Quotes from Nora Roberts

She sighed and put on a good sulk. Actually, she had no desire to get her nose pierced but she did want a third piercing in her left earlobe. Working down to it, or over to it, from the nose was good strategy. The kind, she thought, her father would appreciate if he knew about it. It's my body. Not until you're eighteen, it's not. Until that happy day, it's mine. Go nag your brother. I can't. I'm not speaking to him. She rolled onto her back on her father's

Mmm-hmm. Idly, she studied her manicure. It's leaked that the police are questioning him in connection with the tampering, the fraudulent account, even my father's murder. I can't imagine how the press got the information. You're a devious package, Sophie. Spoken as my friend or my lawyer? Both. Just be careful.

A woman could always count on her girl pals, Hope thought as she turned to the door. They never let you down.

I've been so unhappy without you. Maybe it'll help to know I haven't had a decent night's sleep since you left. It does. Her lips curved when he laughed. I hope you suffered. And I'll remind you of how much you suffered the next time you try to decide what's best for me. He combed his fingers through her hair. I'm what's best for you.

She'd just be more satisfied if my happiness aligned with her point of view.

No point in dragging your feet once you've got your direction.

Stuck with a beautiful woman who knows me and wants me around anyway. For the life of me, I can't figure out what I did right.

Can't fix what used to be, only what is coming up.

Can you be bought? Pilar demanded. Maddy slid into the booth, grinned. Sure. Let's negotiate. Pilar sat down beside her.

gathered. And

Beauty, strength, youth are flowers but fading seen; Duty, faith, love, are roots, and ever green.

Time's never lost, just spent on other matters.

He paused by Theo's door, knocked with his free hand. Get lost, creep. David looked down at Maddy. I assume he means you. He

It wasn't really a walk, she thought as she wound through rosebushes and the heavy scent of gardenia. It was more of a meander. No hurry, no destination, no problems.

she'd let him know just what that was

Your ignorance does you no credit." He walked onto the porch, flicked a hand at the door. It opened with a rush of wind. "Do you think power—the light, the dark—has no source? Has no history or purpose? You owe what you are to all who came before you. To their bounty and their battles, their cruelty and their compassion." He shook his head.

Anyone who has character leaves a mark on another.

were clearly outlined under the snug

Only the foolish waste their wishes.

We'll have to keep on being disappointed in each other, won't we, Ma?

I'll tell you, he's a man of rules. You don't cheat, steal, or lie. You don't misuse animals or take advantage of those weaker than you. You don't spoil for a fight ... but you don't walk away from one. You stand for your friends and for your round in the pub. You never touch a woman who belongs to another, and you don't give your word unless you intend to keep it.

Take your time. It'll give me the opportunity to plan several ways to make you suffer.

Sing, something we all know the words to. Make a goddamn joyful noise.

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