Asma Iqbal

“Three hard, loud bangs, followed by a bellow of “Open this door!” had her jumping in the next second, startled.

“What the hell?” Spade muttered, letting her go to fling the door open with a scowl.

Ian stood on the other side.

“What is wrong with you, banging on like that?” Spade demanded.

Ian cast a wicked look at Spade, who wore only his shirt, and then one at Denise as she hastily closed her robe.

“Paybacks,” Ian said succinctly. Then he walked away, whistling.”
― Jeaniene Frost, First Drop of Crimson

“When I remember you, Randy, I'm going to smile, not cry. You're a part of me. One of the best parts. I just wanted to tell you that." She stopp up, brushing the headstone once more. "And if you meet someone called Giselda," she whispered, "tell her she's still part of Spade, too. A beautiful part. Please thank her for that.”
― Jeaniene Frost, First Drop of Crimson

“You eat the room service employees every time?” Denise asked, shocked. “Of course. But don’t fret on their behalf. I always tip well.”
― Jeaniene Frost, First Drop of Crimson

“Remember it all, every insult, every tear. Tattoo it on the inside of your mind. In life, knowledge of poisons is essential. I've told you, nobody becomes an artist unless they have to.”
― Janet Fitch