Paisley Pierce was once an awkward and dorky teenager who was stood up in high school by her unrequited crush. Present day Paisley has outgrown those awkward and painful years and has now caught the eye of a certain firefighter who also cruelly broke her heart in high school. Unfortunately for him, one thing that Paisley is good at is holding a grudge.

A Grudge to Love Quotes

Here’s a sneak peek at a handful of quotes from the third and final installment in the Boundary series, A Grudge to Love.

1. When she won’t admit that she appreciated his actions

“Don’t think this changes anything between us.”

Paisley Pierce

2. She wanted to forget and return to the way things were

I shoved Monday out of mind and the week wore on as it normally did. Run, work, ignore Colt, work, dinner, sleep, repeat. Routine. Just the way I liked it.

Paisley Pierce

3. When the person she hated showed up

You should be on the couch resting. You were hit by 4,000 pounds of metal today.

Colt Mathison

4. Good intentions with poor execution

“You stood me up to… protect me?” She sounded incredulous. “That’s insulting and oddly sweet.”

Paisley Pierce

5. When the ice slowly melts away

She deserves the world and I want to be the person that’s there supporting her and protecting her.

Colt Mathison

6. Sexual chemistry at it’s best

Her hands were in my hair as she nibbled my lower lip before giving me a devastating kiss. I was a goner.

Colt Mathison