Amber

“She sighed. “Come on, then, wife. Put on a happy face.” “Ugh.” She reached over and slid her fingers into the crook of his elbow. “Good God, control yourself, woman. We’re in public. At least wait until we’re in the bedroom.” “Your corpse will grow lovely goldenseal.” He laughed again and walked her down to the smithy.”
― Ilona Andrews, Iron and Magic

“Why is it so hard to say no to everyone except myself?”
― Lily Chu, The Stand-In

“You are braver than you want to believe. You like to pretend you're not bold because it's an excuse to not stretch yourself.”
― Lily Chu, The Stand-In

“You two will get along. He’s like you.” “How’s that?” “A big, mean sonovabitch that nobody wants.” Ryan realized what he’d blurted out. His face went white.”
― Ilona Andrews, Iron and Magic