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“Instead of this dumb rain check idea, I'll write a song about a guy who likes a girl who works in a bookstore but he won't tell her." "And the clichés keep coming," he grumbled. "Quit being one, then," she said.”

Book:The Lost and Found Bookshop

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The Lost and Found Bookshop

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Susan Wiggs

Susan Wiggs is an American author born on May 17, 1958. Her works primarily focus on family, love, and community life, and she is beloved by readers for her warm emotional descriptions and profound character portrayals. more

“My last name is Osmond. Some people call me Oz," I copped a smug smile. "Are you going to tell me I don't look like a funny little wizard now?" She laughed. "To be fair, there's nothing little about you." My lower gut heated. "Not a damn thing, honey pie." "Certainly not your ego." "It isn't ego when it's true.”

Smart Mouth Egotistic

Book:Make It Sweet

Source: Make It Sweet

“Do you know much about airplanes?" he asked. I'm afraid I gave him a sour look, despite my efforts to seem like an innocent female. I suspected he knew quite well what I knew about airplanes and was trying to trap me. "I was an army observer at Tibbals Hill." "Ah, the station out at Fort Worden. What was that like?" "You can go see it for yourself. It's still there." "Can you tell me what you saw? Aircraft, ships...?" "No." It gave me satisfaction to say that, and to say it firmly. I was on certain ground now. "I'm sure, Mr., uh, Harrison---I'm quite sure you know I can't tell you that. I signed a secrecy agreement with the army." Woods cleared his throat again. I wondered which man was really the superior.”

Superior Smart Mouth

Book:The Witch's Kind

Source: The Witch's Kind

“Harrison said, "If you see anything, notice anything, you should call us." It was hard to maintain the innocent expression in the face of this blundering command. "You mean, Mr. Harrison, at this agency that doesn't yet exist?" Harrison's mouth opened, but Woods spoke before his partner could. "I left a card on the table, with the number." I snapped, "Long distance, no doubt.”

Defensive Smart Mouth

Book:The Witch's Kind

Source: The Witch's Kind