Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice Quotes

“Greed made people turn on each other. Steal from each other, like siblings fighting over a toy. And fear of losing a prize to someone else might make them do far worse.”
― Elle Cosimano, Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice

“There’s no way you’re taking him out with Farberware, Finn. You need Le Creuset for that.”
― Elle Cosimano, Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice

“You and I are going to have to have a serious talk about this whole my wife business when we get home.”
― Elle Cosimano, Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice

“I heaved a sigh. I had not seen finding a marriage counselor for my parents on my New Year/New Me bingo card. For that matter, I had not anticipated finding a dead loan shark in a bathtub either.”
― Elle Cosimano, Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice

“Somebody stop him!” Vero shouted. When no one moved to block his retreat, Vero stood on a chair and yelled, “Francis Slocumb, I’m having your baby!” Every woman in the room turned to stare at Pokey. His eyes went wide and he took off running. An elderly woman extended her cane as he sprinted past her table. He tripped, stumbling out of one of his cowboy boots. His bin of empty bottles went flying and his glistening skin squeaked against the parquet floor.”
― Elle Cosimano, Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice

“Sometimes that means being with someone who’s going to make you face what you’re afraid of, because he’s planning on standing right behind you, covering your back.”
― Elle Cosimano, Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice

“Garrett checked his watch as Trina handed me a ballpoint pen. “Would you mind signing this for Ike?” she asked, holding out her book. “Maybe you could write him a special message. You know, like, To Ike, my biggest fan. Love, Finlay Donovan. Or something like that.” Because my flattest fan, while accurate, would probably not be the wisest choice.”
― Elle Cosimano, Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice

“That Viagra works wonders,” my mother said. “Like a gift from god. The man can go for hours.”
― Elle Cosimano, Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice

“Your sister told me you and Nicholas are seeing each other. She said you two have been intimate.” A dresser drawer slammed in Steven’s bedroom upstairs. “Ma!” “What? I’m not judging! Nicholas is a wonderful young man,” she said as she unbuttoned her coat. “He’s very attractive and he’s great with the children. I think it’s fine that you two are enjoying each other’s company.” Her eyes twinkled as she lowered her voice. “Just remember to go to confession.”
― Elle Cosimano, Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice

“You are,” she insisted, pointing her champagne flute at me. “You’re afraid of your own success, just like you’re afraid of ordering dessert. Because you don’t think you deserve it. But I’m telling you, Finlay, this book is good.”
― Elle Cosimano, Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice

“wasn’t sure what was worse, that Cam had no other adults in his life he trusted to protect him, or that he believed I was the only one who could. Or did he?”
― Elle Cosimano, Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice

“No, you weren’t. I was down there for the last four hours, and I didn’t see you or your little criminal friend anywhere”
― Elle Cosimano, Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice

“A parley?” he said, rubbing his watering eyes. “Who do you think you are, Jack Sparrow? This isn’t Pirates of the Caribbean.”
― Elle Cosimano, Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice

“luxuriated”
― Elle Cosimano, Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice

“Take it from me,” he said, shaking a finger at us, “no good ever came out of laying everything on the table and rolling the dice. You gotta play smart.” He tapped his temple.”
― Elle Cosimano, Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice

“We can't go in there, Vero! Do you know what happens to women who go into creepy basements? Murder! Murder happens to women to go into creepy basements.”
― Elle Cosimano, Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice