“ We play and tease, but―darn it―he has not dragged me into the rain and kissed me senseless yet. And that's how it's supposed to happen. I know; I read romance novels. Shari L. Tapscott
“ Little James Herondale, age two, was in fact holding a dagger quite well. He stabbed it into a sofa cushion, sending out a burst of feathers. "Ducks," he said, pointing at the feathers. Cassandra Clare
“ Charlie waves me on, then leans an elbow on his chair. Propping his head up with a finger by his te Krista Ritchie
“ Back in medieval times, " I said, "we used oil of vitriol for its healing properties. No doubt that's why Commodus had some in his infirmary. Today we call it sulfuric acid."Meg flinched. "Isn't that… Rick Riordan
“ How about this,' I said. 'We modify our plans with regard to ongoing facts as they become known to us, then remodify them as the situation unfolds. 'You mean make it all up as we go along?' asked Perk… Jasper Fforde
“ And the way he follows you around all the time. It's like he's been taking pointers from your dog. Jasmine Walt
“ She giggled. Giggled. Her cheeks pinked, and goddamn, if this plane didn’t get to the gate and un-board them, he was going to pull the emergency hatch. Cristin Harber
“ This many pretty girls in the room, all watching you boys like you’re a wedding-reception one-night stand waiting to happen— Cristin Harber
“ You’re gorgeous. You’re sexy. You’re … asking me to cut that dress off you? I’m praying for strength. Cristin Harber
“ She tried to ignore that, this close to the man, he had the overpowering chemical scent of a manly shower gel. The sort that normally came in a black bottle, and was called something like SHOCK or EXC… Maggie Stiefvater
“ And didst thou imbibe mighty potions from the fruit of the grape (...)? And hast thou one Ache, this morning (...) appertaining unto Head, and much repentance in thy Soul forsooth? Patrick Hamilton
“ Judy went back to Paulie’s place, but either he wasn’t home or he wasn’t answering his door. After banging on the door for four minutes, then waiting another ten, she decided she’d probably have to fi… A. Lee Martinez
“ If they tell me one more time that I'm using the wrong fork for a part of a meal, I swear I'll show them exactly how multifunctional the utensil can be. Jennifer Ellision
“ Kale's usually picky about who drives his car, 'he says, smiling again. 'But in this case, I don't think he would mind''Well, technically, it's no longer his car, I point out.He tilts his head slightl… Gwen Cole
“ In the event that your feminist activities are discovered, quick diversions include bursting into song, asking him how to fix something in the room and fainting. Reductress
“ Gus leaned back in his chair, appearing satisfied."Good," he said. "Cause Maggie's all the nightmare I can take."I smiled. "Gus, I never knew you dreamed of me." He gave me a one-fingered salute Jessica Shirvington
“ Nana's French knickers were surely a symbol of liberty and abandonment, worn only by women who didn't care for conventional frills or superficial nametags. Those french knickers were flags blowing in… Diana Janney
“ So close now, Alec could read the make on his wetsuit, see the individual grains of sand that dustedthe black material, the drops of water trembling on the points of his hair. Now or never. But Alec c… Alex Beecroft
“ Drab?" Soldier yelled. "I'll give you drab. Beat her, would you? Beat my wife? I'll feed your head to the vultures, you snotty little hamster with your golden pelt and buttery looks! Kim Hunter
