You know, you sound like birds when you do that chuckle thing. It's nice. Over to the left, Vishous put his head in his hands.

I've always kind of thought that reviews written by readers for readers are a kind of private space between consumers. It's their right to say anything they like about your material, and authors need to know that and respect that. As for my end, I'm aware of what my sales are, so I know that my books are working in the marketplace, at least for now, and beyond that, I have to just do my thing and stay focused.

We also mark what's ours. And as I'm not going to see you for twelve hours, I think I'll leave a little more all over you.

To be denied was like getting shut out of a Public Park.

I must confess. Of all of the brotherhood, he was the one I loved first and he remains the one I love the most. For me, he is just the...one.

I didn't know it would be black," she murmured with a little smile. Horror flooded his face. "Oh, Christ!

From one king to another, know that I'm giving you the middle finger right now." And he was, with a smile.