Quotes from Maya Banks

We love you. We want you to marry us.

Love finds you when you least expect it. Under seemingly impossible circumstances, but it was there. Young and blooming still. Unwavering and constant. Love truly did conquer all. Love required trust, unconditional faith in the face of adversity.

Life works however the hell you make it work.

Well, I'll be damned," he said in an awed tone. "Never thought I'd see the day.

I came for you.

He unraveled at light speed, his release sharp, bewildering and beautiful. His hips were still convulsively moving against her body as he settled down over her, too exhausted and spent to remember his own name. The one he'd demanded she say just moments ago. He became aware of gentle caresses. Her hands gently stroking over his back. He was probably crushing her but he couldn't bring himself to move. He was inside her. Over her. Completely covering her. She was his.

Tell me, Serena. Do you want me?" he asked softly. "Do you ache for me? Do you want my possession? Do you lie awake at night wanting a man strong enough to harness your sexuality, stroke it until the fire rages and then unleash it, set you free?

If it ain't broke, then don't fix it

Got one," P.J. called. "Motherfucker is ball-less and singing soprano." "Jesus, that woman is vicious," Joe muttered. "That's our girl," Renshaw called back smugly.

I'm not saying this is going toe easy. I'll make mistakes. You'll make mistakes, mostly about trying to draw attention to the differences between us. I realize it'll take time for you to get over this mind-set that you're somehow not good enough for me. It pisses me off, but I get that you can't change a lifetime of seeing yourself the way you do overnight. But I'm going to work on it and wear you down.

I'll never ask for something you can't give, Serena mine. I only want what you freely offer. I only want you. With me, belonging to me. Me protecting you, cherishing you, honoring you with my every breath, with my body, my soul and my heart. What we have isn't fantasy. You may have convinced yourself that it isn't real, but it doesn't get any more real than what we've shared.

I wish you we're my daddy.

G'night, Van. Love you.

I can live with my husband risking his life because that's who he is and I wouldn't change him.

No matter what she heard, how could she think it? I love her, damnit. How could she not know?

the older man put one hand on Joe's shoulder, his expression serious as he focused his attention on Joe. "Son, a good woman is hard to find and a priceless treasure. Never forget God's gift to you or His grace, and always turn to Him in times of hardship. Be her friend, her biggest fan and supporter, and always, always take out the trash, and if you want brownie points, offer to do the dishes.

I don't know a mother alive who won't always try to make things better for her children, no matter how old they are.

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.

My job is to be in tune with your wants, needs and desires. I'm not worth much as a man if I can't do that for the woman in my care. The ultimate power rests with you. Because you control my actions. I want to please you. It's very important to me that I please you. I want you to be satisfied. I want you to be so spoiled, pampered and cherished that you don't want to be anywhere but with me all the time.

I really can't stomach you when you get all philosophical.

She'd been willing and able to submit because she'd been strong enough to come to him as an equal.

And I don't throw tantrums. I just voice my displeasure in a loud manner.

Inch by inch, they chipped away until soon there would be nothing left to salvage.

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.