Nova Scotian

“It's hotter than a two-peckered alley cat up in here. Humidity must be close to a hundred.”
― Amanda Stevens, The Restorer

“Why are you still so damned protective of me?:
“You have to ask?”
“I do.”
Mick came closer still, until his face hung an inch from mine. “If you have to ask, then you wouldn’t believe my answer.” He drew away and continued wiping my hands.”
― Allyson James, Stormwalker

“Hey, senorita, want to throw back some margaritas with me?"

Maya gave him a scornful look as only Maya could. "Who the hell are you?"

"Your dream come true, sweetheart."

"I might puke." Maya shoved past him, her toolbox just missing his groin. "It's too early in the morning for assholes.”
― Allyson James, Firewalker

“He explained to me that the reason he put his hand over
my heart,” he pressed his palm to his chest, “was to keep my soul
safe. A vampire is more powerful when he still possesses his gift
from God.” He sucked in a painfully sharp breath. “I've never told
anyone that.”

~Dorian”
― Amanda J. Greene, Caressed by Moonlight