Within Obsession and Lies (A Court of Gilt and Shadow, #1)

by Stacy Jones

“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” -Roald Dahl

Water, air, and food were essential for sustaining life, but no one ever mentioned touch was just as vital. Each night when she crawled into bed, she ached for companionship.

Yeah. That would go over like a lead balloon.

It’s the season of the lead balloon… what are the odds three books in a row using this euphemism?

Viper playfully glared at their beautiful house guest, ignoring Fearson’s wrath entirely. “You pronounced ‘saved my ass’ incorrectly.”

At least aliens are hot, she smirked to herself. If women knew the males looked like these guys, they’d be begging to get abducted.

She knew they were on the dark grey side of the morality scale.