Quote by Barry Eisler

He gave a hard smile and the oxygen in my lungs evaporated. “We both know I’m not a gentleman.” “Yeah. Okay, let me out.…

— Cate Tiernan

“I was overjoyed to spy Milo among them. He caught sight of me and came running to the doorway. “Glau--I mean, Hel-- Atalanta, there…

— Esther M. Friesner

“...so I walked down to the operation nearest my office, a brothel, and found the manager. Before he could say anything, I pinned the…

— Steven Brust

“The guys were totally skuzzy, grinning horribly, showing holes where teeth should be. “Boys, God doesn’t like you,” Fang intoned behind them. Whaaat? I…

— James Patterson

“Well.” Giving a sniff, I tossed my hair back and walked through the door. “That’s the last time I ever offer you a shoulder…

— Erin Lynn

“I shook my head. I knew he couldn't see me, but I couldn't speak another word. I heard him sigh and then his palms…

— Jamie McGuire

“Just then Jagger walks in, his hair all ruffled and his body hard and firm. We all stop talking and stare as he runs…

— Bec Botefuhr

“I was thinking we could get a picture of you holding a pitchfork or something. Maybe a big wooden cross? Sound good?"(Brian) She stared…

— Stacia Kane

“He panted over me, winded by his own absurd lecture. The stench of his alcoholic breath stung my nose. Again I didn’t answer. I…

— Richelle E. Goodrich

“What are you doing?" I say hoarsely as he trails a finger from the beauty mark on my rib cage to the one on…

— Laura Wiess

“Esteban took a step backwards and took his sweatshirt off. He folded it and placed it on the ground next to the wall. He…

— José N. Harris

“Shoving aside fear and self-doubt, I met his eyes, aiming for absolute confidence in both my stance and my voice. “My father taught me…

— Rachel Vincent