Quotes By Author: Robyn Carr

“Tom, how many children do you think I have to have before I figure out you get them by having sex?””Of course there would be protection,” he offered.”Tons of it.”

“Tom. Tom, look at me. Has Nora agreed to marry you?””No, but she will because she has to.”

“I like the way you kiss-a couple of test kisses, then a huge kiss.”

“I am not sleeping with you.””We could probably manage it, though. Without getting too involved.””No,” she said.”But why? I mean, if we’re trusted friends? And it doesn’t interfere with our responsibilities?””Did that line ever actually work for you?””I can’t remember. But it probably did-it’s brilliant.”

“Maybe we could, um, go sit in the truck?” he said, but even as he said it, it sounded so dumb. And not exactly the way he wanted her to remember a marriage proposal.”

“Don’t leave yet,” he said, his voice hoarse. “Let me do something. Let me feed you. Hold you. Rub your shoulders. Change your oil. Anything, please.”

“But you were concerned about making sure things, you know, didn’t get serious.””Yeah, because I’m an idiot.”

“What are you doing here?”All right, he was standing in front of an easel, holding a paint palette and brush. “Taxidermy?” he responded with just a touch of his own sarcasm.”

“Marry me. You’ll learn to love me, I promise.”

“Your big scary husband is crying.”

“Whew,” he said. “You clean up good. You don’t look like the same girl.”She frowned right before she laughed. “Do women usually thank you for saying things like that?”

“However, I have to warn you, I kind of like that you find me irresistible.”“Did I say that?” he asked, a slight tint creeping up his stubbled cheeks. “I didn’t say that! I find you completely resistible.”

“He tends to go for girls who are-Shelby, honey? Put your hands over your ears for just a sec.” Back into the phone he said, “He likes the real slutty ones. Ow!” he yelled when he received a whop to the back of the head.”

“We’ll make out for a while and you’ll feel better.”

“Wow,” she said. “Do you realise how wonderful you sound?”“Yes, I do,” he said with a firm nod. “And I think I’m underappreciated.”