned across and placed his lips over the pulse, giving a little nip that had her half gasping, half choking as she doused him with water.
"Are you trying to kill me? I almost choked," she said, elbowing him away, but there was no malice in her tone, and she pressed her fingertip to the pulse, a coy smile playing about her mouth.
"It's okay, I'd revive you with CPR." He puckered up and made smooching sounds. "A little mouth-to-mouth, combined with my hands all over your chest, you'd be just fine.”
― Nicola Marsh, The Man Ban

“I don't mind inappropriate thoughts every now and then. So please, share yours with me." He met her eyes and she blushed, then grinned and stole his breath. If her thoughts were anything like his, he was more than happy to hear them.

"It was nothing. I was just wondering if you get many complaints in the bedroom even though I'm sure you don't." Though her eyes held amusement, she broke eye contact and looked away.

"How would you know what women think after they leave my bed?" He wondered with his own quiet smile.
It was true, he never met a woman, he couldn't please and he knew she would be no different.”
― H.S. Howe, Jingle My Snowballs

“Looks like your inferiority complex isn’t the only thing that’s oversize.”
“Another dick joke? Simone, I’m blushing.” He was, too. Flushed and bright eyed, and biting back a grin.
“What you are is ridiculous, Finn Rimes.”
Ridiculously cute, ridiculously fun, ridiculously charming his way into her heart.”
― Chandra Blumberg, Stirring Up Love

“You own a barbecue sauce company and you’ve never smoked meat?” She whistled low. “The indecency.”
He laughed. “Maybe you can teach me, when we’re partners.”
“Nice try. You’re not getting your grubby novice hands on my smoker. But I could point you in the direction of a few good YouTube tutorials.”
“Sounds a lot less fun than a personal demonstration.” He grinned.
“Don’t be gross, Finn.” But she was smiling too.”
― Chandra Blumberg, Stirring Up Love

“Now put me to work like the tyrant I know you are.”
“Finn Rimes, I’ve waited my whole life for someone to say those words.” She handed him an apron. “Suit up, Minion.”
― Chandra Blumberg, Stirring Up Love

“Impulsively Evie half rose from her seat to kiss his cheek, which was smooth and cool against her lips." Thank you. It was very kind of you. "
His hands came to her waist, preventing her retreat. He exerted just enough force to bring her onto his lap, until their faces were so close that their noses were nearly touching. His breath caressed her mouth as he murmured, "Surely I deserve more thanks than that."
"It's only a foot warmer," she protested mildly.
He grinned. "I should point out, darling, that the thing is going to cool eventually... and then, once again, I will be your only source of available warmth. And I don't share my body heat indiscriminately."
"According to rumor you do." Evie was discovering an unfamiliar delight in the exchange. She had never bantered with a man like this, nor had she ever experienced the fun of withholding something he wanted, teasing him with it. She saw from the glimmer in his eyes that he was enjoying it as well. He looked as if he wanted to pounce on her.”
― Lisa Kleypas, Devil in Winter