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“He seized me as boldly as a tiger captures his prey. There was no escape. And I didn't want to. I would have happily died in his clutches. I was his, and he made sure I knew it. My heart burst with a thousand beautiful blooms, all tiger lilies. And I knew with a certainty more powerful than anything I'd ever felt before that we belonged together.
He finally lifted his head and murmured against my lips, "It's about bloody time, woman.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Quest

“Tarzan-like men are my weakness, apparently.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Quest

“Kishan spoke intently, "Kelsey is all that a man could ask for. She's perfect for you. She loves poetry and sits endlessly content while listening to you sing and play your guitar. She waited months for you to come after her, and she has risked her life repeatedly to save your mangy white hide. She's sweet and loving and warm and beautiful and would make you immeasurably happy."

There was a pause. Then I heard Ren say incredulously, "You love her."

Kishan didn't answer right away, but then said softly, almost so I couldn't hear it, "No man in his right mind wouldn't, which proves you aren't in your right mind.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Quest

“I shoved him. "Kishan. Kishan! Wake up!"

He woke only halfway and pulled me closer. "Shh, go back to sleep. It's not morning yet."

"Yes, it is morning." I pushed against his ribs. "Time to wake up. Come on!"

"Okay, honey, but how about a kiss first? A man needs some motivation to get out of bed."

"That kind of motivation keeps a man in bed. I'm not kissing you. Now get up.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Quest

“... A hot shower is going to feel heavenly."

He raised an eyebrow. "Would you like to go first."

"No, you go ahead."

His eyes twinkled as he regarded me, "It would be more heavenly if you told me you wanted to conserve water."

My mouth opened in shock. "Kishan!"

He winked at me. "I didn't think so. Can't blame a guy for trying.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Quest

“I spent the rest of that day brainstorming. How do you catch a very old, very alert tiger by surprise? Use his weaknesses: food, feminine wiles, poetry, and over-protectiveness. The poor guy didn't stand a chance.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Quest

“You said parachute. You think we're going to parachute out of here?"

"Yep."

"I don't think so."

"Ah, come on. Tigers aren't afraid of heights, are they?"

"This isn't about heights. This is about being extremely high up in a tree and hurtling out bodies into oblivion based on a strange fabric that you now claim is a parachute.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Quest

“Back at home inside our garage, Ren opened the door for me. Instead of helping me out, he leaned over and growling softly. His lips brushed against the sensitive skin under my ear. His voice was seductive, dangerous.

"I'm warning you, Kelsey. I'm an extremely patient man. I've had extensive practice in waiting out the enemy. My life as a tiger has taught me that persistence and diligence always pay off. Consider yourself forewarned, priyatama. I'm on the hunt. I've caught your scent, and I won't be thwarted in my course.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Quest

“All things considered, I'd rather have monkeys," Kishan shouted.

I shivered. "Tell you what. We'll rent King Kong and The Birds. Then you can decide."

He yelled as he ran from a swooping bird, "Are you asking me on a date? Because if you are, it will definitely give me more incentive to come out of this alive."

"Whatever works"

"You're on.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Quest

“A deep rumble echoed in his chest.
I pulled back, laughing. "Are you growling at me?"
He laughed softly, twisted my hair ribbon around his fingers, and pulled gently, loosening my braid. Biting my ear lightly, he whispered a threat, "You have been driving me crazy for three weeks. Your lucky all I'm doing is growling.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Quest

“It's a McLaren SLR 722 Roadster."

"How big is it?"

"It's a convertible."

"Will a tiger fit?"

"No. It seats only two, but the boys are man half the day now."

"Is it more than $30,000?"

He squirmed and hedged, "Yes, but-"

"How much more?"

"Much more."

"How much more?"

"About $400,000 more."

My mouth dropped open. "Mr. Kadam!"

"Miss Kelsey, I know it's extravagant, but when you drive it, you will see it's worth every cent."

I folded my hands across my chest. "I won't drive it."

He looked offended. "That car was meant to be driven."

"Then you drive it. I'll drive the Jeep."

He looked tempted. "If it will appease you, perhaps we can share it."

Kishan clapped his hands. "I can't wait."

Mr. Kadam wagged a finger at him. "Oh, no! Not you. We'll get you a nice sedan. Used.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Quest

“... Now what brings you down here? Want to work out?"

"No. I wondered if you wanted to go for a swim. Mr. Kadam has ordered us to relax today."

He grabbed a towel and scrubbed his face and head. "A swim, huh? It might cool me off." He peeked from around his towel. "Unless you're planning to wear a bikini.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Quest

“When we reached the front of the line at Burgerville, Ren let me order first and then asked for seven huge sandwiches, three orders of fries, a large soda, and one large blackberry milkshake. When the lady asked if it was to go, he shook his head, confused, and told her we'd be dining in. I laughed and told the lady he was very hungry.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Quest

“It's about bloody time, woman.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Quest

“Uh, I have to warn you that I have an eye phobia. My parents had to hold me down to get drops in my eyes when I had pinkeye as a child”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Quest

“No matter what sort of difficulties you must endure and no matter hiw painful your experiences, you must not lose hope. Losing faith is the only thing that can truely distroy you. To conquer yourself and your weaknesses are a greater triumph than to conquer thousands in battle.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Quest

“Don't do that again, he growled in my mind.
Smiling, I thought. You have to admit it was cool.
Cool? You are a devastatingly beautiful angel of death. If death came for me and it looked like you, I'd go willingly.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Destiny

“Well, because you mysteriously came all this way and obviously are not the man I thought you were, why the heck not. So, Phet, if that’s even your real name, tell
me, how do I defeat Lokesh?”
“It’s simple. Do to him what I did to you.”
“What? Talk to him in broken English?”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Destiny

“There is still a piece of my heart that belongs to you. I have cherished it all these centuries.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Destiny

“I finally found him sitting on his balcony. He was leaning back against the wall with his eyes closed. Soft music played, and a cool ocean breeze blew back my hair as I stepped on to the balcony and inhaled the scent of the sea.
"May I join you?" I asked softly.
He didn’t bother opening his eyes. "If you like."
The moon in the dark sky looked like a giant white plate dipping its edge into the ocean. We sat quietly for a while. I closed my eyes too and listened to him hum along in harmony with the music.
"You haven’t played your guitar in a long time. I miss it," I said when the song was finished.
Ren turned away. "I fear there is no music left in me.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Destiny

“A happy ending was promised, and a happy ending was delivered.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Destiny

“Promise you’ll be happy.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Destiny

“Yours in life, Kishan."
"Yours in death, Dhiren”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Destiny

“Can I kiss you now?" he asked.
"I think you'd better, tiger," I replied.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Destiny

“I knew then that my future had always been Ren.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Destiny

“If I were a Jedi, I had definitely turned to the dark side of the Force.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Destiny

“I promise to remain faithfully beside you. I pledge to conquer faults; perfect my character. I vow to deserve you.

I declare you're my dream, my fervent wish fulfilled. I offer my past wealth and future promises. I swear to keep your trust."

I commit my soul's fire and my body's force. I profess I am forever bound to your heart. I proclaim I am yours.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Destiny

“The baby was always mine. You were always meant to be mine.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Destiny

“A tear dropped from my cheek to his forehead. "Please don't die," I whispered.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Destiny

“Reality crashed into my brain:  I'd never see my black tiger again. 
P. 420, Kelsey ”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Destiny