Ilona Andrews’ “Magic Strikes” Quotes (23 Quotes)

Cute. I think I would prefer to be stabbed in the eye rather than be called cute.

You fellows ever thought of hiring out as a Christmas lights crew? You'd make a fortune.

Every time I think you've reached the limits of arrogance, you show me new heights. Truly, your egotism is like the Universe-ever expanding.

You said sloppy! Look, I didn't even use my sword; I hit him with my head, like a moron.

I dreamed that Curran and I killed a dinosaur and then had sex in the dirt.

You sure you don't want me to stay? I'll make you coffee and ask you about your day.

I gave him a smile. I was aiming for sweet, but he turned a shade paler and scooted a bit farther from me. Note to self: work more on sweet and less on psycho-killer.

You sure you don't want to kiss me good-bye, baby?

I think you're confused as to the nature of our relationship. You and I, we don't get along. You're a psychopathic control freak. You order me around and I want to kill you. I'm a pigheaded insubordinate ass. I drive you mad and you want to strangle me.

Just reflecting on the fact that when the Universe punches you in the teeth, it never just lets you fall down. It kicks you in the ribs a couple of times and dumps mud on your head.

Kate Daniels, trained negotiator. When in possession of some valuable information, give it away to the first sexy man you see with no guarantee of return.

Keeping you safe keeps me in shape.

Long strands of drool stretched from between his fangs and dripped on the pavement, sending a heady scent of jasmine to swirl through the air. Perfumed monster spit. What was the world coming to?

Maybe if I prayed to Miss Marple, she'd hook me up with a clue

No. I don't go through your things. I just come once in a while to make sure you're in one piece. I like knowing you're safe, asleep in your bed. I haven't stolen anything...

Obviously I was missing the whole picture. Any minute now he would leap up, wrench the two-inch silver alloy bars apart despite the fact that silver was toxic to shapeshifters, and heroically kick Saiman's ass. Any minute now. Any minute.

Settle down, Princess. It's not my first time.

At the core, our motives are always self-serving, Kate. Altruism is a fog created by sly minds seeking to benefit from the energy and skill of others. Nothing more.

She had wailed loudly enough to wake the dead and make them call the cops.

Cats randomly refuse to follow orders to prove they can.

Sometimes, when you crave certain feelings, you'll trick yourself into thinking the other person is something other than what he apears.

Crazy Curran ranked right up there with monsoons, tornadoes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters.

When a lion stalks a herd, he sneaks in close, lies down, and surveys them to choose his victim. He takes his time. The deer or buffalo have no idea he's near. He finds his prey and then he explodes from his hiding place and grabs it. Even if another, perfectly serviceable animal ends up within his reach, he isn't going to alter his course. He has chosen, and he would rather go hungry than change his mind.