Kate Quotes

Love is not something you protect. It’s something you risk.

~ Gayle Forman

People were messy. They were defined not only by what they'd done, but by what they would have done, under different circumstances, molded as much by their regrets as their actions, choices they stood by and those they wished they could undo. Of course, there was no going back - time only moved forward - but people could change. For worse.And for better.It wasn't easy. The world was complicated. Life was hard. And so often, living hurt. So make it worth the pain.

~ Victoria Schwab

Help me, I can’t breathe, your ego is pushing all the air out of the room.

~ Ilona Andrews

I ripped my left arm out of his hand and slammed my elbow into his solar plexus. He exhaled in a gasp. I lunged for the dagger and sat on top of him, my knees pinning his arms, my dagger on his throat.He lay still. “I give up,” he said and smiled. “Your move.”Er. I was sitting atop the Beast Lord in my underwear, holding a knife to his throat. What the hell was my next move?

~ Ilona Andrews

Because he has the best equipment in the City and he knows how to use it!

~ Ilona Andrews

You two were in a cave together?’ said Miss Simpkins in horror.‘Yes,’ said Kate, ‘and it was very, very dark.

~ Kenneth Oppel

Stumbling closer, I held up the manuscript, the pages flapping frantically in the wind. “I take it this is a murder mystery? You killed the ex-fiancée and thanked her in the dedication? Mighty dignified of you, I must say.”“Nah. It’s a horror novel. But yeah, the bimbo dies in the end. Bob Hall says it’s going to be a bestseller, so I figured I owed her some thanks for the inspiration.” He edged a few feet closer, his smile spread from ear to ear. The glimmer in his eyes flickered toward the ocean, breaking our connection. He hung his head, licked his lips, then returned his eyes to mine, restoring the connection with an intense smolder. “Are you gonna get over here, or what?”Letting out a soft chuckle, the tears began to blind me. “Make me.

~ Rachael Wade

What do you see when you look at me?”My eyes narrowed and I pressed my lips together, weighing my thoughts. All of his bimbo admirers aside, what did I see? What did my gut tell me about this man? What did it say that allowed me to wind up here with him, under such impulsive circumstances?“You’re a sad man,” I swallowed. “You’re arrogant and set in your ways, but that creates a fortress for you. It’s your safe haven. Behind the moat is someone who has lost something he loved, only I’m not sure what, or who. You’re afraid of something and your loyalty is hidden away in a cell, wounded by betrayal.” I rested my head on the pillow. “That’s what I see.”“On second thought,” he exhaled, letting his head drop next to mine. “You’re psychic.

~ Rachael Wade

Clearly God was in some kind of mood on my birthday.

~ Jodi Picoult

She crouched with her hand out. What the hell was she doing… Here, kitty, kitty, kitty. Oh my God, she was retarded and I was going to kill Jim.

~ Ilona Andrews

Would you like to borrow a pair of my panties to wave around at the next Council meeting to get the point across?”His eyes flashed. “Got any to spare?” I could’ve picked somebody rational. But no, I had to fall in love with this arrogant idiot. Come to the Keep with me, be my princess. Mourn me when your crazy dad kills me. Yeah, right.

~ Ilona Andrews

When in doubt, poke the beehive with a stick to see if anything interesting flies out.I clapped my hands. 'I had no idea Pit teams had such pretty cheerleaders. Can you do it again, but with more spirit this time?

~ Ilona Andrews

He raised his hand in a peaceful gesture. You need to relax a bit, dove. Like Mouse over there. You trust me, don't you, Mouse?Nope!Ahhh, I'm hurt. Nobody likes me.

~ Ilona Andrews

IMBECILE! the chef shouted. Next time why don't you just put your whole HAND in the food, hey? Yes, your whole hand, or maybe your FACE! I arrange the food on plates with care, are you understanding what I am telling you? It is part of the art form of cooking, yes? A lovely plate of food is a thing of beauty! And then you, NUMBSKULL, come along and put your fat greasy FINGERS all over my plate, and SHAKE the plate, and move my food all around the plate until it looks like pigs' vomit!Chef Vlad! I cried out in delight.

~ Kenneth Oppel

Let me get you all some punch,” I said.“You're leaving us?” said Isabel, sounding panicky.“I'll be right back,” I promised. “If anyone comes near you, just scream and run.

~ Kenneth Oppel

I spent the rest of the day in someone else's story. The rare moments that I put the book down, my own pain returned in burning stabs.

~ Amy Plum

Andrea raised her hand. “This is the hand that slapped Aunt B.”“Maybe you should have it gold-plated.”“Here, you can touch it, since you’re my best friend.

~ Ilona Andrews

From what I know of you already, you have quite a reputation for providing customer satisfaction.Julie's cheeks burned. For Kate's benefit she said, I try. Oh, I'm certain you do more than try. You go all out. He paused for several beats. Then, I've driven past the gallery thousands of times and always admired the works displayed in the windows. But I haven't had a reason to stop.And now you did?Now I did.She drew herself up. Well, I'm sure Katherine will find the perfect piece for you. She's very knowledgeable.He came to see you.That's right, Ms. Rutledge. Not that Ms. Fields isn't perfectly charming and, I'm sure, knowledgeable. He shot Kate a smile over his shoulder, which she returned before he came back around to Julie. But I'm placing myself in your very capable hands.

~ Sandra Brown

Hell, I'll be safest pretending I'm a boy the rest of my life. The frontier ain't for the faint of heart, and it certainly ain't kind to women. Sometimes I think the whole world's 'gainst us.

~ Erin Bowman

I trusted her about as far as I could throw her. I was strong and she was small, but it still wasn't very far.

~ Ilona Andrews

No more tubs for me. I jumped off the bed and pulled on a pair of Pack sweats. They make me lose all sense.Curran sprawled on the bed with a big self-satisfied smile. Want to know a secret?Sure.It's not the bathtub, baby.Well, aren't we smug. I picked up the corner of the lowest mattress and made a show of looking under it.What are you looking for?A pea Your Majesty.What?You heard me.I jumped back as he lunged and his fingers missed me by an inch.Getting slow in your old age.I thought you liked it slow.A flashback to last night mugged me and my mind executed a full stop.He laughed. Ran out of snappy comebacks?Hush. I'm trying to think of one.

~ Ilona Andrews

You look like shit. Honesty is important in any relationship.

~ Gordon Andrews

Sure, sometimes you gotta let things go, but other times you can't till you set things right. And I know darn well it ain't worth arguing with a preacher. The only truths they believe are their own words.

~ Erin Bowman

It shows damn near everything. I's been hiding my breasts for so long, I half forgot I had 'em.

~ Erin Bowman

On most guys, Hale's smile would have looked sheepish. On him, it was so roguishly charming that Kat's heart actually skipped a beat.

~ Ally Carter

He leaned his head to me, his neck so close to my lips, I felt the heat coming off his skin. His breath was warm against my ear. His voice was a ragged snarl. I miss you.This wasn't happening.I worry about you. He dipped his head and looked into my eyes. I worry something stupid will happen and I won't be there and you'll be gone. I worry we won't ever get a chance and it's driving me out of my skull.No, no, no, no.........We stared at each other. The tiny space between us felt too hot. Muscles bulged on his naked frame. He looked feral.Mad gold eyes stared into mine. Do you miss me, Kate?I closed my eyes trying to shut him out. I could lie then we would be back to square one. Nothing would be resolved. I'd still be alone, hating him and wanting him.He grabbed my shoulders and shook me once. Do you miss me?I took the plunge. Yes.

~ Ilona Andrews

Can I try something? I said. If you dont' like it, I'll stop.

~ Aimee Carter

The mage pulled my knife out of his side and looked at it. “Nice knife.” The voice was deep but female.I threw my second knife. The blade bit into the mage’s chest. Shit. Missed the neck. “Here, have another one.

~ Ilona Andrews

August stared at her, aghast. Did I know that kissing you would bring your soul to surface? That - THAT - would have the same effect as pain or music? No, I must have missed that lesson.She stared at him, agape. August, was that sarcasm?

~ Victoria Schwab

We can get you a throne with snakes. I’ll stand next to you and roar at anybody who fails to grovel. Fear Kate Daniels. She is a mighty and terrible ruler. Grendel can anoint the petitioners with his vomit. It’ll be great . . .

~ Ilona Andrews

If I lost him here, to this idiotic fight, after I fought and guarded him for two weeks, after I cried and thought he was dying, I would find him in the afterlife and I would murder him again.

~ Ilona Andrews

a dense wall of greenery bordered it, ...an impenetrable barrier of oaks, evergreen shrubs, blackberry that somehow resisted the frost, and thorns. In the defense department, the witches would make Sleeping Beauty’s evil witch weep with jealousy.

~ Ilona Andrews

Torch strode over and stared at the fiverWhat's this?Some change for you. Buy your flunkies some decent clothes. I dipped my fingers into the jar and smeared think fragrant paste on my face. Torch frowned, mirroring the expression on my aunt's face.Change?Oh, for crying out loud. It's money. We don't use coins as currency now, we use paper money. He stared at me. I'm insulting you! I'm saying your poor, like a beggar, because your undead are in rags. I'm offering to clothe your servants for you, because you can't provide for them. Come on, how thick do you have to be?He jerked his hand up. A jet of flame erupted from his fingers, sliding against the ward. I jerked back from the windows on instinct. The fire died. I leaned forward. Do you understand now? More fire. What's the matter? Was that not enough money?

~ Ilona Andrews

I've read your summary.And?It's not incompetent.Be still, my heart, so I don't faint from such faint phrase. Did you expect it to be written in crayon?

~ Ilona Andrews