Abandoned in Death Quotes

“Housewarming presents aren't usually human beings."

"We can have a debate on whether or not Summerset's human, but either way, I'll make an exception.”
― J.D. Robb, Abandoned in Death

“If being a f*ckhead was a crime, I'd have to lock up half of New York. And occasionally arrest myself.”
― J.D. Robb, Abandoned in Death

“He didn't say his first thought, always, was: Is she home? Is she safe?”
― J.D. Robb, Abandoned in Death

“He stood there a moment in the open doorway with the light streaming in and a gentle breeze,a warm one,playing with all that black silk hair. Stood there, she thought,all tall and lean in his perfect suit, one hand in his pocket.On her button, she realized.He carried that damn button like a magic charm.”
― J.D. Robb, Abandoned in Death

“Thoughts, Lieutenant?” Summerset asked as she started up the stairs. “What? On the house? It’s better without the scary wallpaper and nightmare kitchen.” “A point of agreement. I’ll mark the calendar.” He sort of got her that time, Eve thought as she continued up. But she’d been thinking of home and work and not of giving him a nice little jab.”
― J.D. Robb, Abandoned in Death

“Eve considered working in a karaoke bar versus getting eaten by sharks. The sharks came close to winning.”
― J.D. Robb, Abandoned in Death

“Murder, at least, Eve understood.”
― J.D. Robb, Abandoned in Death

“He rose, pointed a finger at the cat when Galahad took a very casual step toward the table. Then pulled Eve in and kissed her.
“Take care of my cop.”
― J.D. Robb, Abandoned in Death

“Well, the world would be better off if more people minded their own business instead of trying to run other people’s lives.”
― J.D. Robb, Abandoned in Death

“Alice”
― J.D. Robb, Abandoned in Death

“I'm driving to Brooklyn!" Because Eve was slightly in front of her, Peabody risked a butt wiggle.

"I saw that."

"You couldn't have seen that. Only moms have the metaphorical eyes in the back of their heads."

"Moms are just cops with kids.”
― J.D. Robb, Abandoned in Death