Quotes by Julie James

First Pallas and now you,” the gray-haired man said, shaking his head at Nick. “It’s like I’m running a goddamn dating service around here.

Ive been in love with you since the very beginning. You asked why there isnt anyone else in my life, and the reason... is you.

If you also thinks it means I wake up every morning wondering what I did to deserve having you back in my life, well, youd be right about that too.

Were out of time, Payton. You said it yourself: the only way well make it is for us to go into this together. I know we can do this. But I need you to believe it. You need to believe... in us.Peyton didnt say anything for a long moment, and J.D. could literally hear his heart beating. Then she finally answered.It would have to be called Kendall and Jameson.It took J.D a moment to catch on. Then he grinned. No way. Jameson and Kendall. Its alphabetical.You told our boss that you banged me on top of your desk.Kendall and Jameson sounds great

Like a shot from a movie, the morning sun shone brilliantly around him like a god—his dark hair glinted warmly in the light, and his eyes gleamed bluer than the south Pacific Ocean.Taylors mind went blank. And suddenly, she couldnt remember why the hell she ever had been angry with Jason Andrews.But then he spoke.Sleeping in this morning, Ms. Donovan? he drawled.Moment over.

Dont take this next undercover assignment. Stay with me instead.Nicks eyes pierced hers, refusing to let her off that easily. Tell me why.Because... I love you. She exhaled. No take-backs. The words were out there forever.And it felt great.

My God, Jack - with a look like that, you two should just get a room. And try not to pick the one with a dead body next to it this time.

I’m not sure I trust myself around you I liked you from the start, J.D. I really wish things had been different, thats all.

She inched closer to him. I intrigue you?You know you do, he replied boldly, his eyes burning into hers. Wow-things were suddenly heating up fast. He wondered if they would have sex right there on her desk.Somebody better move that stapler.With a coy look, Taylor stood up to whisper in Jasons ear.then I think youre going to find this next part really intriging, she said breathlessly.He gazed down at her-he like the sound of that-and raised one eybrow expectantly as taylor grinned wickedly and-Slammed the office door right in his face.For a moment, Jason could only stand there in the hallway with his nose pressed against the cold wood of her door. After a few seconds, he knocked politely.Taylor whipped open the door, unamused.Jason grinned at her. I just gotta ask: where did you get the whole all the cute girls run around naked thing?

I invited a few people to help celebrate your birthday, Cameron said sheepishly. She threw up her hands. Surprise.We sort of come with the package, Collin explained. Think of it as a collective gift from all of us to you: five bona fide annoying and overly intrusive new best friends.Its the gift that keeps on giving, Wilkins said.Jack grinned. Im touched. Really. And since it appears Im going to be moving in, let me be the first to say that all of you are always welcome at my and Camerons house. Subject to a minimum of forty-eight hours prior notification.

Im still trying to decide how I feel about the fact that you knew about this before I did.Dont be disappointed, Jack said. The fact that Ive been ridiculously proud of you for days doesnt change how excited you should be about this. Besides, I pretty much know everything. You should probably just start getting used to it.And on that note, Im hanging up, Cameron said.Rushing me off so you can call Collin next? Jack teased.No she said emphatically. Damn, he really did know everything.

Im a big believer in first impressions, he finally said. Tell me what your first thought was when Jason walked into the courtroom.Taylor took a sip of her drink and grinned. This one was easy. I vowed to hate him forever.Jeremys brown eyes twinkled at this. Thats exactly what I said nineteen years ago, five minutes after he first walked into our dorm room.

You told me men don’t do this.”“Do what?”She walked around the counter, speaking animatedly. “Two years ago. We were at Firelight, having drinks. Cade and I had split up and you said that men don’t mope around after a breakup. You said that men avoid issues, get drunk, and pick up a new girl to forget the old one—but that you don’t brood.”Ford held out his hands in disbelief. “How do you remember that? And I’m not brooding.”She folded her arms across her chest and looked at him.“I know you’re my friend,” he said. “But please, for once, can you just act like you have a penis?Because I don’t want to talk about this.”She shrugged. “Fine. We’ll just sit here and listen to music.” She reached for his phone again.“Have you heard Taylor Swift’s new song?”“No.”“Well, you’re going to—on endless repeat until you start talking.

Putting aside your blatant patriarchal biases in assuming the necessary presence of a male familial figurehead, yes, I had a nice brunch, thanks.

That wasnt Josh Hartnett; that kid was eighteen years old, Kate said.I told you, they age slower out here. Its all the fresh California air, Val re

You know, just sit in the corner and glare at him the whole time. See if he crumbles.” “I’ve seen your hard-ass face, Tuck,” Charlie said. “Mostly, you just look constipated. Ford, you’d better do the glaring.

Seriously, Jack, I think you might be the only guy in this city who hasn’t read his stuff. Collin McCann is like the Carrie Bradshaw of Chicago men.”“You mean Terry Bradshaw,” Jack corrected.“No, Carrie,” Wilkins repeated. “You know, Sarah Jessica Parker. Sex and the City.”A silence fell over the room as Collin and Jack stared at Wilkins, seriously fearing for the fate of men.

Youre tough when you need to be, and you can charm the pants off men who have three times your experience. Well, yes. Although I try not to take advantage of that too often. Very awkward negotiating with people who are sitting around in their underwear.

She spoke under her breath to Nick. Is there a reason hes only wearing one sock? He puked on his foot. Oh. She turned back to Huxley. Can we get you another sock? Maybe a blanket or something?

What about you? Girlfriend? Wife? Kids? Perhaps a gaggle of towheaded, extra large boys who already excel at sports and know how to make fire with the ass end of a lightning bug?