“I do not want this cat. No, Nat. Not in a hat. Not in my flat. Not in the store, not anymore,… — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
“Guy was saying, “What the hell is it about you that attracts murder and mayhem?" "Something in my body language?" He groaned.… — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
“ 'You remember asking me if I'd ever begged?' I wiped the corner of my eyes, sniffed. 'Is this about to get… — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
“ 'You know what I thought the first time I saw you?' 'No.' 'Point of no return.' ” — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
“Just shut up and listen.” “Well since you ask so nicely….” There was silence. I listened. He didn’t say anything. “Are we… — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
“ 'Adult life is a series of compromises, Adrien.' 'Yeah, only you're negotiating with the Devil.' Still not looking at me, he… — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
“He smelled like soap and sleep and bare skin. He smelled familiar. Not the deja vu familiar of Guy or Mel. Familiar… — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
“I turned back to the television. After a while what I was staring at registered. “Hey, this is The Long Goodbye ."… — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
“ 'Darling, you have to come home,' she started in as soon as I answered. 'You cannot possibly want to stay in… — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
“Emma sat up very straight in the saddle. Her eyes were huge, but she said bravely, “I could do it!” “I know… — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
“Look, Paul. I appreciate what you’re telling me, but I gave Jake my word. Not to mention the fact, he’d throw my… — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
“Why can't you say it?" I hardened my voice. "Because I'm telling you, you never have. I'd have remembered." He stared at… — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
“She went on, “Yes, Porter and I did discuss divorce, and we realized we loved each other too much to do anything… — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
“See! He likes you,” Natalie said triumphantly. I stared down at the scrawny scrap of fur cautiously sniffing my hand. “He doesn’t… — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
“So you're like a ... an amateur sleuth?" "God no. I'm more like the hapless guys in those film-noir flicks we used… — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
“It means I know you, Adrien with an e , and I know you get reckless when you're impatient. You're paying for… — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
“I’ve been telling you that you should hire Warren.” “Nat, I’m not going to hire Warren.” “Why not?” I opened my mouth… — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
“Her back to me, she said, “I know what Paul thinks. Everyone thinks I didn’t love Porter, that I just married him… — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
“Natalie said, “That detective in charge of the case: is he your Jake?” My mouth dried. The words felt arid and dusty… — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
“Emma sat up very straight in the saddle. Her eyes were huge, but she said bravely, “I could do it!” “I know you can.”… — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
“Max's scarred brow crinkled. He reached for the coffee mug on his desk. “Motive is tricky. See, what might be a good reason for… — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
“It was nearly five before Jake walked in. He was sunburnt, wet, and smelled faintly of fish. Sexy as hell. Don’t ask me to… — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
“Law enforcement hardened you. It made you cynical about people. Even people you loved. The people who deserved your unconditional trust.” — josh lanyon Copy Share Image
“So you're like a ... an amateur sleuth?" "God no. I'm more like the hapless guys in those film-noir flicks we used to watch.… — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
“ 'You know what I thought the first time I saw you?' 'No.' 'Point of no return.' ” — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
Jake's mouth found mine, his lips molding hot and soft to my own. His tongue tentatively tested the seal of my lips; I parted… — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
He needed fresh air and sunshine. A walk in the woods and afterward a good book to read by the fire. Yeah, that was… — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
I love you," Jake whispered. "Are you strong enough for this?" I made myself comfortable. Said over my shoulder, "Sure." "Would you tell me… — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
Kit, you're forty. You look thirty. You act...well, never mind. You're carrying on like you think you're seventy — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
