Quotes from Nora Roberts

The second surprise came on the heels of the first when she noted the only thing keeping her from rolling off the bed was the arm that Shawn had banded around her. He'd sprawled himself in the middle of the mattress, shoving her to the outer edge. But, she thought, at least he was considerate enough to see that she stayed there and didn't fall on her face.

And not without sympathy, Aidan turned the shower on full cold and shoved his beloved brother under the heartless spray. Oh, the scream but peeled the skin off his face, and the curse that followed battered his ears. But Aidan held ground, dodged a fist when he had to, and clamping Shawn in a headlock, held him mercilessly under.

People in hell want snowcones.

Were you in love with him?' 'No, I was used to him.

What people know, what they believe, what they accept? Those are all different matters, aren't they?

I'm wanting the hell out of you. Day and night. Her voice was throaty now, dark with need. I guess that makes it handy, since I want the hell out of you too. It doesn't scare you? Nothing about you and me scares me. And what if I said I want you to let me do anything I want to you? Everything? Her heart fluttered to her throat, but her eyes stayed steady. I'd say who's stopping you?

You don't want to wait for Owen? Ryder just sneered at him. Afraid of a little sweat, sweetheart? Sunstroke maybe. Find your balls, and let's go get it done.

Tragedy doesn't necessarily change us. More often, I think, it just brings out more of who we are—or were—all along.

The saddest songs are always about love.

She stepped closer to the edge to watch the waves beat against rock. She felt that way, she mused. Battered by forces that were beyond her control, lapped in a violent, endless war with no choice but to stand.

Shane: Aren't you going to ask me where I've been, who I've been with? Rebecca: Are you trying to hurt me? Shane: Maybe I am. Maybe I'm trying to see if I can. Rebecca:You can.

I figure if you've got to take someone down or set them straight, you might as well enjoy it on some level. Malcom

It isn't easy looking in the mirror and accepting that you were missing some element, some thing that kept a person you wanted from loving you.

You've never been a whiner, Margo. I could give lessons.It's time for me to grow up, take responsibility,be sensible. Talk to life insurance salesman, Josh said dryly. Apply for a library card.Clip coupons. She looked down her nose. Spoken like a man born with not only a silver spoon but the whole place setting stuck in his arrogant little mouth. I happen to have several library cards, he muttered. Somewhere. Do you mind?

Knowledge, and truth, save us from chaos.

He [Ryan] narrowed his eyes. You know, Dr. Jones, I don't think you're pretending to be thick. You just don't get it. Yes, I want to live in this house. It's a good spot to raise children. Look at that, you went white as a ghost. God, that's one of the things I love about you. You're always so shocked when someone interrupts the logic. And I love you, Miranda, beyond sense.

Gennie, let me tell you something. In an uncharacteristic gesture, he stroked his knuckles gently over her cheek. I wouldn't be here right now if I could stay away from you.Is that enough for you?

Every professor worth his PhD should have a fireplace in his study.

That was well-done, Alan told her later as he gave Shelby a limited tour of the house. Was it? Laughing,she linked her hand with his. He's a difficult man to resist. She rose on her toes to nibble his earlobe. So's his firstborn. That term's to be used reverently, Alan warned her. Personally I've always found it a pain in the-

You belong with us, he said quietly. Nothing's going to change that.

not enough might be worse than not at all

It is not merely the likeness which is precious . . . but the association and sense of nearness involved in the thing . . . the fact of the very shadow of the person lying there fixed forever!   —ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING

Don't hate me." "Does anybody?" "Kevin's old high school girlfriend." "Because she's a slut." Jenny beamed. "I didn't realize you knew Candy.

Ryder - the oldest, Avery continued. He's standing as job boss on this project. Owen's the detail guy, runs the numbers, makes the calls, takes the meetings. Or most of them. Beckett's an architect.