"She understood now why her friend Elizabeth, with her near-genius, analytical mind gave wide berth to murder mysteries, psychological thrillers, and horror stories, and read only romance novels. Because, by God, when a woman picked up one of those steamy books, she had a firm guarantee that there would be a Happily-Ever-After. That though the world outside those covers could bring such sorrow and disappointment and loneliness, between those covers, the world was a splendid place to be."
— Karen Marie Moning (Darkfever)

"Life isn't finding shelter in the storm. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
-Zarek"
— Sherrilyn Kenyon (Acheron)

"Most girls get flowers or candy. I get a declaration of martial law."
— Lisa Shearin (Armed & Magical)

"I don't suffer from my insanity -- I enjoy every minute of it.
--Zarek"
— Sherrilyn Kenyon (Dance With The Devil)

"If aught must be lost, ‘twill be my honor for yours. If one must be forsaken, ‘twill be my soul for yours. Should death come anon, ‘twill be my life for yours. I am Given."
— Karen Marie Moning

"It is one of those lessons that every child should learn: Don't play with fire, sharp objects, or ancient artifacts."
— Patricia Briggs

"He raised a brow. 'Petunia, Ms. Lane?'
I scowled. "Ass, Barrons."
— Karen Marie Moning (Darkfever)

"Sometimes I have the urge to conquer large parts of Europe."
— Patricia Briggs (Cry Wolf)