If you’re looking for the full deal, the till-death deal, then look at me. No one’s ever going to love you, stick by you, understand how you work the way I do. (Malcolm Kavanaugh)

It’s never simple.” Avery slid an arm around Hope’s waist. “It shouldn’t be. Because being with someone should matter enough to be at least a little bit complicated.

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

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. "I love you," she murmured. "I love you so much, I'm stupid about it." With a sigh, she settled down, closed her eyes, and willed her mind to empty. Beside her, Roarke smiled into the dark. He never slept first.

People [are] as much a source of entertainment as they [are] a source of irritation. it keep[s] things balanced.

There is no disgrace in staying behind, not when it's the right thing.

I do indeed write on the road. My laptop goes with me everywhere.