Jill Shalvis > Quotes

“If I looked like him,” Tara said. “I’d want to have sex with myself. All the time.”
― Jill Shalvis, Simply Irresistible

“Just when you think you’ve hit rock bottom, someone will hand you a shovel.”
― Jill Shalvis, Simply Irresistible

“If at first you don’t succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried.” - Chloe Traeger”
― Jill Shalvis, Head Over Heels

“I've heard that men are like fine wine. They begin as grapes, and it's up to women to stomp the shit out of them until they turn into something acceptable to have dinner with.”
― Jill Shalvis, Get a Clue

“Smile...it makes people wonder what you're up to.”
― Jill Shalvis, Simply Irresistible

“Two of my fav pieces of wisdom from Phoebe:

- Men are like parking spots. All the good ones are taken, and those that aren't are inaccessible.

- Remember, it's always better to be the smartass rather than the dumbass.”
― Jill Shalvis, Simply Irresistible

“Never do anything that you don’t want to have to explain to 9-1-1 personnel.”
― Jill Shalvis, The Sweetest Thing

“Experience is something you get… after you need it.”
― Jill Shalvis, Simply Irresistible

“Why was man created before woman? Because you always need a rough draft before the final copy.” – Chloe Traeger”
― Jill Shalvis, Head Over Heels

“They say money talks, but all mine ever says is 'good-bye sucker.”
― Jill Shalvis, Head Over Heels

“Men are like roses. You have to watch out for the pricks.”
― Jill Shalvis, Simply Irresistible

“Don't take life too seriously. After all none of us are getting out alive anyway.”
― Jill Shalvis, Simply Irresistible

“Learn from the mistakes of others you won't have time to make them all your self”
― Jill Shalvis, Simply Irresistible

“Good judgment comes from bad experience. Unfortunately, most of that comes from bad judgment.

- Tara Daniels -”
― Jill Shalvis, The Sweetest Thing

“Where did that flashlight come from?" Chloe asked.
"My purse."
Chloe looked at Tara. "She carries a flashlight in her purse."
"For emergencies," Maddie said, trying to see into the yard.
"You have any chocolate?" Chloe asked hopefully. "For emergencies?"
"Of course. Side Pocket, next to the fork.”
― Jill Shalvis, Simply Irresistible

“Smile. it's the second best thing you can do with your lips.”
― Jill Shalvis, Head Over Heels

“Karma was a bitch with a good sense of humor.”
― Jill Shalvis, The Sweetest Thing

“It’s frustrating when you know all the answers, but nobody bothers to ask you the questions.”
― Jill Shalvis, The Sweetest Thing

“A conclusion is the place you get to when you’re tired of thinking.”
― Jill Shalvis, The Sweetest Thing

“Love is when someone puts you on a pedestal and yet when you fall, they're there to catch you anyway.' - Tara Daniels”
― Jill Shalvis, The Sweetest Thing

“If it’s going to be two against one, make sure you aren’t the one.”
― Jill Shalvis, The Sweetest Thing

“I'd tell him to go to hell, but it just so happens I'm stuck there and don't want to have to see him every day.”
― Jill Shalvis, Get a Clue

“Sorry,” he said. “Let me drop the belt-"
“No.” She held on when he would have pulled away. “Don’t. I like it.”
Again, he lifted her face, and he smiled. “The tool belt turns you on.”
“No.” She closed her eyes and thunked her forehead to his chest. “Little bit.”
― Jill Shalvis, Simply Irresistible

“Accept that some days you’re the bug, and some days you’re going to be the windshield.”
― Jill Shalvis, The Sweetest Thing

“She was carrying two coffees and a donut bag,
and right then and there, he fell in love."
-Animal Magnetism”
― Jill Shalvis

“For some unknown reason, success usually occurs in private, while failure occurs in
full view.”
― Jill Shalvis, The Sweetest Thing

“I’ve always wanted to be somebody. I should have been more specific.” – Chloe Traeger”
― Jill Shalvis, Head Over Heels

“There are four basic food groups: plain chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate.”
― Jill Shalvis, Forever and a Day

“If things don’t seem right, try going left.” – Chloe Traeger”
― Jill Shalvis, Head Over Heels

“Go away. I hate everyone right now, and I'm pretty sure that includes you.”
― Jill Shalvis