“...she studied his clothes, his top hat. And youve just come from Parliament? How are you finding that?Its much like piracy. You tell your enemies that if they dont fall in line, youll leave them t...”

“Hot, hard and so thick that her fingertips didn't meet when she closed her hand around him.”

“Yes. I rememb”

“A jagged stone existed where her heart had been.”

“His gaze settled on her mouth. Have you been kissed before, inspector?Why? If he wanted virgin lips, shed claim to have serviced an army.If its your first, Ill do it differently.You wont do it at a...”

“His dark gaze searched her face. Arent you curious, inspector? A kissand only a kiss.Only a kiss . . . from someone who wanted her. Longing slipped through her, tugging at hopes best kept buried. Y...”

“Only super-efforts count.”

“I want to be in a relationship where you telling me you love me is just a ceremonious validation of what you already show me.”

“That is what a well-guarded prayer life can reveal about us, that our trust is not in ourselves but in seeking God's strength for what we do. Prayer is not a substitute for action, but prayer under...”

“Is not general incivility the very essence of love?”

“Jace perched on the windowsill and looked down at him. "You really don't get this bodyguard thing, do you?""I didn't even think you liked me all that much," said Simon. "Is this one of those keep-y...”

“Jace's eyes sparkled, but he said calmly, "Not at all. the Silent Brothers can help her retrieve her memories.""You hate the Silent Brothers," protested Isabelle."I don't hate them," said Jace cand...”