You can't do extraordinary things in the world if you're spending time criticizing others because they don't look or behave the way you think they should.Collection: Thinking
Anything worth having is worth fighting for.Collection: Fighting
I finally figured out that not every crisis can be managed. As much as we want to keep ourselves safe, we can't protect ourselves from everything. If we want to embrace life, we also have to embrace chaos.Collection: Safe
Losing isn't as bad as not fighting at all.Collection: Fighting
I don't love you anymore", she whispered. "I don't love you at all." His throat closed. "It's all right, sweetheart. I love you enough for both of us.Collection: Love You
Be the best at what you're good atCollection: Being The Best
If you were a sane woman, I would, of course, behave in a more rational fashion. Since you are a lunatic, however, this is the only way.Collection: Fashion
"There’s no such thing as mistakes – only a lack of foresight.Collection: Mistake
This is America. We’re entitled to our opinions.” “Wrong. This is Texas. And my opinion is the only one that counts.Collection: Texas
You shouldn't dare a person who doesn't have anything left to lose.Collection: Dare
I married a damned cereal killerCollection: Cereal
When male authors write love stories, the heroine tends to end up dead.Collection: Writing
Nobody else can demean me. I can only demean myselfCollection: I Can
"Bobby Tom told me he’s not afraid of the Chargers’ defense." "Bobby Tom’ll tell you he’s not afraid of nuclear war, so I wouldn’t put too much stock in his opinion."Collection: War
Disagreements over money are the biggest cause of divorce.Collection: Money
Chasing after a guy who's not interested in you will rip the hell out of your self-respect. Better to face facts now because the longer you put it off, the harder it'll be.Collection: Rip
Try to live with a generous heart. Doing anything else is too hard.Collection: Heart
There’s no accounting for the mysteries of the human heartCollection: Heart
There's nothing sexier in a man than intelligence.Collection: Men
If you think I'm going to cry all over your chest because you don't feel the same way, you're wrong. I don't beg for anybody's love.Collection: Thinking
I write about the men you want to read about but don't necessarily want to be married to.Collection: Writing
He could deal with his guilt all by himself. Guilt didn't add up to love, an emotion she was done with forever.Collection: Forever
We’re all works in progress, honey. And believe me when I tell you that I’ve had to work harder than most.Collection: Believe
Pride had kept her running when love had betrayed her.Collection: Running
Take it off first, soldier." He looked at her suspiciously. "Take what off?" "Your clothes. Entertain the troops." "My clothes?" He frowned. "I was sort of thinking you might want to do that for me." She shook her head and leaned back on one elbow, giving him her witchiest, bitchiest smile. "Strip." "Now, listen here, Francie--" Lifting a languid hand, she once again pointed toward the center of the room. "Do it real slow, good-looking," she purred. "I want to enjoy every minute.Collection: Real
Before you go anywhere, Mr. Football Player,” Nita said, “I want to know exactly what your intentions are toward my Blue.Collection: Football
Get inside before I spank you in public." There it was again, another of his maddening threats. Did that mean he wouldn't spank her if she did as he said or that he simply planned to spank her in private? She was still mulling over the whole unpleasant concept when he started the truck.Collection: Mean
Colin : “Perhaps now is the time to tell you that I have a weakness for agreeable women.” Sugar Beth : “Well, that sure does leave me out.” Colin : “Exactly. With agreeable women, I’m unendingly considerate. Gallant even.” Sugar Beth : “But with tarts like me, the gloves are off, is that it?” Colin : “I wouldn’t exactly call you a tart. But then, I tend to be broad-minded.” She suppressed the urge to dump her porridge in his lap.Collection: Weakness
Be quiet, or I swear to God I'll take you right hereCollection: Swear To God
You happened to me,You scare me to death, you know. When you stormed into my life, you turned everything inside out. You upset all the things I believed about myself and made me think in new ways. I know who I used to be, but I’m finally ready to figure out who I am. Cynicism gets tiring, Isabel, and you’ve . . . rested me.And don’t you dare tell me you’ve stopped loving me back, because you’re still a better person than I am, and I’m counting on you to take more care with my heart than I took with yours.Collection: Heart
It runs in the family. And don't expect me to be ashamed. Yankees lock away loony relatives, but down here, we prop 'em up on parade floats and march 'em through the middle of town.Collection: Running
The final cover for Heroes Are My Weakness feels exactly right. It reflects the cold, wintry setting of an isolated island off the coast of Maine and the feisty spirit of a heroine who refuses to give up, even when the odds are stacked against her.Collection: Giving Up
I don't need to be fixed anymore. That job's already been done. I love you, Annabelle. -Heath Champion-Collection: Jobs
He shook his head. "The next time I hear a women going on about how neurotic men are, I'm going to remember this. You tell me you like my body, and what do I say? I say, thank you. Then I tell you I like yours and what do I hear? A long lists of grievances.Collection: Men
Don't mess with me, Calvin. You'll only get hurt.Collection: Hurt
The door closed behind her (Phoebe), and the two men regarded each other for a moment. Viktor spoke first. "I must have your promise, Coach, that you won't hurt her." Dan: "I won't." Viktor: "You spoke a little too quickly for my taste. I don't quite believe you." Dan: "I'm a man of my word, and I promise I won't hurt her." He flexed his hands. "When I murder her, I'll do it real quick so she won't feel a thing." Viktor sighed. "That's exactly what I was afraid of.Collection: Hurt
I take thee... to be my awful wedded husbandCollection: Wedding
I can’t chitchat and make breakfast at the same time. You could help, you know, instead of standing there like the Queen of England. Although you’re a lot better-looking.Collection: Queens
[Colin to Sugar Beth] I put my heart on every page.Collection: Heart
Did anybody tell you that you're a few french fries short of a Happy Meal?Collection: Meals
Don't dare a person who has nothing else left to lose.Collection: Dare
Thanks to April,” she whispered, “you have the wedding you’ve dreamed about ever since you were a little girl.” Dean’s boom of laughter was one more reason she loved this man with all her heart.Collection: Girl
The engine roared to life. He ran toward her. She shot our of her parking space. He rushed to the side of her car. "Stop it, Kristy! You're overreacting! Let's talk about this." That was when she did the unthinkable. She rolled down the window, thrust out her hand, and gave Reverend Ethan Bonner the bird.Collection: Hands
If I told you, you might be forced to lie about it. Not that you aren't really good at it, but why put an old man in that position?Collection: Lying
We just lost our electricity. You want to tell me what’s so funny about that?” “It’s not exactly funny. It’s more of a good news/bad news situation.” “In that case, hit me with the good news first.” “They’re both sort of rolled up into one.” “Stop stalling.” “All right. Now don’t get mad, but . . .” Smothered laughter drifted toward him. “Cal . . . I’m naked.Collection: Laughter
Before you lost your mind, how did you make a living?" "I was a hitman for the Mafia. Are you done crying yet?" "I wasn't crying! And I wish you were a hitman because, if I had money, I'd hire you right this minute to knock yourself off.Collection: Mind
He sounds like Jesus. Except rich and sexy.” “Watch it, Meg. In this town joking about Jesus could get you shot. You’ve never seen so many of the faithful who’re armed.Collection: Sexy
For a moment he could have sworn he smelled violets, which was very peculiar, since he had no idea what violets smelled like, except somehow he knew they smelled just like Lady Emma.Collection: Ideas
If you want me, you'll have to earn me. And, mister, I don't come cheap.Collection: Want
Dallas, is it remotely possible for you to carry on a conversation that's not loaded down with manure?Collection: Dallas