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I am so grateful to you for your companionship, which I tremendously enjoyed, but I have decided to live a more celibate existance.." --- - - - "It's true that I do not betray Draven by spending time with you . . . but I think that in some way, I betray myself." ( Imogen said ) - Elisa James., The Taming of the Duke p. (pg 376) (posted by Amanda Ann)
Jenny.: "...Besides, you know Vince and I met when I was in first grade. I went right home from school and told my mum that I was going to marry Vince Burger. Took us a while to get there. State law's pretty firm about six year olds getting hitched." - Nora Roberts, Remember When p.148 (posted by Cartooned)
Laine: "What am I doing? This isn't something I do." Jenny: "You're going to go have a drink with a great looking man. Why that isn't something you do is best discussed with a therapist." - Nora Roberts, Remember When p.31 (posted by Cartooned)
“Let’s have breakfast. No, a midnight snack. Screw it; let’s go have a brandy now.”-She laughed “You don’t want brandy.”-“No. it was a thinly disguised euphemism for wild and crazy sex.” - Nora Roberts, Remember When p.38 (posted by Cartooned)
“Let’s have breakfast. No, a midnight snack. Screw it; let’s go have a brandy now.” - Nora Roberts, Remember When p.38 (posted by Cartooned)
The door was flung open and a tall wild-eyes man wearing a skullcap rushed out (He didn’t just have a skullcap on; he wore other clothes as well. Just in case you were getting excited. Look, I’ll get to the details later; it’s a narrative momentum thing). - Jonathan Stroud, The Golem's Eye p.322 hc (posted by Amy)
“Okay, but if you ever do hire 12 LCs to fuck you blind, I want detail.” Peabody sniffed, and managed a watery grin. “It’s just a little fantasy of mine. I don’t actually make enough to afford 12 at once. But I did have another little fantasy come true tonight. Roarke saw me naked. - J.D. Robb, Holiday in Death p.last ch. (posted by Lynn)
“Did you have to say ‘my wife’ just that way, like I’d just run up from the kitchen?” “So much more serene an image than telling them you’d just run in from the morgue.” - J.D. Robb, Midnight in Death p.299 (posted by Lynn)
“Mmm. Another minute.” Her brows lifted. His voice was thick, slurry, and his eyes stayed closed. “You’re tired.” “God, yes.” “You’re never tired.” “I am now. Quiet down.” “Stay in bed awhile.” “Damn right.” “I have to get up. Go back to sleep.” “I would if you’d shut up.” “Roarke?” “Oh Christ! What?” “I love you.” “Well then, come back here. I can probably manage to stay awake long enough.” “Later.” His response was a grunt. He hadn’t stirred a muscle as she left the room. - J.D. Robb, Holiday in Death p.267-268 (posted by Amy)
“If you ever again let Summerset put his hands on me while I’m out . . . I’ll shave you bald in your sleep. I’m starving.” She said abruptly. “Want breakfast?”” he considered her for a moment, then ran a considering hand over his long black hair. He was, fortunately, a very light sleeper. “Yeah. I could eat.” - J.D. Robb, Holiday in Death p.213-214 (posted by Amy)
“You let her work on me while I was out? You sadistic, treacherous son of a bitch.” “Mavis was in on it, too . . . Oh, and Summerset.” Now she had no choice but to sit down. She staggered back tot eh bed and dropped down on the edge. “Summerset.” It was a horrified croak. “He worked on your shoulder.” “I’m going to kick your ass.” - J.D. Robb, Holiday in Death p.211 hc (posted by Amy)
“You’re going to piss me off.” “Good, then we’ll have sex first. It’s such an adventure to make love with you when you’re annoyed with me.” “I don’t want to have sex.” “Ah, a challenge and an adventure. It just gets better.” “Put me down, you jackass, or I’ll have to hurt you.” “And now threats. I’m definitely getting excited.” - J.D. Robb, Holiday in Death p.134 (posted by Amy)
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. - J.D. Robb, Ceremony in Death p.? (posted by Amy)
My true love. But you can’t have twelve true loves.” “You’re being rational. You’re thinking a man can’t love more than one women with equal degrees of fervor. But he can.” “Sure, if his heart is in his dick.” With a laugh, Roarke opened one eye. “Darling Eve, it’s often impossible to separate the two. - J.D. Robb, Holiday in Death p.105 (posted by Amy)
At closer inspection the plastic thing looked like...a sex toy? Sonya gaped at the package for a moment before opening the card......' What can I say? Gift certificates are too predictable. This should be much better anyway. Fresh batteries included. Have fun and try not to go blind! Happy Birthday!' - Delilah Dawson, Truth or Dare p.6 (posted by Tina)
When a man decides to take a wife, he should find one he can trust.—Anonymous (next line) When a woman finds a man she can trust, she should marry him.—Mrs. Anonymous - Barbara Metzger, The Duel p.(heading of chapter 24)
Why do women cry at weddings? It’s the groom who should be crying.—Anonymous (next line) Men cannot recognize Joy unless she’s wearing a rumpled bed sheet.—Mrs. Anonymous - Barbara Metzger, The Duel p.(heading of chapter 22)
Marriage is making love to the same woman for the rest of your life.—Anonymous (next line) Marriage is loving the same man for the rest of your life.—Mrs. Anonymous - Barbara Metzger, The Duel p.(heading of chapter 18)
A mistress is more fun than a wife.—Anonymous (next line) A mistress has more fun than a wife.—Mrs. Anonymous - Barbara Metzger, The Duel p.(heading of chapter 11)
Tears are for cowards.—Anonymous (next line) Tears are for sorrow and joy and pain and panic… and cowards.—Mrs. Anonymous - Barbara Metzger, The Duel p.(heading of chapter 10)
A woman needs a husband.—Anonymous (next line) A woman needs a rich father, an honest banker, and a good butler.—Mrs. Anonymous - Barbara Metzger, The Duel p.(heading of chapter 8)
A man looking for a wife has to be careful.—Anonymous. (next line) A woman looking for a husband has never had one.—Mrs. Anonymous - Barbara Metzger, The Duel p.(heading of chapter 7)
Women are fragile and flighty, like butterflies.—Anonymous (next line) Men are toads.—Mrs. Anonymous - Barbara Metzger, The Duel p.(heading of chapter 6)
Women are weak. They need protecting.—Anonymous (next line) Women need protection from arrogant, autocratic, overbearing men. A well-placed knee is usually sufficient.—Mrs. Anonymous - Barbara Metzger, The Duel p.(heading of chapter 5)
Honor is everything to a man.—Anonymous, On the Nature of Marriage (next line) Pride is everything to a man. He is just too proud to admit that, so he calls it something finer.—Anonymous’s wife - Barbara Metzger, The Duel p.(heading of chapter 1)
I can't you b*****d. Yes, you can and I'm going to watch you. - J.D. Robb, Naked in Death p.?
"That's a Maja for you," Lance said dryly. "No, she said her name was Isolde." He smiled. " I mean she was a Maja. Plural's Majae." "Which is what---a code word for drive-by f**k bunny?" - Angela Knight, Seduction's Gift--Hot Blooded anthology p.295 (posted by sandlog)
"...and this is the way he looks now." - he said, showing a picture with some bones and a skull. - Thomas T., The Oxford Brookes Diaries p.42 (posted by robertmartez@gmx.de)
"Why do you have to have new hair?" She was used to Peabody's dark bowl of hair, dammit. "Why do people always have to have new hair? If you didn't like the old hair, why did you have the old hair? Then you won't like the new hair, and then you'll have to have new new hair. It makes me crazy." - J.D. Robb, Remember When p.? (posted by Xyza)
Don't ask yourself what the world needs, ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive! - Gil Bailie, ? p.? (posted by Traveller)
"Do you harbor a secret desire to be arrested for lewd and dissolute conduct in a public place?" "Not until I met you." "Shane." "What?" "Shut up." - Elizabeth Lowell, Running Scared p.333 (posted by Brittni)
She glanced at Willem sent him a wink. "Your loss, pet. I give great jugular." - Maggie Shayne, Embrace the Twilight p.315 (posted by Brittni)
Studying Economics sometimes leads to insanity "Fayrouz, MSA" - Fayrouz,MSA, Economics p.1
The person who did it would probably slip out of the back. - Amanda Albright Flynn, Shadow of wilight p.226
“Going through life alone is a bit like playing chess with yourself.” - Ana Marija Nacvalovaite, "The Harvard Four" p.42
All that kept Honor from saying Bite me, big boy! was the fact that he probably would. - Elizabeth Lowell, Amber Beach p.30 (posted by Brittni)
“ I specifically remember we both promised never to drink form any man’s goblet of wine. From the looks of you, Frances Catherine, I’m thinking you broke your word.” - Julie Garwood, The Secret p.** (posted by Brittni)
Brenna snatched up a pan and rapped it smartly over his head. Shawn gripped the edge of the sink and watched triple Brennas march to the back stairs. "She coshed me." - Nora Roberts, Tears of the Moon p.** (posted by Brittni)
“I was surprised you chose Royce because of his appearance,” Guy explained. “It’s a fact that his scar offends most women.” - Julie Garwood, The Prize p.** (posted by Brittni)
Lily offered a prayer to the angel in charge of fools and drunken men – she hadn’t bothered him lately. - Leigh Greenwood, Lily p.** (posted by Brittni)
“Bastard. Sneaky bastard, getting me all riled up skulking off. These calories are his fault.” - Nora Roberts, Key of Knowlege p.** (posted by Brittni)
“He just wants sex. Typical.” - Nora Roberts, Key of Light p.** (posted by Brittni)
"You wear your skirts too short." - Julie Garwood, Heartbreaker p.** (posted by Brittni)
“Say something mean now, really mean. Then since we happen to be in a hotel room, you can make up for it on the spot.” - J.D. Robb, Betrayal in Death p.** (posted by Brittni)
He was right. It took attitude. That's what turned her on in a man. Brass balls and the arrogance to make them clang. But damn, it made them hard to live with. - Elizabeth Lowell, Die In Plain Sight p.287 (posted by Brittni)
Jeans? “Elves wear jeans?” “Would you prefer pointy shoes with bells?” he asked blandly, as his eyes started to glow brighter and hotter. - Shiloh Walker, The Twelve Quickies of Christmas, Vol I, MAKE ME BELIEVE p.144 (posted by Debbie)
A wolf? The cop I've been lusting after for months is a wolf? Talk about a wolf in sheep's clothing..." Tori McAdams - Shiloh Walker, Hunters: The Beginning p.25 (posted by Debbie)
We can go out, then come back here. Or your place, " he added, easing his arms around her. "I don't care where. A planned date , instead of our usual impromptu." "This wasn't a date." She wiggled away to button her shirt. "This was sex." "Excuse me. We had food, alcoholic beverages, conversation and sex. That, baby, is a date." She could feel her lips quiver into a smile."Damn. You got me." "Exactly." - Nora Roberts, Chesapeake Blue p.223 (posted by sandlog)
"The ashes of my mind are writting down your name" - Mathieu Joly, Me p.25
"Watch his head, Nick!" she (Tabitha) snapped as Nick banged it against the car. "Not like I could kill him or anything. What happened to him anyway?" "I stabbed him." Nick blinked, then burst out laughing. "I knew I like you for a reason. Oh man, I can't wait to tell Kyrian. He'll laugh his ass off." - Sherrilyn Kenyon, Seize The Night p.26 (posted by Jenny R)
"What are you doing here?" Artemis asked, and for once her voice was hesitant. He turned back toward her and shifted the backpack on his shoulder. " I (Acheron) wanted to thank you for what you did tonight, but as i considered that, it dawned on me that you have never once in eleven thousand years done anything for me for free. The sheer fear factor of that realization alone has made me come seeking you. So what gives?" - Sherrilyn Kenyon, Seize The Night p.305 (posted by Jenny R.)
Go ahead, said the inner voice she never knew whether to trust. Open the door. This is the way you want to go. Never mind her mother had all too often followed her hunches straight to Stupidville. - Emma Holly, Strange Attractions p.21 (posted by DeborahAnne MacGillivray)
Acheron: "After all I'm the top of the Food Chain and well… you're the Food." - Sherrilyn Kenyon, Dance With The Devil p.339 (posted by Nell)
Talon: "And speaking of scary things, I need to leave. My guides are fading even as we speak." --Hunter faked a shiver. "I hate when you commune with the dead in front of me."---Talon gave him a droll, unamused stare. "Are you the asshole who sent the 'I See Dead People' T-shirt to me?" - Sherrilyn Kenyon, Night Embrace p.113 (posted by Nell)
Dan to Phoebe : "Pick you up at noon, hot stuff” -"Don't you call me hot stuff!" -"Sorry." He opened the door and slid inside. "Hot stuff, ma'am. " - Susan Elizabeth Phillips, It Had to Be You p.200-201 (posted by Nell)
Bobby laughed. Not at loud. He would never laugh in his best friend face when he went into overprotected brother mode. But inside in his own head, he was rolling over the floor in hysterics. Outside of his head, he only lifted a quizzed eyebrow. - Suzanne Brockmann, Taylor's Temptation p.16-17 (posted by Nell)
Tysen: “Lord, if I strangle this woman, will you find forgiveness for me?” - Catherine Coulter, The Scottish Bride p.164 (posted by Nell)
Amy frowned “It’s true. And you should feel all hot and flushed –like having a fever only nicer. Your knees tend to go week, but that doesn’t matter because he’ll be holding you. And for some reason, you can’t hear very well when you’re kissing –I don’t know why. (…)“Sounds like a disease” Kit muttered - Stephanie Laurens, Captain Jack's Woman p.15 (posted by Nell)
Minnie: "And what about you and those cousins of yours? Still keeping the ton's ladies on their toes?" Her tone was all innocence; head bowed over her knitting. Timms snorted. "More like on their backs." - Stephanie Laurens, A Rake's Vow p.10 (posted by Nell)
“So, you’re a chief hu?” Clark said as Booby closed the door behind him. “What tribe?” - Suzanne Brockmann, Taylor's Temptation p.76 (posted by Nell)
She let out a long breath. "I'm going to the store. Do you want anything?" "A man." Penelope stared at her grandmother's back. - Tori Carrington, Where You Least Expect it p.37 (posted by DeborahAnne MacGillivray)
She hadn't had many friends growing up. Okay, she had none - unless you counted Dirtbag Della who came to her house a couple of times back in second grade. - Tori Carrington, Night Fever, Blaze #105 p.6 (posted by DeborahAnne MacGillivray)
She kept her distance, treating him like one of those beneficial garden insects, the sort of pest you tolerate because they happen to eat slugs, or something. - Anne Stuart, Partners In Crime p.176 (posted by DeborahAnne MacGillivray)
But Alexander "Sandy" Caldicott was still locked safely in the shower. Fond thougths of Psycho danced through her brain, but she dismissed them as calm slowly, painstakingly returned. - Anne Stuart, Partners In Crime p.143 (posted by DeborahAnne MacGillivray)
“He who controls the remote, controls the world” - Julie Garwood, Heartbreaker p.91 hc (posted by Susana)
“All right then, I will,” she said, delicately dabbing at the corners of her mouth with her napkin. “Safe sex, Nicholas.” “Yes, dear,” Viola agreed. She circle the table, collecting the plates, “We want you to practice safe sex…shall we have dessert?” - Julie Garwood, Heartbreaker p.186 hc (posted by Susana)
Royce while lecturing Nicholaa: "Marriage is like a map." - Julie Garwood, The Prize p.231, 295.... (posted by Nell)
“Here are your choices [Eloise’s]”, Anthony said, sitting behind Phillip’s desk as if he owned the place “you can marry him in one week or you can marry him in two” - Julia Quinn, To Sir Phillip With Love p.190 (posted by N)
Lucy: “We don’t want you [Lucky] running around town armed to the teeth. And that means knives and as well sidearms” “Sure.” he said” Great. And when wee apprehend this guy. We’ll throw spoons at him.” - Suzanne Brockmann, Get Lucky p.38 (posted by Nell)
Royce: "Fair is fair, Nicholaa, if I can't hurt him, neither can you. Give it to me" - Julie Garwood, The Prize p.362 (posted by Nell)
The woman’s managed what hasn’t been done in thirty-one years. She’s broke my god dawn nose” - Nora Roberts, Jewels of the Sun p.330 (posted by Susana)
“What in the world are you doing lying on the mud in the middle of a cave?” Her soft laughter rippled to him “You didn’t mistake this for a beauty spa, did you?” - Christine Feehan, The Only One Anthology, Dark Descent p.11 (posted by Heidi G. )
He guessed her plan before she put it into action. “Where am I?” Nicholaa looked around the chamber before giving Royce her attention again. He sat down on the side of the bed. “You’ve been asleep a long while” “I have” He nodded. “Who are you?” He hid his exasperation. He’d been right: Nicholaa had heard Clarise’s remarks. He braced his hands on his hand on either side of her head and slowly leaned down. “I’m your husband Nicholaa “ he whispered, “the man you love above all others.” That announcement caused just the reaction he wanted. She looked astonished. He wanted more. “You don’t remember? He whispered. She shrugged. He smiled. “I’m the man you begged on one knee to marry. Surely you remember how you pleaded –” “I didn’t beg you to marry, you insolent –” he silenced with a kiss. (…) In his mind, his wife was already on the road of recovery. - Julie Garwood, The Prize p.184-185 (posted by Heidi G. )
Royce didn’t say a word just leaned forward to examine the damage, she cried out in pain before he even touched her. “Nicholaa, it’s common to wait until you’ve felt the pain before you complain” he explained. “I was preparing”, she snapped. - Julie Garwood, The Prize p.236 (posted by Heidi G. )
Amy and Warren: “You aren’t going to be fighting with Uncle James anymore, are you?” “Wouldn’t think of it. Now that he’s going to be my uncle, too, I’ve decided to show him nothing but respect” “Good God. He’ll murder you” - Johanna Lindsey, The Magic of You p.405 (posted by Heidi G. )
Georgina and James: “Then you’re saying that she’ll– that they’ll– that it might actually come to–” “Well, good God, George, don’t chew it to death”, he cut in impatiently. - Johanna Lindsey, The Magic of You p.276 (posted by Heidi G. )
Jeremy and Amy: “So who is he?” “None of your business, she retorted.” “Then I know him.” “I didn’t say that.” “Do I?” “Quite likely.” “He’s not a completely blunder, is he? Afraid I’d have to object to that” “He’s not a blunder at all. His morals are of the highest caliber” Jeremy frowned “Then what’s wrong with him?” Well she’d try to stick to the truth, or near it, but he just wasn’t going to let her. “He’s penniless” was all she could think of at the moment to put her cousin off track. “You’re right. That won’t do a ‘tall. Can’t have you running ‘round in rags” “Nor will I. he has prospects. “Then what’s the problem?” “He’s not comfortable with the idea of calling on me until his circumstances improve. Jeremy nodded thoughtfully “And you’ve trying to convince him that don’t matter.” “Exactly” “Did you have to wallow around in the dirt to get your point across?” - Johanna Lindsey, The Magic of You p.167-168 (posted by Heidi G. )
Lady Whistledown ‘s Society Paper: .. “There are 2 sects in London who shall forever remain in the utmost opposition: Ambitious Mamas and Determined Bachelors” - Julia Quinn, The Viscount Who Loved Me p.119 (posted by Heidi G. )
…When they had branded his flesh with a glowing iron, he’d bit back his howls of pain and laughed in their faces. But not even his most diabolical enemy had managed to device a torture so cruel, so likely to break a man’s will and make him beg for mercy as.. “Papa?” Bannor groaned in mortal agony. It came again –the dulcet lips of an angel “Papa? Won’t you come out and pway wif us?” - Teresa Medeiros, Charming the Prince p.12 (posted by Heidi G. )
"Where's Richard?"Eyes closed as she savored her tea, Catriona shook her head. "I don't know--and I don't want to know. Not until I've recovered." - Stephanie Laurens , Scandal's Bride p.359 (posted by Heidi G. )
Sofia: She took a long deep breath, decided that Eve should have thrown that apple at Adam and hit him squarely in the head. - Jill Barnett, Wicked p.286 (posted by Heidi G. )
Tobin: What he didn’t expect was for her to grab him between his legs and squeeze so damned hard that he was the one who winced and pulled back from the kiss, only to find her looking up at him, with deep purples eyes, and victory all over her smug face. Jesus! She almost squeezed those sons right out of his future.Their future. - Jill Barnett, Wicked p.110-111 (posted by Heidi G. )
“Not everybody is as strong as you are, Brodick. You should defend the weak not trample on them” - Julie Garwood, Ramson p.259 (posted by Heidi G. )
His heart slammed against his ribs, and joy flooded him, followed almost instantly by distress. Even from fifteen yards away he could see that she wore no makeup, and lines of fatigue were etched on her face. Her hair was restrained with a clip at the nape of her neck, and for the first time since he'd known her, she looked almost plain. Where was the Daisy who loved to primp and fuzz with her perfumes and powder? The Daisy who took such joy in dabbing herself with apricot scented lotion and raspberry red lipstick? Where was the daisy who used up all the hot water taking her showers and left a sticky film of hair spray on the bathroom door? Dry mouthed, he drank in the sight of her, and something broke apart inside him. This was Daisy as he'd made her. This was Daisy with her love light extinguished. - Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Kiss An Angel p.339-340
Monday, when he'd barged in on her because she'd somehow managed to hold up everybody's paychecks, she'd been painting her goddamn fingernails! He'd gotten mad then, but he'd barely begun to yell before her lip had started to tremble and she'd said he couldn't talk to her like that because she had PMS. - Susan Elizabeth Phillips, It had to be you p.96 (posted by Susana)
Sometimes she did this funny little thing after they'd finished making love. He'd be holding her against his chest, sort of dozing off and feeling peaceful all the way down to his toenails, and she'd make this little ' x' right over his heart with her fingertip. Just this little 'x'. Right over his heart" - Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Heaven, Texas p.286 (posted by Susana)
Behind Dayan, Julian laughed softly. “So, Gregory, perhaps you will accept my dark embrace to replenish you, after all. Savannah is rather pint-sized.” - Christine Feehan, Dark Melody p.328 (posted by Haidi G.)
Iain to Judith : “You will like being marry to me, Judith. I command it!” - Julie Garwood, The Secret p.281 (posted by Haidi G.)
Daphne and Simon during a Bridgerton outing : “Be that as it may, however” –Her hand shot out just as Gregory ran past, catching the boy firmly by the upper arm. “Gregory Bridgerton”, she scolded, “You know better than to run thus through a crowd”… “How did you do that? Simon asked “What? Catch him? “Yes” –she shrugged “I have years of practice. “Daphne!” Gregory whined. His arm, after all, was still attached to her hand. She let go. “Now, slow down”. He took two exaggerated steps, then broke into a trot. - Julia Quinn, The Duke and I p.146 (posted by Haidi G.)
Luc to Amelia when he came through her window : “Lady Mackintosh is haunting the bottom of the stair” She drew back to stare at him. “She isn’t”. The look he gave her spoke volumes. “You don’t think I risked climbing that dammed creeper just to look romantic?” - Stephanie Laurens , On A Wicked Dawn p.158 (posted by Haidi G.)
Sara to Nathan about her monthly : “Please go away now. If God is truly merciful, I’ll die in just a few more minutes… if not from the pain, then from the shame of having to explain my condition to you” - Julie Garwood, The Gift p.220 (posted by Heidi G. )
Iain and Judith’s wedding : “Judith, do you take Iain for your husband?” She looked up at him before giving her answer. “We’ll see” - Julie Garwood, The Secret p.229 (posted by Heidi G. )
Simon and Daphne’s wedding : “I now pronounce you –“ Gregory sneezed for a 4th time, then a 5th and a 6th completely obliterating the archbishop’s “man and wife” - Julia Quinn, The Duke and I p.235 (posted by Heidi G. )
Colin to Daphne about Simon : “In the meantime –he motioned back toward the ballroom’s entrance –“ why don’t you locate him, clearly my scintillating company pales in comparison. I can see that your feet are already inching away from me” Horrified that her body could betray her in such a way Daphne looked down. “HA! Made you look!” - Julia Quinn, The Duke and I p.166 (posted by Heidi G. )
In order to be free from abusive relationship is to love yourself. - Maria Riske, Violence Against Women p.1 (posted by Amika)
"I love you man. Do you really forgive me?" 'If you hug me ," Wes said, "I'll kill you."...."I missed you, Wesley." "Yeah," Wes said, heading toward the front of the bus. "I'm going to miss you, too" - Suzanne Brockmann, Taylor's Temptation p.237 (posted by Susana Pimentel)
"Oh, man. Yeah, Wes was going to kill him. But before he did, Bobby would ask them to put four words on his tombstone : It Was Worth It." - Suzanne Brockmann, Taylor's Temptation p.161 (posted by Susana Pimentel)
"Oh, God. It's no use," Hannah sobbed. In a flash, all of Gavin's good sense evaded him. "Royal is my race," he roared, cutting right through the center of an overgrown bramble that lay in his path…Gavin skidded to a halt. Hannah was there. Suspended upside down by her ankles, she dangled precariously from a thickly braided rope slung over a sturdy oak branch. "Gavin is that you?" she called to him from under the heavy skirts hanging over her face. Staring at the heart-shaped curve of her buttocks, Gavin took a deep, fortifying breath…"Aye, I'm here." Raking a frustrated hand through his thick mane, he swallowed hard…Unnerved by his response to Hannah's predicament, he squeezed his eyes shut. 'Twas a momentary but necessary lapse. He had to block out the all too provocative vision, for it stirred something far more dangerous than anger in him. - Lori Pepio, Highland Honor p.104 (posted by Karen A.)
Colin sighed. "I fear it will never be my destiny to be a dark, brooding hero." "You may well find yourself someone's herp," Penelope allowed. "There's time for you yet. But dark and brooding?" She smiled. "Not very likely." "Too bad for me," he said jauntily, giving her another one of his well-known smiles-this one the lopsided, boyish one. "The dark, brooding types get all the women." Penelope caoughed discreetly, a bit surprised he'd be speaking of such things with her, not to mention the fact that Colin Bridgerton had never had trouble attracting women. - Julia Quinn, Romancing Mr. Bridgerton p.51 (posted by MidnightSiren182)
The best laid plans always begin and end with a cigarette. - A.B. Druwelyn, novel in progress p.88 (posted by D. Hartley)
"Me mum always told me the rich was blessed, but I thought she was talkin' about gold." She leaned over to cackle in his ear, then actually patted him on the head as if he were some slavering lapdog. "You might have escaped the gallows, lad, but you was already well hung." - Teresa Medeiros, A Kiss to Remember p.46 (posted by Michelle H.)
The waiter left. Marci leaned over the table. "And while I'm at it, I want my Mr. Perfect to have a ten-incher!" "Oh, my!" T.J. pretended to swoon, fanning herself. "What I couldn't do with ten inches--or rather what I could do with ten inches!" Jaine was laughing so hard she had to hold her sides. Keeping her voice down was an effort, and her words shook with hilarity. "C'mon! Anything over eight inches is strickly for show-and-tell. It's there, but you can't use it. It might look good in a locker room, but let's face it--those extra two inches are leftovers." - Linda Howard, Mr. Perfect p.27 hc
Okey, Marlowe," I said between my teeth. "You're a tough guy. Six feet of iron man. One hundred and ninety pounds stripped and with your face washed. Hard muscles and no glass jaw. You can take it. You've been sapped sown twice, had your throat choked and been beaten half silly on the jaw with a gun barrel. You've been shot full of hop and kept under it until you're as crazy as two waltzing mice. And what does all that amount to? Routine. Now let's see you do something really tough, like putting your pants on. - Raymond Chandler, Farewell, My Lovely p.170
Hey, I bought my bike to ride it - Unknown, Why I bought my bike p.1 (posted by Brian C)
"I married a dammed cereal killer" - Susan Elizabeth Phillips , Nobody's Baby but mine p.219 hc (posted by Susana)
His grip flexed against her lush bottom. "I didn't bring you here to ravish you, Mrs. Gray," he growled tightly against her mouth. "Yes you did," she moaned on a breathy sigh, her senses scattered to the wind. "I'm no innocent to lust. I know you want me." Disgusted with himself, Stephen couldn't deny it. Yes, he wanted her, the beautiful soul-destroying witch. He wanted to retaliate in the worst way. His pulse was throbbing like drumbeats against his temples, making his head hurt as badly as his heart ached. Her skin was like silk. Her whole appearance was soft and vulnerable and so capable of deceiving. I would bring him, he thought rashly, a certain degree of satisfaction to simply leave her to the prowling predators in this forest. - ~ Desiree Lindsey, PRISONER OF PASSION p.17 (posted by publisher)
She (Eve) turned away and used the 'link. When the ME answered, his voice was slurred with sleep. - J.D. Robb, Seduction In Death p.294 (posted by Charina)
There are two skills worth cultivating: learning and forgetting. Once you have mastered both you are prepared for the future by the former and the past by the latter. - Dennis Vickers, Witless p.71 (posted by mahrie peterson)
We shuffle a deck of fifty-two cards and we turn over the top five cards. What are the chances they will be the ace, king, queen, jack, and ten of spades in that order? As we discussed, the chance of the ace of spades being the first card is one in fifty-two, the ace having the same chance as any other card to be first. The chance the king will be drawn second is one in fifty-one, there being fifty-one cards left. The chance of drawing the ace and then the king, as the first two cards is the product of these two, or one in two-thousand-six-hundred-fifty-two. Continuing this line of reasoning the chance that the top five spades will be drawn in order off the top of the deck is roughly one in three-hundred-twelve million. Now, what are the chances the first five cards will be the seven of hearts and then the jack of clubs and then the four of clubs and then the three of diamonds and then the ten of spades? The answer, of course, is the same—one in three-hundred-twelve million. Why does this apparently random assortment of cards seem less a miracle than the five highest spades? Because we project significance on the one event but not the other. Every event is significant, and none is. Every event is a miracle, and none is. - Dennis Vickers, Witless p.239 (posted by Mahrie Peterson)
“If you ever try to kiss me again, Mr. Atherton,” she stormed at him, “I swear I’ll shoot you!” Seth felt as if he’d been on a three-day drunk and sobered in a blink. “Don’t worry, lady. If I ever try to touch you again, you can hand me the gun and I’ll shoot myself.” - Jodi Thomas, To Tame a Texan's Heart p.54 (posted by Sue Avers)
Cal stretched his arm across the seat behind her. "This movie's making me horny." Jane's heart gave a queer thump in her chest. "Which part? Where Maria sings about the hills being alive with the sound of music? Or is it the do re mi thing the kids are doing?" - Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Nobody's Baby But Mine p.203 (posted by Nickie Marie)
“You weren’t a dream.” she whispered, staring up at him with eyes as - L. S. O'Brien, Slumber p.4 (posted by cloundnne15@hotmail.com)
“You weren’t a dream.” she whispered, staring up at him with eyes as - L. S. O'Brien, Slumber p.4 (posted by cloundnne15@hotmail.com)
Sam: "I've been furious since you left this morning."Alex: I took issue with being seduced against my will last night," she said cooly. "I wanted to leave."Sam: "Sure you did. After which climax? The first or the tenth?" Miss. Alexandria Inoides and Samuel Lennox, Viscount Ranelagh - Susan Johnson, Seduction In Mind p.270 (posted by Charina Miranda)
A fool comes to a fight with no weapons. A wise man comes to a fight with every weapon....hidden. - Tressa Thomas, Thomas Life Experience p.1 (posted by africanviolet@hotmail.com)
Show me a man who proposes on bended knee and I will show you a man who is overcompensating. - Laurien Berenson, Hot Dog p.1 hc (posted by Janice)
She was suddenly too furious with him to guard her words."You have succeded with your plan.No one will want me now.The very least you can do is let me go back home.""Give me a son.Then you can go."He regretted his cruelty as soon as the words were out of his mouth,but he wouldn't take them back.And he would never let her go. - Julie Garwood, The Wedding p.106 (posted by Robyn)
Cliff started to feel uncomfortable down below. He had an image of where he'd like her tongue to be besides on the banana. "Then you must let your mouth experience the whole of the fruit," Kyra said as her lips surrounded the banana, forming an 'O', sliding up and down. "It's only after allowing all your senses to relish the luscious fruit that you can fully appreciate its delicate, sweet taste." Lord, he'd explode right out of his pants. Surely she had no idea what she was doing to him. She was too innocent. But there was a devilish gleam in her eyes. Kyra bit off half the banana and swallowed it in one big bite. - Lora Kenton, Sinfully Delicious p.255 (posted by Sharon Featherstone)
At his raised brow, she muttered "I have a great many book," I should have guessed. Rid yourself of that garment, wench, and come to bed." He slid under the cover, then lay there propped on one elbow, revelations concealed. - Jo Beverly, DEVILISH p.164 (posted by Margret )
"I am a man,"he said, holding the flagon high above his head. "And I am about to show you how very unknightly a man can be." - Sue-Ellen Welfonder, Knight in my Bed p.159 (posted by Gigi)
"What are you?" Micah asked, his voice a suprised whisper. ... "I am power, Nimir-Raj. Enought power to warm you on the coldest of nights." - Laurell K. Hamilton, Narcissus In Chains p.83 hc (posted by Kayla Edenshaw)
There are some men who enter a woman's life and screw it up forever. - Janet Evanovich, One For The Money p.3 (posted by Chris )
"There are a lot of things I don't know about you. I'll spend my life with you, and still not learn all I want to know. I don't care by what name you go--you're still the same woman. The woman who fascinates me." - Stephanie Laurens, A Secret Love p.253 (posted by IDS)
"Get off of you! Well, love, this is typical. There I lay, sleeping deeply after having saved your life, plucking you from the cruel and icy fingers of the sea! Then you come up with your very tender toes and nearly dislocate the whole of my rib cage..." - Heather Graham, A Pirate's Pleasure p.321 (posted by IDS)
Faith took up her wineglass and took a sip. The Chardonnay was cool on her tongue, which was good. She'd felt warm all evening. Nobody else seemed to be. Some of the women,in fact, had joked about feeling chilly but she was warm. Sometimes she even felt hot. Like now, when Cole--when her husband turned away from the woman seated to his left and looked the length of the table at her. She could read the message in his eyes. " Faith. Your my wife. And I want you." - Sandra Marton, Cole Cameron's Revenge p.162 (posted by Toni Kroening)
"I know. I look like Braveheart. Of course, there is a slight matter of my having eight inches on Mr. Gibson." "Oh? Where?" - Connie Brockway, My Scottish Summer, Lassie Go Home p.10
With an inner sigh, he contemplated how he might win back his wife's favor. Not killing her brother was probably a good first step. - Josie Litton, Dream of Me p.379 (posted by Ann)
"What about Loretta and Eddie DeChooch?" I asked. "Do you suppose they were seeing each other?" "Not that I know of," Grandma said. "From what I know, Loretta liked her men hot, and Eddie DeChooch couldn't get it up. I went out with him a couple times, and that thing of his was dead as a doorknob. No matter what I did I couldn't get nothing to happen." My father looked up at Grandma, and a piece of meat fell out of his mouth. My mother ...sucked in some air and made the sign of the cross. "Mother of God," she said. - Janet Evanovich, Seven Up p.19 hc (posted by Van)
"Times may change; Cynsters never do" - Stephanie Laurens, All About Love p.407 (posted by Susana a.k.a. tuty)
Honoria to the twins, Amelia and Amanda : "If you seek love, don’t expect it to be simple, don’t expect it to be easy. If one thing is certain, it’s that it’ll neither. If you want love, then by all means seek it out --- search for it high and low. You know you’ll always have us – all of us – here to help you, but when it comes down to it, love is a matter of each individual heart. No one can tell you, no one can warn you, no one can prepare you for what it will be like. When it comes, if it comes, you’ll know it -- and then you’ll have to decide just how much you want it, how much you’re willing to give to let it live." - Stephanie Laurens, All About Love p.405 (posted by Susana a.k.a tuty)
"Abstinence. It didn’t even sound comfortable" - Stephanie Laurens , All About Love p.1 (posted by Susana a.k.a. tuty)
He was watching her intently. Doubtless waiting for her to scream. He could wait. She hadn’t finished looking. - Stephanie Laurens, The Promise in a Kiss p.*** hc (posted by Denise)
Maureen: "He doesn't kiss you?" Miranda: "He--I..." Maureen: "I thought so. I'd worry about that boy if he didn't kiss a woman who looks like you. He likes brains too. He's not shallow. But maybe you don't like the way he kisses. It matters. A man doesn't get your blood up with his kisses, you aren't going to have a happy relationship. Sex is important. Anybody who says different never had good sex." Miranda: "Oh my." Maureen: "What? You don't think I know my boy has sex? You think I have brain damage?" Miranda: "I haven't had sex with Ryan." Maureen: "Why not?" Miranda: "Why not? I barely know him. I don't just have sex with every attractive man I meet." Maureen: "Good. I don't want my boy going around with easy women." - Nora Roberts, Homeport p.166 hc
"To a man who is going to spend his wedding night alone, I would think that a live actress running around in the buff on stage would be a lot more interesting than an inflatable, anatomically correct doll." - Jayne Ann Krentz, Trust Me p.15 (posted by Juliette)
"What's a male thing?" "Sometimes it doesn't amount to much, dear. But occasionally it can be a work of art." - Jayne Ann Krentz, Trust Me p.211
"....Twenty stark naked men turned to gaze at her in stony-faced disapproval. Cleo stared back in stunned amazement. Not one of the men was wearing a single stitch of clothing. Cleo was speechless. She swung around and found Max standing directly behind her. 'I told you to let me go in first,' Max said. His eyes were gleaming with amusement. Cleo finally found her voice. 'Do something.' " - Jayne Ann Krentz, Grand Passion p.205
Stark: "Stuffed mushroom caps? I don't even like stuffed mushroom caps." Desdemona: "Apparently Miss Bedford was fond of them." Stark: "More fond of them than she was of me, obviously." - Jayne Ann Krentz, Trust Me p.14 (posted by Juliette)
Stark: "About this herbed goat cheese."

Desdemona: "Very popular these days."

Stark: "I don't see how it could be, at this price."

Desdemona: "It's very special goat cheese. Made by a local firm."

Stark: "What do they do? Raise the goats in their own private, waterfront condominiums?" - Jayne Ann Krentz, Trust Me p.15 (posted by Juliette)
Don't worry. I'm not going to do something stupid like overdose on goat cheese and champagne. (Stark) - Jayne Ann Krentz, Trust Me p.15 (posted by Juliette)
Tell me where you are, Renee," he said. "Right now. Tell me where you are, or I'll have every cop, sheriff, sharpshooter, bloodhound and SWAT team within a hundred miles breathing down your neck. Do you understand?" All at once John heard a muffled crackle, followed by a loud, scratchy female voice. "Welcome to McDonald's. May I take your order? - Jane Graves, I Got You, Babe p.*
I brushed my teeth, combed my hair, and slapped on some lipstick, the minimum I figured I could get away with if I were hit by a truck on the way to Philip's house. Every woman in the world knows you have to wear clean underwear in case you are hit by a truck, but the lipstick may be a Southern thing. You want to look pretty when the firemen unhinge your door with the jaws of life, and the paramedics rush you to the waiting helicopter for the trip to Carraway or University Hospital. The condition of your underwear might be questionable by that time but, by damn, your lips would be Shimmering Coral, and there's something to be said for that. - Anne George, Murder Boogies with Elvis p.51 hc (posted by Denise)
"You cain't filter out CompuGuard in a few hours." Roarke sighed heavily, shook his head. "First you hurt my feelings, now you insult me. I don't know why I put up with this abuse." Then he moved fast, grabbing her up, hauling her against him and crushing her mouth with a kiss so hot, she wondered if her lips were smoking. "Oh, yes." He released her, picked up his coffee again. "That's why." - J D Robb, Interlude In Death (Out of this World anthology) p.33 (posted by Van)
(Darcia Angelo) 'He implies Roarke is my puppet master. Why does he assume that, and why does he believe Roarke is responsible for Weeks's death?' (Eve) 'One reason is Weeks annoyed me, and since I'm just a procreating, nurturing female, it would be up to my warrior, defender, penis-owning husband to follow through.' (D.A) 'Ah. That would be an attitude I recognize.' - J D Robb, Interlude In Death (Out of this World anthology) p.29 (posted by Van)
Coleman Worth remembered when he didn't have a pot to piss in. The one he was staring down into at the moment was low, sleek, probably European and no doubt expensive. Everything about the Sonoran was expensive, everything was the best and he could afford the best. - Suzanne Simmons, Lady's Man p.1 (posted by Rob)
"In some African tribes, this would make us married," a dry male voice returned. Angel looked up. His arms reflexively gripping her waist, a tall, lean man with windswept black hair looked down at her with amused emerald eyes. "In others, it would mean we're being prepared for supper," - Suzanne Enoch, Angel's Devil p.4 (posted by Susana (tuty))
"She raised her chin slightly, in a gesture of defiance that reminded him of a kitten spitting at a wolf. It looked great and accomplished nothing, except possibly amusing the wolf." - Susan Mallery, Shelter in a Soldier's Arms (SIM #1400) p.56 (posted by Ann)
"I say we should stake him to an ant hill and throw little pickles at him." - Sherrilyn Kenyon, Night Pleasures p.* (posted by pam anderson)
"All I have to say in my defense is that my first car was a war chariot." - Sherrilyn Kenyon, Fantasy Lover p.* (posted by pam anderson)
"How does anyone ever know if they’re truly loved or not? You just have to take a chance and see." - Kinley Macgregor, Claiming the Highlander p.* (posted by pam anderson)
Besides, she didn’t need a man. She’d never in her life needed one. All they did was gulp down food without so much as a thank you, belch and sniff. Why, she’d be better off with a pet pig. - Kinley MacGregor, Claiming the Highlander p.* (posted by pam anderson)
Hell had many interpretations. Syn knew that better than anyone. in his life, he'd managed to life through most of the common variations and discover a multiude of new ones. - Sherrilyn Kenyon, Born of Fire p.* (posted by pam anderson)
"Are you not afraid of being alone?" Emily asked. "I came into the world that way, and ‘tis the way I shall surely leave it. Why should I expect the years in between to be anything else?" - Kinley MacGregor, Master of Desire p.301 (posted by pam anderson)
"Anything could happen. God could toss down a lightning bolt and set fire to the ship. A sea monster could rise up from the depths of the ocean and swallow us whole. Or, dare I say it? The weight of male egos may be so great that it plops a hole right in the center of deck and we sink from it!" - Kinley MacGregor, A Pirate of Her Own p.242 (posted by pam anderson)
In fact, you want to know why women have a higher tolerance for pain, Captain Drake? I'll tell you why, it's so that we women can put up with you men! - Kinley MacGregor, A Pirate of Her Own p.240 (posted by pam anderson)
"I love you--more than I've ever loved anyone. I love you so profoundiy it goes beyond all reason. And I could never let you go--let you be taken from me--that would be the same as letting life itself go, because you are life to me."(Honoria to Devil) - Stephanie Laurens, Devil's Bride p.334 (posted by Maya)
He wondered if she'd mind if he threw her down on the blanket and tore off her clothing. She looked heartbreakingly innocent. Alex sighed. She'd probably mind. - Julia Quinn, Splendid p.*** (posted by Gina)
"We gave him CPR. He's going to be all right.," Kate said. "The Doctor said so." "Dating you is like dating death,"Jake said. Kate looked exasperated."Nobody had died.""Not yet." - Jennifer Crusie, Manhunting p.75 (posted by arls)
[Captain Horn] "At the end of one week, if a woman has not chosen a husband, one will be chosen for her." "Thank goodness we're not bargaining over anything *important*, [Lady Sara] snapped. - Sabrina Jeffries, The Pirate Lord p.*** (posted by Gina)
"I don't want to think about him being gay," Lula said. "Seems like anymore, all the buff bodies are gay, and all the bad-smelling, rangy men are straight. I find out Ranger's gay and I'm going straight to the freezer section at Shop & Bag. Only men you can count on these days is Ben and Jerry." - Janet Evanovich, ThreeTo Get Deadly p.252 (posted by Mari)
"Oh, Fiona, " Willow mumbled," I think I hate him!" "Of course you do, darlin," Fiona murmured. "He's a loathsome toad. All men are.""He's not loathsome...(h)e's kind and storng and gentle....Oh God, that only makes me hate him more!" - Teresa Medeiros, Charming the Prince p.308 (posted by TJElwood)
why.sugar how a mans greatest asset can turn into his biggest liability in the blink of an eye of course. - susan anderson, baby I'm yours p.348 (posted by fran)
This was supposed to be her R and R, and here she was getting all riled up. If she ruled the world, men would never be allowed on the streets on a woman's day off. - Susan Andersen, All Shook Up p.135 (posted by Ann)
"When you're right, you're right." "That's it?" He was suddenly furious with her and didn't care that it showed. Damn it, she had told him she loved him, and after a one-minute argument, she caved. What the hell kind of love was that? "That's all you have to say?" "No, actually there is one more thing I'd like to mention." "Yeah? What's that?" "You're an idiot." - Julie Garwood , Heartbreaker p.336 hc (posted by tuty)
She nodded. Nick opened the door, but she paused on the threshold. "Noah? What's your last name? "Clayborne," he answered. "Noah Clayborne." - Julie Garwood, Heartbreaker p.87 hc (posted by tuty)
A thong! Why wear underpants at all if your butt cheeks are going to hang out? If I wanted hemorroids, I could lift heavy objects." - Millie Criswell, The Trouble With Mary p.138 (posted by Celeste)
Eve's mouth fell open. "Stupid? You're saying I was stupid? You're supposed to tell me I was right. That's how this works." "Dallas," Mavis leaned over then slid gracefully to the floor. "You didn't figure the man factor. They got dicks. You can't ever forget the dick when you're dealing with a man." "What are you talking about?" Eve slid to the floor as well, sucked down the rest of her drink. "I know Roarke has a dick. He uses it every chance he gets." "The dick's connected to the ego. It's medical fact. Or maybe it's the other way around." With a shrug, Mavis emptied the last of the screamers. "It's a mystery to all women." - JD Robb, Judgment In Death p.147 (posted by Deb)
"Got to be more." Eve stepped back. "Roll up your sleeves, Peabody. Let's take this creepy little room apart." "I think it's kind of pretty." "Anybody who lives with this much pink has to be insane." - JD Robb, Loyalty In Death p.334-335 (posted by Deb)
Roarke: "How do you know it was a woman?" Eve: "Because after she pinned him to the wall, she called it in and waited for us. They were lovers, he was playing around, so she drilled a two foot steel rod through his cheating heart." "Well, that'll teach him." "She went for the heart. Me, I'd have screwed it through his balls. More to the point, don't you think?" "Darling Eve, you're a very direct woman." - JD Robb, Loyalty In Death p.18 (posted by Deb)
Seeing her studying him (Roarke) with narrowed eyes, he lifted a brow. "Again?" "I don't think about sex every time I look at you." She (Eve) scooped back her hair and wondered idly if she still had any clothes that could be worn. "Even if you are naked and built and just finished fu@king my brains out. Where are my pants?" "I have no idea. Then what were you thinking about?" "About sex." - JD Robb, Conspiracy in Death p.294 (posted by Deb)
Eve: "Less than an hour ago, you were telling me to stop whining, and now I walk in and watch you deck the primary on the investigation that's put me here. Just where do you stand, Roarke?" "With you, Eve. Always." "Why did you kick at me like that?" "To piss you off." He smiled a little, cupped her chin. "It worked. You're going to need some ice on your knuckles as well." She linked her aching fingers with his. "I killed your droid." "Yes, I know." "I pretended it was you." "Yes," he said again, "I know." He took her hand, curled it into a fist and brought it to his lips. "Want to hit the real thing now?" "Maybe." She stepped to him, into him, wrapped her arms around him. "Thanks." "For?" "For knowing me well enough to understand what I needed." She closed her eyes, pressed her face to his neck. "I think I understand you well enough to understand it wasn't easy for you to do." His arms came around her. "I can't stand to see you hurt this way." "I'm going to get through it. I'm not going to be less than you expect of me. Or less than I expect of myself. I need you with me." She let out a breath, eased back. "I'm going to let Baxter back in. Don't hit him anymore, okay?" "Can I watch while you hit him? You know how it excites me to see you pound on someone." "Let's see how it goes." - JD Robb, Conspiracy In Death p.252-253 (posted by Deb)
Eve: "If you screw around, I promise I'm calling a couple of big, burly uniforms and having them remove you from the scene." Roarke: "But darling, it's so much more arousing when the police brutality comes from you." - JD Robb, Judgment in Death p.51 (posted by Deb)
Roarke: "Will we be picking up Peabody?" Eve: "She's off. She had a date." Roarke: "Ah, with McNab?" Eve felt her appetite take an abrupt nosedive. "She doesn't date McNab." At Roarke's look of surprise, she stubbornly stuffed more stew in her mouth. "Look, maybe in some alternate universe, far, far away, they have sex. But they are not dating. That's it." "Darling, there comes a time, however sad for Mum, when the children must leave home." "Shut up." She jabbed her spoon at him. "I mean it, they are NOT dating," she insisted and polished off her stew. - JD Robb, Witness In Death p.74-75 (posted by Deb)
Eve: "You know your trouble, ace?" Roarke: "Why don't you tell me?" Eve: "You're a walking orgasm." She had the pleasure of seeing his eyes widen. "I don't believe that's entirely flattering." "It wasn't meant to be." - JD Robb, Witness in Death p.31 (posted by Deb)
Frowning, Eve picked up the evidence bag, put it in her field kit. "She'd like to rectify the fact that you didn't sleep with her." "Do you think so?" Roarke asked. The faint trace of amusement in his voice was just enough to put her back up. "And you just lap that up, don't you?" "Men are pigs." (Roarke replied.) - JD Robb, Witness in Death p.31 (posted by Deb)
"Okay, all right." Shaking her head, Eve clattered down the stairs. "How did you stand all those people crowding into your life?" "I like people," Peabody said cheerfully. "Why?" Since it wasn't a question that required an answer, Peabody gestured to the left as they came to the bottom of the steps. "You like them too, you just pretend to be snarly." "I am snarly." - JD Robb, Witness in Death p.27 (posted by Deb)
No, I was hoing you'd have dinner with me."(Kelly) "Well. Wow, yeah. That would be...Nice." (Tom)"Okay, good."(Kelly) There was a brief moment of silence.... She started to stammer. "Because you know, I just thought it would be nice-" Oh crap, there was that awful word again. "-to go someplace that isn't work or home with someone who...." Looks like you. No, wrong thing to say. "Someone who...." Has a penis. Oh God...."Someone who...." (Kelly) "Someone who isn't eighty years old?" (Tom) - Suzanne Brockmann, The Unsung Hero p.99-100 (posted by Mari)
The bitch really is a condom killer! - Leslie Kelly, Suite Seduction p.194 (posted by Barb)
The bitch really is a condom killer! - Leslie Kelly, Suite Seduction p.194 (posted by Barb)
"I get the pink mallet while she gets the mallet of death?"--Anthony Bridgerton, about to play Pall-Mall (or croquet) - Julia Quinn, The Viscount Who Loved Me p.*** (posted by Gina)
If you have a choice between extra makeup or extra weapons, always take the weapons. Just the fact that you're debating between those two choices proves that you're going to need the weapons more. - Laurell K. Hamilton, Kiss of Shadows p.254 hc (posted by Ann)
"Isn't there usually some flowery response to a marriage proposal?" he teasingly mocked. "Something having to do with gratitude and devotion?" "I know you're grateful I'm willing to marry you and you'll be eternally devoted to me." - Susan Johnson, Temporary Mistress p.337 (posted by Ann)
"You're wearing boxers?" she said in disbelief. "Hey, I was in disguise," he protested. - Anne Stuart, Wild Thing p.246 (posted by Ann)
As long as there was chocolate in the world things could never be too bad. - Anne Stuart, Wild Thing p.194 (posted by Ann)
She was afraid the uncanny sensation was some sort of primitive prelude to a fight-or-fornicate response. - Jayne Ann Krentz, Soft Focus p.62 (posted by Jamie Lynne)
Relationships, she thought darkly, were so often a major pain in the ass. - J.D. Robb, Judgment in Death p.241 (posted by Ann)
"I wasn't wrong," Eve said between bites. {Mavis in response} "Of course you weren't. We're women. We're never wrong." - J.D. Robb, Judgment in Death p.149 (posted by Ann)
Nathatn had just annouced that come hell or high water,he was going to fix his flower.He just needed time to find out how. - Julie Garwood, The Gift p.323 (posted by tuty)
She drooled on his neck. The groom didn't find out her true age until the barrister began the reading of the conditions for their union. His bride was four years old. - Julie Garwood, The Gift p.14 (posted by tuty)
"Nathan does have a special nickname he uses when he address me," Sarah announced then,drawing her husband's attention. " You have my permision to use it,too." "Oh? Colin asked.He caught the surprise look on Nathan's face and became all the more curious."And what might that be?" "Damn it, Sara" Colin couldn't believe he'd heard correctly. "Did you say ---" "Nathan usually addresses me as Damn It Sara. Don't you dear?" she asked her husband. "Colin,you may also ---" As if on cue,Nathan muttered,"Damn it, Sara, don't push me.I . . ." - Julie Garwood, The Gift p.273-274 (posted by tuty)
"Sweet Mother in Heaven, please don't let me be dreaming." He raised his hand, stopping Rachel's interruption before she could get it properly started. "Or if this is a dream," he continued, "then don't let me wake up. Amen." - Virginia Kantra, THE TEMPTATION OF SEAN MACNEILL p.9 (posted by Mad)
She Looked doubtful."If you insist." "I do." "Very well." With barely a moment for either of them to prepare, she drew back and let fly.Before James had any idea what was happening, he was sprawled on the ground, and his right eye socket was throbbing. Elizabeth, rather than displaying any sort of worry or concern over his health, was jumping up and down,squealing with glee. "I did it! I really did it! Did you see it? Did you see it?" "No," he muttered, "but I felt it". - Julia Quinn, How to Marry a Marquis p.166 (posted by Susana E. (tuty))
Anthony entered the room with all the grace of a thunderstorm, planted his hands on Simon's desk and leaned forward menacingly. "Would you mind telling me why my sister is in London, crying herself to sleep every night, while you're in ---" He looked around the office and scowled. "Where the hell are we?". - Julia Quinn, The Duke and I p.329 (posted by Susana E.(tuty))
Anthony to James about Jeremy : "Need I remind you this is a seventeen-year-old boy we're talking about?" "Need I remind you what you were like when you were seventeen?" James countered. - Johanna Lindsey, Tender Rebel p.51 (posted by Susana E.(tuty))
"I--I mum thank you,Mr. Malory. " She slipped into the brogue without realizing it, half her mind on his touch, half on her increasing panic. "You've taken my mind off my worries for a spell, but dinna add to them now. It's a husband I'm needing, no' a lover, and you dinna qualify . . . more's the pity." - Johanna Lindsey, Tender Rebel p.47 (posted by Susana E.(tuty))
She heard his tongue click."No wonder you want to marry, Ros Roslynn.You simply want to change your name"." - Johanna Lindsey, Tender Rebel p.45 (posted by Susana E.(tuty))
Roslynn chuckled at her friend's shocked countenance."Let me find the husband before I start thinking about the lover.Just cross you fingers for me that they turn out to be one and the same." - Johanna Lindsey, Tender Rebel p.25 (posted by Susana E. (tuty))
James ignored it all,though he did mumble to himself once in a while, things like,"Bloody everlasting hell,"and " I'll never touch her again," and once, "God,please," and once more to Anthony directly, "Just take me out and shoot me". - Johanna Lindsey, The Magic of You p.57 (posted by Susana E.(tuty))
Duncan would not have been impressed had he known all of that.He was hoping their first meeting would be their last.They were to become great friends,though.They just didn't know it yet. - Johanna Lindsey, The Heir p.100 hc (posted by Susana E. (tuty))
"You can't love me." He looked amused. "I can't?" "No. You haven't known me long enough." "Maggie Marino, I've loved you all my life. It just took me a while to find you." - Jan Hudson, Slightly Shady p.155 (posted by Teresa C)
Baby arms wrapped around his knees, and the two little conquerors squealed with delight, their bubbling chuckles eliciting laughter from both men. 'Cool,' Chance said admiringly. 'Predator babies.' - Linda Howard, A Game of Chance p.19 (posted by Robin)
(After releasing several lobsters that attacked Cecille's skirts and the entire room is in an uproar, Emily sits contentedly eating shrimps) The countess drew herself up to her full four feet eight inches. Her voice quavered in righteous indignation. "I must say, I've never seen such a scandalous display." Emily popped another shrimp into her mouth. "I concur heartily. Those little pink bows on Cecille's drawers shocked the bloody he** out of me." - Teresa Medeiros, Once an Angel p.256 (posted by Lila)
"...That could be a problem, could it not? Jesu! A king for a father-in-law," he marveled in horror as he realized the full significance of it. "Should you not make her happy, he might have you drawn and quartered. What a spot to be in!" "Robert." "Aye?" "Stop trying to make me feel better." - Lynsay Sands, Always p.34 (posted by Ann)
I'm Meg Winslow. I'm supposed to come here to be measured for a bridesmaid's dress. 'A bridesmaid's dress?' he said, suddenly looking very cheerful. 'Wonderful! For whose wedding?' ... 'Samantha Brewster, Eileen Donleavy or Margaret Hollingsworth Lanslow. Take your pick.' His hand froze over the files and he looked up warily. 'You're not sure which? Are you, perhaps, comparison shopping to see who has the least objectionable gowns before committing yourself?' (between Meg and the bridal shop owner's son, Michael) - Donna Andrews, Murder with Peacocks p.12/13 (posted by Robin)
He needed a woman who could link with him on the metaphysical as well as the physical plane. - Jayne Ann Krentz, Orchid p.15 (posted by Nganha)
Just because you own your very own restrooms now and have access to an unlimited source of phone numbers, don't think everyone else gets involved in the same kind of limited, one-dimensional relationships you apparently prefer. - Jayne Ann Krentz, Eclipes Bay p.289 (posted by Ginger)
So the man could cook. She already knew that. It was not a sufficient reason to fall in love. Lust, maybe, but not love. - Jayne Ann Krentz, Eclipse Bay p.96 (posted by Ann)
"Am I as light as a thistledown?" she asked demurely. "I've always wondered." He considered the question carefully. "No. But you don't weigh nearly as much as a mainframe computer." - Jayne Ann Krentz, Trust Me p.131 (posted by YH)
"I prefer my women conscious," he said in clipped tones. "I hate for them to wake up tender and sated and not remember why". - Teresa Medeiros, Shadows and Lace p.280 (posted by YH)
They walked down the aisle, this motley group that bore all the markings yet none of the actions of shotgun marriage. The bride and groom were too happy. - Jill Barnett, Just a Kiss Away p.338 (posted by YH)
Lost in her daydream, Joy had no idea that she had pressed her lips against the carriage window, until she opened her eyes-her mouth still pressed against the cool, hard glass-and stared into the faces of the stunned faces of the duke of Belmore and his friends. - Jill Barnett, Bewitching p.44 (posted by YH)
"I'm a witch." "And I can be a real bastard. We'll get used to one anohter. I don't care what you think you are. I just want you to marry me." -Joy and Alec - Jill Barnett, Bewitching p.75 (posted by YH)
As long as there are dreamers, there will be dreams that come true. - Jill Barnett, Dreaming p.324 (posted by April)
Richard (FINALLY) to Letty: I say this is about as close to perfection as anything can be. Good God, hellion, I don't think I could take much more perfection and live through it. - Jill Barnett, Dreaming p.313 (posted by April)
Neil talking to Giana: I've known you forever. I knew it the first moment I saw you - Jill Barnett, Dreaming p.218 (posted by April)
Description of Richard: The sound (of his voice) always made her feel as if she had drunk an entire pot of hot chocolate.Warm. Sweet, and a little sinful. - Jill Barnett, Dreaming p.7 (posted by April)
She leaned down to study him closely. "You know, that twitch on your left eyelid may need care." - Cait London, Rafe Palladin: Man of Secrets p.40 (posted by Ann)
The suits put their balding heads together, diagnosed acute menopause, congratulated themselves for being born male - thus hormonally unchallenged - then hopped into their respective red sports cars to drive home for dinner with second wives approximately the same age as their daughters. - Suzann Ledbetter, EAST OF PECULIAR p.9 (posted by Brenda)
A louder growl from McCallen that trailed off into muttering. "Very well. I'll leave the proud baggage alone if that's what she wants. She can have her toad of a prince for all I care." His cat, which had been hiding under the icebox, emerged and delicately walked over to butt her head against his leg. He petted it roughly, which it seemed to like. "As God is my witness, the more I deal with women the more I like my cat." - P. N. Elrod, The Dark Sleep p.264 (posted by Sara Reyes)
And don't try to tell me Percy was the hero of the occasion because I wouldn't believe it if I had the word direct from God and all his prophets! He couldn't escape from a biscuit tin, much less rescue someone else. (Emerson to Ramses) - Elizabeth Peters, He Shall Thunder in the Sky p.67 hc (posted by Robin)
I don't know what sort of scheme you and this daughter of yours have devised, but 'tis Willow who is, and always shall be, my wife. She is the woman I.... the woman I...." Willow seemed to be holding her breath, while Bannor was suddenly having difficulty catching his. He knew instinctively that he had it within his power to atone for every sin committed by man since a sniveling Adam had pointed his finger at Eve and blamed her for giving him the apple. When the words finally came, they spilled out in a desperate rush. "She is the woman I intend to marry for a second time this very night. - Teresa Medeiros, Charming The Prince p.302 (posted by Brenda)
Instead of being pampered by her extended family, they'd regarded her as a noisy pain in the ass. Which she was, but conversations revolving around Great-Aunt Lurleen's gastroenteritis, The Bomb, and yellow-dog Republicans would make any red-blooded, American tomboy retaliate with armpit farts. - Suzann Ledbetter, East of Peculiar p.12 (posted by Tanya)
A wise woman didn't ask questions whose answers might make her bang her head, repeatedly against the nearest wall. - Suzann Ledbetter, East of Peculiar p.216 (posted by Ann)
She grinned. "Now that's better. Don't confuse me with reality so early in the morning." - Susan Johnson, Legendary Lover p.232 (posted by Ann)
"By the pricking of my thumbs," he murmured, puffing on his cigar, "'something wicked this way comes.'" - Suzanne Enoch, Reforming a Rake p.1 (posted by debbie)
A long, slow kiss. With mouths open. Teeth knocking. Tongues tangling. The kind my brother Marsh used to call a Saturday Night Special. - Merline Lovelace, THE HARDER THEY FALL p.81 (posted by Mad)
"He was the most fortunate of men, for, just as before, he understood God's gift to him. God had given him something more precious than gold or wealth or power, that most wonderful of all things. He had given him this woman." - Jill Barnett, Wonderful p.336 (posted by YH)
"If you don't like my book, write your own. If you don't think you can write a novel, that ought to tell you something. If you think you can, do. No excuses. If you still don't like my novels, find a book you do like. Life is too short to be miserable. If you like my novels, I commend your good taste." - Rita Mae Brown, Southern Discomfort p.1 (posted by Ramona)
"Sex with me is like country music--you try not to listen, but you just can't help yourself." - Betsy Morgan & Susan Paul, Secrets Vol. 4 p.155 (posted by Ann)
She eyed a cast-iron frying pan hanging from a hook on the wall and instantly discarded her notion. With her luck, she'd only dent a perfectly good pan on his perfectly hard head. She stalked off before she could reconsider. - Linda Randall Wisdom, The Countess and the Cowboy p.89 (posted by Ann)
"It's all right, Belgarath," Silk said expansively. "The fact that you get lost all the time doesn't diminish our respect for you in the slightest. I'm sure it's just a bad habit you picked up somewhere-probably because your mind was on weightier matters." - David Eddings, King of the Murgos p.35 hc (posted by shy)
"You were her familiar," he said hoarsely. " you were supposed to take care of her." The kitten retorted with a plaintive mew that sounded suspiciously similar to, Like h*ll, bozo. That was your job. "Yeah, well, I blew it , too," he confessed. - Teresa Medeiros, Breath of Magic p.275 (posted by shy)
Peabody: "He has a thing for breasts. I happen to have a pair. I caught him eyeballing Sheila's from Records and hers aren't nearly as good as mine." - Nora Roberts, Loyalty in Death p.** (posted by Murialisa)
Eve: "This isn't a joke. Don't you have worlds to conquer, small industrial nations to buy, businesses to run?" - Nora Roberts, Loyalty in Death p.** (posted by Murialisa)
Roarke: "Do you plan to be involved in any wrecks or explosions today?" Eve: "You never know." Roarke: "Take anything but the 3x-2000. I've only driven it once." - Nora Roberts, Loyalty in Death p.** (posted by Murialisa)
Eve: "Are you going to keep talking to me that way? All tightassed and formal, using long polite sentences?" Peabody: "If I don't get what I want, yes, sir." Eve: "I admire a good threat. You're with me, Peabody." - Nora Roberts, Loyalty in Death p.** (posted by Murialisa)
Peabody: "I almost got blown up and got kissed by Roarke all in the same morning. I'm writing it on my calendar." - Nora Roberts, Loyalty in Death p.** (posted by Murialisa)
Roarke: "I couldn't say. Sex causes the best of us to make mistakes." Eve: "Really? Well, if you ever feel like making a mistake in that area, remember what an annoyed woman can do with a Branson power drill." - Nora Roberts, Loyalty in Death p.** (posted by Murialisa)
She racked her brain for words scathing enough to convey her opinion of their actions. When nothing came to her, she settled for the one unanswerable accusation. "Men!" - Dallas Schulze, Secondhand Husband p.229 (posted by Ann)
My office is in the bell tower of St. Bartholomew's Church. I've never found out what happened to the bell that used to be there, and the nuns who teach at the parochial school next door won't tell me. ... I'm a detective, but nuns could stonewall Sam Spade into an asylum. - Dennis Lehane , A Drink Before The War p.11 (posted by Ann)
"We have a slight..." "Conundrum," Mulkern said. "A slight conundrum on our hands. ...." No one spoke for a few moments. I thinkwe were all too impressed by the realization that we knew someone who used "conundrum" in casual conversation. - Dennis Lahane, A Drink Before The War p.6 (posted by Ann)
"Your face is bruised." His voice was cool on the statement, icily so. His eyes as they flicked over the injury betrayed nothing. But his fingers were warm, tensed, and jolted something in her gut. "A scuffle over a candy bar," she said with a shrug. His eyes met hers, held just an instant longer than comfortable. "Who won?" "I did. It's a mistake to come between me and food." - J.D. Robb, Naked in Death p.69-70 (posted by Ann)
Caroline looked at Joe. "I forgive you for not having any female sperm," she announced, and Joe laughed. - Linda Howard, Mackenzie's Pleasure p.247 (posted by Ann)
He said, "How long does this usually last?" "What, my period, or your strange delusion that everything I do is planned specifically to keep you from making love as often as you think you should? My period will last four or five days. I've seen no break in your delusion at all." - Linda Howard, Heart of Fire p.257 (posted by Ann)
he opened the passenger door to his BMW and scooped the wooden bird perch, three leads, and a week's worth of forgotten mail to the back seat. "Just because I forgot to clean the car, don't think I didn't plan your seduction down to the last detail." - Jennifer Green, Falconer p.32 (posted by Ann)
Marc had two big advantages when dealing with women. First of all, he respected their differences from men, and whenever he became involved with a woman, he devoted himself to discovering what she needed. Of course, the needs varied from woman to woman, but for the most part they all wanted the attention and caring that said they were important to him. When Marc was with a woman, he was hers; it was that simple. He gave each one the respect of fidelity while their affair lasted, he learned their moods and quirks, and he lavished them with attention-in short, babying them. He loved doing it, loved seeing a woman glow with happiness. - Linda Howard, Kill and Tell p.89 (posted by Teresa C)
Dear God, are all men this dense or are you a special case? - Elizabeth Lowell, Autumn Lover p.270 (posted by Emmy - )
Obviously, without question, she'd lost her mind. Being a psychologist, she out to know. - Nora Roberts, Opening line in Jewels of the Sun p.one (posted by Emmy)
I was covered in blood, but it wasn't mine, so it was okay. Not only was it not my blood, but it was all animal blood. If the worst casualties of the night were six chickens and a goat, I could live with it, and so could everyone else. I'd raised seven corpses in one night. It was a record even for me. - Laurell K. Hamilton, Obsidian Butterfly p.1 hc (posted by Sara Reyes)
We missed him," she wailed. "I didn't dare go in blind." "The way you maneuver this thing, blindness would be a virtue." At that dry comment, they both swiveled around to discover Copperfield hanging on the back of the broomstick, his knuckles white with effort. His feet were slapping the tops of the trees. "Couldn't you have stolen something a bit more roomy? A flying carpet? Or maybe a minivan? - Teresa Medeiros, Breath of Magic p.363-364 (posted by shy)
Sex. It ruined many otherwise sane women. - Christine Feehan, Dark Desire p.205 (posted by ann)
"Ye gods and little fishes! The saleslady said this dress would knock men flat, but I don't think this is what she meant. Damn, and I'll bet you broke something too! Listen, I don't believe it's ethical to sue one's fellow humans. And in this case it'd hardly be fair because we were both moving. I mean, it isn't as if my car hit yours when it was parked. Right?" He raised himself on his elbows, crossed his ankles, and stared up at her in utter fascination. ... And Josh, never one to waste time, sighed and abandoned himself to fate. "I'm Joshua Long," he said. "Marry me." "Oh, you hit your head when you fell, didn't you? Here, let me help you up." - Kay Hooper, Ravon on the Wing - Loveswept #193 p.3 (posted by Robin)
"Oh, that's fine," Her voice rose on fresh passion. Toss away your heritage, your home. Why don't you offer to cut out your heart while you're at it?" (p) "I can't live without you," he said simply. "And I won't. It's dirt and stone." - Nora Roberts, Born in Shame p.343 (posted by shy)
Trammel was right behind him as they walked back to their desks. "What the hell's the matter with you?" he muttered to Dane's back. "Whaddaya mean? You think I should have pretended to believe her?" "No, I mean you had a hard-on the size of a goddamn nightstick, and you were standing so close, you were about to poke her in the belly with it," Trammell snapped. Dane turned and glared at his partner, but he couldn't think of any excuse to give. He didn't know what had happened, only that from the moment she had turned those dark blue eyes on him, he'd had a boner so hard a cat couldn't scratch it. He was still twitching. - Linda Howard, Dream Man p.41 (posted by Robin)
"You know you won't get away with this.Trask willl figure out what happened. He won't give up until he finds you. He's a little obsessive." - Jayne Ann Krentz, Eye of the Beholder p.368 (posted by Ames)
Royce: "What in God's name are you doing?" His roar actually calmed her. Then his outrageous question penetrated her mind. God's truth, she almost laughed "What do you think I'm doing?" she called out. "I'm hanging from the ledge, you daft man." - Julie Garwood, The Prize p.347 (posted by Robin)

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