Risa Nichols | Alated Bibliophile

“Nothing in life ever prepared me for a situation where I accidentally share a genuine kiss with a woman who’s supposed to be a small step up from ‘hostage’.”
― Alexis Abbott, The Assassin's Heart

“There isn’t a time limit on grief or trauma.”
― Navessa Allen, Lights Out

“You don’t put your hands on someone who doesn’t want it. Women deserve more than your unwanted attention. You earn their approval.”
― K. Loraine, All the Queen's Men

“Who.” Aeson takes another step. “Did.” And another. “This.” Tahir scrambles back, and several drakes shout orders for everyone to move out of the way. “To.” Blay charges. At first, I think he’s going to tackle Aeson, but he streaks past, diving for one of the massive archways instead. A mountain-sized purple dragon erupts out of him, the beast launching itself off the outer lip of the tower. An enraged roar reverberates through the dragon stone floors, walls, and ceiling as Blay’s dragon streaks away. “You.”
― Ivy Asher, Spark the Flames