Meredith Potts > Quotes

“Why?  What’s going on?” David opened his mouth to respond, but no words came out.”
― Meredith Potts, Ice Cream with a Side of Danger (

“No.  I was actually going to ask for a favor.  But it’s time sensitive.”
― Meredith Potts, Ice Cream with a Side of Danger (

“Once the class was over, I wanted to speak with Benjamin a little more, but he needed to rush home and get cleaned up before heading off to work.  As the manager of a pet store in”
― Meredith Potts, Chocolate Pudding with a Side of Murder

“Before I went back into full investigative mode, Daniel pulled me aside and gave me a deep goodbye kiss.  It was the best dessert I could ever ask for.”
― Meredith Potts, Drowning in Deceit

“That Trent had betrayed him by cutting him off financially.  That it wasn’t right to treat family that way.  But what does Scott Harper know?  He did nothing but mooch off of his brother.”
― Meredith Potts, Fame is a Killer

“Done,” Shannon said.”
― Meredith Potts, Murder and Layer Cake (Daley Buzz Mystery, #16),

“Unfortunately, I didn’t have any to speak of. I shook my head. “I haven’t found a single trace of her. On top of that, she still isn’t answering her phone. I have called her ten times and haven’t gotten an answer.”
― Meredith Potts, Chocolate with a Side of Murder

“Like most rescue dogs, Buster was as loyal as could be.  If only men were like that.”
― Meredith Potts, Fame is a Killer

“Namely, how strong of a motive you had.” “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
― Meredith Potts, Happy Hour Murder

“What business is so important?” Clarissa grimaced.  “Don’t get him started.”
― Meredith Potts, Cookies with a Side of Danger

“Those retirement villa ladies are wild.  They truly believe that growing older just gives them a license to be bolder.”
― Meredith Potts, Christmas Cookies with a Side of Murder

“To my investigative mind, this clearly had to be more than just a coincidence.  A man and one of his mistresses, both dead within a day of each other.  Things like that didn’t happen by accident.”
― Meredith Potts, Drowning in Deceit

“Honey, is everything okay?” I asked.”
― Meredith Potts, Ice Cream with a Side of Danger (

“He was no stranger to putting up resistance to me investigating,”
― Meredith Potts, Cookies with a Side of Murder

“there’s a fair”
― Meredith Potts, Apple Pie with a Side of Murder

“heard that Wally is a suspect in this case, too. That means you once dated a murder suspect as well.”
― Meredith Potts, Lemon Bars with a Side of Murder

“David shook his head in disbelief.  “Do you think I’m a fool or something?” “I didn’t say that,” Christopher replied. “Mr. Vance, I know you were up for that sales manager promotion at the dealership.  The same promotion that Larry ended up getting”
― Meredith Potts, Happy Hour Murder

“You can pray for me,” I said.”
― Meredith Potts, Murder and Layer Cake (Daley Buzz Mystery, #16),

“that tomorrow was promised to no one.  That each day was precious.  And that life should be cherished.”
― Meredith Potts, Chocolate with a Side of Murder

“In addition, the county’s police helicopter took to the sky to aid in the chase.  That proved to be highly beneficial.”
― Meredith Potts, Murder and Chocolate Cake (Daley Buzz Mystery, #17),

“Jake turned to Clarissa.  “I’m sorry.  I’m just really passionate about this project.  Not only will it inject a bunch of money into the local economy, but a resort of this size will probably create a few hundred new jobs.” “I know.  And I’m very excited about this project.  The same goes for the other businesses you are working on,” Clarissa said.  “I just wish you would leave some things at the office.  After all, it’s Saturday”
― Meredith Potts, Cookies with a Side of Danger

“From there, he grabbed my arm again and began”
― Meredith Potts, Apple Crumble with a Side of Murder (Daley Buzz Mystery #22),

“Good,” I said. “If this mysterious man shows up again, the deputy keeping tabs on you can spring into action”
― Meredith Potts, Cookies with a Side of Danger

“It has to heat up first.” He gritted his teeth.  “Everything is taking longer than usual right now.” David waited for me to respond, but I didn’t.  I was too busy staring off into the distance.”
― Meredith Potts, Murder and Chocolate Cake (Daley Buzz Mystery, #17),

“My mother and grandmother were happy to pick up the slack.  My husband also told a few jokes.  Of course, my daughter had a number of cute things to say as well.”
― Meredith Potts, Ice Cream with a Side of Danger (

“David nodded. “But…why would he do that?”
― Meredith Potts, Murder and Layer Cake (Daley Buzz Mystery, #16),

“In addition, my parents’ adorable little corgi, Rufus, was anxiously waiting beside the dining room table for scraps of food to drop on the ground.  When it came to eating, Rufus was a shameless opportunist, and proud of it.”
― Meredith Potts, Candy Canes with a Side of Murder (Daley Buzz Mystery #24),

“At the same time, Benjamin was at a low point in his life.  It was always such a surreal experience, thinking about how one of the best days of my life, was one of the worst days of someone else’s.”
― Meredith Potts, Chocolate Pudding with a Side of Murder

“In that case, maybe I can help you.  Is there anything I can do for you?” “I hate to ask you this on your day off—” He interrupted me.  “You know I’m always here for you.  Now, what do you need?” “I was wondering if you could pick up Jessica from school today and then watch her for a few hours.”
― Meredith Potts, Ice Cream with a Side of Danger (

“So you’re having a rough time with this case, huh?” Elizabeth asked.”
― Meredith Potts, Lemon Bars with a Side of Murder