Penny > Penny's Quotes

“He raised a brow at another abrupt change in the conversation. “Are you disappointed I couldn’t dodge a couple bullets?”

A real smile teased her lips as she lowered her coffee mug. “On the contrary, I’m a sucker for a guy with scars, so for your protection, we should probably stick to the case.”
― Lisa Kessler, Lure of Obsession

“He seems like a good guy, but we need to focus on finding Nia’s killer, and then finish the theater. We don’t have time for distractions. No men.”

“Yeah, yeah, I know.” Mel rolled her eyes.

“Inspiration before intercourse.”

Callie chuckled. “I should put that on a T-shirt.”
― Lisa Kessler, Lure of Obsession

“He rested a hand over hers. “Ever since I met you, keeping it professional has been practically impossible.”
“So it’s true.”
“Which part?”
“You could get in trouble for seeing me.”

He raised her hand to his lips, brushing a kiss to her knuckles. “I can handle a little trouble. How about you?”

Scars and a thrill seeker. Gods help her…”
― Lisa Kessler, Lure of Obsession

“He took the spatula and smiled, and she headed for the bedroom, only stopping once to see if he was watching her ass wiggle under his shirt.

He chuckled. “I’d have to be dead not to look.”

“I’m glad to see you’re in good health.” She grinned.”
― Lisa Kessler, Lure of Obsession

“She rose on her tiptoes and brushed a slow kiss to his lips. "This doesn't have to be a relationship, okay? Just let me be your muse."
He bent to taste her again and smiled. "And I'll be your Guardian.”
― Lisa Kessler, Lure of Obsession

“I have a pullout couch, and I could sleep in the living room. You can have the bedroom."
"I'm sorry. No." Mel put her hand on his chest, her eyes sparkling. "I have to draw the line there. I should at least get sex out of this deal or this really would be a tragedy.”
― Lisa Kessler, Lure of Obsession

“She kissed his chest. "Thanks for letting me into your heart."
He tucked her hair behind her ear. "You walked in like you had a key.”
― Lisa Kessler, Lure of Obsession

“Why don't you come with me to the station? We can talk, and I'll treat you to a bad cup of coffee."
"You make it sound pretty tempting.”
― Lisa Kessler, Lure of Obsession

“He twisted the heavy gold ring around his finger. It had been in his family for generations, passed down to each eldest child along with the family mission of once again ushering in the Golden Age of Man.
His great-great-grandfather had been the first of their Order to make physical progress toward the ultimate goal: to free the powerful prisoners from the center of the Earth.”
― Lisa Kessler, Lure of Obsession

“The nine Greek Muses, awakened again for this generation of man and meant to inspire mankind forward in the sciences and the arts.”
― Lisa Kessler, Lure of Obsession

“The Order of the Titans had agreed with his assessment. This generation, the Order would be successful where previous generations had failed, because this time they would steal mankind's inspiration. They would kill the muses for the greater good....
For the good of mankind.”
― Lisa Kessler, Lure of Obsession

“I'm a sucker for a guy with scars, so for your protection, we should probably stick to the case."
"I'm not scared.”
― Lisa Kessler, Lure of Obsession

“Solving crimes is like following a spider web. Everything is connected in some way. It's just figuring out where things intersect so I can find the spider in the middle.”
― Lisa Kessler, Lure of Obsession

“Something was going on. Something big, like the dreams that brought her sisters together. But this time, it wasn't a theater bringing them together. It was a killer tearing them apart.”
― Lisa Kessler, Lure of Obsession

“Inspiration before intercourse.”
― Lisa Kessler, Lure of Obsession

“Every generation, the nine daughters of Zeus are reborn, and with their rebirth are also nine Guardians. They will be marked by the gods, and given gifts to protect his treasure. Their abilities will only be unlocked when they find their muse.”
― Lisa Kessler, Lure of Obsession

“Scars and a thrill seeker. Gods help her...”
― Lisa Kessler, Lure of Obsession

“He gripped her hips tightly. "I need you," he whispered, and her heart pounded in answer.
She rose up over him and slowly settled onto his erection, moaning as each inch of him filled her, enjoying every second.
"Made for me," he growled beneath her.”
― Lisa Kessler, Lure of Obsession

“A digital wall of masks stared back at him. His finger rolled the mouse in a slow downward scroll.
"Okay, you bastard. Where are you?”
― Lisa Kessler, Lure of Obsession

“I’m coming into this embracing that wild spirit in you. I don’t want to clip your wings. I want to fly with you.”
― Lisa Kessler, Legend of Love

“No matter what you tell me—” his lips curved into a sexy smile “—I’ll still want you.”


“But you’ll at least understand why it’s a bad idea.”


He tipped his head back under the water. “Oh, Doc…” He ran his hands through his hair and met her eyes again. “I’m the king of bad ideas.”
― Lisa Kessler, Legend of Love

“I know there’s a lot of chaos around us. The therapist in you is probably drafting a list of all the reasons this is a bad idea, but when we kiss…” He shook his head, his eyes never straying from hers. “It’s the most ‘right’ I’ve ever felt.”
― Lisa Kessler, Legend of Love

“Her nails dug into his shoulders as she kissed her way up his neck, tasting the salt of his skin. “You make me weak.”


He turned and caught her lips, his tongue invading her mouth. She writhed against him, working into his thrusts. He growled against her, gasping. “You’re the strongest woman I’ve ever known.”
― Lisa Kessler, Legend of Love

“She covered his hand with hers over her abdomen. His was so much bigger than hers and had probably fired guns, rifles, and god knew what else, but right here, right now, his tenderness broke down her will as sure as any grenade.”
― Lisa Kessler, Legend of Love

“She leaned in to kiss him, tender and slow. “You’re a good man, Hunter.”


He rolled her underneath him, his body already aching for the sanctuary of hers. “You make me want to be.”
― Lisa Kessler, Legend of Love

“If Reed wasn’t planning on meeting me at the beach, I’d be rolling around naked in this bed with you in a heartbeat. I love surfing, but—” his gaze wandered over the thin sheet covering her body before he met her eyes again “—no wave could ever compete with you.”
― Lisa Kessler, Legend of Love

“Evil had a scent, bitter and pungent, like the scorched earth after a forest fire. I’d been living with the stench long enough to recognize it anywhere.”
― Lisa Kessler, Wolf Moon

“What if once you get to know me, you don’t like what you see?”

He took my hand and lifted it to his battered lips. “I already know you’re the only woman in the world I’d allow myself to get my ass kicked for. I’m pretty sure it can only get better from here.”

I almost smiled. “Ah, so you’re an optimist.”

“Not until I met you.”
― Lisa Kessler, Wolf Moon

“Get the intel, and then come back to Reno so we can cover you.” He paused, his tone softening. “Getting involved in their Pack won’t make you a hero, Luke, it’ll make you a casualty.”
― Lisa Kessler, Wolf Moon

“I just like being around you while you’re still breathing.” She glanced my way. “I’m pretty selfish like that.”
― Lisa Kessler, Wolf Moon