Quotes from Jill Shalvis

I'm not annoyed by you," he said. "No?" He smiled. "No." "What are you?" she whispered, still staring at his mouth. "Lots of things." He pulled her up and rubbed his thumb over the stain on her jaw, feeling a surge of satisfaction when her breath caught again. "Including turned on.

I want you to give me a chance." "A chance at what?" Shifting so that he could press his forehead to hers, he said one word. "You." Her breath caught. "Sean," she breathed. "Because you've got me," he said. "All of me.

She spent a lot of time letting people see only what she wanted them to—a hardworking professional woman on top of her game. And yet somehow in a matter of days she'd revealed herself to him, letting him see someone else entirely. The real her, maybe.

Flying was just what she did, what she loved to do. In the air her problems dropped away and she felt weightless and free. A little bit like how she felt with Parker, actually.

How am I supposed to make big decisions when I still have to sing the alphabet in my head to get to the right letter?

The kiss blew Zoe's socks off. It was so easy to get lost in the promise of what he offered; no wondering, wishing, worrying… Wrapped up tight in him as she was, she felt tempted.

the good Lord put alcohol and carbs on this planet for a reason and I'll be damned if I'm going to let Him down.

Fact was, she just wasn't that same person anymore. Her remaining scar was a reminder of that, like an ex-smoker who kept a pack of cigarettes somewhere as proof she was stronger than that. It was a badge of honor and a marker place for where she was in her life right now. And as it turned out, memories—the good, the bad, and the ugly—really were what made a person.

She swiped at her eyes. "Suck it up," she whispered fiercely to herself. "It's all good, no matter how hard it is." "I'm going to refrain from saying 'That's what she said' since you seem to be having a moment.

The intimacy bridge? Girl, he sounds like a total loser. Dump him. Now. Before he brings up the intimacy bridge again.

Problem?" Riggs asked. "You mean other than my life sucks and I'm wearing a unicorn onesie?

But love? I don't think I'm really cut out for that particular emotion. I question everything too much.

it was like a freight train, hitting hard and fast, and in her entire life she'd never felt anything like it. It was as if he'd climbed inside her body, knew what she wanted before she wanted it, and knew how to give it to her. It was like being lost and coming home.

Once upon a time, walking away was the only thing I knew how to do.

It's okay if you don't want to," Sadie said, just as gently. "But from experience as someone who denied all emotions for too long, I can tell you that facing them head on like a badass bitch is the only way to go. Otherwise, they chase you, follow you, haunt you, and believe me, those suckers can outpace you, I swear. You need to just get in front of them and turn and fight.

No one likes pants. They're just one of life's fun burdens.

Seriously, why are you here? To drive me crazy?" "Well, that does seem fair, since you drove me there a long time ago.

Unable to help herself, she cupped

Riggs looked at the cut on her face again. "Still fine," she said. "Is there someone I should call for you?" he asked. "Let them know you're okay?" "Nope" "Someone's got to be worried about you." "Nope" "No one?" She slid him a look. "Are you fishing to see if I'm in a relationship?" He almost smiled. "Are you?

of processing and analyzing: two hours of sleep. Cost of thinking: two more hours of sleep. Cost of giving the elusive more to the insanely sexy Stone Wilder: priceless.

He always had her. Maybe all of the other people in her life had let her down, but never him. Not once.

Your vibrator's batteries are going to die.

But a bunch of Lucille and Mr. Wykowski's friends came over, and they brought out the big guns—Kahlua and milk. Which meant that Jeopardy was a rowdy affair, after which Callie fell asleep on her grandma's couch.

You put your heart and soul into whatever you do. I'd bet my last dollar on you any day of the week, Rebel." With that shocking statement, he turned and walked off. And Tae absolutely did not watch his ass as he did.