SuperWendy

“Except she was helping him and she still felt alone. Separate from whatever was going on in his head. An accessory at best. When she’d risked so much for him, and he couldn’t even acknowledge it.”
― Nicole Helm, Wyoming Christmas Ransom

“I’d say I’m flattered,” Brittany was saying coolly, “but I’m not. I’m not interested in being any man’s mistress. And not to put too fine a point on it, but your charms are a bit...” She raised her brows. “Overused.” He blinked, and took his time with it. “I beg your pardon. Did you just call me a whore?” “I’d never use that word,” Brittany demurred, and though her voice was smooth he was sure there was something edgy and sharp lurking just beneath it. “But the phrase rode hard and put away wet comes to mind.” She waved a hand at him. “It’s all a bit boring, if I’m honest.” “Do not kid yourself, Ms. Hollis,” Cairo advised her quietly. “I’ve had a lot of sex with a great many partners, it’s true.” “That’s a bit like the ocean confessing it’s slightly damp.”
― Caitlin Crews, Expecting a Royal Scandal

“Love him as he is,” she said. “That will give him the strength he needs to face the world.”
― Emma Holly, Beyond Desire

“She didn’t feel sad anymore. She felt angry. Livid. That she was risking life and limb for him, for the truth, and he couldn’t even see it.”
― Nicole Helm, Wyoming Christmas Ransom