Christmas at Leo's Quotes

“Shane raised his brows when he set eyes on my apron. “Been roped into galley duties?” “Nah. I slaughtered Leo with an electric carving knife. I put this on so I could dismember his body without mucking up my t-shirt.”
― Gillibran Brown, Christmas at Leo's

“I’m gay.” There was a long pause after my revelation, then. “Are you sure?” “Of course I’m fucking sure. Why else would I say it? I’m a nance, a poof, a queer, a shit stabber.” There was an embarrassed silence. “Don’t worry. It isn’t catching.” I struggled out of the deckchair. “You don’t have to be friends with me anymore.” “Sorry, Gil. I dunno what to say.” He raked at his hair. “Do you fancy me then?” “No.” “Why not?” “Cos you’re fucking ugly. Look, Lee. Being gay doesn’t mean you fancy every lad you clap eyes on. You don’t fancy every lass you meet.”
― Gillibran Brown, Christmas at Leo's

“I’m flattered, Vince. You and Jak seemed to have spent a lot of time talking about me.” “Not you, housework brat, your meal ticket boyfriends. I reckon if I try hard enough, I can win over Dick, and according to Jak, winning over Dick is the key to winning over Shane. That’s how you wheedled your way in. Dick’s a nice guy, but Shane is,” he gave a low whistle, “something special. I like powerful men.” I flinched as he reached out and patted me condescendingly on the upper arm. “Don’t worry though. I won’t let them kick you out of the house straight away. I quite fancy having an epileptic sock washer at my beck and call for a while.”
― Gillibran Brown, Christmas at Leo's

“« Mistress Trina has expressed an interest in playing with your youngster. Leo says he’s largely untrained, a scandal considering how long you’ve had him. She sees gay boys and straight girls as an irresistible challenge, especially the unpractised ones. She enjoys the unpredictability of their reactions. You have my personal guarantee that she won’t mark him permanently.”
“The boy is off limits.”
Thank God! I let my stomach muscles relax. I’d have begged for a cyanide pill if Shane had granted her request. »”
― Gillibran Brown, Christmas at Leo's

“« Ian grinned and then flicked a finger at me. “He’s definitely off limits though?”
“This little one is not for loan to anyone.”
“Trina had her heart set on tormenting the boy. She’ll be disappointed.”
“Trina will get over it. »”
― Gillibran Brown , Christmas at Leo's