Samantha

“The pain of loss is like nothing I’ve ever felt before. I’ve always been a lucky one, born into a large, loving family. We were spared when the khui sickness hit the caves hard many years ago. I’ve never lost someone I loved so intensely as I loved Kira.”
― Ruby Dixon , Barbarian Lover

“It’s ultimately Vektal’s decision. He’s the chief. But he’s also…well, he’s innocent.” She frowns to herself. “All of these people are. If you tried to explain war to them, or murder, they don’t get it. To them, all people are a great big happy family that get along. Sure, we argue, but the worst thing you can do to someone is ignore them for a few days. And we all saw how well that went with Bek, right?” She grimaces. “But you and I know not everyone is nice. Not everyone is in this for the common good.”
― Ruby Dixon, Barbarian's Rescue

“Piece of advice number one: there is no such thing as leagues when it comes to dating.
There is only compatibility.
Would you say you are compatible with this guy?
Yes, I mean we’ve talked and we always seem to get along.
He gave a curt head-shake, That’s not compatibility.
You get along with the mailman, compatibility is connection emotional, intellectual, physical and sexual.
Got any of that with the object of your affection?”
― Kate Meader, Foreplayer

“She gives me a sharp look. “Warrek is a good guy. He’s sweet, kind, and devoted. All of these men are. Do you ever see anyone cheating on their woman? Not going to work? Standing around and drinking all day long and then demanding his woman make him a sandwich? These are good men. I just don’t want you to play him, that’s all.”

  “I wouldn’t play him. I don’t think I’d even know how,” I protest.

  “I know,” Gail says. She pats my arm. “But I think you jump in without thinking from time to time, and that’s why I wanted to say something. It’s clear he likes you and you like him. But I think that these guys have a hard time with flirtation. To them, they go straight from holding hands and right to making a home together. There’s no in-between with them. And it’s a small tribe. You’re gonna have to see his ass every day after this. Make sure that there’s no bad blood between you.”

  Bad blood? “I wouldn’t do that to him. I like him.”


“All right then,” Gail says, satisfied. “Just don’t let your mouth make promises that your heart can’t cash.”
― Ruby Dixon, Barbarian's Rescue