Tanya Bird > Quotes

“His mouth found hers as he lifted her, one hand already roaming beneath her dress, clawing at her legs.”
― Tanya Bird, The Royal Companion

“She watched as he remained behind, long after his brothers had entered the berfrois,”
― Tanya Bird, The Royal Companion

“How odd it must be to return home a hero and be confronted with celebration while grieving.’ She slipped her hand into his. ‘How ludicrous you must find the feasting as you count the empty chairs before you.”
― Tanya Bird, The Royal Companion

“You stay, and you fix us.”
― Tanya Bird, Breathing Water

“The separation doesn’t work. It’s like I’m missing a lung or something. What am I supposed to do with only one lung?’ He brushed hair back from her face. ‘You tell me when you’re short of breath and I’ll breathe for you. On land, in the water. It doesn’t matter.”
― Tanya Bird, Breathing Water

“I don’t expect you to believe me, but I think Ella’s my mate.”
― Tanya Bird, Breathing Water

“Leksi stopped into front of the house and helped her down from the horse. Her legs was shaky and sore from the long hours in the saddle, and she had to hold on to him for a few moments until she was steady, I could carry you over the threshold if you like; Leksi offered, teasing.”
― Tanya Bird, The King's Obsession

“wiped”
― Tanya Bird, The Royal Companion

“The duckling waddled into the shop and flopped down on Blake’s foot. It had grown since he had seen it last.
‘Still alive,’ Harlan said.
Blake bent to pick it up. It nuzzled her hand and whistled happily. ‘We’re keeping it inside to ensure it stays that way.’
He studied her face. ‘You’re not getting attached, are you?’
‘He does make a great neck warmer on those frosty nights.’ The faintest of smiles played on her lips. ‘My sister named him.’
Harlan pinched the bridge of his nose. ‘Of course she did.’
‘Garlic.’
His hand fell away. ‘At least it’s part of the recipe.”
― Tanya Bird, Defender of Walls

“In every fairy tale I’ve ever danced,’ she said, ‘there’s always a way to break the curse.”
― Tanya Bird, Breathing Water