Yoela O.

“She loses it. She cries long and hard. She's in pain. Torture. I can feel it emanating from her. It exists deep down in her soul. It's not about the dog, I know. It isn't even really about her mother, and it certainly isn't her father. It has nothing to do with him. It's not about me, or her, or anyone else. Not about Daniel, or Paul, or Ray. It's about life, and how cruel it can sometimes be...How unfair life is. All of us have a hand in it. We do what we have to do, take what we have to take, and sometimes we hurt people we swear we won't hurt, but we do, because life makes us. It's a dog eat dog world. We're all monsters, when it comes down to it.”
― J.M. Darhower

“There's a downside to everything, a dark side to everyone, and those who willingly walk in the shadows are a hell of a lot more convincing than those who only acknowledge the sunshine.”
― J.M. Darhower, Torture to Her Soul

“Never take back something you meant. I'd rather you offend me intentionally if it's something you believe than lie to my face just to placate me.”
― J.M. Darhower, Torture to Her Soul

“Derek, never ever tell a woman that someone is prettier than her. You'll make an enemy for life.”
― Ilona Andrews, Magic Bites