Throne of the Fallen (Prince of Sin, #1)

by Kerri Maniscalco

But virtues never held the same appeal as sin.

“It’s hard to tell whether you’re describing a man or the perfect cut of meat.”

Loved this line!!!

Whether due to hubris or ego, man was the only creature who often ignored what no other prey did: trust your instincts or suffer the consequences.

Camilla was a walking contradiction—he sensed that she was surprised by her attraction to him earlier, yet she also wanted to throttle him. It would make an interesting combination in the bedroom.

She was well aware that it was unwise to write something off simply because you’d never seen it.

Darkness was never as appealing as the light to most, but that didn’t mean it was any less integral to life. Too much sunshine withered the soul. Balance was the key.

They expected her to make a life-altering decision in only a few moments. A future wasn’t something to throw away on a whim, to be forced into by fear.

“Swans mate for life.

She’d never realized how much life there was all around her, always.

Passion feeds in a mirroring loop.

“What are you doing?” she asked. “Grabbing what has sentimental value to me.” He took her hand, braided their fingers together.