Jill Shalvis Quotes

When you don't know what you're doing, fake it.

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.

A conclusion is the place you get to when you’re tired of thinking.

Smile. it's the second best thing you can do with your lips.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Love is when someone puts you on a pedestal and yet when you fall, they're there to catch you anyway.' - Tara Daniels

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

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

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

Sounds like you kids have some talking to do. I'll be eavesdropping from the kitchen.

It’s frustrating when you know all the answers, but nobody bothers to ask you the questions.

Sisters are the true friends who ask how you are, and then wait to hear the answer.

A small part of her secretly hoped she caught him in bed. But that really was a very small part. The bigger part hoped he was in the shower.

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

You could start an argument in an empty house.

The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the ability to reach it.” – Chloe Traeger

She was carrying two coffees and a donut bag, and right then and there, he fell in love." -Animal Magnetism

When I'm writing, the romance is always the most important thing to me, but I really love adding in slices of real life, and for me that real life always includes animals.

Oh good Lord. She definitely hadn't put on enough deodorant for this.

The easy road is always under construction,so have an alternate route planned.

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?

Never do anything that you don’t want to have to explain to 9-1-1 personnel.

If it’s going to be two against one, make sure you aren’t the one.

Accept that some days you’re the bug, and some days you’re going to be the windshield.

Note to self-give serious thought to becoming an alcoholic.

God save her from annoying Alphas.

I threatened to kung fu you. Oh my God.

I chose the path less traveled but only because I was lost. Carry a map. - Phoebe Traeger

She’s drunk dialing contractors ” Chloe said to Tara. “Someone should stop her.

Go away. I hate everyone right now, and I'm pretty sure that includes you.

...But the problem is, people tend to assign you the role of the person you are at your worst, you know?

I'm going to shoot somebody," Maddie said. "Sawyer hates when people do that. It's a whole bunch of paperwork.

It was not enough. It was too much. It was everything.

Don't take life too seriously. After all none of us are getting out alive anyway.

Experience is something you get… after you need it.

There is no snooze button on life - Tara Daniels

I’m already yours. Always have been. All you have to do is step into the ring.

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

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

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.

Obeying the rules might be smart, but it's not as nearly as much fun.

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

Oh boy. His chest was smooth and warm and hard as stone, and she wanted to both touch and nibble. And lick. Could she pretty please lick?