J.D. Robb Quotes

I want a date with you, Lieutenant, seeing as our Sunday plans were aborted.I thought dates went out with the I do’s. Isn’t that in the marriage rule book?You didn’t read the fine print. Christmas Eve...

I want to give someone a job. Doing what? That's the thing. I don't know. And actually, I want YOU to give someone a job. His eyebrows rose. You want me to give someone a job doing... you don't know w...

I was having the surreal experience of having myself show myself around my office and bullpen. Oh! My desk. I could’ve sat at my desk. I could’ve sat at your desk. No. It’s a vid set. Even then, no.

I'm not putting up with this, she continued. You can't even go out and buy a solar system without worrying I'll fall apart. How are you supposed to get anything done?Actually, I'm not in the market fo...

I'm so proud of you, and so amused at your discomfort in being recognized for you dedication and skill.Amused? Here's another funny for you. You're getting a medal, too.He dropped her hand. What? I'm...

I'm sorry. It's Hard for me. I do love you, she said quietly. Sometimes it scares me because you're the first. And the onlyHe held her there until he was sure he could speak, then eased her back, look...

Idle hands are the devil’s workshop. Why? They’re idle when you’re sleeping—does he set up shop then? Are we all supposed to stay awake using our hands so the devil doesn’t make stuff? What if you bro...

Idols always fall, Eve.

If children don’t push the edges now and again, what’s the point of being a child?

If it matters too much, it can grind you down until you’re nothing. I’ve been nothing. I can’t be nothing ever again. Who

If there wasn’t coffee, the entire world would shuffle around like zombies.

If we do, I want to be the bad cop. You’re a lousy bad cop, Feeney. Face it. He gave her a mournful look. I outrank you, Dallas. I’m primary, and I’m better at bad cop. Live with it. I always have to...

If you knew her, you’d understand Eve is no one’s mark. Regardless, I wouldn’t betray her for anything. Or anyone.

If you're dizzy at all, sit down. Just sit down wherever you are. It's better than falling. Range of motion in the shoulder?Eve demonstrated it by raising her arms and scrubbing shampoo into her hair....

In any case, what would be the point of having all that, and you, darling Eve, if I can’t have time with you, away from your work and mine? I could probably take a week. I was thinking four. Four? Fou...

It must be really rough, forced to put on a beautiful dress, stick some diamonds or whatever all over you and choke down champagne and lobster croquettes beside the most beautiful man ever born, on or...

It would be sheer hell to be privy to thoughts and memories without some power to control and block. I don’t like to pry into personal thoughts. And it hurts,

It’s Nerd World, Peabody said. Or Geek Galaxy. I can’t decide which because it’s full of nerds and geeks. It’s Nerd World in the Geek Galaxy.

It’s a conflict of interest and we both know it. I’m putting your ass on the line with this. Sorry to disagree, sir, but I’m in charge of my own ass. It’s only on the line if I put it there. So noted...

It’s a mistake to be too much one of your own as they’ll never see you as fully in charge.