True love means you love the real person, not an ideal that you have in your head and superimpose over them. That's illusion and lies to me.

Sometimes it would be nice not to have to do my best. Sometimes it would just be nice not to have a crisis to deal with. - Anita Blake

Anita can speak for herself," Richard said. Jean-Claude's attention flicked back to me. "That is certainly true. But I came to see how the two of you enjoyed the play." "And pigs fly," I said. "You don't believe me?" "Not hardly," I said.

Like most creative people I don't fit well into boxes.

Stupidity isn't punishable by death. If it was, there would be a hell of a population drop.

Jean-Claude gave a low theatrical bow, never taking his eyes from her. "After you, my sweet. A lady should always walk before a gentleman, never behind.

Silk didn't care if it slid over scars or smooth, untouched skin. I'd earned my right to be paranoid.