Whispers in the Dark Quotes

“I'm tempted to shove one of my romance novels up your ass"- P.J. said sharply
"But I love my books too much to desecrate them like that. I'll settle for my boot.”
― Maya Banks, Whispers in the Dark

“You mean everything to me. You mean more to me than I have the words to explain. Is it normal? Who gives a damn if it's normal? Fuck normal. You and I will never be normal people. If normal means I'm not with you, then I never want to be that man.”
― Maya Banks, Whispers in the Dark

“This is better than a romance novel." P.J. said with a wistful sigh.

"You read that stuff?" Cole demanded.

"Why the hell do you ask the question like that?" P.J. said, annoyance evident in her tone and expression.

"You just didn't seem the type," Cole mumbled.

She flipped him the bird, and Shea had to bite her lip to keep from laughing. P.J. was easily half Cole's size but she also looked like she had the confidence to take on the much larger man. She might even kick his ass. The idea intrigued Shea greatly.

"I'm tempted to shove one of my romance novels up your ass." P.J. said sharply. "But I love my books too much to desecrate them like that, I'll settle for my boot."

Cole held up his hands in surrender. "I won't say another word. Romance novels are great. I love romance novels. I think everyone should read them.”
― Maya Banks, Whispers in the Dark

“You look at me and tell me you think you're some goddamn obligation to me. You look at me and tell me that we're pretending when the connection between us is the most tangible, overpowering thing I've ever felt in my life. If this is pretending, then I damn sure don't want to know what reality is.”
― Maya Banks, Whispers in the Dark

“It's my brothers"-Nathan croaked
"I don't give a fuck if they're your sisters"- Swanson said "I'll kiss them just the same”
― Maya Banks, Whispers in the Dark

“It's the same as if I just handed you a knife and offered you my balls, for God's sake. And I don't even give a fuck. Because I have no pride when it comes to you. There is nothing I wouldn't do or say to make you understand that I love you. I fucking love you. There, I said it. Do you believe me now?" He sounded so pissed off and angry that the admission had been torn from him that she had to battle the smile forming on her lips.”
― Maya Banks, Whispers in the Dark

“He inhaled her scent, uncaring of the blood and dirt and grime that permeated her hair and clothing. He was holding her. Finally holding her.
“You’re real. You’re real.”
She pulled away, looked up at him, the same answering emotion shining in her blue eyes. With a groan, he lowered his mouth to hers. He couldn’t hold back. Nothing in the world would have kept him from kissing her in that moment.
He was overcome.”
― Maya Banks, Whispers in the Dark

“Oh hell. A warm, lush, naked woman coming on to him? Nothing in the military had prepared him for an onslaught like this. The never-surrender thing went right out the window, and he started waving the white flag like a dog wagging his tail.”
― Maya Banks, Whispers in the Dark

“You don't understand. How could you? We were in the worst sort of hell. We weren't living day to day or even hour to hour. We survived minute by excruciating minute. The next day was an eternity away and we didn't want it. Death wasn't the enemy. It was our salvation.”
― Maya Banks, Whispers in the Dark

“Besides, what you need is a swift kick in the ass. If you want a hug, go see Ma.”
― Maya Banks, Whispers in the Dark

“I guess what they say is true. Anything the government wants to hide, they stick it in New Mexico”
― Maya Banks, Whispers in the Dark

“I’ve made myself as vulnerable as a man can make himself to a woman. It’s the same as if I just handed you a knife and offered you my balls, for God’s sake.”
― Maya Banks, Whispers in the Dark

“Never forget that family is the most important thing. No matter how far your life takes you away, your family is always here. And if you’re nothing else in this world, you’re a Kelly, and that makes you loved.”
― Maya Banks, Whispers in the Dark

“They began collecting dishes and clearing the table while Swanny sat and watched them in confusion. “Now wait a minute. I was forbidden to help and was ordered to maintain my station, but you guys are all helping.”

“I don’t much believe there’s such a thing as woman’s work,” Frank said. “I’ve always brought my boys up to help out whether it’s with the cooking or cleaning. Now, their mother will give orders and usually I’m not one to teach my children to disobey their mother, but there are times, and this is one of them, when you just don’t listen to her.”

Amusement flared in Swanny’s eyes. “Ah, okay. I think I get it now. I should get my ass up and help no matter what she told me.”

Frank nodded and handed him a stack of dishes. “Exactly.”
― Maya Banks, Whispers in the Dark

“She very nearly reached for his hand, but curled her fingers into a fist instead. He wouldn’t appreciate her pity, and how did you pity a man who’d survived hell? You didn’t pity him. You admired him.”
― Maya Banks, Whispers in the Dark

“shut the fuck up and let’s go blow the fuck out of those goatherding motherfuckers who have Nathan.” Donovan cracked a smile. “Yippee ki-yay.” “Fuckin’ A.” “Sarah’s been on you about the language, huh.” Garrett snarled in response and then muttered a few more F bombs for good measure. “Yeah, you better get them all out now because when you get back home, no more F words for you.” “Fuck you, Van. Just fuck you.”
― Maya Banks, Whispers in the Dark

“maneuvering from”
― Maya Banks, Whispers in the Dark

“Anything I should know about?"
Code word for can I help.”
― Maya Banks, Whispers in the Dark

“I'm thinking the biggest decisions we need to think about is what beer we want and whether we're going to run out.”
― Maya Banks, Whispers in the Dark

“This is better than a romance novel,” P.​J. said with a wistful sigh. “You read that stuff?” Cole demanded. Shea pulled away from Nathan but he still held her close, tucked into his side as they faced Steele’s team. “Why the hell do you ask the question like that?” P.​J. said, annoyance evident in her tone and expression. “You just didn’t seem the type,” Cole mumbled. She flipped him the bird, and Shea had to bite her lip to keep from laughing. P.​J. was easily half Cole’s size but she also looked like she had the confidence to take on the much larger man. She might even kick his ass. The idea intrigued Shea greatly. “I’m tempted to shove one of my romance novels up your ass,” P.​J. said sharply. “But I love my books too much to desecrate them like that. I’ll settle for my boot.” Cole held up his hands in surrender. “I won’t say another word. Romance novels are great. I love romance novels. I think everyone should read them.”
― Maya Banks, Whispers in the Dark