Kindred Reader (lilastrings)

“She was no longer necessarily averse to finding Richard attractive, she realised. It was just very surprising. And should remain at the sensible look-but-don’t-touch stage. If she ever evolved into an outdoorsy person and went on safari, she might admire the dangerous beauty of the lions from a distance, but she for damn sure wouldn’t get out of the car. Or some equally profound metaphor.”
― Lucy Parker, Act Like It

“When do I get accused of murdering you? Because I won’t even try to deny it. I’ll walk into the courtroom and say you’re welcome.” “You would be very lonely without me.” “I would definitely have to buy less Tylenol.”
― Ashley Shepherd, Faking Under the Mistletoe

“The things I do for you, Asher McGowan.” “The list of things you don’t do is much longer.”
― Ashley Shepherd, Faking Under the Mistletoe