Quotes from Every Which Way But Dead

“And then there are the rare ones who know love, who understand it. Who freely give of themselves, demanding only a return of that love,that trust.”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“Hey, ah, does anyone want a cookie or something? Oh yeah. A cookie. That would make everything better. Dunked in a shot of tequila , maybe? Or better yet, just the bottle? Yeah, that ought to do it.”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“Join us next time for Days of the Undead when Rachel learns her long lost brother is really a crown prince from outer space.”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“Hey, you freakin' bastard," I breathed. "You hit me again and I'll take care of your family planning.”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“And yes, I came over here fully intending to seduce you." He lifted his head and whispered in my ear, "It's what I'm good at. Just like you're good at evading demons and kicking ass."

"Kicking ass?" I questioned as he dropped his head back to the arm of the couch. His hand was exploring again, and I didn't want to move.

"Yeah," he said, and I jumped as he found a ticklish spot. "I like a woman who takes care of herself."

"Not much of a white knight on a horse, huh?"

He raised one eyebrow. "Oh, I could," he said. "But I'm a lazy son of a bitch.”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“Ivy!' I stammered, then glared at Kisten. 'You told Ivy? Thanks a hell of a lot. Want to call my mom next?”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“the mad have a grace all their own”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“You look like the vamp who bled the cat.”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“You had this all planned, didn’t you?' I accused. 'Thought you could come in here and seduce me like you do everyone else?' It wasn’t as if I could be angry, lying atop him as I was, but I tried.”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“The car picked up speed, and the sound seemed to lull me.I could relax, I thought as I felt the tingling of circulation in my limbs. I was in Trent’s car, wrapped in a blanket, and held in his arms. He wouldn’t let anything hurt me.
He wasn’t singing, though,I mused.Shouldn’t he be singing?”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“I gestured my frustration. “I don’t know. She’s much better already. She wasn’t talking half an hour ago.
Look at her now.”
We all turned, finding Ceri sobbing quietly and drinking her tea in small reverent sips as the pixy girls
hovered over her. Three were plating her long, fair hair and another was singing to her.
Okay,” I said as we turned back. “Bad example.”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“Typical" Kisten said, his eyes dramatically sad. "Try to do something nice for a person, cheer her up, and what do I get? Abused and robbed.”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“Quen's gaze went to Ivy and Jenks.
Peeved, I crossed my legs and shook my head. "We're a team. I'm not asking them to leave so you can tell me of whatever piss-poor problem you've landed yourself in."
The older elf's brow wrinkled. He took an angry breath.
"Look," I said, my finger jabbing out to point at him. "I don't like you. Jenks doesn't like you. And Ivy wants to eat you. Start talking.”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“Shut up," I hissed. Ticked that he was taller than me, I stepped up onto a nearby coffee table. "I'm not in a cage anymore," I said, keeping enough presence of mind not to poke him in the chest with a finger. His face went startled, then cloric. "The only thing between your head and my foot becoming real close and personal right now is my questionable professionalism. And if you ever threaten me again, I'll slam you halfway across the room before you can say number-two pencil. Got it, you tall freak of nature?”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“Coffee. I could smell coffee. Coffee would make everything better.”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“..."We were the pair. One too afraid to feel anything lest she lose control of her ironclad hold on her emotions, and the other so hungry to feel anything that she´d risk her free will for one night of fun."...”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“You should be dead," he said, his voice full of wonder. "How is it that you're still alive?"

Jaw clenched, I worked at his grip on me, trying to get my fingers between him and my wrist. "I work hard at it.”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“I thought it odd that the woman was over a thousand years old but thought the microwave was primitive.”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“I'll always be here," he said softly. "You can never fill my need, never drive me away, no matter how much you give me. The good or the bad. I'll always be hungry for emotion, always and forever, and I can feel you hurting. I can turn it to joy. If you'll let me.”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“I feel like run-over crap," I complained.

"You look like run-over crap," Jenks said. "Drink your tea.”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“Algaliarept varied its shape, sifting through my mind without me even knowing to choose what scared me the most. Once it had been Ivy. Then Kisten —until I had pinned him in an elevator in a foolish moment of vampire-induced passion. It's hard to be scared of someone after you've French-kissed him.”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“I felt my shoulders ease at her admission. She was going to do what she had to do, and I was going to do what I had to do. And Ivy? Ivy was going to go insane.”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“How many mistakes can one life survive?”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“Past him was Trent, a tired look on his face. Holding my borrowed shawl close, I watched Jonathan as I slid out. “Why, thank you, Jon,” I said brightly, “you freaking bastard.”

Trent ducked his head, hiding a smile.”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“Jenks shook his head. "Rache, I really feel bad for her, but Ivy's right. She can't stay here. She needs professional help."

"Really?" I said belligerently, feeling myself warm. "I haven't heard of any group therapy sessions for retired demon familiars, have you?”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“I jerked to a stop at the door to my room. "What's wrong with my boots?" I said, thinking they were the only thing that I was going to keep on. Ah…the only thing from this outfit, not the only thing total.”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“But she can't stay here. The woman needs normal, and Rachel? We aren't it.”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“You aren't kidding. But you know, it's likely going to be the only time I'll ever be that skinny and have a fur coat.”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“Ivy rose to rinse the carafe. She leaned close to me, running the water to blur her words as she muttered, "What's wrong with her? She's crying over her tea.”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

“His eyes went past us to his kids as they descended upon the mouse, who had finally made a dash for the living room and found itself in its own personal hell.”
― Kim Harrison, quote from Every Which Way But Dead

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