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Simone Elkeles is an American author born on April 24, 1970. Her works primarily focus on the lives of teenagers and interpersonal relationships, winning widespread acclaim for her realistic and delicate writing style.

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“You are the one girl that made me risk eveything for a future worth having.”

Love Made Girl Risk Lost Love Romantic Love Perfect Chemistry

Author:Simone Elkeles

“I want to know how to make this girl laugh. I want to know what makes her cry. I want to know what it feels like to have her look at me as if I’m her knight in shinning armor.”

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Author:Simone Elkeles

“Girls like you want to cut guy's nuts off and hang 'em from your rearview mirror.”

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Book:Rules of Attraction

Source: Rules of Attraction

“I understand the reasons behind his keeping a distance from a girl he cares about. Because the truth is, sometimes getting close to the fire does actually burn you.”

Doe Sometimes Reason Care Girl Behinds Fire Truth Is Distance Perfect Chemistry

Book:Perfect Chemistry

Source: Perfect Chemistry

“I turn around and wrap my arms around his neck. "Whoa, girl," he says taken aback. "I thought we were keepin' this thing between us a secret. I hate to tell you, but a bunch of north siders from Fairfield are right over there. And they're starin' at us" "I don't care. Not anymore" "Why" "You only live once”

Care Hate Turns Girl Secret Taken Arms I Hate Don't Care Bunch I Don't Care Necks Wraps You Only Live Once

Book:Perfect Chemistry

Source: Perfect Chemistry

“I like that girl more that I can remember likin’ anything in my life. I’m not about to give her up. I’ll start carin’ what people think when I am six feet under.”

People Thinking Giving I Can Remember Girl Feet Six That Girl Six Feet Under

Author:Simone Elkeles

“My dream is to find a guy who'll love me despite my flaws and won't turn away from me when a perfect girl walks by. Maybe a boy like that doesn't even exist.”

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Book:Leaving Paradise

Source: Leaving Paradise

“Love. Is it just a word that boys use to manipulate girls?”

Use Girl Love Is Boys Manipulate

Author:Simone Elkeles

“A garter. You’re supposed to take it off and keep it as a memento. K-k-kinda like a trophy for going far sexually with a girl. It’s stupid, really. And kind of d-d-degrading if I think about it too m-m-much.” “I know what it is,” he says, amusement evident in his voice. “I just wanted to hear your explanation.”

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Book:Rules of Attraction

Source: Rules of Attraction

“Now I understand all those chick flicks I made fun of. 'Cause now I'm the sappy dork willing to risk it all for the girl. Estoy enamorado...I'm in love.”

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Author:Simone Elkeles

“Listen, I didn't ask for a face and body girls find attractive. But thanks to the mixture of my parents' DNA, I've got them, and I'm not ashamed to use 'em. Having a face Adonis would admire is one of the few advantages I've been given in life, and I use it to it's full potential whether it's for good or evil.”

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Book:Rules of Attraction

Source: Rules of Attraction

“Man, my girl is one tough chick when she wants to be. I wonder if it has something to do with those big, comfy granny panties she’s got on.”

Ifs Men Want Bigs Girl Wonder Tough Chicks My Girl Granny Panties

Book:Return to Paradise

Source: Return to Paradise

“Say something, Amy," Miranda insists. "Something positive. I'm sure it'll make you feel better." "Okay, Miranda. I've got it." I motion the girls to lean in close to hear my words. "At least I'm not dead." How's that for positivity? I have to admit it does make me feel better.”

Feels Doe Girl Okay Positivity Feel Better Amy Miranda Make Me Feel Better

Author:Simone Elkeles

“I realise it’s going to happen. This girl of my dreams, this girl who is more like me than anyone I’ve ever met, wants to kiss me.”

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Book:Perfect Chemistry

Source: Perfect Chemistry

“When she wraps her arms around my neck, all I want to do is protect this girl for the rest of my life.”

Want Girl Arms Protect Necks Wraps This Girl

Book:Perfect Chemistry

Source: Perfect Chemistry

“Julian, sometimes girls are like junk food. They look good, and they sure taste good… but you know they're not healthy for you and cause cavities so it's better to just leave 'em alone. Got me?”

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Author:Simone Elkeles

“This attitude means you haven't met a girl worthy of your attention. You'll want to get caught if the right girl comes along.”

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Author:Simone Elkeles

About the Author

Born: April 24, 1970
Known for: Author
Quotes: 343

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