Quotes from Jill Shalvis

All you have to do is take a man at face value. Don't go into it thinking you can change them. Men aren't fixer-uppers, not like a house or a car. You buy them as is.

Half the people in Lucky Harbor were in love with him. The other half were men and didn't count. -Tara on Ford

Men exist because a vibrator can't fix a flat tire. On second thought, I should just buy a AAA card.

Why was man created before woman? Because you always need a rough draft before the final copy." – Chloe Traeger

A thong. God bless the thong. He hooked his fingers in the silk sides and tugged, rolling the silk down her legs until it hit the floor, his favorite place for panties.

Honest to God, she was the noisiest woman he'd ever been shot at with.

Change is good but dollars are better. - Tara daniels

In his world, people never questioned him. And it was a good place to be, his world. Apparently she hadn't gotten the memo.

When you don't know what you're doing, fake it.

Who's there?" "The scratcher of your itch," he said. She opened the door a crack and stuck her nose out. "Was that supposed to be romantic?

Why do we always fight?" she whispered. "You know why." Yeah, she did. "It's science." "Combustible chemistry," he agreed. "Dangerous.

Smile...it makes people wonder what you're up to.

Just when you think you've hit rock bottom, someone will hand you a shovel.

I've heard that men are like fine wine. They begin as grapes, and it's up to women to stomp the shit out of them until they turn into something acceptable to have dinner with.

Two of my fav pieces of wisdom from Phoebe: - Men are like parking spots. All the good ones are taken, and those that aren't are inaccessible. - Remember, it's always better to be the smartass rather than the dumbass.

Smile...it makes people wonder what you're up to.

Never do anything that you don't want to have to explain to 9-1-1 personnel.

Experience is something you get… after you need it.

Men are like roses. You have to watch out for the pricks.

They say money talks, but all mine ever says is 'good-bye sucker.

Don't take life too seriously. After all none of us are getting out alive anyway.

Learn from the mistakes of others you won't have time to make them all your self

Where did that flashlight come from?" Chloe asked. "My purse." Chloe looked at Tara. "She carries a flashlight in her purse." "For emergencies," Maddie said, trying to see into the yard. "You have any chocolate?" Chloe asked hopefully. "For emergencies?" "Of course. Side Pocket, next to the fork.

Smile. it's the second best thing you can do with your lips.