Kat

“Violet Lynn Parker, you’d better spill or I’ll start bellowing ‘Happy Birthday’ to you in my Bobcat Goldthwait voice.”
― Ann Charles, Optical Delusions in Deadwood

“I cook for you because it’s how I show someone I care. I cook for you because I love the look on your face after that first bite. I cook for you because I’d rather cook for you than anyone else.” “What?” My jaw dropped. “I don’t know what the fuck I’m doing with you, woman.” My mouth was still open. Which suited Knox just fine. Because he raised his hands, framed my face. Then sealed his lips over mine.”
― Devney Perry, Juniper Hill

“I’m not ‘stubborn.’”

“Oh, really?”

Lifting my chin, I said, “I’m determined.” (Violet to Doc)”
― Ann Charles, Dead Case in Deadwood

“Robbie turned to the house again. "Got a flashlight?"
"Of course not." I smirked. "That would make me too well prepared, wouldn't it?”
― Cate Tiernan, Sweep: Volume 1