Jill Shalvis Quotes

Beneath her cheek, his heart was thumping steadily. Definitely faster than his usual near-hibernation beat. Lifting her head, she flashed him a tight smile. “I get to you.” “Are you kidding? You own me,” he said, his voice running over her like silk.

He knew he had no right to touch her, crave her like air, but he did both. And when he put his mouth on hers, he recognized the taste of her, like she'd been made just for him.

Live as big as you can, with what you've got.

How about we give each other everything we can and not blame each other for what we can’t.

I tried to keep my distance, but my world doesn't work without you in it.

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

There are four basic food groups: plain chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate.

Men are like a fine wine. They all start out like grapes, and it's our job to stomp on them and keep them in the dark until they mature into something you'd like to have dinner with.

The calories in chocolate don't count because chocolate comes from the cocoa bean, and everyone knows that beans are good for you.

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

I'm not defined by what people think of me. My happiness comes from within.

My mom told me that I should trust the man who could see the sorrow behind my smile, the love behind my anger, and the reasons behind my silence.

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

Let's start with where you are,' he said. 'You're here.' Taking her hand, he pressed it to his chest above his heart.

Experience is something you get… after you need 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?

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.

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.

He felt his heart roll, exposing its underbelly. Nothing he could do about that. He was equipped to eliminate threats, protect and serve. Not to love. Never to love.

There is no snooze button on life - Tara Daniels

Chocolate is cheaper than therapy, and you don't need an appointment.

You could start an argument in an empty house.

Strength is the ability to break up a solid piece of chocolate—and then eat just one of the pieces.

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

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.