A.W. Exley Quotes & Sayings

Books were my escape, they transported me to other worlds without step-mothers. — A.W. Exley

looked up, a frown on his face. "That was a necessity. Our wardrobe needed defending from all the girls hiding in it." Allie struggled to control her growing laughter. "Do tell, do you suffer many girls hiding in your furniture? — A.W. Exley

was a quick learner. If Zeb was running, everyone should be running. — A.W. Exley

She extracted a card from amongst her ample decollete and held it out toward Cara.

This is starting to feel like a bizarre treasure hunt, following clues written on little cards." [Cara thought] — A.W. Exley

Well, look what the scamp has dragged home with her. Pirates, henchmen and naughty, naughty men - "

A soft whack noise was followed by a startled squawk, as a tea towel hit Nessy in the face. She pulled the cloth down, shooting daggers at her lifetime companion.

"What was that for?"

Nan tapped her chin. "You're drooling dear, might want to mop up a bit. — A.W. Exley

If you can make a mechanical horse, why wouldn't you make it a unicorn? — A.W. Exley

I hate you, wardrobe. But here is what's going to happen. I will close the doors, say a magic word, open the doors, and you will present me with a suitable evening gown.
Work, dammit. — A.W. Exley

damn lonely on the moral high ground. — A.W. Exley

Time to release the kraken, Mr Fenton, — A.W. Exley

People are not photographs. There's more to them than the style of their hair or the cut of their clothes. Think of yourself as an explorer - you need to dig to unveil the person they are on the inside. — A.W. Exley

She forgot the small detail of the business she wanted to engage him on. She enjoyed saying no to him, repeatedly. Refusal was probably a new experience for him, too, but it was hard to tell. — A.W. Exley

Crowbars are great for working out parental issues. — A.W. Exley

was something in the silence, aroma, and presence of the books that soothed an ache deep in her soul. A — A.W. Exley

I maimed you when I was only a child. Touch me now, and I'll kill you." She turned her back to him, and holding her head high, she strode out to the balcony. Conversation rose behind her. The — A.W. Exley

you is akin to playing Russian roulette: both hobbies have a high chance of ending in a fatality." She — A.W. Exley

Are we immortal?" he paused in his exploration of her skin.

Mischief shone in her eyes. "Want me to shoot you and find out? — A.W. Exley

do you tell if someone is immortal?" she whispered. "You kill them, and see if they get up again," he answered, always pragmatic. — A.W. Exley

used one end to loosen the tacks, — A.W. Exley

it, I'm growing on you, aren't I?" she asked, a smile on her face as she placed a foot on the bottom step to the empty carriage. "Like a wart, darling," he replied with his accustomed grin, before shutting the carriage door after her. — A.W. Exley

she was close; a spot to one side called to her. The hairs on the backs of — A.W. Exley

The book didn't want to be copied?
I should introduce it to the house that doesn't want any occupants. — A.W. Exley