I wonder if you can understand, I never really knew what it was to want, until you.

Didn't people consider what could happen if armies of farm animals united in revolt?

I want you more than I should," she heard herself say. "I have you less than I want.

Moments came and went, she thought. It was love that bound them together into a life.

There's no reward without work, no victory without effort, no battle won without risk.

I don't believe for one moment you can write well what you wouldn't read for pleasure.

I decided to write category romance as I'd recently discovered them, and enjoyed them.

But when two people feel something, they ought to respect that enough to figure it out

The tune was sad, as the best of Ireland was, melancholy and lovely as a lover's tears.

If that isn't typical male stupidity! If something doesn't work, kick it or swear at it!

Body adornments show that we're aware of our bodies and expect others to be aware as well.

A woman who can threaten your life before breakfast is the only sort of woman worth having.

The man that put that hurt look in your eyes, could be worth everything, or nothing at all.

I won't consider getting horizontal with someone I can barely tolerate when we're vertical.

She, as no other ever could, reached every corner of his heart. His joy, and his salvation.

Happy Fuller: Somehow you always love in a special way the one who gives you the most grief.

When you reach for the stars, you lose blood and tears. That's something you should remember.

Better, Cilla thought, to be alone on a quiet night than to be alone in a crowd. Much better.

A woman with romance in her life lived as grandly as a queen, because her heart was treasured.

Did they know - the young and fearless - what a miraculous thing it was to have all of anyone?

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

You didn’t hurt me, the situation did. And now that I know why I felt that way, it won’t hurt.

squats are a form of torture designed by people who don’t need to do squats in the first place

Sex might satisfy, food might fuel, love might sustain, but without coffee, what is the point?

If you write in category, you write knowing there's a framework, there are reader expectations.

Laying a hand on his heart, she timed its beats to her own. And knew the truest magic was there.

I don't like the idea of you shivering unless I cause it. Stay warm." ----Roarke, Naked In Death

"What was that technique you were using on those bastards?" "An ancient form called kicking ass."

I was educated by the nuns. Guilt and discipline — combine those and you'll be pretty productive.

If you tell me I'm sensible in addition to normal and wise, I'm going to punch you in the stomach.

Sometimes I just want to gobble you whole, eat you alive. You're so gorgeous. You're so beautiful.

So does that mean you're going to fall in love with me again? What makes you think i ever stopped?

I don't base any character on a real person, and really don't do composites either. I make them up.

I don't think you can write - at least not well - if you don't love stories, love the written word.

[First line] “The business of murder took time, patience, skill, and a tolerance for the monotonous.

He shook his head and eyed Roarke. "You don't look like a cop." "I'm not and thank you for noticing.

I promised myself that no matter where I went, what I did, I'd never take anything for granted again.

You can’t just hope for happy endings. You have to believe in them. Then do the work, take the risks.

My own sense of family, where I came from and what I made for myself is an important part of my life.

Put all your eggs in one basket... the handle's going to break. Then all you've got is scrambled eggs.

It takes a lot of spine and stomach to make yourself into something when no one gives you a foundation.

Look, if some guy dressed in his mother's clothes breaks in, fight him off until I get my pants back on.

Do you see that out there? The strange, unfamiliar light? It's called the sun. Let's go get us a little.

Don't worry."... "We are right behind you." "Notice," Lilah added with a smile, "the direction is behind.

Shannon: Only the living suffered. Only they were riddled with guilt and regret and unanswered questions.

There's an oatmeal cookie in there. I see no reason for the existence of oatmeal, particularly in cookies.

Lots of people think things would be better some other way. That's why the world's lousy with theme parks.

He blinked, then roared with laughter. "Eve Dallas, Vampire Slayer. One for the books." ~Eternity in Death

Ive gotten to know a number of readers from being online, and really treasure the time Ive spent with them.

You know, lieutenant, you wear your weapon the way other women wear pearls." "It's not a fashion accessory.

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