Quotes from J.D. Robb

Christ Jesus. Torn between amusement and pain, Roarke dabbed at the blood on his lip. You make romance a dangerous business.

Yeah, okay, that's how I was leaning. I thought about Oberon, how she ran her department, all those cops—and used her handpicked to run her dirty cop sideline.

senses. Rather than trust her reflexes, she programmed for auto. And

She snuck in another stroke. "Was it a just-because? I love just-because presents the best. Last month McNab gave me the cutest pair of earrings—like chains of hearts—just because. You know a guy's stuck on you if he springs for just-because jewelry of any kind.

When she finally muscled her way off, she reminded herself to be clear, thorough, and dispassionate. She reached Whitney's outer office, and his admin. "I need

It took time, at least in her experience, to grow accustomed to carrying love.

I've been irritated since I met you.

the Liberal Party shouting for elaborate new shelters, educational and medical facilities, training and rehabilitation centers, without actually detailing a plan for how such programs would be funded. The Conservative Party gleefully cut the budgets of what programs were already in place, then made staunch speeches on the quality of life and family. Still

Galahad was curled up in her sleep chair.

Marriage isn't for the weak or the lazy. It's work, and it should be. What would be the point otherwise?

Understanding wasn't always the answer. He knew that. Accepting was.

It remained an amazement, her personal miracle, that he loved her.

Do you wonder, ever, what makes a person capable of taking a life when there's no threat to his own or another? What makes them end life, and so often, so very often, with real cruelty, even with pleasure.

Eve didn't get it, just didn't get it. Who the hell decided everyone was supposed to go mad with romance and gift buying on some random day in February? Hadn't everybody just gone mad with good cheer and gift buying in December? When would it end?

You're an arrogant woman, Eve. Just one more aspect of you that I find attractive. It's arrogant to assume responsibility for events beyond our control.

But she wanted Stern's reaction. "I believe Arthur relocated—Hawaii. We're not in touch." He drew a breath through his nose. "You don't think Arthur killed Leanore. No, no." A firm shake of the head. "I know he

Try to kiss me, Detective, you won't wake up for a week.

...but even strong women need an arm to lean on now and then. (Anna Whitney in Glory in Death)

Listen carefully. I'd crush you like a bug for causing my wife one single moment of pain. Believe it. Fear it.

No. No, I don't believe you'd betray me with her. I don't believe you'd cheat on me. But I'm afraid, and I'm sick in my heart that you might look at her, then at me. And regret.

No. No, I don't believe you'd betray me with her. I don't believe you'd cheat on me. But I'm afraid, and I'm sick in my heart that you might look at her, then at me. And regret.

For once, he slept first. She lay in the dark, listening to him breathe, stealing a little of his warmth as her own body cooled. Since he was asleep, she stroked his hair. "I love you," she murmured. "I love you so much, I'm stupid about it." With a sigh, she settled down, closed her eyes, and willed her mind to empty. Beside her, Roarke smiled into the dark. He never slept first.

You've got no sense of humor." "I'm going to laugh really hard after I kick your ass.

A cop? You married a bloody cop?" " I married a bloody criminal," Eve muttered, "but nobody ever thinks of that.