April Lloyd

“loose hugs and tight smiles.”
― Amy Tintera, Listen for the Lie

“People who make other people unhappy are generally pretty unhappy themselves,” she said. He gave a small nod of agreement, then turned to her. “What about people who make other people happy? That’s you, Angie.” “Well, I’m glad you think so.” “Why?” he asked. “Why am I glad?” “No, why are you so happy?” “Maybe it’s because I know how blessed I am.” “That must be something,” he said.”
― William Kent Krueger, The River We Remember

“You know how big the human heart is?” Graff balled his hand into a fist. “About that size. I continue to be amazed at how much hate such a small thing can hold, even in people who think of themselves as decent and Christian.”
― William Kent Krueger, The River We Remember

“You never expect evil to smell nice. What kind of devil wears cologne?”
― Clémence Michallon, The Quiet Tenant