Charlaine Harris Quotes - Page 9

Because he sounded so lost-the Eric I knew had never been one to do anything other than assume others should serve him-I patted around under the covers for his hand. When I found it, I slid my own over it. His palm was turned up to meet my palm, and his fingers clasped mine. And though I would not have thought it possible to go to sleep holding hands with a vampire, that's exactly what I did.

I am a woman, hear me roar," I said. Gosh, what prompted that?" Amelia asked, and I jumped

I want to be first. I know that’s selfish, and maybe unattainable, and maybe shallow. But I just want to come first with someone. If that’s wrong of me, so be it. I’ll be wrong. But that’s the way I feel.” (Sookie Stackhouse)

There were definitely parts of my character I didn’t approve of, and maybe from time to time I had moments when I didn’t like myself much. But I got through each day as it came to me, and so far I’d survived every thing life had thrown at me. I could only hope that the survival was worth the price I’d paid.

Just because one of Arlene's husbands was a murderer is no reason for me to be ugly

all my bounce has gone flat, like soda with the top left off.

Sweetheart," Bill said formally, "I have always loved you, and I will be proud to die in your service. When I'm gone, say a prayer for me in a real church.

It was beautiful Eric, who desired me, who was hungry for me, in a world that often let me know it could do very well without me.

Wow," I said, since it was all I could think of to say. "Wow. That's some outfit." When you've got a big guy wearing Lycra it doesn't leave a whole lot to the imagination. I resisted the temptation to ask Eric to turn around. "I don't believe I could be convincing as a queen," Eric said, "but I decided this sent such a mixed signal, almost anything was possible." He fluttered his eyelashes at me. Eric was definitely enjoying this. "Oh, yes," I said, trying to find somewhere else to look. (Living Dead in Dallas)

You'll have to ask Bill that, Sookie. And this is the only reason we're going? You're not cleverly using this as an excuse to make out with me?" "I'm not that clever, Eric." "I think you deceive yourself, Sookie," Eric said with a brilliant smile.

Should I just bite you, and end it all?", he whispered. "I would never have to think about you again. Thinking about you is an annoying habit and one I want to be rid of.

This must be the legendary Yankee rudeness

You trust me?" Eric sounded surprised. "Yes." "That's . . . crazy, Sookie.

Then was ashamed of myself. I should be happy for what I'd been given. I hoped God hadn't noticed my lapse in appreciation.

It wasn't often you ran into bondage/Elvis/whorehouse-themed vampire club

Once again, I had that feeling of drowning when I hadn’t even known I was in the pool

He picked some unwise words. Saying, “I’ll enjoy killing you for my lord”, is just not the way to make my acquaintance.

I realized that I was really tired of people popping on and off of my property like it was a train station on the supernatural railroad.

And you are mine, and you will be mine. They will not get you. - Eric from Dead and Gone

The security light made me feel safe, though I knew that was an illusion. If there's light, you can just see what's coming for you a little more clearly.

I could add her to the long list of people I didn't understand.

I thought about making biscuits, but there seemed to be more than enough calories on board.

If this was The Lord of the Rings and I had a smart British voice like Cate Blanchett, I could tell you the background of the events of that fall in a really suspenseful way. And you’d be straining to hear the rest.

Anyone got X-ray visión?I asked, trying to smile. Where is Superman when you need him?

He looked like he'd just seen the Ghost of You Better Shut Your Mouth.