Okay, so I'll admit I'm curious. Big deal. We both know what that leads to. Dead cat.

You’re the most important thing in the world to me. I know you don’t believe it, but I’m going to prove it to you.

Something brushed his leg, and he gazed down into the face of Pippi Tucker. The theme from Jaws raced through his head.

Sugar Beth detected the movement and shot him a look that challenged not only his manhood but also his very right to exist on the planet.

There's nothing sexier in a man than intelligence.

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.

She reached into the pocket of her dress and threw the small stack of bills at him. They fluttered to the ground like broken dreams. "I hope you choke on every penny." "Pick that up." She drew back her arm and slapped him as hard as she could.