“There. Let the gods of friendship and common sense strike him dead.”

“Hunter versus prey, and the look in his eyes told her, in no uncertain terms, eating her alive was a distinct possibility.”

“She had platonic all but tattooed on her forehead.”

“He'd bet his right nut her skin would taste as good as it smelled.”

“Damn, her mouth was a weapon.”

“We all have our handicaps. You're not mine.”

“Every great love starts with a great story...”

“I knew, in the silence that followed, that anything could happen here. It might be too late: again, I might have missed my chance. But I would at least know I tried, that I took my heart and extend...”

“You know what charm is: a way of getting the answer yes without having asked any clear question.”

“Witches are naturally nosy, said Miss Tick, standing up. Well, I must go. I hope we shall meet again. I will give you some free advice, though.Will it cost me anything?What? I just said it was free...”

“How can you be one of the stars of heaven, when the stars are innumerable? What star number do you have?”

“His words were full of hope and threat. Like the stars.”