Concealed in Death Quotes

“I’ve decided being eaten alive by anything is my last choice of causes of death.” “What’s first choice?” “Kicking it at two hundred and twenty, minutes after being sexually satisfied by my thirty-five-year-old Spanish lover, and his twin brother.” “There’s something to be said for that,”
― J.D. Robb, Concealed in Death

“I like ass-watching.” Peabody settled herself in comfortably.“When I see one bigger than mine, it makes me feel good. When I see one smaller, it helps me resist eating a whole bunch of cookies. It’s a productive hobby, my ass-watching”
― J.D. Robb, Concealed in Death

“And what the hell does that even mean? Why would you serve food for thoughgs, and what kind of food? If you serve spinach, do you get healthy thoughts? If it's ice cream and candy, it is fun thoughts? Why do we say stupid things?”
― J.D. Robb, Concealed in Death

“Jesus, Peabody.” Amazed, Eve slid out into traffic. “You checked out her ass?” “I check out everyone’s ass. It’s a hobby.” “Get a new one. Like . . . bird-watching or something.” “Bird-watching? In New York?”
― J.D. Robb, Concealed in Death

“Real responsibility means doing what’s right, even when it’s hard.”
― J.D. Robb, Concealed in Death

“As always when she saw the kind and dreamy eyes of Dennis Mira, her heart gave a little tug. Just something about him, she thought, with his cardigans and mussed hair, bemused smile.”
― J.D. Robb, Concealed in Death

“Yeah, probably. Homicide: Our day starts when yours ends. Permanently.” “You should sew that on a pillow.”
― J.D. Robb, Concealed in Death

“Cakes of rice are not a snack. I suspect them of evil deeds for this alone.”
― J.D. Robb, Concealed in Death

“Parenthood always has its individual structure. And it’s a risky business. You do your best.”
― J.D. Robb, Concealed in Death

“Likely both. If you’re going to bust them, I’ll wait.” “Only take a minute.” She stepped to the curb, shouted over the dented hood of an ancient Mini, “Hey!” And waved her badge in the air. Both bulky dealer and skinny junkie pounded sidewalk in opposite directions.”
― J.D. Robb, Concealed in Death

“How do people know that stuff? Why do people know that stuff?” “Science,” Peabody said. “You can’t live without it.”
― J.D. Robb, Concealed in Death

“mostly suck—it’s the law of averages, I figure, especially when you’re on the job. Then you cross paths with people like that. Bad shit’s happened to them, seriously bad shit, but they still come out of it decent.”
― J.D. Robb, Concealed in Death

“When you love somebody, they’ve got to know who you are, even if you’re not exactly who you were.”
― J.D. Robb, Concealed in Death

“The rap sheet of a dick."

"Dicks kill as much as anyone."

"I do try to keep mine nonviolent."

The smirk that crossed her face felt good. "It's got some punch."

"Thanks, darling. I'd love to punch you later."

"You always want to punch me."

"That's love for you."

Amused, she angled her head, studied him. "Maybe I'll punch you back."

"Here's hoping.”
― J.D. Robb, Concealed in Death

“Girls chattering is like birds.” He fluttered his fingers at his ears. “You hear only the notes.”
― J.D. Robb, Concealed in Death

“I don’t get why some people want God to scare the shit out of you.”
― J.D. Robb, Concealed in Death

“Even when the worst happens, when you think you can’t take another step you can. You can survive.”
― J.D. Robb, Concealed in Death

“demo.”
― J.D. Robb, Concealed in Death

“to shut you down, until further notice.” “So I assumed.”
― J.D. Robb, Concealed in Death

“Homicide: Our day starts when yours ends. Permanently.” “You should sew that on a pillow.” “I’m thinking a T-shirt.”
― J.D. Robb, Concealed in Death

“Brodie said. “I’ve done a little work on a few of your places.”
― J.D. Robb, Concealed in Death