C.J. Anaya > Quotes

“Yeah, okay we got it. Death and destruction await those that dare oppose you. My biceps are bigger than your biceps. Blah blah blah.”
― C.J. Anaya, The Healer

“I wanted answers, and I was afraid of what those answers might be.”
― C.J. Anaya, The Healer

“This is completely unacceptable. Your investigative skills are getting rusty, Angie. You usually have a guy’s entire life history memorized within the first ten minutes of him showing up on your hot guy radar, and all you know about this one is his first name?”
― C.J. Anaya, The Healer

“In truth, I was almost certain that plenty of couples in this world were happy together, whether they were fated for one another or not, simply because they had made the choice to love one another and committed themselves to that union.”
― C.J. Anaya, The Healer - The Complete Set, #1-4

“I see you trying to be everything for everyone just in case there’s a chance that you’ll be too late, but Hope, honey, people die. You can’t save the world.”
“I can try,” I whispered determinedly.”
― C.J. Anaya, The Healer

“Angie helps me loosen up a little bit here and there, and I keep her from going to jail and possibly getting herself killed. We balance each other out,” I reasoned.”
― C.J. Anaya, The Healer - The Complete Set, #1-4

“She poked her finger in his direction again. “If you get to stay, then so do I.” Tie shook his head. “I’m her soul mate.” “I’m her best friend.” “I think soul mates trump best friends.” “In what realm of ridiculous would that ever be possible?” Her nostrils flared in anger.”
― C.J. Anaya, The Healer - The Complete Set, #1-4

“Every living thing on this Earth must fulfill the mission it was created for and experience any and every emotion possible. There is not one soul more important than the other, despite what humans have dubbed as social rank and class.”
― C.J. Anaya, The Healer - The Complete Set, #1-4

“I think the sea monster is more of a reference to ugliness on the outside but beauty on the inside. You know, like beauty and the beast. It always makes me happy to see an ugly guy with a beautiful girl. Nine times out of ten she’s with him because of how beautiful he is on the inside and how good he is to her.”
― C.J. Anaya, The Healer - The Complete Set, #1-4

“I could’ve let down my guard a bit and not been quite so confrontational, but it had felt good sparring with him like that. It had made me feel alive. There had been a kind of exciting chemistry building between us, and I realized that pushing his buttons had not only been thoroughly enjoyable, but comfortably familiar. I was a freak!”
― C.J. Anaya, The Healer - The Complete Set, #1-4

“How awesome—and somewhat creepy—that you’ve taken the liberty of memorizing the names of your classmates before your first day of school.” Angie inserted herself between us and pulled my hand away while wrapping an arm around my shoulder. “We’ll let your stalkerish behavior slide since you’re so nice to look at. I’m Angie.”
― C.J. Anaya, The Healer - The Complete Set, #1-4

“Get out of my room.” “No.” It was one word, but stated with that husky voice and calculating calm it made her blood throb within her veins.”
― C.J. Anaya, Marry Your Billionaire

“Well, in each situation there are gods of love who get people to love one another through different objects like arrows or cherry blossoms,” Angie replied. “What about Freya, though? Did she have something that made people fall in love with each other too?” “Actually, there are some similarities there as well. Freya acquired a necklace that was made by four dwarves. This necklace was called the Brisingamen, and some have referred to the necklace as the necklace of desire.”
― C.J. Anaya, The Healer - The Complete Set, #1-4

“My point is this, no matter the pain that love is tethered to there are equal parts of joy and healing that can only work to motivate all of us to become better people. The right kind of love can soften the hardest of hearts, Musubi. I would hate for you to miss out on such a glorious experience.”
― C.J. Anaya, The Healer - The Complete Set, #1-4

“The men expressed their gratitude for the service I rendered, meeting my eyes with respect. I supposed if you were fighting alongside women in battle you tended to let go of the ridiculous notion that women weren’t worth anything other than birthing babies and looking pretty on your arm. It was refreshing to receive that kind of respect and deference instead of having them pretend I didn’t exist when standing right in front of them.”
― C.J. Anaya, The Healer - The Complete Set, #1-4

“He had spent a long time shielding his heart and his emotions, holding back his capacity for love due to the death of someone he once cared for. Though he was determined to leave his heart cold and empty, I hoped pushing him toward a demonstration of affection might help him release the anger and darkness he held. He simply needed to exercise that complicated muscle resting dormant in his chest. The heart, if never exercised, would eventually feel absolutely nothing.”
― C.J. Anaya, The Healer - The Complete Set, #1-4

“You look like a goddess. I really am wasting my time attending high school. I should be a very high paid fashion consultant for every single celebrity on this planet.”
― C.J. Anaya, The Healer - The Complete Set, #1-4

“I would rather have something from the cafeteria,” Tie said, knowing it would take her much longer to get there. He needed some time alone with James. “Oh, would you now? Why don’t I just dash down to the local Olive Garden and pick you up some Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo while I’m at it?” “If you don’t think it would be too much trouble.” Tie gave her an innocent smile.”
― C.J. Anaya, The Healer - The Complete Set, #1-4

“at that moment loyalties and sides made little difference. When you stripped away titles and groupings, in the end, we were all human, and she deserved a chance to live.”
― C.J. Anaya, The Black Blossom

“Oh, I’m sorry. The next time my mother calls and tells me you’re dying, I’ll be sure to pack your whole wardrobe, pick out the most perfect set of heels, and stop at the nearest Starbucks to grab you a cappuccino that’s sure to warm up your cold, dead body.” Angie huffed and folded her arms across her chest.”
― C.J. Anaya, The Healer - The Complete Set, #1-4

“within moments decided I was not only worth loving, but worth saving.”
― C.J. Anaya, Paranormal Misfits Box Set Books 1-3: Allies Of The Fae Realm