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“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

“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

“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 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

“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

“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

“I took off the glasses to be sure Raven could see my eyes. “That crazy moment when we touched and my wolf howled…” A smile tugged at the corner of my mouth. “You brought me to life, Raven. And if I die today, I’d have no regrets.” I swallowed hard. “For once in my life…I’m whole. You gave that to me.”
― Lisa Kessler, Wolf Moon

“So I could touch some stranger and my wolf would decide he’s ‘the one’?” I shuddered at the thought. “What if I hate him?”

Luke laughed. Deep and warm.

He looked my way. “You won’t hate him. I’ve seen enough of my packmates find the other half of their soul. It’s not always a smooth process, but fate hasn’t messed up even once.” He sobered, his eyes searching mine. “Whoever he is, he’s lucky, and he doesn’t even know it yet.”
― Lisa Kessler, Wolf Moon

“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

“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

“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

“She was going to be pissed when I showed up in the bar tonight, but Bo and Blake were never going to touch her again. Ever.”
― Lisa Kessler, Wolf Moon

“She wet her lips. “And she didn’t warn you about me?”

“Should she have?”

Erica finished her drink, relishing the burn in her belly and the flush of heat in her cheeks as she nodded. “Definitely.”

His gaze smoldered. “It’s a good thing danger is my calling, then.”

“Good to know,” she said with a sly smile.”
― Lisa Kessler, Breath of Passion

“Her roommate was at the table with a grin that was all trouble. “So you’re not going to tell me about last night?”

Erica rolled her eyes and went about getting her breakfast. “You saw Reed. How do you think it went?”

She chuckled. “Being hot doesn’t mean you’re good in bed.”

Erica peered over her shoulder. “We never even got to the bed.”

Trin’s eyes widened. “Oh gods! I eat at this table!”
― Lisa Kessler, Breath of Passion

“As soon as the garage door lowered, he slid his hand into her hair, drawing her in for another kiss. Her mouth tasted like sweet brandy and spice. Damn, she was delicious.

She ran her hands down his chest and tugged his shirt free from his jeans. He groaned as her cool hands explored his bare abs. His other hand wandered up from her waist, enjoying her curves until he was cupping her breast. She moaned into his mouth and arched her back into his touch, and he just about lost it right there.

He pulled back, his voice a husky whisper. “I need more room and fewer clothes.”
― Lisa Kessler, Breath of Passion

“He sighed, breaking the eye contact. “I just wanted you to know why I’m cautious. When the divorce was final, I swore I’d never let another woman into my heart. Love made me weak.” He forced himself to look her in the eyes. “I’ve never met anyone like you, and today, I would’ve died for you and wouldn’t have regretted it for a second.”
― Lisa Kessler, Breath of Passion

“Lia pulled back, moonlight dancing in her dark eyes. “If you’re trying to make me go easy on you, it won’t work.”

Cooper's teeth brushed her lower lip. “No way. Just getting an early taste of my prize.”

She grinned. “I feel like I’ve already won.”

He kissed her once more, whispering, “I know I have.”
― Lisa Kessler, Light of the Spirit

“I don’t know how to explain this so it only seems sort of crazy and not padded-room crazy.”
― Lisa Kessler, Light of the Spirit

“Um.” Her jaw bobbed like a fish out of water for a second before her brain engaged. “What are you doing here?”

His face was every bit as shocked, but he managed to look ruggedly handsome instead of like a suffocating tuna.”
― Lisa Kessler, Light of the Spirit

“She glanced down at her simple cotton bra and groaned. “Okay, I swear I have some sexy lingerie. This isn’t my get-naked-with-a-guy-for-the-first-time bra.”

Cooper shook his head, a barely-there smile on his lips. “I can promise you, it’s not your bra I’m looking at.”

She chuckled, rolling her eyes. “I can’t even remember what pair of underwear I’m wearing right now.”

He came closer, his warm torso scorching her cool skin as his gaze locked on hers. “It doesn’t matter. I swear you won’t be wearing it much longer.”
― Lisa Kessler, Light of the Spirit

“You’re awfully quiet.”

Her head snapped the other way, heat creeping up into her cheeks as she focused on the ocean below. “Just waiting for all of this to sink in.”

“Oh.” He chuckled. “I was hoping you were staring at me because you liked what you saw.”

Clio grinned, shaking her head. “I thought you were concentrating on the road.”

He pulled into a cobblestone driveway. The truck vibrated as they rumbled over the uneven surface. When he stopped in front of a cottage, he turned off the engine and met her eyes. “I have a hard time concentrating on anything but you when you’re around.”

Her heart pounded. “No one’s ever had that problem around me before.”

“I call bullshit.” He rolled his eyes. “I’ve been wishing you’d notice me since the day we met.”
Her jaw dropped. “I always notice you. Why do you think I’m at the theater site so often?”

He reached over to run a finger along her jawline. “You’re beautiful, Clio. But you’re so busy with your books and reading about the past, you must not notice the effect you have on everyone in the present.”
― Lisa Kessler, Devoted to Destiny

“Mason leaned in, his breath hot on her ear. “If the sun doesn’t set soon, I’m going to have to kiss you anyway.”

Her lips curved into a smile as she turned to him. “There will be other sunsets.”


“I like the way you think,” he whispered, his eyes searching hers.”
― Lisa Kessler, Devoted to Destiny

“She reached up to caress his cheek, breathing him in. “I don’t want to disappoint you.”


He shook his head, pressing a kiss to her palm. “Impossible.” He carefully removed her glasses and then folded them and set them on the nightstand. “You know that even if we fumble through this, fall off the bed, and pull a muscle, it won’t matter. I’ll still want you as much as I do right now. Probably even more because I’ll want to be sure we try again until we get it right.”


Her heart fluttered as she tried to process the acceptance he offered. “Why?”


His gaze held hers. “Because from the moment I met you, I felt whole. And with every second I spent with you on the jobsite and at rehab for your ankle after the fire, the more I was yours.”


Her lips parted, but she couldn’t find words.


His voice dropped to a whisper. “Until the other night, I didn’t think you even noticed me.”


“You could have anyone. I just figured…”


“You’re the only one.” He shook his head slowly. “I would die for you, Clio. And it has nothing to do with my birthmark and everything to do with you. Your laughter heals the darkness in me, and your wisdom guides everyone around you.”
― Lisa Kessler, Devoted to Destiny

“I can’t control the rest of the world, but give me a stack of wood and some tools, and I can shelter you in storm.”
― Lisa Kessler, Devoted to Destiny