Conflict of interest. I wanted to date somebody who was less screwed up than me, and she wasn't.

Christian allegories are a dime a dozen. You can find them in any story, if you look hard enough. Even Harry Potter.

My heart has been stolen too - but I've gone and got it back every single time!

I don't talk about who I'm dating because when you break up, you wind up reliving it in the media.

There were upsides to the whole mess. While Douglas was holding me hostage, I’d met a girl—I mean, screw dating websites and house parties; apparently all the really eligible ladies are being held in cages these days. I would have liked to see Brid fill out a dating questionnaire, though. What would she put? “Hi, my name is Bridin Blackthorn. I’m next in line to rule the local werewolf pack. I like long walks on the beach and destroying my enemies. I have four older brothers, so watch your step. We’ll be forming a queue to the left for potential suitors.”
And, trust me, there would be a queue.

Busy' is another word for 'asshole'. 'Asshole' is another word for the guy you're dating.