Love vs The Ooze Monster! Quotes

“And Mabel Ann Harrison didn’t employ idiots. She just married them.”
― Cassandra Gannon, Love vs The Ooze Monster!

“You’ve got about three hours left.”  He reported helpfully. “Before the ‘hecking me raw in every room of the house’ portion of the evening begins?”  Her tone was delightfully prim. “Oh, I doubt we’ll get to every room, on the very first night.  I’m committed to the project, but it’s a big house.” “You really think I’m going to just follow along with your deviant ideas?” “Follow?  No, I think you’re going to be leading the way.” She adjusted her glasses and gave a studious nod.  “You’re probably right.”
― Cassandra Gannon, Love vs The Ooze Monster!

“She blinked.  “I never said I’d marry you.” “You don’t have much of a choice.  I’m sleeping with you in,” he checked the clock, “five hours.  I’ve got a reputation to consider.  You think I’m gonna get into bed with a girl who’s got dishonorable intentions towards me?”
― Cassandra Gannon, Love vs The Ooze Monster!

“Mabel blinked.  “He’s going to try and murder you?” “Of course.” Mabel promptly gave up her half-hearted quest for lenience.  “Well, we’ll have to kill Rico as soon as possible, then.  Today.” “You think we can fit it into the schedule?”  He teased.  “I know you’ve got the afternoon packed.”
― Cassandra Gannon, Love vs The Ooze Monster!

“Because I’m probably more possessive than you are, Boyd.”  It was only fair to warn him.  “You so much as smile at another girl and I won’t even bother to hide her body.” “I know who I belong to.”  His grin was smug.”
― Cassandra Gannon, Love vs The Ooze Monster!

“Mabel let her forehead fall forward against his chest, thinking over everything he’d said. His hand ran up and down her back, comfortingly.  “Don’t ever walk out on me, again.  I’ll just come after you.  You’re the only place I want to be.” She sighed and gave up being mad.  “I’m sorry.”  She whispered. Boyd kissed her temple.  “I’m sorry, too.  I handled it all badly.”
― Cassandra Gannon, Love vs The Ooze Monster!

“Firming her lips, she headed in the direction of his voice.  His home was beautiful.  Large but warm.  Old, but somehow modern.  She loved the place.  Every time she turned a corner, Mabel found herself contemplating where furniture should go and how walls should be painted.  It was very aggravating.”
― Cassandra Gannon, Love vs The Ooze Monster!

“Show him the icy mitt: (1920s slang) Shutting down advances from a jackass Today, Mabel would show him the icy mitt. Boyd had fired her!”
― Cassandra Gannon, Love vs The Ooze Monster!

“You’re doing that wrong.” Boyd was kneeling on the back stoop of the Peaceful Slumber Funeral Parlor, fiddling with the doorknob with one hand and holding his flashlight with the other.  He slanted her an unappreciative glower.  “I’ve been picking locks since I was five.” “Then, you’ve been doing it wrong for the last twenty-six years.” “Do you want to try this?”  He gestured towards the door. Mabel brightened.  “Yes, actually…” “Too bad.  I got here first.”  He smirked at her and went back to his wrongheaded ways.”
― Cassandra Gannon, Love vs The Ooze Monster!

“Boyd was obsessed with uncovering the secrets of his inheritance and Mabel had the answers.  He was suddenly sure of it.  “Why did he leave me a kid’s book?”  He asked, his heart pounding.  Whatever the reason, it was important.  He sensed it. “Maybe he was going by your mental age.”
― Cassandra Gannon, Love vs The Ooze Monster!

“Mabel’s suspicions grew.  What was the big faker up to?”
― Cassandra Gannon, Love vs The Ooze Monster!

“Lew and I helped each other.  I will never help Sly do anything, except maybe walking in front of a bus.”
― Cassandra Gannon, Love vs The Ooze Monster!

“Lew said you reminded him of himself, as a young man.”  Mabel adjusted her adorable glasses, not looking anything like the liar she apparently was.  “It’s why I felt confident about approaching you.  I adored my stepfather, so I trust his judgment on people.”
― Cassandra Gannon, Love vs The Ooze Monster!

“Know Your Onions: (1920s slang) Possessing extensive knowledge of any single subject; Not necessarily related to onions. When it came to bookkeeping, Miss Mabel Harrison really knew her onions.”
― Cassandra Gannon, Love vs The Ooze Monster!

“Chiseling dough out of every sucker he met was Patrick’s true passion and one creative outlet.”
― Cassandra Gannon, Love vs The Ooze Monster!