131 Quotes & Sayings By Lisa Kessler

You're not crazy." She was serious, no hint of a smile. He cocked a brow. "And how do you know that?"" I cut hair for a living." Her dark eyes glinted with playfulness, easing some of his jacked-up nerve. "I see crazy all the time. You're not it. Lisa Kessler

He took the spatula and smiled, and she headed for the bedroom, only stopping once to see if he was watching her ass wiggle under his shirt. He chuckled. “I’d have to be dead not to look.”“ I’m glad to see you’re in good health.” She grinned. Lisa Kessler

He rested a hand over hers. “Ever since I met you, keeping it professional has been practically impossible.”“ So it’s true.”“ Which part?”“ You could get in trouble for seeing me.” He raised her hand to his lips, brushing a kiss to her knuckles. “I can handle a little trouble. How about you?” Scars and a thrill seeker. Gods help her… Lisa Kessler

He raised a brow at another abrupt change in the conversation. “Are you disappointed I couldn’t dodge a couple bullets?” A real smile teased her lips as she lowered her coffee mug. “On the contrary, I’m a sucker for a guy with scars, so for your protection, we should probably stick to the case. Lisa Kessler

He seems like a good guy, but we need to focus on finding Nia’s killer, and then finish the theater. We don’t have time for distractions. No men.” “Yeah, yeah, I know.” Mel rolled her eyes. “Inspiration before intercourse.” Callie chuckled. “I should put that on a T-shirt. Lisa Kessler

You’re not in this alone anymore. I’m not going anywhere, and if you’ll let me, I’ve got broad shoulders for you to lean on whenever you need me. Lisa Kessler

When you can inspire a muse, you've got it going on. Lisa Kessler

Lia pulled back, moonlight dancing in her dark eyes. “If you’re trying to make me go easy on you, it won’t work.” Cooper's teeth brushed her lower lip. “No way. Just getting an early taste of my prize.” She grinned. “I feel like I’ve already won.” He kissed her once more, whispering, “I know I have. Lisa Kessler

My father’s corporation, the Nero Organization, supplied assassins for hire. Killing was our business, and business had been good for years. Lisa Kessler

I could shoot you in the foot."" Please do. At least then I wouldn't have to endure this sock humiliation any longer. Lisa Kessler

You should've mentioned you were bringing a beautiful woman. I would've combed my hair. Lisa Kessler

The wolf demands her mate. But the woman loathes the man. Lisa Kessler

He brought up both hands to hold my face. "I would die for you, Isabelle.""No." I shook my head. "Live for me. Lisa Kessler

Keegan rested his forearm on the wheel. “If the spell is fading, you could’ve grown old with this woman. She never had to know you were the Quartermaster on the Sea Dog when it sank in 1795.”“All true.” Colton glanced over his shoulder toward the bow. “But every man she’s ever known has lied to her. I didn’t want to be another one. Lisa Kessler

Because my division watches immortals like your crew. It’s in the government’s best interest to keep tabs on people who could potentially be assets someday. Which is why I’m here.” He turned to Colton again. “I can use my contacts to locate the group holding the Holy Grail, but the American government can’t be tied to the recovery effort in any way.”“ So what are you sayin’?” Colton held his breath.“ I’m saying who better to steal it back than a band of pirates?. Lisa Kessler

As soon as the garage door lowered, he slid his hand into her hair, drawing her in for another kiss. Her mouth tasted like sweet brandy and spice. Damn, she was delicious. She ran her hands down his chest and tugged his shirt free from his jeans. He groaned as her cool hands explored his bare abs. His other hand wandered up from her waist, enjoying her curves until he was cupping her breast. She moaned into his mouth and arched her back into his touch, and he just about lost it right there. He pulled back, his voice a husky whisper. “I need more room and fewer clothes. Lisa Kessler

He sighed, breaking the eye contact. “I just wanted you to know why I’m cautious. When the divorce was final, I swore I’d never let another woman into my heart. Love made me weak.” He forced himself to look her in the eyes. “I’ve never met anyone like you, and today, I would’ve died for you and wouldn’t have regretted it for a second. Lisa Kessler

Her roommate was at the table with a grin that was all trouble. “So you’re not going to tell me about last night?” Erica rolled her eyes and went about getting her breakfast. “You saw Reed. How do you think it went?” She chuckled. “Being hot doesn’t mean you’re good in bed.” Erica peered over her shoulder. “We never even got to the bed.” Trin’s eyes widened. “Oh gods! I eat at this table!. Lisa Kessler

She wet her lips. “And she didn’t warn you about me?”“ Should she have?” Erica finished her drink, relishing the burn in her belly and the flush of heat in her cheeks as she nodded. “Definitely.”His gaze smoldered. “It’s a good thing danger is my calling, then.”“ Good to know, ” she said with a sly smile. Lisa Kessler

Are all firefighters as hot as you? Lisa Kessler

She didn’t warn you about me?” “ Should she have?” Erica finished her drink, relishing the burn in her belly and the flush of heat in her cheeks as she nodded “Definitely.” His gaze smoldered. “It’s a good thing danger is my calling, then. Lisa Kessler

He shook his head, a smile tugging at his lips. “Two hours isn’t going to be enough time.” She grinned, rocking her hips. “We’d better make it count. Lisa Kessler

Flirting and foreplay came easy to Erica. Before she’d turned twenty, Erato awakened inside her. Erato was the Greek Muse of Lyrics… and Erotic Poetry. She had a gift for inspiring passion. Lisa Kessler

Do they send all of you jaguars through some elitist asshole training course? Lisa Kessler

We weren’t allies, but not being enemies was close enough for me. Lisa Kessler

He kissed my lips, his skin warm in spite of the cool winter wind whipping past us. His whisper would have been lost on me before, but now I heard every word. “What do you want, Raven? Lisa Kessler

The vortex. You can see the entire galaxy up there. More stars than you ever knew existed. Lisa Kessler

Everything okay?”“ I’m not sure, but it’s not shittier, so that’s something.” She laughed. “Still an optimist. Lisa Kessler

For the record…” I took her hand and held it up. “These are the only hands I want on me. Lisa Kessler

He crossed his arms over his chest, "I don't get why you push everyone away."" This isn't the time to talk about this."" Should I set up an office visit? Lisa Kessler

He shook his head. "Those waves are begging us to ride them. Talking can wait. Lisa Kessler

I thought when you finally kissed me, I'd be able to walk away." He shook his head, his voice lowering to a throaty whisper. "I was dead wrong. Lisa Kessler

Hunter scooped her up into his arms as if she weighed nothing and carried her over to the bed. He laid her down and then moved behind her to spoon her, his arm holding her close to his chest. His lips brushed her ear. "Before you push me away, you have my word that once you're asleep, I'll go in the other room, okay?". .Without moving, she whispered into the darkness, "What if I don't want you to go?. Lisa Kessler

Hunter walked out of the waves, and without any pretense, he wrapped her in his arms. She looked up at him, her eyes searing his. He bent his head lower, his voice a raspy whisper. "I've never met anyone like you. Lisa Kessler

I'm the king of bad ideas. Lisa Kessler

Man..." He blew out an exasperated breath. "Do you push everyone away this hard, or is it just me? Lisa Kessler

He pressed his lips to her shoulder, whispering along her soft skin, "I'm right where I want to be. Lisa Kessler

If we're not naked soon, I'm going to lose my fucking mind. Lisa Kessler

That kiss..."" You've already given me better than I've ever had. Lisa Kessler

She covered his hand with hers over her abdomen. His was so much bigger than hers and had probably fired guns, rifles, and god knew what else, but right here, right now, his tenderness broke down her will as sure as any grenade. Lisa Kessler

I love surfing, but ---" his gaze wandered over the thin sheet covering her body before he met her eyes again " --- no wave could ever compete with you. Lisa Kessler

You make me want to be. Lisa Kessler

You're a good man, Hunter. Lisa Kessler

She kissed his chest. "Thanks for letting me into your heart." He tucked her hair behind her ear. "You walked in like you had a key. Lisa Kessler

The nine Greek Muses, awakened again for this generation of man and meant to inspire mankind forward in the sciences and the arts. Lisa Kessler

Why don't you come with me to the station? We can talk, and I'll treat you to a bad cup of coffee." " You make it sound pretty tempting. Lisa Kessler

He twisted the heavy gold ring around his finger. It had been in his family for generations, passed down to each eldest child along with the family mission of once again ushering in the Golden Age of Man. His great-great-grandfather had been the first of their Order to make physical progress toward the ultimate goal: to free the powerful prisoners from the center of the Earth. Lisa Kessler

Every generation, the nine daughters of Zeus are reborn, and with their rebirth are also nine Guardians. They will be marked by the gods, and given gifts to protect his treasure. Their abilities will only be unlocked when they find their muse. Lisa Kessler

Scars and a thrill seeker. Gods help her... Lisa Kessler

The Order of the Titans had agreed with his assessment. This generation, the Order would be successful where previous generations had failed, because this time they would steal mankind's inspiration. They would kill the muses for the greater good.... For the good of mankind. Lisa Kessler

A digital wall of masks stared back at him. His finger rolled the mouse in a slow downward scroll. " Okay, you bastard. Where are you? Lisa Kessler

I straddled his lap and sank onto him so slowly I almost lost it. Each inch of him filled my already sensitive body. Nose to nose with him, I whispered. "You come with me.' His mouth curved into a wicked smile. "Happily. Lisa Kessler

When I turned, I found myself looking at my reflection in the mirror. The dressing room lights surrounded it like a frame, but with the rest of the lighting off, only the center of the mirror was visible. Just us. His gaze locked on mine as his hands slid slowly up from my hips. His fingers splayed wide, teasing me as they made their slow journey up my waist while his lips were at my ear. "I want you to see how sexy you are, and hot you make me. Lisa Kessler

She haunts my dreams. Shadows of the past. Ripping my heart down the seams. No one to blame but me. I'm a lone wolf now, but I still stare up at the moon, Call her name and wonder if she's looking too... Lisa Kessler

Make me howl, make me scream, Things are never what they seem. Lay me out, end the pain, Now I'll never be the same. Deep inside, there I cry, Yet you still just pass me by. Can't you see, this is me, And I'm Howling! I'm Howling! I'm Howling! Lisa Kessler

I have no clue what happened to my best friend, the one who played with me on the playground when no one else would. But this Logan…” She gestured from my shoes on up. “This Logan can kiss my ass. Lisa Kessler

You made me feel like I was the most important person in the world to you, and then you showed me I never really mattered at all.” I stood up. “I hate you for that, Log Lisa Kessler

I should walk away again. But “should” could go fuck itself. Giving her up the first time nearly killed me, and hurting her again wasn’t an option. None of it would matter if I couldn’t convince her to give me another chance. While she said she hated me, her body told another story. Her pulse had raced, and the scent of her arousal haunted me. Plus, she kissed me back. Lisa Kessler

She shook her head, her smile fading a little. “I forget you’re a rock star now. To me, you’re just Logan.”I took her hand. “That’s all I want to be. Lisa Kessler

You want to prove you never stopped loving me?” She got up and stared down at me. “Start by trusting me with the truth. Lisa Kessler

Enough.” I rolled my eyes and would’ve smacked him with my laptop if I wasn’t worried his hard head would break my computer. “Please don’t make me throw up.” He finally glanced my way, the corner of his mouth quirked up into a crooked smile. “God, I’ve missed you. Lisa Kessler

Love and hate aren't as far apart as you think. Lisa Kessler

I ordered a hot chocolate and Chandler got a black coffee. He smiled over at me. "Still no love for coffee?" I shook my head. "Nah, why have bitter and gross when I can have sweet and delicious? Lisa Kessler

Come closer." His voice was more of a growl than a whisper. Hot. Lisa Kessler

His deep voice rumbled. "You are all that ever mattered to me. Lisa Kessler

Kissing her mouth, I plunged deep inside of her. I shivered and it had nothing to do with the cool breeze coming through the windows. Her body was made for me. Perfect. And I wanted this moment to last forever. Lisa Kessler

I stared down into her eyes, my voice barely a whisper. "If I stay here any longer, I'm not going to be able to stop myself from kissing you. Lisa Kessler

Jared led me to the floor where I suddenly remembered an important detail. "I don't know how to dance." He didn't laugh at me. Taking my hand in his, he moved his other arm around my waist and leaned in close by my ear. "Then you better let me lead. Lisa Kessler

I put what was left of the ice cube into my mouth. Her lips parted, watching my every move. I didn't hesitate, diving back in to feed on my mate, my tongue cooling the fire and heating her desire all at once. Lisa Kessler

You've got an empire to run, I'm just your arm candy. Lisa Kessler

This zipper only comes down for you. Lisa Kessler

I'd kiss you if I could, " I whispered. Jared's breath caressed my skin. "I have other shirts." I smiled and kissed him. Lisa Kessler

It's about your mom." " She's not mad at your again, is she?" " No." I set the drill aside. ""In fact, I wanted to ask you for your permission to court your mom." " You're taking her to court? Lisa Kessler

I'm a pretty patient guy when it's something worth waiting for. Lisa Kessler

Taryn? Are you all right?" I nodded, pushing away the doubt. My fingers laced with his. "I've never been swept off my feet before. Sounds a little... terrifying." He laughed, and I drank in the sound. "Terrifying is not what I'm shooting for." He kissed me, his lips caressing mine over and over until my pulse was thrumming, warming my whole body. He stared into my eyes. "Breathless maybe... Lisa Kessler

--- "That first day when we met, when I gave you my estimate for the deck project and you wouldn't shake my hand.." I laced my fingers with hers. "There was something sad and lonely in your eyes. I knew all about your reputation, your nickname the Ice Queen, but that wasn't what I saw that day. When I looked into your blue eyes, I saw a princess locked away in a tower, a prisoner. I wanted to set you free. Lisa Kessler

I'm not hurting you?" He shook his head with a crooked, very sexy smile. " Not yet. Lisa Kessler

She stepped back, staring up into my eyes. “You’ve given me hope.” She ran her hand up my chest. “I don’t know how to thank you for that.” I grinned. “You can start by taking my calls. Lisa Kessler

A shard of glass cut my belly as I slid into the battered SUV, but I managed to keep the family jewels intact. I’d be counting every small victory tonight. Lisa Kessler

Once we were on the road, I glanced at my passenger. “If you’ve got any ideas about how I can get this shit storm cleared up, I’m all ears.” Tank snorted, sneezed, and lay down on the bench seat, plopping his head on my leg. I rested my hand on his back, eyes glued to the winding two-lane highway. “Yeah, I don’t have a goddamn clue either. Lisa Kessler

My pulse pounded in my ears, heat smoldering deep in my belly. I’d never been so tempted. “This is a dangerous game. Lisa Kessler

His barely there smile warmed me. “You try really hard to hide behind that Ice Queen disguise, but that’s not who I see. I see a girl who had to grow up fast, and a mom who would sacrifice everything for her son. You’re beautiful, Taryn, inside and out, and I want to get to know the woman you keep hidden away.” He lowered his hand and my body ached at the loss. “If you’re willing, I’ll walk through the fire with you. Lisa Kessler

Jason lifted me up, and I wrapped my legs around his waist. His forehead rested against mine. "I've never liked dancing." He started to sway with the music and the tide, turning us slowly. "But maybe I just never had the right partner. Lisa Kessler

Her dark eyes sparkled in the sunlight as she stared up at me. "You are a moon child. She calls to you. Lisa Kessler

I buried my fingers in her thick, silky hair. Her teeth brushed my neck, her scent filling my lungs, and I tightened my grip, growling against her ear. "Dream come true. Lisa Kessler

You're playing dirty, " she whispered. " Did you want me any other way? Lisa Kessler

Against my mouth she groaned. "I hate being quiet." A breathless chuckled escaped me. " Me too. Once we're home..." " Lots of noise. Lisa Kessler

Foreboding, and an all too familiar lack of control, roiled in my gut. My opponent might be hungry for a win, but I was famished. Something in my life would be a victory. Sorry Shark, I wasn’t going down tonight. No chance. - Jason Ayers Lisa Kessler

He ran his fingers along the edge of my jaw. “You’re my north star, Kilani. Being near you makes my heart, my soul, and my wolf whole for the first time in my life. Lisa Kessler

The corner of his mouth pulled up into a crooked, boyish grin that melted the heart I was so desperate to protect. “You don’t have a monopoly on fear. Until we kick Nero’s asses out of Reno–and trust me, I have every intention of doing that–you’re a target. If anything happened to you…” He shook his head, breaking eye contact. “Can’t even think about it. Lisa Kessler

She came closer, reaching up to inspect the cut on my brow, her breasts so close to my chest, the heat of her body warmed me right through our clothes. “Jason, we need to get you to a hospital. Your brain could be swelling.” Oh, something was swelling for sure, but it was nowhere near my brain. Lisa Kessler

He stared down at her for a moment, wanting to heal everycut on her soft skin. But he couldn’t, not yet. He needed to get her, and her car, far from this place so neither he nor Kate would beimplicated in any way with the gruesome murder site. It also meant he would have to drive. In all his years, he had never driven an automobile. The closest hehad come was watching various assistants through the years as theychauffeured him. He wasn’t sure he could even remember how tostart the car, but right now he had no choice. Grudgingly, he got into the driver’s seat, and finding the leverunderneath, he pushed it back so he sat comfortably behind thewheel. After trying three different keys, he found one that slipped intothe ignition. From what he had seen over the past hundred years, driving wasnot a complex operation, and he was an immortal with reflexes farmore keen than a human man. How difficult could it be? He turned the key and nearly jerked the wheel off the steeringcolumn when the car surprised him by lurching forward. The car wentsilent. The engine wasn’t running. What was he doing wrong? He stared at the gearshift, wondering if he should move it. Hisfrustration reared up, but his agitation would not make the car driveitself. He had to keep a cool head. Not knowing what else to try, he pushed one of the pedals at hisfeet to the floor and turned the key again. This time the car didn’tmove, and it roared to life. Grasping the gearshift, he jammed it intothe first position and glanced over at Kate.Why couldn’t she have owned a car with an automatictransmission? Shaking his head, he put some pressure on the gas pedal andslowly released the clutch. Thankfully the car rolled a few feet, butwithout warning it jumped forward. He pressed the clutch back to thefloor before the engine lost power again. Calisto slammed his hand against the wheel, muttering under hisbreath in Spanish. At this rate it would take him all night to drive herhome. The faded yellow convertible pitched forward again, threateningto stall as he continued out of the parking lot, thankful it was late. Thestreets were fairly empty. At least he wouldn’t get into an accidentwith another car. Her car staggered ahead, lurching each time hetried to release the clutch, bouncing and jostling them both until Katefinally stirred and woke up.§“ Are we out of gas or something?” Calisto watched her with a tight smile. “Not exactly.” Kate winced in pain when she laughed. “You can’t drive a stickshift, can you?”“ Does it show?” Calisto pulled over, finally allowing the engine tostall. She nodded her head slowly to avoid more pain. “Just a little. What happened?”“ You don’t remember?”“ I remember being mugged. And I remember seeing you, buteverything after that is blank.” She watched his eyes as Calistoreached over to brush her hair back from her face, and his touch sentshivers through her body. This wasn’t how she had hoped she wouldrun into him, but she learned a long time ago fate didn’t always workout the way you expected. . Lisa Kessler

Muriah approached him with a new pair of khakis and a couple of T-shirts. “I guessed at the size so you might want to go try these on first.” He took the clothes and slid his arm around her waist, maneuvering her toward the fitting room.“ Hey, I didn’t sign on to be your dresser.” She grumbled, but didn’t struggle. He pulled the door closed and turned to meet her eyes. “It’s light in here and full of people. Apep will not be able to surprise us, and his serpents cannot spy. We need to talk.”*** He stripped off the wet shirt, exposing his chiseled torso. She did her best not to choke on her tongue. His tanned skin and taut muscles tempted her, luring her to touch him. Turning around to give him privacy seemed like the right thing to do, but there wasn’t a hint of modesty in this Mayan god, and if he could handle getting this personal, then she could, too. When he unzipped the wet pants, she held her breath. Would an ancient guy wear underwear? She was about to find out. He bent over to lower the wet slacks. When he straightened up, she realized he’d been talking, but she didn’t have a clue what he had said. Instead, all her attention was focused on a fine trail of dark hair leading from just below his navel and disappearing under the low-slung elastic band of his boxer briefs.“ Muriah?” Her gaze snapped up to meet his. Thank the universe he couldn’t read her thoughts. “Yeah?”“Did you hear my question?” He stood two feet from her in only his underwear, and he thought she was listening? He was either completely unaware of his sex appeal, or he was way too accustomed to being obeyed. Probably both. She cleared her throat. “I must’ve missed it.” A spark lit his eyes that told her he might have more than a clue to his sex appeal. He picked up the T-shirt and pulled it on. “I asked if you knew of another hotel closer to the airport so we can get out of New York as soon as the sun sets tomorrow.”“ I’m sure I can find one.” She pulled out her phone, grateful to have something to pretend to focus on besides him tucking his package into the new khakis she pulled off the rack for him.“ I probably should’ve grabbed some dry underwear, too.”“ They are nearly dry now. I will be fine.” He popped the tags off, and she glanced up from her hotel search. “They’re not going to like you taking the tags off before you pay.” The corner of his mouth curved up. “They will be honored to take my money.” She groaned and rolled her eyes. “Do you ever not get your way?” He stepped closer to her, his chest an inch from hers until her back pressed against the modular wall of the fitting room. “Rarely.” His dark gaze held hers, and the deep rumble of his voice sent heat through her body. “But some things are worth the extra effort. Lisa Kessler

I should’ve let her walk right out the door, but something about Nadya made it tough for me to be the asshole I wanted to be. Lisa Kessler

No room in my world for drama, and the last thing I needed was more death. This beautiful woman would bring me both. Lisa Kessler

A single doctor, with the body of a Greek god, sat across from me at a candlelit table, and all I could think about was a greasy-fingered motorcycle mechanic. I refrained from smacking my own forehead. Lisa Kessler

He'd watched the world change around him, civilizations rise and fall, and although he could have anything, anyone, he wanted her. Lisa Kessler

He took her hand. If it were in my power, I would take you to that place from your movie, over the rainbow where dreams come true. But all I can offer is myself, and I'm not going anywhere. Lisa Kessler

Issa knelt down in front of her, taking her hands in his. “Until the end of time, I will love you. You are the moon in my endless night. I have never abandoned this world, even when I desperately wanted to, and I will never leave you, either. Lisa Kessler

My nerves were wrapped so tight I could explode at any second. Some jaguar reciting poetry was not helping. “Just tell me which way to go, Shakespeare. Lisa Kessler