I'm getting the impression that women, in any form, scare you." He shrugged. "They're the more violent species. And unpredictable. I'd rather take on a wild boar. You can't shoot women.

— Maya Banks

I'm not stubborn. My way is just better.

— Maya Banks

I resented you for inserting yourself so fully into my life, and then one day I realized I couldn't imagine my life without you...

— Maya Banks

Is there something wrong?” he asked. She gave a short negative motion with her head. And then words, so sweet, like a cool northern breeze blowing off the lake. “You could hold me now.” It was almost his undoing.“Ah baby.

— Maya Banks

It doesn’t matter. I love you. That’s it. That’s all. I hope to hell it’s enough.

— Maya Banks

It simply isn’t a woman’s nature to be silent for prolonged periods of time.

— Maya Banks

I've always considered myself a good person. I've never done anything to purposely hurt anyone. Furthermore, I was in shock that this happened to me, and because it did, I turned into this vengeful person. Furthermore, I've never truly hated anyone, but I was glad when I saw him lying there on the floor.

— Maya Banks

I want him to burn for me, to not be able to go a day without touching me, holding me, caressing me. He’ll be an excellent lover. I want a man who knows how to please me,

— Maya Banks

Men love a submissive woman, Damon said simply. Even when they say the don't. There's just something about a beautiful, soft woman looking to them to protect and take care of them that inspires a man to greatness.

— Maya Banks

My attitude is born out of necessity. I've made mistakes. I've made decisions I regretted. Furthermore, I know what it's like to live with regret. Furthermore, I live with it every day. But if I let it take over, I'd never get out of bed in the morning.

— Maya Banks