Marina Antolini

“As he was bringing his hands up her sides, his fingers just barely brushed the outer curve of her breasts, and she gasped into his mouth.
Shane immediately sat her upright, and moved to the other end of the couch. His face was flushed; his eyes were bright and no longer looked even a little bit tired. “No,’” he said, and held out his hand like a traffic cop when she tried to scoot closer. “Red flag. If you make that sound again, we are in trouble. Or I am, anyway.”
― Rachel Caine, The Dead Girls' Dance

“What’s her name? Claire, what’s her name?”
― Rachel Caine, Black Dawn

“The situation demanded some serious swearing and bullying, but she couldn't let herself cut loose, not with Sunshine in the kitchen. Having a child nearby placed a severe crimp in her style.

"You are full of ... horse feathers, cowboy." Leaning over him, she stared hard into his eyes. "I didn't work like a damned dog out there and freeze my butt off - excuse me Sunshine - so we could just let those damned - 'scuse me, Sunshine - stupid cows starve or freeze. And we aren't going to find a buyer for them now, that's for damned sure - excuse me, Sunshine.”
― Maggie Osborne, Silver Lining

“And please punish Jenny. You could strike her dead. Amen.”

Jenny blinked. “I’m no expert on this, but… are you supposed to pray for someone to be struck dead?”
― Maggie Osborne