Judith Dempsey

“Shhh,” Addy said. “Honey, we’ll talk in the morning.” “It can’t wait.” “Then what is it?” “I think we should keep Owen.” Owen wrapped his arm around Troy and pulled him close. “I agree. Now be quiet.”
― Elaine Levine, Forsaken Duty

“He smiled as he looked at the couple, but Max didn’t miss the subtle change that happened when his gaze shifted to Ivy’s parents. Max had often heard mothers call themselves mama bears, but at that moment, Owen was a great grizzly he-bear who owned the forest. Fuck with him—and his—at your own peril.”
― Elaine Levine, Twisted Mercy

“Hi, sweet pea.” He smiled as he set her back on her feet.”
― Elaine Levine, Deadly Creed

“That’s me. A metric fuckton of fun.”
― Elaine Levine, Twisted Mercy