Jill Shalvis > Quotes

“If I looked like him,” Tara said. “I’d want to have sex with myself. All the time.”
― Jill Shalvis, Simply Irresistible

“Two of my fav pieces of wisdom from Phoebe:

- Men are like parking spots. All the good ones are taken, and those that aren't are inaccessible.

- Remember, it's always better to be the smartass rather than the dumbass.”
― Jill Shalvis, Simply Irresistible

“With you i found myself.
You are the one i was waiting for, when i didn't even realize i was waiting.
-dr. Emma Sinclair-”
― Jill Shalvis, Instant Gratification

“If at first you don’t succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried.” - Chloe Traeger”
― Jill Shalvis, Head Over Heels

“I've heard that men are like fine wine. They begin as grapes, and it's up to women to stomp the shit out of them until they turn into something acceptable to have dinner with.”
― Jill Shalvis, Get A Clue

“Experience is something you get… after you need it.”
― Jill Shalvis, Simply Irresistible

“Just when you think you’ve hit rock bottom, someone will hand you a shovel.”
― Jill Shalvis, Simply Irresistible

“Why was man created before woman? Because you always need a rough draft before the final copy.” – Chloe Traeger”
― Jill Shalvis, Head Over Heels

“Never do anything that you don’t want to have to explain to 9-1-1 personnel.”
― Jill Shalvis, The Sweetest Thing

“A conclusion is the place you get to when you’re tired of thinking.”
― Jill Shalvis, The Sweetest Thing

“It’s frustrating when you know all the answers, but nobody bothers to ask you the questions.”
― Jill Shalvis, The Sweetest Thing

“I can see why you'd be confused, seeing as you've acted like a complete ass.”
― Jill Shalvis, Slow Heat

“Experience is what you get when you didn’t know what you wanted.”
― Jill Shalvis, The Sweetest Thing

“Smile...it makes people wonder what you're up to.”
― Jill Shalvis, Simply Irresistible

“Where did that flashlight come from?" Chloe asked.
"My purse."
Chloe looked at Tara. "She carries a flashlight in her purse."
"For emergencies," Maddie said, trying to see into the yard.
"You have any chocolate?" Chloe asked hopefully. "For emergencies?"
"Of course. Side Pocket, next to the fork.”
― Jill Shalvis, Simply Irresistible

“Accept that some days you’re the bug, and some days you’re going to be the windshield.”
― Jill Shalvis, The Sweetest Thing

“If it’s going to be two against one, make sure you aren’t the one.”
― Jill Shalvis, The Sweetest Thing

“Learn from the mistakes of others you won't have time to make them all your self”
― Jill Shalvis, Simply Irresistible

“People who think they know everything are annoying to those of us who do.”
― Jill Shalvis, Get A Clue

“If things don’t seem right, try going left.” – Chloe Traeger”
― Jill Shalvis, Head Over Heels

“Sorry,” he said. “Let me drop the belt-"
“No.” She held on when he would have pulled away. “Don’t. I like it.”
Again, he lifted her face, and he smiled. “The tool belt turns you on.”
“No.” She closed her eyes and thunked her forehead to his chest. “Little bit.”
― Jill Shalvis, Simply Irresistible

“Who’s there?”
“The scratcher of your itch,” he said.
She opened the door a crack and stuck her nose out. “Was that supposed to be romantic?”
― Jill Shalvis, Instant Attraction

“They say money talks, but all mine ever says is 'good-bye sucker.”
― Jill Shalvis, Head Over Heels

“Good judgment comes from bad experience. Unfortunately, most of that comes from bad judgment.

- Tara Daniels -”
― Jill Shalvis, The Sweetest Thing

“I’ve always wanted to be somebody. I should have been more specific.” – Chloe Traeger”
― Jill Shalvis, Head Over Heels

“Boys are like drugs,' her father said, 'just say no.”
― Jill Shalvis, Simply Irresistible

“Live as big as you can, with what you've got.”
― Jill Shalvis, Instant Attraction

“Hey,” Shayne said through the door. “You going to stay in there all night, because we’re getting tired of trying to eavesdrop from out here. Can’t hear a damn thing.”
― Jill Shalvis, Smart and Sexy

“Note to self-give serious thought to becoming an alcoholic.”
― Jill Shalvis, Get A Clue

“Men exist because a vibrator can't fix a flat tire. On second thought, I should just buy a AAA card...”
― Jill Shalvis, Get A Clue

“Why, so you can charm my panties off again?”
― Jill Shalvis, Instant Attraction

“I’m already yours. Always have been. All you have to do is step into the ring.”
― Jill Shalvis, Simply Irresistible

“Love is when someone puts you on a pedestal and yet when you fall, they're there to catch you anyway.' - Tara Daniels”
― Jill Shalvis, The Sweetest Thing

“Today is the last day of some of your life. Don't waste it." quote from Tara Daniels”
― Jill Shalvis, The Sweetest Thing

“I'd tell him to go to hell, but it just so happens I'm stuck there and don't want to have to see him every day.”
― Jill Shalvis, Get A Clue

“Remember, you’re unique. And so is everyone else.”
― Jill Shalvis, The Sweetest Thing

“The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the ability to reach it.” – Chloe Traeger”
― Jill Shalvis, Head Over Heels

“A small part of her secretly hoped she caught him in bed. But that really was a very small part.
The bigger part hoped he was in the shower.”
― Jill Shalvis, The Sweetest Thing

“Just when you think you’ve hit rock bottom, someone’ll throw you a shovel.” – Chloe Traeger”
― Jill Shalvis, Head Over Heels

“Change is good but dollars are better.
- Tara daniels”
― Jill Shalvis, The Sweetest Thing

“She was carrying two coffees and a donut bag,
and right then and there, he fell in love."
-Animal Magnetism”
― Jill Shalvis

“Sounds like you kids have some talking to do. I'll be eavesdropping from the kitchen.”
― Jill Shalvis, Heating Up The Holidays

“All you have to do is take a man at face value. Don't go into it thinking you can change them. Men aren't fixer-uppers, not like a house or a car. You buy them as is.”
― Jill Shalvis, Time Out

“She’s drunk dialing contractors ” Chloe said to Tara. “Someone should stop her.”
― Jill Shalvis, Simply Irresistible

“There is no snooze button on life
- Tara Daniels”
― Jill Shalvis, The Sweetest Thing

“I chose the path less traveled but only because I was lost. Carry a map. - Phoebe Traeger”
― Jill Shalvis, Simply Irresistible

“Smile. it's the second best thing you can do with your lips.”
― Jill Shalvis, Head Over Heels

“She nodded, her gaze locked on his mouth. He could tell she wanted it on hers, and for once, they were perfectly in sync. Having no idea what he was doing, he kissed her again, another no-holds-barred, tongues tangling, rock-his-fucking-world kiss that left him staggered and her apparently unable to speak as they tore apart for air and waited for the world to right itself.
Didn’t happen.”
― Jill Shalvis, Head Over Heels

“Looking at him, she saw her future and felt all the ragged tears in her heart heal themselves. "I fit," she whispered in marvel, stepping into him. "I fit with you."
He nodded and wrapped his arms around her.
"Perfectly”
― Jill Shalvis, Simply Irresistible

“How about we give each other everything we can and not blame each other for what we can’t.”
― Jill Shalvis, The Sweetest Thing