Where Cowards Tread Quotes

“I’ll hold you to that. Now, for your own redemption…” He gestured at the book. “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.” Jin stopped reading. “Is this a romance?” “It’s my favorite book. I find it soothing.” She made a sound of disgust. “It’s part of your punishment,” he reminded.”
― Sabrina Flynn, Where Cowards Tread

“Jin lifted her head to look at him. “I disobeyed you and Isobel.” “You do that frequently,” he said.”
― Sabrina Flynn, Where Cowards Tread

“Isobel ran a gentle hand over his bruised face, and he looked up into her eyes. “I’m twenty years older than you, Bel. At some point, this… caretaking will be permanent.” Isobel nudged his legs open and moved closer, taking his face in her hands. “I’m positive you will get yourself killed before it comes to that.” He raised a sutured brow, then winced. “Is that your plan?” “Or maybe I’ll just hire a nurse—an unattractive one, with a horrid enough disposition to make me seem warm and caring.”
― Sabrina Flynn, Where Cowards Tread

“Before leaving, Isobel replaced the photographs, and was left wondering if she even knew what her own daughters were up to.”
― Sabrina Flynn, Where Cowards Tread

“Yes?” “Hop, it’s Isobel.” “I do remember the sound of your voice, Wu Lei Ching. It haunts my dreams.”
― Sabrina Flynn, Where Cowards Tread

“Isobel paused long enough to slap her mind into action. “Where is the ex-husband now?” There, she’d put a coherent thought together, and silently applauded herself.”
― Sabrina Flynn, Where Cowards Tread

“Love hath made thee a tame snake,” Riot quoted the poet. Isobel’s eyes narrowed. “A tame snake can still bite,” she warned. “Anyhow, I’m sure we’re of like mind on this.” “Are we?” he wondered. “I know precisely where I want to start. Do you?” “I do.” “Right, then. We’ll set off on three.” Riot gave a slight nod, and Isobel began the brief count. On three, they walked their separate ways.”
― Sabrina Flynn, Where Cowards Tread

“I do as I please no matter who I’m screwing,” Isobel said without looking up. Monty choked on his tobacco wad. Matthew turned a new, vibrant shade of red. And Mack started chuckling. Riot adjusted his spectacles. “We have virgin ears here, Bel,” he said gently.”
― Sabrina Flynn, Where Cowards Tread

“Riot helped her into a coat. “Is everything all right?” he whispered over her shoulder. He felt her sigh. “I don’t know. Love can sting, I suppose.”
― Sabrina Flynn, Where Cowards Tread