“Wish I could say it was a deviously clever move, but the truth is I’ve got grace management issues.”
“If you show this devious little liar one atom's worth of compassion I will have you shot.”
“The problem with being clever, Serene thought with a sigh, is that everyone assumes you're always planning something.”
“Ugh! Erin. You have a one-track mind."She smiled deviously. "I prefer to think of it as target-driven.”
“He leaned back in his chair. “Detective Gillian, what I want to say at this moment would no doubt be considered extremely inappropriate and unprofessional, even though it would be meant as a compliment to you.” Then he surprised me by laughing. “Screw it. You’re a devious, clever bitch, and I’m glad you work for me.”